The bill amends the Arkansas Military Child School Transitions Act of 2021 to enhance the process of advance enrollment for military children. Specifically, it changes the language in Arkansas Code 6-28-108(b)(2)(A) to require that a receiving school district "shall" enter academic course requests for incoming students based on their transcripts, rather than having the option to do so. This change aims to streamline the enrollment process for military families relocating to Arkansas.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing public schools to seek a waiver from the State Board of Education to better accommodate military students. This flexibility is intended to support the unique needs of military families as they transition between schools, ensuring that their children can access appropriate educational resources and opportunities.

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