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HB 1495

CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF A STUDENT'S PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORD.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tyler Dees and 1 co-sponsor

Bill establishes procedures for transferring student permanent school records between Arkansas schools and districts to ensure proper documentation handling during student transitions.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1495

Legislative bill overview

HB 1495 would establish procedures for transferring a student's permanent school record between schools or school districts in Arkansas. The bill aims to clarify the process and requirements for how student educational records are handled when students change schools.

Why is this important

Permanent school records contain critical information—grades, test scores, special education documentation, and disciplinary history—that follow students throughout their education and affect academic placement and opportunities. Clear transfer procedures ensure students' records accurately reflect their educational history and that no documentation is lost during transitions, which is particularly important for students with special education needs or behavioral documentation.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and parental access: Questions about who can request records, what information parents must be notified about, and how to balance student privacy with parental rights during record transfers
  • Record accuracy and disputes: Whether the bill addresses mechanisms for students or parents to challenge or correct inaccurate information in permanent records before or after transfer
  • Administrative burden and costs: The extent to which new transfer procedures create additional workload and expenses for school districts, particularly smaller districts with limited resources
  • Special education compliance: Whether procedures adequately address IDEA requirements for transferring special education records and ensuring continuity of services

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

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