(a) There is established a legislative task force to be known as the "Arkansas Public School Desegregation Lawsuit Resolution Task Force" to serve with the members of the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee.
(b) The task force shall consist of the members of the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee and ten (10) members as follows:
(1) Five (5) members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate:
(A) One (1) member of the Senate from each of the four (4) congressional districts in the state; and
(B) One (1) member of the Senate who is a member of a minority political party; and
(2) Five (5) members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives as follows:
(A) One (1) member of the House of Representatives from each of the four (4) congressional districts in the state; and
(B) One (1) member of the House who is a member of a minority political party.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Study methods of bringing a final resolution to desegregation litigation and related matters involving the state;
(2) Hire and direct experts as may be necessary to facilitate a final resolution of desegregation litigation and related matters involving the state; and
(3) Make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding the resolution of desegregation litigation and related matters involving the state.
(d) (1) The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and school districts shall provide the task force with assistance or information as requested by the task force.
(2) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall provide staff to the task force.
(e) (1) The task force may contract with individuals or entities to conduct the study of the task force.
(2) The expenses of the task force shall be paid by the Bureau of Legislative Research from the appropriation for interim task force study expenses or other available funds.
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