What are Act 1240 waivers?
\r\nAct 1240 allows school districts to petition the State Board of Education for the same waivers granted to open-enrollment charter schools if any students residing in the district attend a charter school.
\r\nDoes the Blytheville School District hold any 1240 waivers?
\r\nThe Blytheville School District requested and was granted the following ACT 1240 waivers in 2017:
\r\nFlexible Schedule
6-10-106 for School Year Dates
6-17-114 for Daily Planning Period
6-16-102 for School Day
Teacher and Administrator Licensure
6-15-1004 for Qualified Teachers
6-17-309 for Certification to teach grade
6-17-401 for Teacher Licensure
6-17-418 for Teacher Certification for Arkansas History
6-17-902 for Definition of a Teacher
6-17-919 for Warrants Void without valid certificate
Standards for Accreditation
4-B.1, 4-B.2, 4-C.1, 4-C.2, 4-D.1 and 4-D.2 Licensure and Renewal
Guidance Counseling Services
4-E.1 for School Counselor Improvement Act - Act 190
Curriculum
1-A.1.2 Grades 5-8
1-A.12.8 Arkansas History
Class Size and Teaching Load
1-A.5 and 1-A.6 Class Size and Teaching Load
Why did the Blytheville School District request these waivers?
\r\nThe waivers will enhance student learning opportunities, promote innovation or increase equitable access to effective teachers by ensuring teachers hired on a 1240 waiver meet Arkansas Qualified Teacher status.
\r\nHow many teachers were hired during the 2021-22 school year under 1240 waivers?
\r\nWe currently have 47 teachers on an Act 1240 waiver.
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