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HB 1022

TO REPEAL PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Collins and 1 co-sponsor

House Bill 1022 aimed to repeal financial awards for Arkansas public and charter schools based on student performance, removing incentives for academic improvement.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1022

Summary of House Bill 1022

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1022
  • Title: To Repeal Performance-Based Incentive Awards for Public Schools and Open-Enrollment Public Charter Schools
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
  • Introduced: November 20, 2024
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1022 aimed to repeal the existing performance-based incentive awards that are provided to public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas. The intent behind the bill was to eliminate financial awards that are currently given to schools based on student performance and academic growth metrics.

Key Provisions

The bill proposed the following changes to the Arkansas School Recognition Program:

  1. Repeal of Financial Awards:

    • The bill sought to remove the financial incentives that are awarded to schools based on their performance. Currently, schools can receive:
      • $100 per student for being in the top 5% of schools based on performance or academic growth.
      • $50 per student for being in the top 10% but below the top 5%.

  2. Amendment of Arkansas Code:

    • The bill included amendments to Arkansas Code § 6-15-2107, which governs the Arkansas School Recognition Program, effectively nullifying the provisions that allow for performance-based funding.

  3. Use of Funds:

    • The existing law allows schools to use the performance awards for nonrecurring bonuses, educational equipment, or temporary personnel to enhance student performance. The repeal would eliminate these funding opportunities.

Affected Parties

  • Public Schools and Charter Schools: The primary entities affected by this bill would be public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas, which would no longer have access to performance-based financial incentives.
  • Students and Educators: The repeal could impact the motivation for schools to improve student performance, as the financial rewards for achieving high performance would be removed.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Timeline:
    • November 20, 2024: Bill filed.
    • January 13, 2025: Read for the first time, rules suspended, and referred to the House Education Committee.
    • January 16, 2025: The bill was read a second time, amended, and reported correctly engrossed.
    • May 5, 2025: The bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not progress further in the legislative process.

Conclusion

House Bill 1022 proposed the repeal of performance-based incentive awards for public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas. While the bill aimed to eliminate financial incentives tied to student performance, it ultimately did not advance through the legislative process and was not enacted.

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

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