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HB 2000

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES, PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Wardlaw

HB 2000 aimed to update accountability systems for education cooperatives, public school districts, and charter schools in Arkansas but died in committee, leaving laws unchanged.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 2000

Summary of House Bill 2000 (HB 2000)

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 2000
  • Title: To Amend the Law Concerning Education Service Cooperatives, Public School Districts, and Open-Enrollment Public Charter Schools
  • Introduced On: April 07, 2025
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment on May 05, 2025
  • Sponsor: Representative Wardlaw

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim of HB 2000 was to amend existing laws related to education service cooperatives, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas. The bill sought to modify the accountability systems that the Arkansas Department of Education has developed for these educational entities.

Key Provisions

  • Amendments to Accountability Systems: The bill proposed changes to the accountability frameworks that govern how education service cooperatives, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools are evaluated and held accountable for their performance.
  • Clarifications and Updates: The legislation aimed to clarify existing laws and ensure that they reflect current educational practices and standards.

Affected Entities

The bill would have impacted:
- Education Service Cooperatives: Organizations that provide shared services to multiple school districts.
- Public School Districts: Local government entities responsible for public education within specific geographic areas.
- Open-Enrollment Public Charter Schools: Schools that operate independently of traditional public school districts and allow students to enroll regardless of their residential area.

Fiscal Impact

According to the fiscal impact statement prepared by the Arkansas Department of Education, HB 2000 was projected to have no fiscal impact on state funds.

Legislative Timeline

  • April 07, 2025: Bill filed.
  • April 08, 2025: Bill read for the first time, rules suspended, read a second time, and referred to the House Education Committee.
  • May 05, 2025: Bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not progress further in the legislative process.

Conclusion

While HB 2000 aimed to enhance the accountability of educational institutions in Arkansas, it ultimately did not advance beyond the committee stage. The proposed amendments were intended to modernize and clarify the regulatory framework governing education service cooperatives, public school districts, and charter schools, but the bill's failure to pass means that existing laws remain unchanged.

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

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