Back
Officials

Sponsored Legislation

SB 451

AR SENATE

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

2025
Introduced by Denise Garner, Bart Hester, Robin Lundstrum and 1 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 451 aimed to enhance mental health support in Arkansas schools by establishing regional programs to assist students at risk, with significant funding for care.

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
0
0
0
0

HB 1880

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT TO ADD CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

2025
Introduced by Glenn Barnes, Lincoln Barnett, Nicole Clowney and 12 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1880 aimed to allow abortions in cases of incest, rape, fetal abnormalities, or medical emergencies, impacting pregnant individuals and healthcare providers.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
0
0
0
0

HB 1539

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL EDUCATION CATEGORY OF FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Collins, Denise Garner, Tippi McCullough and 2 other co-sponsors

HB 1539 sought to boost special education funding in Arkansas schools, ensuring better resources for students with special needs and higher pay for classified staff.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
0
0
0
0

HB 1025

AR HOUSE

TO CREATE THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 2025.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Collins, Denise Garner, Jessie McGruder and 1 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1025 aimed to enhance job security for teachers in Arkansas by raising dismissal standards to "just and reasonable cause," impacting teachers and school districts alike.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
0
0
0
0

HB 1761

AR HOUSE

TO INCREASE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INCOME LIMITS FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNTS IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AND THEREAFTER.

2025
Introduced by Denise Garner,

HB 1761 aimed to set income limits for Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts, ensuring funding based on family income, but it died in committee before implementation.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
0
0
0
0