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AR HB1723
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Pilkington
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AI Summary
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Amends the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act to add a grant program for school-based health centers to the Minority Health Initiative, which receives 23% of the Targeted State Needs Program Account
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Allocates $500,000 annually from the Minority Health Initiative's funding specifically for the school-based health centers grant program
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Restricts grant eligibility exclusively to minority-majority school districts, defined as districts where members of a racial or ethnic minority constitute the majority of the population
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Requires the Arkansas Minority Health Commission to establish rules mirroring the existing Arkansas School-Based Health Center Grant Program administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Health
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Mandates final rules be filed with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
To Amend Initiated Act 1 Of 2000, Also Known As The Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act; And To Direct The Arkansas Minority Health Commission To Establish And Administer A Grant Program For School-based Health Centers.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025