Arkansas SR16: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM

What the bill says

To amend the amount a participating student receives in his or her account each year under the arkansas children's educational freedom account program; and to amend the testing requirements for students participating in the arkansas children's educational freedom account program. subtitle to authorize the introduction of a nonappropriation bill concerning the arkansas children's educational freedom account program.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

TO AMEND THE AMOUNT A PARTICIPATING STUDENT RECEIVES IN HIS OR HER ACCOUNT EACH YEAR UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM. Subtitle TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: THAT Senator King is authorized to introduce a bill which as introduced will read substantially as follows: "Title AN ACT CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE AMOUNT A PARTICIPATING STUDENT RECEIVES IN HIS OR HER ACCOUNT EACH YEAR UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT *MBM265* 04/08/2026 2:53:29 PM MBM265 SR16 PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 6-18-2505(a)(1), concerning the funds appropriated to a participating student's account, is amended to read as follows: (a)(1)(A) The Except as provided under subsection (g) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall allocate annually to each participating student's account, from funds …

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Sponsors

• Bryan King (R, 28) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 21, 2026: Read third time and failed of adoption.
3. April 9, 2026: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.
4. April 8, 2026: Filed

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1493 (April 21, 2026): 8 yea, 22 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SR16?

SR16 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)): TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

What does SR16 do?

In its own words: To amend the amount a participating student receives in his or her account each year under the arkansas children's educational freedom account program; and to amend the testing requirements for students participating in the arkansas children's educational freedom account program. subtitle to authorize the introduction of a nonappropriation bill concerning the arkansas children's educational freedom account program.

What is the status of SR16?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment. (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SR16?

Bryan King (R, 28).

Where is the official record for SR16?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2026F&measureno=SR16