The resolution authorizes Senator King to introduce a non-appropriation bill aimed at amending the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program. The proposed legislation seeks to adjust the annual funding amount allocated to participating students' accounts, which will now be set at 90% of the previous year's statewide foundation funding per student, with a cap of $5,000 for homeschooled students. Additionally, the bill proposes changes to the testing requirements for students in the program, establishing a minimum score that must be achieved on annual assessments for continued eligibility.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new eligibility criteria, stating that students currently attending private schools or those who have previously attended private schools in Arkansas will not qualify for the program. It also introduces provisions for students with significant cognitive disabilities, allowing for exemptions from standardized testing under certain conditions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and growth, as students who fail to meet the minimum score requirement will lose their eligibility for the program in the following school year.

Statutes affected:
SR 16: 6-18-2505(a), 6-18-2505(b), 6-18-2505(g), 6-18-2506, 6-18-2509(a), 12-18-402(b)