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AR HB2207

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 6-64-406(b), which previously required allocation of 70% of the first 150 freshman medical class enrollment positions among congressional districts based on population.

  • Eliminates the requirement that enrollment positions be assigned exclusively to legal residents of their respective congressional districts.

  • Removes preferences for Arkansas residency in medical school admissions, allowing the University of Arkansas College of Medicine to allocate positions without geographic or residency-based restrictions.

  • Eliminates detailed provisions regarding state-at-large allocations, nonresident applicant criteria (such as voter registration or driver's license requirements), and preference systems for Arkansas residents over nonresidents.

Legislative Description

To Abolish The Allocation Of Enrollment Positions At The University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine Based On Congressional District And Arkansas Residency.

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/20/2017
Education3/7/2017

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