Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1696: TO ESTABLISH THE STRENGTHENING ARKANSAS EDUCATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE A CORE CURRICULUM AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Enacted Last action April 14, 2025: Notification that HB1696 is now Act 566

Plain-language summary

HB 1696 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO ESTABLISH THE STRENGTHENING ARKANSAS EDUCATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE A CORE CURRICULUM AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Jim Dotson (Republican), Mindy McAlindon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Notification that HB1696 is now Act 566.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Dotson (Republican); Mindy McAlindon (Republican).