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AR HB1956
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Cozart
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-16-120 to require public schools to apply one (1) academic credit toward graduation for students who complete a minimum of 75 clock hours of documented community service in grades 9-12.
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Community service must be in programs or activities approved by the State Board of Education and local school district boards of directors, and must include preparation, action, and reflection components.
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Changes the credit from optional ("may be applied") to mandatory ("shall be applied") toward graduation requirements.
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Allows local school district boards of directors to grant waivers of this requirement with notice to the state board.
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Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules necessary for implementation of the community service credit requirement.
Legislative Description
To Require That Public Schools Apply Academic Credit Received By A Public School Student For The Completion Of Community Service Toward Graduation.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021