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Sponsor pulls bill amending Military Child Transition Act after veterans group raises concerns
Summary
Rep. Carolyn Brown presented HB 15‑45, proposing amendments to the Arkansas Military Child Transition Act (Purple Star School program) to formalize supports for military‑connected students and accommodate Gold Star families, then withdrew the bill after objections from the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and Gold Star advocates.
Representative Carolyn Brown introduced HB 15‑45, which would amend the Arkansas Military Child Transition Act (the Purple Star School program) to formalize supports for military‑connected students, provide guidance on advanced enrollment and to recognize efforts to assist transitioning military families. Brown said the law had evolved since 2019 and that Arkansas now is seen as having a robust model supporting military children.
Nut graf: The bill contained multiple provisions —…
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