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AR SB287

Bill

Status

Passed

3/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Declares an emergency clause to ensure current students qualifying under the new language receive scholarships for the upcoming school year

  • Effective immediately upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/23/2021
Education2/3/2021

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