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AR HB1430

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Homeschooled students may participate in interscholastic activities at a public school other than their resident school without requiring the resident school's approval if the activity is not offered by the resident school.

  • Repeals the requirement limiting homeschooled students to only one period per school day; instead allows them to be required to attend school only when their interscholastic activity participation actually requires them to be present.

  • Homeschooled students participating in interscholastic activities may be transported by their resident school district to and from activities, the same as other enrolled students.

  • Non-statutorily created entities cannot impose additional criteria or requirements on homeschooled students beyond what is provided in Arkansas Code § 6-15-509.

Legislative Description

To Amend Certain Laws Relating To The Participation Of Homeschooled Students In Interscholastic Activities.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

4/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2021

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