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AR SB743
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lamoureux
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-204(e) to require the Arkansas Activities Association to establish rules creating a presumption that student-athletes transferring between schools are doing so for legitimate, bona fide purposes
- Prohibits the association from blocking transferring students from immediately participating in athletic activities unless the association can affirmatively prove the student transferred solely to play for a particular sports team
- Shifts the burden of proof from students to the association, requiring affirmative evidence of improper motive before eligibility can be denied
- Applies to all students participating in interscholastic athletic activities who transfer between schools
Legislative Description
To Provide That Students Participating In Interscholastic Athletic Activities And Who Transfer Between Schools Shall Be Presumed To Have Transferred For Bona Fide Purposes.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Education3/2/2011
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