This bill establishes the framework for public school districts in Arkansas to implement a four-day school week. It amends Arkansas Code 6-10-117 to provide public school districts with greater flexibility in scheduling instructional time, emphasizing that such a schedule can yield educational benefits and financial rewards. The bill specifies that public school districts may initiate and maintain a four-day school week, provided they meet certain requirements set by the State Board of Education. These requirements include maintaining a minimum of six hours of instruction per school day and thirty hours per school week, as well as ensuring compliance with state educational standards.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of public school districts that choose to adopt a four-day school week, including the need to document the success of their educational programs and to include the four-day schedule in their annual reports to the community. It also stipulates that the State Board of Education will not have the authority to approve or deny a district's decision to implement this schedule. An emergency clause is included, indicating the immediate necessity for school districts to establish their calendars ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and prepared.