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AR HB1633

AR HB1633
To Amend Eligibility Requirements For Participating In Extracurricular Activities For Certain Students Who Transfer Schools; And To Declare An Emergency.


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Introduced
02/28/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
Passed
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS; TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS UNDER THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015 TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends eligibility requirements for students transferring schools or being homeschooled to participate in extracurricular activities, particularly athletic activities, in Arkansas. The key changes include modifying the deadline for approval to participate from July 1 to June 1 for students in grades seven through ten, and establishing specific rules for students transferring between public schools, private schools, and homeschool settings. Students who transfer and are enrolled by June 1 will be immediately eligible to participate in varsity athletic activities, while those who miss this deadline will be ineligible to participate in such activities for up to 365 days. The bill also introduces a new Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form that must be completed and signed by school administrators and parents, with provisions to prevent potential recruiting or transfers solely for athletic purposes. An emergency clause is included, citing the impact of student transfers on school budgeting and planning, and declaring the immediate necessity of the act for the preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Notification that HB1633 is now Act 475 (on 04/08/2025)

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