This bill amends Arkansas Code 6-18-201 to create exceptions to school attendance requirements for students who take and pass the GED test. Specifically, it states that a child who has received a GED or a high school diploma is not subject to the attendance requirement. Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for students aged sixteen and above who wish to take the GED test while enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home schools.

Key changes include the insertion of "GED or a" to clarify the qualifications exempting students from attendance requirements, and the addition of "public" to specify the type of school from which students can take the GED test without needing prior approval. The bill also removes the requirement for public school students to obtain permission from school officials before taking the test, streamlining the process for students seeking to earn their GED.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1482 V2 - 3-18-2025 10:36 AM: 6-18-201(a)
Old version HB1482 Original - 2-13-2025 02:20 PM: 6-18-201(a)
HB 1482: 6-18-201(a)