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AR SB1052

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 25-1-121 to require state agencies that issue, renew, or revoke licenses and mandate continuing education to offer web-based continuing education options to licensees.

  • Defines "continuing education" as courses or training offered by a state agency and required as a prerequisite for license issuance or renewal, excluding degree programs from educational institutions.

  • Allows state agencies to regulate registration and attendance for web-based continuing education to ensure licensee participation.

  • Permits state agencies to prohibit web-based continuing education if they lack sufficient funds for technological equipment and support or cannot adequately regulate registration to ensure attendance.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Certain Licenses; To Amend The Law Concerning Certain Education Procedures And Requirements.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education4/11/2013
Education3/11/2013

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