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AR SB443

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 6-16-149 to allow high school students who enlist in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to receive graduation credit for completing basic training before graduating

  • Applies to students who enlist through the military delayed entry program, National Guard Split Training Option, or other similar early entry programs

  • Awards 2 units of career focus graduation requirements under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts adopted by the State Board of Education

  • Approved April 6, 2017

Legislative Description

To Allow A Student To Receive High School Graduation Credit For Completing Basic Training In The Military Before Graduating From High School.

Last Action

Notification that SB443 is now Act 1064

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/17/2017
Education2/27/2017

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