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AR HB1369

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Baine

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Renames the task force from "Arkansas Task Force for the Prevention Through Education of Child Sexual Abuse" to "Arkansas Legislative Task Force for the Prevention Through Education of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention"

  • Extends the task force expiration date from May 1, 2015 to May 1, 2017

  • Adds two new members to the task force: the President of the Centers for Youth and Families and the Director of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services

  • Expands the task force scope to study any issue related to child abuse deemed relevant by the task force

  • Requires the Department of Education to review and implement task force recommendations to the best of the department's ability

  • Mandates annual reporting by the task force chair to the Governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and State Board of Education beginning October 1, 2014

  • Declares an emergency effective upon Governor approval or expiration of veto period

Legislative Description

To Amend Act 1298 Of 2013 Concerning The Arkansas Task Force For The Prevention Through Education Of Child Sexual Abuse; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1369 is now Act 576

3/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2015
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/12/2015

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