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HB 1101

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND - R.I.S.E. ARKANSAS - MATH CURRICULUM GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Paul Childress and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas allocates $9.5 million for R.I.S.E. Arkansas math curriculum grants to districts and programs for 2026-2027, with strict procurement and fiscal compliance.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1101

Summary of HB 1101 (2026F) – Arkansas

Title and Purpose

  • Formal name: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND - R.I.S.E. ARKANSAS - MATH CURRICULUM GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
  • Purpose: To provide an appropriation for R.I.S.E. Arkansas math curriculum grants for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and to outline related compliance, intent, and effective date provisions.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The bill allocates dedicated funding to support math curriculum grants under the R.I.S.E. Arkansas program. The primary intent is to bolster math instruction across local school districts and special programs by providing targeted grants to improve curriculum resources and implementation for the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding Amount and Source

    • Appropriates $9,500,000 (nine million five hundred thousand dollars) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • Funds are to be disbursed from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account to the Department of Education for grants and aid related to math curriculum under R.I.S.E. Arkansas.

  • Scope of Use

    • Grants are designated for local school districts and special programs to support math curriculum under the R.I.S.E. Arkansas initiative.

  • Compliance and Fiscal Controls (Section 2)

    • Disbursement must comply with applicable laws and fiscal controls, including:
    • State Procurement Law
    • General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law
    • Revenue Stabilization Law
    • Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act
    • Regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration

  • Legislative Intent (Section 3)

    • Affirms that funds must be used in accordance with the reasons for which the act was adopted, as reflected in budget manuals, recommendations, and related official records (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations, etc.).

  • Emergency Clause (Section 4)

    • Declares an emergency to ensure immediate effectiveness on July 1, 2026.
    • Rationale: The Constitution restricts appropriations to a one-year period; immediate effectiveness is deemed essential to the operation of the agency and the program, and a delay could cause irreparable harm to essential governmental programs.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Entity Benefiting: Arkansas Department of Education (through the Public School Fund) and, via grants, local school districts and special programs implementing math curriculum improvements under R.I.S.E. Arkansas.
  • Students and Educators: Indirect beneficiaries through enhanced math curriculum resources and programming in K-12 settings.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective Date: The act is designed to be in force on July 1, 2026 (emergency clause purposes).
  • Fiscal Year Coverage: Funds are appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (2026-2027 school year).
  • Reporting/Compliance: The act highlights adherence to established state budget and procurement laws and requires alignment with the listed budgetary and legislative materials.

Notable Considerations

  • The bill does not specify programmatic criteria for the grants (e.g., grant sizes beyond the total appropriation, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, or performance metrics). It focuses on the appropriation amount, the authorized recipient channel (DE- Public School Fund to R.I.S.E. Arkansas math grants), and the legal/compliance framework.
  • It includes an explicit emergency clause to ensure timely funding and program operation at the start of the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to prior RHIS.E Arkansas math grant funding or outline potential implementation steps for the Department of Education.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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