SB466

Senate Bill 466 amends the Arkansas Student Protection Act to expand the list of prohibited transactions for public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools. Current law restricts schools from entering into transactions with individuals or entities that perform, induce, or provide abortions. This bill adds 'offering or providing abortion referrals' to the list of prohibited activities. The legislation effectively prohibits schools from engaging in any contractual or transactional relationship with entities that offer or provide abortion referrals. The bill aims to ensure that public educational institutions do not associate with organizations involved in abortion services or referrals.