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HB 1242

TO AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES ARE COMPENSATED.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Mayberry and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas bill to restructure school nurse compensation died in Senate committee without clarifying whether it would increase, decrease, or reallocate existing funding.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1242

Legislative bill overview

HB 1242 would have modified how Arkansas compensates school nurses, though the specific compensation mechanism changes are not detailed in the available legislative actions. The bill passed the House Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation but ultimately died in the Senate Education Committee when the legislative session ended.

Why is this important

School nurse compensation directly affects recruitment and retention of qualified health professionals in schools, which impacts student health services and overall school operations. Changes to nurse pay structures can influence whether districts can maintain adequate nursing staff and the quality of healthcare available to students.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Any compensation adjustment requires funding; unclear whether the bill would increase, decrease, or restructure existing budget allocations
  • Statewide equity: Different districts have varying financial capacities; uniform compensation changes may affect small rural districts differently than wealthy suburban ones
  • Implementation details: The specific mechanism change (salary schedules, benefits, classification levels) would determine practical effects on school budgets and nurse positions

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

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