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AR SB347

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Caldwell

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Merges Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute with East Arkansas Community College effective July 1, 2017, transferring all statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, and unexpended funds to the college.

  • Abolishes the Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute and transfers its powers and duties to the Board of Directors of East Arkansas Community College.

  • Allows transferred cash fund balances to be used exclusively for operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs at East Arkansas Community College.

  • Restricts Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute from changing policies, terminating employees, hiring new staff, or destroying records between the effective date and July 1, 2017, unless approved by the East Arkansas Community College Board.

  • Permits transferred employees to make one-time choices by January 31, 2018, regarding health insurance plans and retirement systems between their original providers and East Arkansas Community College's plans.

Legislative Description

To Transfer Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute To East Arkansas Community College; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2017

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