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AR SB678

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

SB 678 Summary

  • Expands eligibility for students with disabilities to include those who achieved a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or scored proficient or higher on state-mandated end-of-course assessments in Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and Literacy.

  • Establishes that scholarship award amounts are not guaranteed year to year and requires the Department of Higher Education to notify current recipients by fall 2021 that award amounts may change beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.

  • Authorizes the Department of Higher Education to determine scholarship award amounts annually rather than setting fixed amounts, allowing flexibility in award distribution.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program - Part 2; And To Amend The Law With Respect To Awards Granted Under The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program - Part 2.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Education4/3/2019

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