HB1041

House Bill 1041 is a legislative act that provides appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Education, specifically the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill allocates funds across a wide range of public school programs, including state foundation funding, teacher salary incentives, early childhood education, special education, and computer science initiatives. It also establishes the maximum number of employees for the Arkansas Public School Computer Network and the Office of Education Renewal Zones, while providing funding for their operations and administrative costs. Additionally, the act includes special language allowing for the carry-forward of unexpended balances for the R.I.S.E. Arkansas program under specific reporting and compliance conditions. The total amount appropriated in the bill for these various educational initiatives and administrative needs exceeds $3.4 billion.