SB 5 — TO AMEND THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS KIDS PROGRAM ACT AND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Last action — Notification that SB5 is now Act 5
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 08, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on September 15, 2023.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
0 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment removed a reference to "Act 5 of the First Extraordinary Session" and the approval date of September 14, 2023, from the bill. This change seems to simplify the language of the bill, making it clearer and easier to understand. It's important because it helps ensure that focus is kept on the main issues and objectives of the bill without unnecessary details.
Act 5 of the First Extraordinary Session State of Arkansas Call Item 6 94th General Assembly A Bill First Extraordinary Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 5 5 By:
3 APPROVED:5 7 9 4 9/8/2023 2:20:21 PM TNL488
9/14/23 6 8 4 9/8/2023 2:20:21 PM TNL488
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The bill amends the eligibility criteria for educational programs for students with disabilities in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Code § 6-18-2302(3)(C)
(v) Is a student with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023;
Adds a definition for 'qualified student' to include students with disabilities.
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Arkansas Code § 6-18-2306(4)
Ensure that first-time recipients of educational scholarships were not continuously enrolled in a private school within the state during the previous school year.→ The requirement under subdivision (4)(A) of this section shall not apply to a student with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023;Exempts students with disabilities from the continuous enrollment requirement for educational scholarships.
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Arkansas Code § 6-18-2505(a)(2)
a student who is participating participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program under § 6-41-901 et seq. during the 2022-2023 school year→ a student who is participating in the Succeed Scholarship Program under § 6-41-901 et seq. during the 2022-2023 school yearClarifies the eligibility of students who participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program for the continuation of funding.
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Arkansas Code § 6-18-2506(a)(3)(A)(i)(d)(2)
A student who is currently enrolled participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program, § 6-41-901 et seq.→ A student who is currently enrolled in the Succeed Scholarship Program, § 6-41-901 et seq.Updates the language for clarity regarding students transitioning to the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program.
Action History
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Notification that SB5 is now Act 5
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Rules suspended.
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Dan Sullivan · Cosponsor
- Ricky Hill · Cosponsor
- Bart Hester · Cosponsor
- Ben Gilmore · Cosponsor
- Jim Dotson · Cosponsor
- David Ray · Cosponsor
- Mindy McAlindon · Cosponsor
- Robin Lundstrum · Cosponsor
- Keith Brooks · Cosponsor
- Sonia Eubanks Barker · Primary
- Breanne Davis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 5?
- SB 5 is sponsored by Dan Sullivan, Ricky Hill, Bart Hester, Ben Gilmore, Jim Dotson, David Ray, Mindy McAlindon, Robin Lundstrum, Keith Brooks, Sonia Eubanks Barker, and Breanne Davis.
- What is the current status of SB 5?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 08, 2023. Enacted.
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