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AR SB490

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Higher Education from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account for enhanced scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

  • Enhanced scholarships are designated for teachers who agree to teach in high needs subject areas.

  • Disbursement of funds must comply with the State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws of Arkansas.

  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2017 under an emergency clause, with the General Assembly finding that delayed implementation could harm proper administration of essential governmental programs.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Higher Education - Enhanced Scholarships Of The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program Appropriation For The 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Budget2/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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