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AR HB1640

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

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

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