Arkansas HB1541: TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to require a private school that accepts state funding of any type to provide transportation to certain students enrolled in the school; and for other purposes. subtitle to require a private school that accepts state funding of any type to provide transportation to certain students enrolled in the school.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 20, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 6-20-108. Acceptance of state funds -- Transportation required. (a) A private school that accepts state funding of any type shall provide transportation for students who are enrolled in the private school and live within thirty-five (35) miles of the private school. (b) Transportation required to be provided by a private school under subsection (a) of this section shall be covered in its entirety by the private school. (c) As used in this section, "private school" means a nonpublic school that: (1) Offers instruction for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) in this state; and (2) Receives any type of state funding in any amount. *TNL061* 01/22/2025 4:03:57 PM TNL061

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Sponsors

• Jim Wooten (R, 59) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 20, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. February 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1541?

HB1541 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL.

What does HB1541 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to require a private school that accepts state funding of any type to provide transportation to certain students enrolled in the school; and for other purposes. subtitle to require a private school that accepts state funding of any type to provide transportation to certain students enrolled in the school.

What is the status of HB1541?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1541?

Jim Wooten (R, 59).

Where is the official record for HB1541?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1541