CAPES to give update on petition signatures for Arkansas LEARNS Act Referendum at State Capitol
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- CAPES will hold a press conference at the State Capitol Monday morning to give an update on petition signatures for the Arkansas LEARNS Act Referendum.
The group, looking to repeal the newly-signed law, held their final signing event on the Capitol steps Sunday. CAPES will need more than 50,000 signatures in at least 50 counties to get the referendum on the November 2024 ballot.
Members of CAPES are looking to get the referendum on the ballot to give voters a say on the issue. Concerns surrounding the law include the repeal of the Teacher Fair Dismissal Act and a voucher program that would use state funds to allow public school students to attend private or charter schools.
The deadline for the signature count is Monday, July 31. Officials with CAPES said that the team is still counting signatures, petitions are still being delivered and people are still out supporting their cause. Officials said that a drive-thru signing event will begin after the press conference.
CAPES executive director Steve Grappe will share updated numbers at the press conference at 9 a.m. A live stream will be available in the player above.
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