SB184

Senate Bill 184 seeks to consolidate oversight of educational television and state library services within the Arkansas Department of Education. The bill formally abolishes the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board. All powers, duties, records, assets, personnel, and contractual obligations previously held by these two entities are transferred directly to the Department of Education. Existing rules, licenses, and standards established by the abolished bodies remain in effect until the Department of Education opts to amend or repeal them. Additionally, the bill updates relevant sections of the Arkansas Code to reflect this new administrative structure, including renaming the relevant chapter and shifting operational authority for television facilities and library functions to the Department.