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HB 1457

TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SUBMIT DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM USING A UNIFORM STATEWIDE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Johnson

HB 1457 aimed to require Arkansas public schools to submit data on students' IEPs through a uniform system, enhancing tracking and support for special needs education.

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
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Bill Summary · HB 1457

Summary of House Bill 1457

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 1457
  • Title: To Require Public Schools to Submit Data and Other Information Related to a Public School Student's Individualized Education Program Using a Uniform Statewide Data Collection System
  • Status: Withdrawn by Author
  • Introduced: February 12, 2025
  • Sponsor: Representative L. Johnson

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1457 aimed to establish a requirement for public schools in Arkansas to submit data and information regarding students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through a standardized statewide data collection system. The intent behind this legislation was to enhance the tracking and management of educational data for students with special needs, thereby improving educational outcomes and accountability.

Key Provisions

  • Data Submission Requirement: The bill proposed an amendment to Arkansas Code § 6-10-129, mandating that each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school submit relevant data concerning students' IEPs.
  • Uniform Statewide Data Collection System: The data would need to be submitted using a uniform system implemented by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, ensuring consistency and reliability in data reporting.

Affected Parties

  • Public Schools: All public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in Arkansas would have been required to comply with the new data submission requirements.
  • Students with IEPs: The legislation specifically targeted the educational data of students with individualized education programs, aiming to improve their educational tracking and support.

Fiscal Impact

  • According to the fiscal impact statement prepared by the Arkansas Department of Education, the bill was projected to have no fiscal impact on state revenue.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 12, 2025: Bill filed and read for the first time; rules suspended for a second reading and referred to the House Education Committee.
  • April 1, 2025: Bill withdrawn by the author.

Conclusion

While HB 1457 sought to improve the management of educational data for students with IEPs in Arkansas, it was ultimately withdrawn before further legislative action could take place. The proposal highlighted the ongoing discussions around data management in education and the importance of supporting students with special needs through effective tracking systems.

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

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