SB381

Senate Bill 381 amends the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967 to mandate annual training for members of governing bodies for cities, counties, and school boards. The bill requires that this training last at least one hour and be conducted either in person or via live video conference. The sessions must be open to the public and cover specific topics, including new legislation, relevant court precedents, requirements for public meetings and records, and best practices for responding to public records requests. The training must be facilitated by an individual with expertise in the Freedom of Information Act.