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HB 1924

TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ESTABLISH RULES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEKS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Puryear

House Bill 1924 aimed to repeal the requirement for Arkansas' State Board of Education to regulate four-day school weeks, impacting school districts' scheduling flexibility.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1924

Summary of House Bill 1924

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1924
  • Title: To Repeal the Requirement that the State Board of Education Establish Rules Regarding the Implementation of Four-Day School Weeks
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
  • Introduced: March 31, 2025
  • Sponsor: Representative Puryear

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1924 aimed to repeal the existing requirement for the State Board of Education to establish rules governing the implementation of four-day school weeks in Arkansas public schools. The bill sought to eliminate the regulatory framework that currently guides how school districts can operate on a four-day schedule.

Key Provisions

  • Repeal of Requirement: The bill proposed to amend Arkansas Code § 6-10-117(d) by removing the mandate for the State Board of Education to create rules related to four-day school weeks.
  • Financial Aid Provisions: Under the current law, school districts that choose to implement a four-day school week are entitled to state financial aid that equates their funding to that of districts operating on a traditional five-day schedule. The bill would not change this provision, meaning that districts would still not receive more state aid for a four-day week than they would for a five-day week.

Affected Parties

  • School Districts: The primary entities affected by this bill are public school districts in Arkansas that may consider adopting a four-day school week. The repeal would remove the regulatory oversight from the State Board of Education but would not alter the financial aid structure.
  • Students and Parents: Students and parents in districts that might adopt a four-day school week could experience changes in school scheduling and educational delivery, although the bill's repeal does not directly impact educational quality or funding levels.

Fiscal Impact

  • The fiscal impact statement prepared by the Arkansas Department of Education indicated that there would be no fiscal impact resulting from the repeal of this requirement.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 31, 2025: Bill filed and introduced.
  • April 1, 2025: Bill read for the first time, rules suspended, read a second time, and referred to the House Education Committee.
  • May 5, 2025: Bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Conclusion

House Bill 1924 was an attempt to simplify the regulatory landscape surrounding four-day school weeks in Arkansas by removing the requirement for the State Board of Education to establish rules. However, the bill did not progress past the committee stage and ultimately did not become law.

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

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