Priority 1 · Validate first
Arkansas
A specific credential incentive, current expansion window, or dated graduation reform warrants early validation of a Pearson opportunity.
The people behind policy
2 committee records · 27 member profiles · 2 rosters checked against primary sources
Committee and member coverage follows the cited public directory. Subcommittees, vacancies, and mid-session changes may be missing; use the official roster for confirmation.
Evidence colors are separate from state priority. Green means primary-source checked; amber is a directory record awaiting confirmation; gray marks missing evidence. Membership does not establish a member’s position on an issue.
House / Education policy
Education
Membership and leadership compared with the linked official roster. Research date: 2026-09-12.
Committee responsibilities & activity
A broad education remit
The committee’s stated responsibilities include K–12 and adult education, vocational education, technical schools, rehabilitation, and higher education.
Standing jurisdiction.
Arkansas General Assembly · Committee jurisdiction ↗Leadership appears first19 of 19 members
chairKeith BrooksBiography & initiatives 
vice chairBrit McKenzieBiography & initiatives 
memberBruce CozartBiography & initiatives 
memberDeAnn VaughtBiography & initiatives 
memberDenise GarnerBiography & initiatives DGPhoto unavailablememberDiana Gonzales WorthenBiography & initiatives 
memberHope DukeBiography & initiatives JNPhoto unavailablememberJason NazarenkoBiography & initiatives 
memberJessie McGruderBiography & initiatives 
memberJulie MayberryBiography & initiatives 
memberKarilyn BrownBiography & initiatives 
memberLincoln BarnettBiography & initiatives 
memberRick BeckBiography & initiatives 
memberSonia BarkerBiography & initiatives 
memberStephen MeeksBiography & initiatives 
memberStetson PainterBiography & initiatives 
memberSteven WalkerBiography & initiatives 
memberTony FurmanBiography & initiatives 
memberWade AndrewsBiography & initiatives