ArkansasBill would set aside $9.5 million for Arkansas math curriculum grants
The bill would set aside $9.5 million for math curriculum grants and aid to Arkansas school districts and special programs for 2026–2027.
What it does
The bill would set aside $9.5 million for R.I.S.E. Arkansas math curriculum grants and aid to local school districts and special programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Argument forThe proposed grants could help local school districts and special programs pay for R.I.S.E. Arkansas math curriculum.
Argument againstSetting aside $9.5 million for math curriculum could leave less school funding available for other needs.
More detail
The bill would set aside $9.5 million for math curriculum grants. The money would support grants and aid to local school districts and special programs for R.I.S.E. Arkansas math curriculum. Any payments would have to follow state fiscal-control laws and regulations. The appropriation would cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the bill says it would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.Died
- Apr 21Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 20FiledIntroduced
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