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AR SB285
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Clarke Tucker
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AI Summary
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Adds a new section (6-18-234) to Arkansas Code allowing students to receive an excused absence when accompanying a parent to vote in a scheduled election.
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Students may receive only one excused absence per scheduled election for voting-related absences.
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Students are encouraged to wear an official sticker, badge, or other item indicating attendance at the election upon returning to school.
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Defines "parent" as a student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.
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Applies only to schools funded in whole or in part by state funds.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Absences From School; And To Provide For An Excused Absence For A Student Who Accompanies The Student's Parent Or Legal Guardian To Vote.
Last Action
Notification that SB285 is now Act 621
4/11/2023