Bill > HB1812

This bill amends several sections of Arkansas educational law to modify provisions related to the GED (General Educational Development) test and school attendance requirements. Specifically, the bill changes how students who pass the GED test are counted in graduation rates, ensuring they are not classified as dropouts. It creates exceptions to school attendance requirements for students who obtain a GED, allowing them to be exempt from mandatory school attendance. The bill also adjusts enrollment and testing requirements for students from private, parochial, and home schools who wish to take the GED test, including modifying the scoring standards for GED practice tests. For public school students, the bill removes the need to obtain permission from school district officials before taking the GED test. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for students pursuing alternative educational pathways and to more accurately track graduation metrics. The modifications reflect a recognition that students may successfully complete their education through different means, including obtaining a GED, and should not be penalized in educational reporting or attendance requirements.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1812&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R