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AR HB2076
Bill
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Nate Bell
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "immediate family" to include spouse, child, parent or guardian, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild related by blood, adoption, or marriage
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Sets aggregate scholarship award amount for nontraditional students at $12,000,000 plus any additional funding available under the repayment provisions
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Requires scholarship recipients to repay all awards if they stop enrollment without obtaining a certificate, associate's degree, nursing degree, or baccalaureate degree
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Mandates annual verification by recipients of their enrollment status and current contact information to the Department of Higher Education
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Allows Department of Higher Education to waive or defer repayment in cases of approved leave of absence, job loss, death of recipient or immediate family member, serious medical conditions, or other approved causes
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Directs all repaid amounts (except nursing school scholarships) to be held in a trust account and used only for future scholarships to nontraditional students
Legislative Description
To Promote The Sustainability Of The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program And To Support State Goals For Increasing The College Completion Rate For Students Receiving An Academic Challenge Scholarship.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/17/2013