What are Act 1240 waivers?

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Act 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.

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Does the Blytheville School District hold any 1240 waivers? 

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The Blytheville School District requested and was granted the following ACT 1240 waivers in 2017:

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  • Flexible 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

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Why did the Blytheville School District request these waivers? 

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The 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. 

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How many teachers were hired during the 2021-22 school year under 1240 waivers? 

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We currently have 47 teachers on an Act 1240 waiver. 

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If you have a question or comment, please click on the link below.

ACT 1240 Waiver Comment Form