This bill proposes to amend Arkansas Code 6-10-117(d) by repealing the requirement for the State Board of Education to establish rules regarding the implementation of four-day school weeks in public schools. The current law mandates that the Board create standards and guidelines for determining average daily membership and the distribution of state aid to school districts that choose to operate on a four-day schedule.

The new language clarifies that while school districts may opt for a four-day school week, they will not receive more state financial aid than they would have under a traditional five-day school week. This change aims to streamline the process for schools considering a four-day week while ensuring that funding remains equitable and consistent across different school week structures.

Statutes affected:
HB 1924: 6-10-117(d)