AR SB498

Appropriates $400,000 from the General Improvement Fund for grants for youth tutoring and literacy programs, youth physical activity, and nutrition programs.

Appropriates $400,000 for grants for literacy services, tutoring, nutritional services, and adult education program services.

Appropriates $400,000 for grants to adult education programs and post-secondary institutions for literacy services, tutoring, and adult education program services.

Allows institutions and agencies to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income for these programs.

Effective July 1, 2015, with an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation for agency operations.