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AR SB470

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-114(b)(5) governing statewide student assessments administered by virtual public schools

  • Requires an approved adult (including parent, legal guardian, or person in loco parentis) to be physically present with students in grades K-8 for the entire duration of virtual statewide assessments

  • Requires approved adults overseeing assessments for students in grades 9-12 to attest prior to testing that both the student and adult will adhere to all current testing security protocols

  • Approved adults must meet terms established by the virtual public school administering the assessment

  • Approved as Act 646 on April 16, 2025

Legislative Description

To Require An Adult Approved To Oversee The Administration Of A Statewide Student Assessment To Certain Students In A Virtual Setting To Meet Certain Requirements.

Last Action

Notification that SB470 is now Act 646

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2025
Education3/17/2025

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