The bill amends the Arkansas Military Child School Transitions Act of 2021, specifically focusing on the advance enrollment process for students transitioning due to military relocations. It mandates that receiving school districts "shall" enter academic course requests for incoming students based on their transcripts, replacing the previous language that allowed districts to "may" do so. This change aims to ensure that military children have a smoother transition into new schools by guaranteeing that their academic needs are promptly addressed.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing public schools to seek a waiver from the State Board of Education to better accommodate students under the Arkansas Military Child School Transitions Act. This flexibility is intended to support schools in meeting the unique needs of military families, further enhancing the educational experience for these students during their transitions.

Statutes affected:
SB 559: 6-28-108(b), 6-28-108
Act 729: 6-28-108(b), 6-28-108