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AR SB908

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-85-214(b) to establish accountability and transparency requirements for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program.

  • Requires the Department of Higher Education to suspend all state funding payments to any institution of higher education that fails to submit required data to the Bureau of Legislative Research under § 6-85-215.

  • Requires the State Treasurer to suspend all transfers of state funds to the Department of Higher Education if the department fails to submit required data to the Bureau of Legislative Research under § 6-85-217.

  • Establishes that suspensions remain in effect for any period during which the institution or department continues to fail to provide the required data submissions.

Legislative Description

To Withhold State Funding From Institutions Of Higher Education And The Department Of Higher Education For Failure To Provide Data To The Bureau Of Legislative Research Under The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2011

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