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AR HB1714
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
James Word
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AI Summary
- Changes the program name from "Voluntary Universal ACT Assessment Program" to "Universal ACT Assessment Program" throughout the statute
- Updates the implementation start date from the 2008-2009 school year to the 2014-2015 school year for providing free ACT exams to students in grades 9, 10, or 11
- Clarifies that "Smart Core" curriculum can be either the college and career readiness curriculum by that name or an alternative college and career readiness curriculum established by state board rules in coordination with the Department of Higher Education
- Requires the Department of Higher Education and Department of Education to submit a combined annual report to the Legislative Council by December 1 each year detailing program participation and impact on college readiness and remediation rates
- Makes the act effective July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
To Amend The Voluntary Universal Act Assessment Program Act.
Last Action
Notification that HB1714 is now Act 1462
4/22/2013
Committee Referrals
Education4/12/2013
Education3/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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