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AR SB89

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds "student with a disability" to the definitions in the Succeed Scholarship Program, including students identified by school districts or medically diagnosed by licensed physicians under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Expands scholarship eligibility to include students with disabilities who have either an individualized education program or individualized service plan, simplifying previous language that required both types of plans.

  • Modifies eligibility requirements for students with disabilities to accept either school district identification with written notice or medical diagnosis from a licensed physician, removing the requirement for an individualized education program specifically.

  • Reserves 20 scholarships for students in foster care during initial lottery selections, with remaining scholarships available to students with disabilities if fewer than 20 foster care students apply.

  • Clarifies that "tuition and fees" includes expenses for enrollment, supplies, equipment, technology access, and services but excludes optional third-party expenses.

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Succeed Scholarship Program.

Last Action

Notification that SB89 is now Act 741

4/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2021
Education1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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