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AR HB1171
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Tollett
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-227 to allow students transferring under the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act to immediately participate in Arkansas Activity Association interscholastic or athletic activities at their receiving school upon approval
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Requires transferred students to meet the academic and physical requirements of the specific interscholastic activity or athletic activity in which they wish to participate
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-1904 to extend the same immediate eligibility provision to transfer students attending nonresident school districts under the Public School Choice Act of 2015
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Allows immediate participation upon approval by the receiving or nonresident school district, eliminating any waiting periods for student-athletes who meet the required standards
Legislative Description
To Deem A Transferring Student Under The Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act As Immediately Eligible To Participate In Interscholastic Activities If The Student Meets Required Academic And Physical Standards.
Last Action
WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
4/6/2021