SB 206 — TO AMEND THE RIGHT TO READ ACT; AND TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE LITERACY TUTORING GRANT AWARDED UNDER THE RIGHT TO READ ACT.
Last action — Notification that SB206 is now Act 195
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on February 27, 2025.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
0 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 206 has removed the specific reference to "Act 195 of the Regular Session" and the approval date of "2/27/25." This change suggests that the bill may no longer be tied to that particular act or approval process, which could mean it is being re-evaluated or revised for clarity. It’s important because it allows for the bill to be more adaptable, potentially paving the way for new discussions or amendments that better reflect current needs.
Act 195 of the Regular Session State ofArkansas 95th GeneralAssembly ABill Regular Session, 2025 SENATE BILL 206 5 By:
APPROVED:5 02/06/2025 7:44:04AM TNL105
2/27/25 5 02/06/2025 7:44:04AM TNL105
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The bill increases the amount of the literacy tutoring grant awarded under the Right to Read Act from $500 to $1,500 per eligible student per year.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(j)(2)(B)
five hundred dollars ($500)→ one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500)The grant amount for literacy tutoring is increased significantly.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(j)(2)(C)(vi)
five hundred dollars ($500)→ one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500)The maximum payment for literacy tutoring services provided is also increased.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(b)(1)(A)
the The following shall have proficient→ the following shall have proficientClarifies the wording regarding proficient knowledge requirements for teaching reading.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(b)(1)(B)
a A person who completes→ a person who completesClarifies the wording related to the requirement for individuals completing educator preparation programs.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(f)
the The division shall identify→ the division shall identifyClarifies wording on the division's responsibilities for creating an approved list of materials.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(g)(1)
any A public school district→ any public school districtClarifies the language regarding curriculum program purchasing requirements.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(g)(3)
any A public school district→ any public school districtClarifies the language on notification requirements if a non-approved curriculum is used.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(h)
a Each public school district→ each public school districtClarifies the requirement for establishing professional development programs.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(i)(3)(B)(i)
if If the state board determines→ if the state board determinesClarifies the notification process regarding violations of requirements.
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Arkansas Code § 6-17-429(d)(2)
proficiency or awareness in knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction as is→ proficiency or awareness in knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction as isClarifies language regarding teacher proficiency requirements.
Action History
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Notification that SB206 is now Act 195
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned to the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Rebecca Burkes · Primary
- Steve Crowell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 206?
- SB 206 is sponsored by Rebecca Burkes and Steve Crowell.
- What is the current status of SB 206?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2025. Enacted.
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