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ACT46 (HB1071)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 1/31/07

AN ACT CONCERNING INSTRUCTION BY SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

ACT49 (HB1041)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 2/2/07

AN ACT TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE SCHOOLS WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE ARREST, DETENTION, AND PUNISHMENT OF STUDENTS.

ACT51 (SB44 )
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 2/6/07

AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT INFORMATION AND CAMPUS ACCESS PROVIDED TO THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND THE ARTS.

ACT54 (HB1011)
Sponsor:
Pyle
Date: 2/6/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDACTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE ADDRESSES FROM CONTRACTS PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET.

ACT57 (HB1032 )
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 2/6/07

AN ACT CONCERNING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS.

ACT67 (HB1007)
Sponsor:
Thyer
Date: 2/8/07

AN ACT CONCERNING STIPENDS AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF CERTAIN STATE BOARDS.

ACT93 (SB80)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 2/12/07

AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRIBUTORY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY STATUS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ACT97 (SB166)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 2/13/07

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ACT115 (HB1072)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 2/16/07

AN ACT TO DEFINE BULLYING AND TO INCLUDE CYBERBULLYING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ANTIBULLYING POLICIES.

ACT124 (HB1402 )
Sponsor:
Wyatt
Date: 2/16/07

TO EXEMPT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY, ADULT DETENTION FACILITY, OR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY FROM THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT.

ACT138 (HB1196)
Sponsor:
S. Prater
Date: 2/21/07

AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON EYE AND VISION CARE OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND TO CREATE THE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN EYE AND VISION CARE FUND.

ACT153 (SB225)
Sponsor:
Faris
Date: 2/28/07

TO CONTINUE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES SCHEDULED TO BE ABOLISHED ON JUNE 30, 2007; TO ABOLISH CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.

ACT159 (HB1145)
Sponsor:
D. Evans
Date: 2/28/07

WEBB'S LAW.

ACT169 (HB1431)
Sponsor:
Blount
Date: 2/28/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE TEACHER LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS BY CREATING THE LIFETIME TEACHING LICENSE.

ACT172 (HB1466)
Sponsor:
Wood
Date: 2/28/07

TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE ENTITLEMENT TO A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN AND SPOUSE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES IF THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESULTS IN DEATH OR PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY.

ACT201 (HB1173)
Sponsor:
Anderson
Date: 3/5/07

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST PROVIDE TO PARENTS AN ANNUAL BODY MASS INDEX REPORT ON EACH STUDENT.

ACT219 (SB11 )
Sponsor:
Miller
Date: 3/9/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COURSES REQUIRED TO BE TAUGHT BY THE STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION.

ACT229 (SB261 )
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/9/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GRANTS AND AID TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT255 (HB1460)
Sponsor:
Pickett
Date: 3/9/07

AN ACT TO REVISE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ATHLETIC EXPENDITURES BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

ACT272 (HB1632)
Sponsor:
Kenney
Date: 3/14/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE RECEIVES THE FULL AMOUNT OF FOUNDATION FUNDING.

ACT273 (HB1633)
Sponsor:
Kenney
Date: 3/14/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL FUNDING BY SUPPLEMENTING THE AMOUNT OF PER STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEARS.

ACT296 (HB1188)
Sponsor:
Harris
Date: 3/16/07

AN ACT CONCERNING LUMP SUM BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ACT297 (HB1189)
Sponsor:
Harris
Date: 3/16/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MONTHLY STIPENDS AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ACT298 (HB1191)
Sponsor:
Harris
Date: 3/16/07

AN ACT AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.

ACT306 (HB1479)
Sponsor:
Wagner
Date: 3/16/07

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

ACT307 (HB1521)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 3/16/07

AN ACT TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

ACT311 (SB652)
Sponsor:
Bisbee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-104 CONCERNING TEACHER RECORDS AND REPORTS.

ACT312 (SB655)
Sponsor:
Bisbee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-208 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.

ACT313 (SB659)
Sponsor:
Bisbee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-101 CONCERNING HEALTH CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

ACT317 (HB1039)
Sponsor:
Wells
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO INCREASE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION TIME IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO LIMIT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

ACT318 (HB1061)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - MEDICAID ADMINISTRATION CLAIMING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

ACT326 (HB1170)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT328 (HB1192)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT329 (HB1193)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT341 (HB1487)
Sponsor:
Blount
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE EARLY LITERACY SKILLS OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN BY CREATING A LITERACY SKILLS COMPONENT TO THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

ACT344 (HB1563)
Sponsor:
Pickett
Date: 3/19/07

TO AMEND 6-11-101 TO CLARIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

ACT345 (HB1567)
Sponsor:
S. Prater
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS SELLING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT OR NEAR SCHOOL BUS STOPS.

ACT358 (HB1605)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - AND ITS VARIOUS DIVISIONS REAPPROPRIATION.

ACT379 (HB1909)
Sponsor:
J. Johnson
Date: 3/19/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-203 TO FURTHER DEFINE SCHOOL CHOICE FOR CHILDREN OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEES.

ACT387 (HB1536)
Sponsor:
Overbey
Date: 3/19/07

TO LIMIT THE LOCATION OF ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN PROXIMITY TO LOCATIONS FREQUENTED BY CHILDREN.

ACT403 (SB142)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 3/22/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE.

ACT419 (SB347)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/22/07

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM REAPPROPRIATION.

ACT440 (HB1120)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 3/22/07

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TEACHER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT461 (SB231)
Sponsor:
Laverty
Date: 3/23/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 TO EQUALIZE THE FUNDING PROVIDED FOR A DISTRICT WITH A GROWING OR DECLINING ENROLLMENT.

ACT462 (SB217)
Sponsor:
G. Jeffress
Date: 3/23/07

TO AMEND 6-18-207 TO RAISE THE AGE OF ENROLLMENT IN KINDERGARTEN IN PUBLIC SCHOOL.

ACT474 (HB2245)
Sponsor:
Flowers
Date: 3/23/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION CONCERNING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND STATE-FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPING TECHNICAL JOB SKILLS.

ACT487 (SB140)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 3/26/07

AN ACT CONCERNING DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ACT538 (HB1477)
Sponsor:
Pickett
Date: 3/28/07

AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS FROM FIRE HAZARDS AND TO ENSURE REGULAR FIRE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

ACT552 (HB2251)
Sponsor:
J. Johnson
Date: 3/28/07

AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989.

ACT612 (HB1187)
Sponsor:
Edwards
Date: 3/28/07

EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF AN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EARNINGS LIMITATION WAIVER.

ACT617 (HB1751)
Sponsor:
Pickett
Date: 3/28/07

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO USE THE CORRECT TERM FOR EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY.

ACT624 (HB2268)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 3/28/07

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DATABASES.

ACT625 (HB2272)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 3/28/07

TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.

ACT628 (HB2327)
Sponsor:
Blount
Date: 3/28/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO RETIRED TEACHERS.

ACT659 (HB2715)
Sponsor:
Harris
Date: 3/28/07

AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

ACT698 (SB139)
Sponsor:
Argue
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE EARNINGS LIMITATION TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

ACT704 (SB305)
Sponsor:
Bisbee
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR ARKANSAS NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS.

ACT710 (SB772)
Sponsor:
Broadway
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER'S CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY CLERK.

ACT718 (SB851)
Sponsor:
Hendren
Date: 3/30/07

TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS AND TO SIMPLIFY THE REPORTING OF A VIOLATION OF THE PASSING OF A SCHOOL BUS.

ACT723 (SB920)
Sponsor:
Argue
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO ENSURE THE QUALITY, SECURITY, VALIDATION, AND TIMELINESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DATA IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK.

ACT724 (SB922)
Sponsor:
Argue
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR MONTHLY REPORTING OF SELECTED DATA FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK.

ACT727 (SB962)
Sponsor:
Broadway
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ACADEMIC FACILITIES WEALTH INDEX.

ACT736 (HB1504)
Sponsor:
Anderson
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL LAW.

ACT738 (HB1535)
Sponsor:
Bond
Date: 3/30/07

TO REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL INSURANCE FUND AND THE SCHOOL VEHICLE INSURANCE RESERVE TRUST FUND INTO ONE (1) FUND AND TO PROVIDE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY TO THE FUNDS.

ACT741 (HB2234)
Sponsor:
Norton
Date: 3/30/07

AN ACT TO ASSIST SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDINGS WITHOUT BEING IDENTIFIED AS A DISTRICT IN FISCAL DISTRESS.

ACT786 (HB1142)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT807 (HB1517)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT TO EXPAND MONITORING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS.

ACT811 (HB1726)
Sponsor:
Kenney
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT TO ASSIST SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH THE TRANSITION BETWEEN LEVELS OF CATEGORICAL FUNDING FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENTS BY PROVIDING A METHOD OF TRANSITIONAL FUNDING DURING A THREE-YEAR PERIOD.

ACT816 (HB2211)
Sponsor:
Key
Date: 4/2/07

THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES ACT.

ACT820 (HB2335)
Sponsor:
Stewart
Date: 4/2/07

TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DETERMINE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID.

ACT823 (HB2380)
Sponsor:
Rainey
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-414 CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR NONCERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

ACT824 (HB2394)
Sponsor:
Rosenbaum
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HOME SCHOOL LAW.

ACT825 (HB2429)
Sponsor:
Abernathy
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT S MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS.

ACT828 (HB2470)
Sponsor:
J. Johnson
Date: 4/2/07

TO REQUIRE TORNADO SAFETY DRILLS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

ACT829 (HB2515)
Sponsor:
Bond
Date: 4/2/07

AN ACT PROVIDING SCHOOL ACCREDITATION REGULATIONS CONCERNING UNITARY STATUS.

ACT833 (HB2619)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 4/2/07

TO PROVIDE TEACHERS CREDIT ON THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR TEACHING AT A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY.

ACT846 (HB2792)
Sponsor:
J. Roebuck
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.

ACT847 (SB54)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 4/3/07

THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE PAY PROGRAMS ACT.

ACT858 (SB764)
Sponsor:
Wilkins
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A FINAL CLOSE OF SCHOOL FINANCIAL RECORDS ON THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK BY SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR.

ACT867 (SB953)
Sponsor:
J. Jeffress
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO HELP ENSURE THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY REQUIRING THE PRESENCE OF ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AT SCHOOL FACILITIES UNLESS USING PERSONAL LEAVE OR ABSENT ON SCHOOL BUSINESS.

ACT881 (HB1562)
Sponsor:
Chesterfield
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE COLLEGE REMEDIATION RATE AND ENSURE A GENERAL, SUITABLE, AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF COLLEGE AND WORKFORCE READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS.

ACT925 (HB1668)
Sponsor:
Edwards
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS TO LIBRARIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT932 (HB1720)
Sponsor:
Bond
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PULASKI COUNTY DESEGREGATION CASE COSTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT933 (HB1721)
Sponsor:
Bond
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL - PULASKI COUNTY DESEGREGATION CASE COSTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT936 (HB1730)
Sponsor:
Abernathy
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR ENDORSED CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES THAT MAY BE TAUGHT ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND TO REPEAL THE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSE APPROVAL PANEL.

ACT943 (HB1790)
Sponsor:
Medley
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GRANTS TO ALL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS ACROSS THE STATE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT945 (HB1792)
Sponsor:
Pickett
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - STATE ASSISTANCE TO LIBRARIES COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT971 (HB1875)
Sponsor:
Hyde
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS AND AID TO LIBRARIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT979 (HB1896)
Sponsor:
Maxwell
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - REGIONAL LIBRARY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT985 (HB2029)
Sponsor:
Jeffrey
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO EXEMPT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED EARLY FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THEY ATTEND A FULL SCHOOL DAY.

ACT989 (HB2269)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/3/07

TO MAKE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROGRAM.

ACT992 (HB2336)
Sponsor:
D. Hutchinson
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.

ACT995 (HB2425)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES NEEDS OF HIGH-GROWTH SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

ACT996 (HB2426)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO ACCELERATE THE PROCESS OF ENSURING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITIES ARE ADEQUATE.

ACT999 (HB2484)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/3/07

TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOL BUS."

ACT1002 (HB2514)
Sponsor:
Blount
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO AMEND THE COMMISSION ON CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS.

ACT1006 (HB2656)
Sponsor:
Walters
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER ACCURACY BY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS ENTERING DATA INTO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK.

ACT1007 (HB2688)
Sponsor:
Kenney
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO MAINTAIN THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

ACT1009 (HB2703)
Sponsor:
Saunders
Date: 4/3/07

TO REVISE THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION.

ACT1015 (HB2734)
Sponsor:
Hawkins
Date: 4/3/07

AN ACT TO ENSURE A RIGOROUS AND EFFICIENT CURRICULUM FOR ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

ACT1027 (SB843)
Sponsor:
Broadway
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TRAVELING TEACHER PROGRAM.

ACT1028 (HB1796)
Sponsor:
Hawkins
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO PROVIDE LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

ACT1031 (HB1912)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION - PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1043 (SB808)
Sponsor:
Broadway
Date: 4/4/07

TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE NET ATHLETIC EVENT GATE RECEIPTS TO PURCHASE AWARDS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL EVENTS.

ACT1044 (SB826)
Sponsor:
Bryles
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-811 CONCERNING INCENTIVES FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN HIGH- PRIORITY DISTRICTS.

ACT1050 (SB868)
Sponsor:
Steele
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.

ACT1052 (SB919)
Sponsor:
Laverty
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO EQUALIZE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

ACT1055 (HB1066)
Sponsor:
Maloch
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE OPERATIONS OF ESSENTIAL STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BY ESTABLISHING TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO AND FROM THE ARKANSAS RAINY DAY FUND.

ACT1043 (SB808)
Sponsor:
Broadway
Date: 4/4/07

TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE NET ATHLETIC EVENT GATE RECEIPTS TO PURCHASE AWARDS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL EVENTS.

ACT1107 (HB1885)
Sponsor:
Lamoureux
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - CHARACTER EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1119 (HB1905)
Sponsor:
J. Johnson
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS TO ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE STATE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1176 (HB2081)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - THE ARKANSAS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1178 (HB2086)
Sponsor:
Chesterfield
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PROVIDING ONE-TIME BONUSES TO QUALIFIED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1184 (HB2129)
Sponsor:
R. Green
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1197 (HB2260)
Sponsor:
Chesterfield
Date: 4/4/07

TO PROVIDE BONUSES FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED PARAPROFESSIONALS WHO OBTAIN ASSOCIATE DEGREES OR COMPLETE SIXTY (60) HOURS OF COURSE WORK AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

ACT1199 (HB2310)
Sponsor:
Allen
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FREE TEXTBOOK ACT.

ACT1200 (HB2321)
Sponsor:
Edwards
Date: 4/4/07

AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR ELECTION EXPENSES.

ACT1237 (SB226)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/5/07

Joint Budget Committee AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT1317 (HB1914)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION - GENERAL NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND DIGITAL CONVERSION - PHASE IV GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1318 (HB1915)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - LOAN PAYMENTS AND RENOVATION AND REPAIRS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1324 (HB1963)
Sponsor:
Lovell
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1335 (HB1979)
Sponsor:
Medley
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - SUPPORT OF ALL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND ALL ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOLS STATEWIDE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1363 (HB2037)
Sponsor:
T. Baker
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1374 (HB2102)
Sponsor:
Berry
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - STATE ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1379 (HB2113)
Sponsor:
Wills
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION - TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1382 (HB2117)
Sponsor:
Wills
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EXPENSES INCURRED FROM THE STATE HISTORY DAY COMPETITION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1394 (HB2174)
Sponsor:
Pyle
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR LIBRARIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1410 (HB2404)
Sponsor:
Davenport
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17- 2403 TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "YEARS OF SERVICE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE.

ACT1418 (SB78)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT1420 (SB262)
Sponsor:
Joint Budget Committee
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.

ACT1437 (SB363)
Sponsor:
Hill
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION - HONORING ARKANSAS' WAR HEROES PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1490 (SB456)
Sponsor:
Bryles
Date: 4/5/07

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION - CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVE AID GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT1590 (HB2255)
Sponsor:
Cook
Date: 4/9/07

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-20-2305 TO PROVIDE FLEXILIBITY IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT CATEGORICAL FUNDING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
 
 
 
 
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