HB1722
To Require The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Amend The Current School Rating System; And To Require The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Create A Private School Rating System.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1722 mandates that the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education amend the existing public school rating system to incorporate specific academic and resource-based performance indicators. These indicators include metrics such as student achievement, graduation rates, English-learner progress, and equity in resource allocation. Additionally, the bill requires the Division to create a new, separate rating system specifically for private schools that participate in the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program. The new private school rating system is intended to align with the measures used for public schools where possible. The bill directs the Division to promulgate rules for implementation and establishes a deadline of January 1, 2024, for the creation of the private school rating system.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include parents and students utilizing the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, as they would gain access to standardized performance data to help evaluate the effectiveness of participating private schools. Additionally, policymakers and the general public benefit from increased transparency and standardized comparative data between public and private educational institutions.
Who Might Suffer?
Private schools participating in the Educational Freedom Account Program may face negative impacts due to the new administrative and reporting requirements necessary to comply with a state-mandated rating system. Additionally, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education could face increased operational burdens and resource strain associated with developing, implementing, and maintaining these new oversight and rating frameworks.
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