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HB 1081

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Andrade and 5 co-sponsors

House Bill 1081 repeals $16.5 million in funding for Professional Learning Communities in Arkansas schools, impacting public districts and shifting DESE's responsibilities.

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Bill Summary · HB 1081

Summary of House Bill 1081: Relating to the Office of Wellness and Resilience

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 1081
  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Sponsor: Representative B. McKenzie
  • Current Status: Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 261) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1081 aims to repeal additional funding allocated for the development and administration of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within the Arkansas education system. The bill seeks to streamline funding processes and potentially redirect resources to other educational initiatives.

Key Provisions

  • Repeal of Funding: The bill specifically targets Arkansas Code § 6-20-2305(b)(5)(C), which previously provided up to $16.5 million for professional development related to PLCs for public school districts.
  • Administrative Changes: The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will no longer be responsible for administering this additional funding for PLCs, which included provisions for partnering with external entities for expertise in professional development.

Affected Parties

  • Public School Districts: The repeal of this funding will directly impact public school districts that relied on these resources for professional development initiatives.
  • Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: DESE will see a change in its funding structure and responsibilities regarding professional development.

Fiscal Impact

  • The Fiscal Impact Statement indicates that there will be no fiscal impact resulting from this bill. The repeal of the funding is not expected to affect overall revenue.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 13, 2025: Bill filed and read for the first time.
  • February 4, 2025: The committee on HSH recommended the measure be passed with amendments.
  • February 10, 2025: Bill passed Second Reading as amended and referred to the FIN committee.
  • April 9, 2025: Bill was withdrawn by the author.

Related Legislation

  • SB 1400: A companion bill that may address similar issues or provisions related to the Office of Wellness and Resilience.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of HB 1081, detailing its purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and legislative progress. The bill reflects ongoing discussions about funding priorities within the Arkansas education system.

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

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