The bill seeks to amend the Arkansas Code to improve government efficiency, particularly within the Department of Education. Key provisions include the restructuring and repeal of certain boards and commissions, such as the School Worker Defense Program Advisory Board, and the introduction of a three-term limit for members of the Professional Licensure Standards Board. It establishes clearer procedures for submitting ethics complaints against teachers, allowing for electronic or written submissions, and outlines the responsibilities of the ethics subcommittee, which now has the authority to impose sanctions for ethical violations. Additionally, the bill modifies the process for ethics complaint hearings to ensure educators receive proper notice and representation.

Further amendments include changes to the review process for the board's final determinations related to public school projects, removing the requirement for timely notifications to the appellant public school district and eliminating the commission's review process for determinations that would increase state financial participation. The bill also updates the membership composition of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, allowing key officials to appoint designees to enhance decision-making efficiency. Overall, these changes aim to streamline operations and uphold ethical standards in Arkansas education.

Statutes affected:
HB 1941: 6-17-422(d), 6-17-428(b), 6-17-428(i), 6-17-428(q), 6-17-1113(f), 6-17-1118, 6-17-1113, 6-20-2513, 6-20-2516, 25-15-201, 6-20-2513(a), 25-16-902, 6-21-114(a)
Act 809: 6-17-422(d), 6-17-428(b), 6-17-428(i), 6-17-428(q), 6-17-1113(f), 6-17-1118, 6-17-1113, 6-20-2513, 6-20-2516, 25-15-201, 6-20-2513(a), 25-16-902, 6-21-114(a)