Arkansas panel adopts rules for law aiding formerly consolidated school districts

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 426

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Arkansas State Board of Education approved Thursday an emergency rule to implement new legislation governing the creation of newly formed smaller school districts.

During April’s session, lawmakers approved legislation outlining the process for providing funding and separating assets when a school district detaches from a district it was previously consolidated with to form an isolated district.

Stacy Smith, Deputy Commissioner of the Arkansas Department of Education, told the board the emergency …

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