TO CREATE THE RELIGIOUS RIGHTS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT OF 2025.

Act 400 (formerly SB 223) establishes the "Religious Rights at Public Schools Act of 2025" for Arkansas public schools. The law protects students and staff from discrimination based on lawful religious expression, such as prayer, wearing religious symbols, or discussing faith, provided these activities do not disrupt school operations. Schools must inform students, parents, and employees about these rights through electronic means or in handbooks. This law directly affects public school communities by requiring non-discriminatory policies for religious expression while clarifying protections apply only to legal, non-disruptive activities.