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AR HB1794

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires state-supported two-year and four-year institutions of higher education to designate a homeless and foster student liaison from existing staff members.

  • Applies to state-supported colleges and universities, as well as private nonprofit two-year or four-year institutions eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds with headquarters in Arkansas.

  • The designated liaison shall inform students about financial aid and other available financial assistance programs.

  • The liaison shall assist students in applying for and receiving federal and state financial aid and other available services.

  • The liaison must be selected from among current staff members of the institution.

Legislative Description

To Require A State-supported Two-year Or Four-year Institution Of Higher Education To Designate From Amongst Current Staff Members Of The Institution Of Higher Education A Homeless And Foster Student Liaison.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2019

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