LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today signed SB59, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, providing students with free breakfast before the school day. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) and Representative Za…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB142 - To create the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act; and to amend the requirements for public school discipline policies with regard to student use of personal electronic devices.  SB5…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will delay the opening of State office buildings until 10:30 a.m. except for critical operations on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Agencies may implement …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Wednesday, February 19th. State employees who can telework should do so, and agencies may …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HB1138 - To authorize certain medical professionals to certify to the office of motor vehicle eligibility for a special license plate, certificate, or parking decal for a person with a disabil…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Tuesday, February 18th, at noon. State employees who can telework should do so, and agenci…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:                           DR 25-02:​ WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARATION  WHEREAS:​ On or about Febr…

Jacob Oliva, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary - “Now that the early childhood and K-12 education systems have been aligned, I am excited to focus our attention toward higher education reform. For far too long, Arkansas’ higher education system has not been standardized. Through ACCESS…