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AR SB31
Bill
Status
Passed
3/2/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Hickey
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 6-85-207 to expand eligibility for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship for traditional students
- Adds a new category (4) allowing students enrolled as full-time, first-time freshmen in the immediately preceding academic year to qualify if they did not previously receive the scholarship, completed at least 27 semester hours in consecutive semesters, and achieved a minimum postsecondary grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Maintains existing eligibility requirements: minimum ACT composite score of 19 for Arkansas public high school graduates; alternative pathways for students with disabilities or those from private, out-of-state, or home schools; and high school equivalency diploma holders
- Approved March 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Concerning The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship; And To Expand Eligibility As A Traditional Student.
Last Action
Notification that SB31 is now Act 315
3/2/2017
Committee Referrals
Education2/16/2017
Education1/9/2017
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