Bill > HB1482

This bill modifies Arkansas' school attendance requirements by creating an exception for students who obtain a GED (General Educational Development) test certificate. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Arkansas Code § 6-18-201. First, it clarifies that a child who receives a GED is exempt from school attendance requirements, just like those who receive a high school diploma. Second, the bill updates the requirements for students aged 16 and older who want to take the GED test. Public school students will no longer need to obtain permission from their school district before taking the test, and the bill standardizes the documentation requirements for students from public, private, parochial, and home school settings. Each type of student must provide specific documentation verifying their enrollment (such as a letter from a principal or a notarized home school intent notice) and must achieve minimum official GED practice test scores. The overall goal appears to be providing more flexibility for students seeking alternative paths to educational certification while maintaining basic verification standards.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1482&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R