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AR SB265
Bill
Status
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Cheatham
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AI Summary
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Establishes the eVersity as an entirely online institution of higher education within the University of Arkansas System, established by the Board of Trustees and recognized by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Requires eVersity programs to have clearly defined student expectations regarding knowledge, skills, competencies, and capacity for additional learning, with graduates demonstrating mastery and competency in their program areas.
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Mandates that eVersity courses and degree programs require active student participation, be supported by strong academic support services, and utilize open educational resources to maintain affordable tuition levels.
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Exempts the eVersity from 24 specified statutes relating to immunizations, textbooks, course materials, campus facilities, student fees, and other requirements determined inapplicable to entirely online institutions.
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Approved March 4, 2015.
Legislative Description
Concerning The University Of Arkansas System Eversity; To Allow The Eversity To Be Established And Recognized; To Exempt The Eversity From Certain Provisions Of Law.
Last Action
Notification that SB265 is now Act 306
3/9/2015