Arkansas Explained: How is the state’s public school funding amount set?

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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While Arkansas lawmakers prepare to debate the rising cost of the state’s school voucher program, the Legislature must also determine the cost of an adequate public education.

The school adequacy study, which occurs every other year and is the result of litigation, culminates with a report that must be submitted to the leaders of the House and Senate by November. The report from the House and Senate Education committees recommends how …

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