Measure to curb Arkansas’ spending on Educational Freedom Accounts fails to advance
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A proposed measure to limit Arkansas' spending on Educational Freedom Accounts failed to advance in committee. The measure aimed to curb growing costs associated with the LEARNS Act, a 2023 law overhauling K-12 education in Arkansas.
A measure aimed at reining in Arkansas' spending on Educational Freedom Accounts failed to advance out of committee. The proposal, part of House Resolution 1008, sought to limit eligibility and cap funding for homeschool students. The Educational Freedom Account program, a key component of the LEARNS Act, has seen significant growth, with over 44,000 students participating and $309 million allocated for the current school year. The state plans to budget $309 million in general revenue and $70 million in one-time reserve funds for the upcoming school year. Sponsors argued the measure was necessary to address the program's rising costs, while opponents warned it would create turmoil by removing thousands of students from the program. The resolution failed to receive a vote in the House Rules Committee.
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