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AR HB1496

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 6-60-113 requiring employment contracts for presidents and chancellors of state-supported higher education institutions entered on or after the effective date to include standards for termination for cause.

  • Limits contract buyout agreements to a maximum of 12 months' worth of state funds for compensating an outgoing president or chancellor.

  • Permits state institutions to authorize outgoing presidents or chancellors to transition to tenured faculty or other agreed-upon employment positions within the institution without violating the buyout cap.

  • Allows institutions to compensate outgoing presidents or chancellors with state funds while they serve in faculty or other employment positions within the institution.

  • Effective date: March 15, 2021.

Legislative Description

To Specify Terms Regarding Termination And Buyout Agreements That A Contract For Employment For A President And Chancellor Of A State-supported Institution Of Higher Education Shall Include.

Last Action

Notification that HB1496 is now Act 352

3/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2021
Education2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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