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AR HB2174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-41-217 to require schools to grant academic credit for coursework completed at residential treatment centers or day treatment centers
  • Credit must be granted when such placement is recommended under a student's individualized education program (IEP), 504 plan, or Title II plan
  • Applies to programs recommended under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • References federal law as it existed on January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

To Address Issues Concerning The Loss Of Academic Credit By Public School Students In Day Treatment Programs.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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