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HB 1199

TO REPEAL THE STATUTE CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANTING A LEGAL TRANSFER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sonia Barker and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas repeals statute limiting student transfer approvals, granting school boards broader discretion in approving inter-district transfers.

Notification that HB1199 is now Act 118
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Bill Summary · HB 1199

Legislative bill overview

HB 1199 repeals Arkansas's existing statute that prohibited school district boards from granting legal transfers to students under certain specified conditions. The bill removes restrictions on when and how school boards can approve student transfers between districts, giving boards greater discretion in transfer decisions.

Why is this important

Student transfer policies affect school enrollment, funding allocation (which typically follows students), and educational access. By removing restrictions on transfer approvals, this bill gives school districts more flexibility to accommodate student requests, but also potentially reduces uniform protections that may have existed for students or districts previously. The change became law on February 18, 2025.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Without transfer restrictions, wealthier or more desirable districts might approve transfers preferentially, while struggling districts lose students and funding
  • Funding impacts: Open transfers could create uneven resource distribution across districts, potentially disadvantaging rural or under-resourced schools
  • Clarity on removed conditions: The bill doesn't specify what conditions were previously prohibited, making it unclear what new transfers are now possible under board discretion

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

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