The bill amends the law regarding funding for adult education charter schools in Arkansas. It removes the previous stipulation that funding for these schools would not be provided through the Division of Career and Technical Education Public School Fund, allowing for a more flexible funding structure. The bill clarifies that funding can come from both public and private sources, including the entity operating the adult education charter school.
Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that mandates adult education charter schools to receive a per-student funding amount equivalent to the per-pupil foundation funding established under Arkansas Code 6-20-2305. This funding will be contingent upon students successfully completing all requirements necessary to obtain a high school diploma, thereby ensuring that financial support is tied to educational outcomes.