LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — New laws are shaking up Arkansas’s education system, and with major changes on the horizon, state leaders are already laying the groundwork for the next school year.
“These changes span from early learning through K–12 and postsecondary education,” Education Secretary Jacob Oliva said. “It’s all high-quality work, and it’s something we now look forward to implementing.”
One of the most significant laws is the Arkansas Access Act, a top priority for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders since day one. The law aims to ensure that every student graduates ready to be either employed, enrolled in higher education or enlisted in military service…