HB1672

House Bill 1672 repeals the existing Arkansas 'District of Innovation' program under Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 15, Subchapter 28. The bill aims to streamline and modify the administrative framework for implementing 'Schools of Innovation' within the state. It removes specific references to the District of Innovation program from various sections of the Arkansas Code, including teacher licensure exception statutes and the Teacher Excellence and Support System. Additionally, the legislation makes technical amendments to the definitions within the Arkansas Quality Charter Schools Act of 2013. By repealing the broader district-level program, the bill shifts the focus toward managing Schools of Innovation as individual entities under a revised regulatory system. The primary goal is to create a more efficient structure for public schools seeking innovative practices and waivers from standard state regulations.