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AR SB1017

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows Arkansas public high schools to teach an optional course on the United States Constitution and founding documents
  • Course may include organic documents from preColonial through post-Federalist eras, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and its amendments (with emphasis on the Bill of Rights), and writings and speeches of early American founding fathers
  • Course counts as an American History course required for graduation if it meets curriculum frameworks and standards set by the State Board of Education
  • Adds new section 6-16-142 to Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 16, Subchapter 1

Legislative Description

Concerning The Study Of The United States Constitution And Founding Documents.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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