TO REPEAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES.

HB 1081 would repeal a $16.5 million annual funding allocation for professional learning communities in Arkansas public schools, specifically removing Arkansas Code § 6-20-2305(b)(5)(C). This funding was intended to support the development and administration of teacher collaboration programs (professional learning communities) for school districts. The bill, introduced by Rep. B. McKenzie in 2025, was withdrawn by the author on April 9, 2025, before moving to a committee vote. It directly affected public school districts and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which would have administered the funds.