HB1007
An Act For The Department Of Education - Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education - Public School Fund Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1007 serves as the annual appropriation act for the Arkansas Department of Education - Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes funding across a wide range of educational programs, including grants to local school districts, teacher salary incentives, professional development, special education services, and early childhood programs. It establishes the maximum number of personnel for various divisions, including the Arkansas Public School Computer Network and the Office of Education Renewal Zones. Additionally, the bill provides special instructions for the allocation and transfer of funds, ensuring legislative oversight over budget adjustments. It outlines specific criteria for distributing grants, such as funding for isolated school districts and programs for students with disabilities. The total appropriation for the designated educational programs and operational costs is $3,480,713,330 for grants and aid, plus additional amounts for personnel and technical services.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are public school districts throughout Arkansas, including teachers, administrative staff, and students. Specific groups receiving targeted support include students with disabilities, English language learners, students in need of early childhood education or intervention programs, and school districts facing unique challenges like isolated geography or declining enrollment. Educational programs such as the Better Chance Program, Advanced Placement initiatives, and computer science education also receive direct funding to benefit students and faculty.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups negatively impacted by this bill in a direct or punitive manner, as it is a standard budgetary appropriation measure. However, as with any finite budget, programs or initiatives that are not included in the appropriation may face funding limitations. Additionally, if the Department of Education requires flexibility beyond the two authorized transfer requests per fiscal year, certain administrative operations could theoretically face delays if additional funds are needed and not readily available under the current appropriation structure.
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