Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1542: TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT; AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMIT EACH STUDENT WHO APPLIES FOR ADMISSION AND INTENDS TO COVER PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS WITH STATE FUNDING.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Plain-language summary

HB 1542 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT; AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMIT EACH STUDENT WHO APPLIES FOR ADMISSION AND INTENDS TO COVER PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS WITH STATE FUNDING. Primary sponsor: Jim Wooten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Wooten (Republican).