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AR SB287
Bill
Status
3/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-82-306(b)(3) to expand eligibility for the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program to include permanent resident aliens, individuals holding a Federal Form I-766 Employment Authorization Document (work permit), and children of work permit holders, and migrants from the Compact of Free Association Islands
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-82-404(b)(3) to expand eligibility for the Arkansas High Technology Scholarship Program using identical citizenship and residency categories as the Governor's Scholars Program
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Declares an emergency clause to ensure current students qualifying under the new language receive scholarships for the upcoming school year
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Effective immediately upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override
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Approved March 1, 2021
Legislative Description
To Amend The Scholarship Requirements To Allow Certain Individuals To Be Eligible For Certain Scholarships; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB287 is now Act 217
3/1/2021