WHEREAS:   The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”); WHEREAS:   Through its authority provided by ARPA and IIJA, the federal government established multiple federal assist…

WHEREAS:    The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) system is a congressionally ratified organization that provides form and structure to interstate mutual aid. Through EMAC, a disaster-impacted state can receive assistance from other member states quickly and efficiently;W…

WHEREAS:   The State of Arkansas recognizes its responsibility to pursue a coordinated and integrated approach tosafeguard both its citizens and the infrastructure upon which they rely; WHEREA…

WHEREAS:   Arkansas, the Natural State, is home to some of the most beautiful natural resources in the world. Arkansas’ scenic rivers, lakes, forests, mountains, caves, creeks, roadways, airstrips, and trails offer limitless opportunities for outdoor adventure; WHEREAS:  …

WHEREAS:    The way that Arkansas public school districts plan and apply for state and federal funds is burdensome, fragmented, and inefficient; WHEREAS:    Academic and financial planning processes should operate collaboratively—not in silos; WHEREAS:  …

WHEREAS:   Executive Order No. 20-11 was effective as of March 30, 2020, which created the Arkansas Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Steering Committee; WHEREAS:   Executive Order No. 20-17 was effective as of April 13, 2020, which created the Gov…

WHEREAS:   Every Arkansas child should have access to a quality education, a good-paying job, and a better life—right here—in Arkansas; WHEREAS:   Only thirty-five percent (35%) of Arkansas third graders read at grade level, according to the 2022 ACT Aspire, and a child’s inability to read sets them…

WHEREAS: Ethnically insensitive and pejorative language has no place in official government documents or government employee titles; WHEREAS: The government has a responsibility to respect its citizens and use ethnically appropriate language, particularly when referring to ethnic minorities; W…

WHEREAS: The People’s Republic of China (“China”) is locked in economic, political, and military competition with the United States. It is a foreign adversary that presents serious challenges to our values, our security, and our economy; WHEREAS: The challenges posed by China are particularly acu…

WHEREAS: Schools must educate, not indoctrinate students; and their education policies must protect children and prepare them to enter the workforce; WHEREAS: Teachers and school administrators should teach students how to think—not what to think; WHEREAS: Critical Race Theory (CRT) is antithe…