TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

This Senate resolution authorized the introduction of a bill to modify the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, which allows parents to use state funds for private school tuition or homeschooling. The proposed changes would adjust the annual funding amount students receive, introduce minimum score requirements on standardized tests for continued participation, and reduce funding for students who do not meet these academic benchmarks. Additionally, the bill sought to restrict eligibility by barring students who are already enrolled in private schools or have previously attended them from using the program. Although the bill passed initial readings, it ultimately failed to be adopted when it was defeated on the third reading in April 2026.