Arkansas lawmakers adopt recommendations for per-student school funding

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The Joint Education Committee recommended Monday that Arkansas increase the per-student funding directed to public schools by more than 2% over the next two years.

Schools would receive $8,239 per student for the 2027-2028 academic year and $8,431 the following school year, under the recommendations advanced Monday. Schools currently receive $8,037 per student.

The proposed increases will go before the Legislature during the legislative session, which begins in January.

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