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AR SCR3

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Urges Arkansas's congressional delegation to propose amending the Federal Unemployment Tax Act to waive the "reasonable assurance" clause for hourly nine-month educational employees

  • Current federal law disqualifies educational institution employees from unemployment benefits between academic years if they have reasonable assurance of returning to work the following year

  • Targets educational support professionals including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and paraprofessionals who lack income during summer months

  • Requires the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Arkansas congressional delegation upon adoption

Legislative Description

To Urge The Arkansas Congressional Delegation To Propose An Amendment To The Federal Unemployment Tax Act To Waive The "reasonable Assurance" Clause.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2025

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