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AR HB1837

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-17-410(c) to expand grounds for denying, refusing to renew, or revoking teaching licenses under State Board of Education authority.

  • Prohibits issuance or renewal of teaching licenses to persons convicted of aggravated assault on a family member or household member under § 5-26-306.

  • Prohibits issuance or renewal of teaching licenses to persons convicted of computer crimes against a minor under § 5-27-601 et seq.

  • Prohibits issuance or renewal of teaching licenses to persons who have pled guilty, entered nolo contendere, or been found guilty of sexually grooming a child under § 5-27-307.

  • Approved April 28, 2021.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Issuance Or Renewal Of A Teaching License To A Person Who Has Pled Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Or Has Been Found Guilty Of Sexually Grooming A Child.

Last Action

Notification that HB1837 is now Act 985

4/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Education4/19/2021
Education3/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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