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AR SB209

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Williams

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-10-507(3)(A) to require unemployment benefit recipients to have a high school diploma, pass the General Educational Development Test, or enroll in adult education classes leading to GED passage.

  • Requires recipients enrolled in adult education classes to remain continuously enrolled until they pass the GED or cease receiving unemployment benefits.

  • Allows the Director of the Department of Workforce to waive these requirements if deemed unduly burdensome for a worker.

  • Directs the Department of Workforce Services and Department of Career Education to jointly adopt rules regarding eligibility for unemployment benefits and standards for qualifying adult education classes.

Legislative Description

An Act To Require A High School Diploma, A Ged, Or Adult Education Classes Toward A Ged While Receiving Unemployment Benefits.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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