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AR HB2268

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

  • Adds Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 10, Section 6-10-125 requiring public school districts to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday as a school holiday
  • Mandates that public schools shall not hold classes on the third Monday in January in observance of the holiday
  • Establishes legislative findings that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is regarded as America's preeminent advocate of nonviolence and multicultural diversity
  • Recognizes that Dr. King's accomplishments are taught to American school children of all races, studied worldwide, and relevant to human progress

Legislative Description

To Require Public Schools To Observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday As A School Holiday.

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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