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AR HB1715

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from entering contracts with ticket providers that charge fees above the regular admission price for extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, or organized physical activity courses.

  • Requires schools to allow ticket purchases from multiple vendors rather than restricting sales to a single online vendor.

  • Mandates that schools offer cash payment options for ticket purchases.

  • Prohibits schools from imposing requirements for attendance beyond ticket cost as a condition for admission to student activities.

  • Defines key terms including "extracurricular activity," "interscholastic activity" (subject to Arkansas Activities Association regulations), and "organized physical activity course" (taught by State Board of Education-licensed physical education instructors).

Legislative Description

To Prohibit Additional Ticket Fees For Student Activities; To Amend The Law Concerning Elementary And Secondary Student Activities; And To Amend The Law Concerning Contracts And Public School Districts.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Education3/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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