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AR HB1781

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Public school districts must pay one-half (1/2) of remediation costs required by institutions of higher education for qualifying students.

  • Students must have been enrolled in and attended the public school district for grades 9-12 to qualify.

  • Students must have received a high school grade of B or better in the subject area requiring remediation.

  • Students must enroll in the institution of higher education within two (2) years of graduating high school.

  • School districts shall send reimbursement funds directly to the institution of higher education to be credited to the student's account.

Legislative Description

To Require A School District To Pay One-half (1/2) The Cost Of Remediation For A Student Who Received A High School Grade Of B Or Better In The Subject In Which The Student Requires Remediation; And For Other Purposes.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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