TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING.

House Bill 1239 proposed to amend the Public School Funding Act of 2003 in Arkansas. It aimed to establish a new, separate funding category specifically for special education, distinct from the general state foundation funding. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, public schools would receive $3,862 for each student who qualifies for special education and related services under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The state board would be responsible for creating rules governing the distribution of these funds to schools.