AR HB1772

Establishes a statewide transfer agreement requiring four-year public institutions to accept all credits earned in designated transfer degrees (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching) and admit students to junior status without requiring additional lower-division general education courses.

Creates a 60-semester-hour "state minimum core curriculum" that includes a 35-hour general education core plus major program prerequisites and electives, which transfers fully between all state-supported institutions and may vary by student program of study.

Implements a statewide common course numbering system for lower-division general education courses to facilitate student transfer and consistency across state-supported institutions, with full participation required by July 1, 2013.

Limits associate degree programs to 60 semester hours and baccalaureate programs to 120 semester hours, unless prior approval is granted by the institution's board of trustees and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or required by independent accrediting bodies.

Requires comprehensive academic advising for all students regarding transfer options and mandates that institutions failing to comply cannot accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of students; repeals the previous 2006 transfer curriculum law.