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AR HB1640
Bill
Status
Passed
3/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Fred Allen
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AI Summary
- Changes the Universal ACT Assessment Program implementation date from the 2014-2015 school year to the 2017-2018 school year
- Allows students in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 to take the ACT Assessment at no charge using school district funding, including National School Lunch Act funds
- Requires public school districts to allow students to choose to take the ACT Assessment in either grade 10 or grade 11
- Removes the option for students to take the assessment in grades 9 or 12 under the mandatory program structure
Legislative Description
To Allow A Student To Choose In Which Grade To Take The Act Under The Voluntary Universal Act Assessment Program.
Last Action
Notification that HB1640 is now Act 601
3/23/2017
Committee Referrals
Education3/6/2017
Education2/22/2017
Full Bill Text
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