This bill amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 13, Subchapter 1, by adding a new section, 6-13-114, which establishes specific restrictions on public school districts and educational service cooperatives regarding employee organizations and professional associations. The legislation prohibits these entities from requiring or coercing employees to engage with employee organizations or professional associations, distributing membership solicitations on their behalf, and granting preferential access to their resources for any employee organization or professional association.
The intent of the bill is to ensure that public school districts and educational service cooperatives maintain neutrality in matters related to employee organizations and professional associations, thereby protecting employees' rights to choose their affiliations without pressure or preferential treatment. This legislation aims to create a fair and equitable environment for all employee organizations and associations seeking access to school district resources.