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AR SB203

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 6-18-107 to Arkansas Code establishing restrictions on student athlete travel for conference athletic events

  • Prohibits public school districts from permitting student athletes to travel more than 125 miles one-way from their school for conference athletic events

  • Cites three legislative findings: classroom instructional time is critical to academic success, long-distance conference travel imposes significant financial burden on districts, and the 125-mile limit will reduce that burden

  • Exempts non-conference athletic events and athletic tournaments from the 125-mile travel restriction

Legislative Description

To Limit Student Athlete Travel During The School Week.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2013

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