Arkansas panel OKs proposal aimed at assisting newly formed smaller school districts

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,164

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Lawmakers on Wednesday gave initial approval to a measure aimed at assisting several newly formed smaller school districts, and rejected an effort to increase funding for an early childhood education program.

A legislative panel also rejected an effort to block the University of Arkansas from transferring millions of dollars to UA Fayetteville’s athletics department. The measures were among a flurry of proposals that went before a legislative subcommittee as the Legislature neared the end of …

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