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AR HB1715
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Richard Womack
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires schools to allow ticket purchases from multiple vendors rather than restricting sales to a single online vendor.
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Mandates that schools offer cash payment options for ticket purchases.
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Prohibits schools from imposing requirements for attendance beyond ticket cost as a condition for admission to student activities.
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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