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Speaking shortly after the group submitted its ballot title, Grappe had full confidence it would be approved. If CAPES wants to keep LEARNS from going into effect, they first have to submit a ballot title to Attorney General Tim Griffin, who then has ten days to approve or deny it. The path to getting something on the ballot is filled with red tape, with little room for error. In Arkansas, attempts at citizen referendums are much discussed and rarely seen. On the other hand, Grappe says he is seeing a wave of negative sentiment against the bill, more intense than what he’s seen before in his life of working in activism. “I think it's going to bring about transformational change and I don't think it’s going anywhere.” “I’m extremely excited about what LEARNS means for the long-term impact of our state,” she said. Sanders says the voucher system will give parents more educational options to choose from, in theory allowing students to attend private schools which may be out of their price range.

The bill also allows struggling schools to be taken over by charter companies, which do not have the same regulatory infrastructure or elected school boards as public schools. Those speaking out against the bill are worried this could gut public education in Arkansas, especially in small towns that may not be able to afford to keep their schools open with less tax revenue. It gives state dollars to help fund a child’s private, religious or homeschool education. The 145-page law is controversial for several reasons. “This will shut down many rural communities.” “This is a terrible bill and its terrible for the future of Arkansas,” he said. Despite the obstacles, Grappe says he’s fully confident LEARNS will be repealed.

Grappe says it was partially his idea to use a citizen referendum to stop the law from going into effect. “Everyone across the state is screaming,” he said. Steve Grappe is a volunteer with CAPES, or Citizens For Arkansas Public Education and Students. Sarah Huckabee Sanders known as Arkansas LEARNS. But now, advocates are trying their luck at repealing a new education law championed by Gov. The last time a group attempted to overturn a law was a soda tax in 1994. In Arkansas history, this has never successfully happened. It’s a long, involved process creating a ballot initiative, getting the title approved by the attorney general, gathering enough signatures to get it placed on the ballot, and hoping a majority of Arkansas voters agree to stop the law. If the citizens of Arkansas want to get rid of a law passed by the state legislature, they can create a citizen ballot referendum. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, while state education officials work to roll it out Efforts are ongoing to repeal an education overhaul signed into law by Gov.

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