HB1337

House Bill 1337 amends the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act to modify the definition of an academic facility. The bill removes the current exclusion for buildings and spaces used for public prekindergarten education, allowing them to qualify as academic facilities for funding purposes. Additionally, the bill explicitly includes buildings or spaces designated as 'safe rooms' for students within the definition of an academic facility. A 'safe room' is defined as a space designed to protect occupants from natural or manmade intrusions. By including these spaces, the bill enables schools to potentially access state academic facilities funding for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of these specific areas.