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SB 246

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCESS ACT; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Achor and 26 co-sponsors

Arkansas passes Act 340 amending education code provisions through the Arkansas Access Act, now signed by Governor.

Notification that SB246 is now Act 340
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Bill Summary · SB 246

Legislative bill overview

SB 246, now Act 340, creates the Arkansas Access Act and amends multiple provisions of Arkansas education code. The bill has passed both chambers and been delivered to the Governor as of March 18, 2025. The specific amendments to education provisions are not detailed in the action summary provided.

Why is this important

Education code amendments affect how schools operate, student access to programs, and educational requirements across Arkansas. As an omnibus education bill, it likely impacts thousands of students and hundreds of school districts statewide. The bill's passage signals legislative consensus on these education policy changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specific details: The bill summary provided does not specify which education provisions were amended or what "Arkansas Access Act" entails, making it difficult to identify actual areas of disagreement
  • Omnibus nature: Bundling multiple education changes into one bill can obscure individual provisions that might have faced opposition if voted separately
  • Implementation timeline: Amendments to education code require school districts to understand and comply with changes, which may create administrative burden depending on complexity

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

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