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AR HB2087

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Department of Higher Education to collaboratively develop accountability measures for state-funded two-year and four-year colleges and universities.

  • Mandates an annual higher education performance report to be compiled and published on the department's website in a format easily understood by students and parents.

  • Report must include three-year graduation trend data comparable to state and national trends, staff qualifications, and accreditation status for each institution.

  • Addresses Arkansas's low college completion rate despite enrollment rates similar to other southern states by providing policymakers and educational stakeholders with data to develop improvement strategies.

Legislative Description

The Arkansas Annual Higher Education Report Card Act.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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