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AR SB89
Bill
Status
4/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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