The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-16-1901(a) to modify the requirements for documenting community service hours for high school students. Starting with the graduating class of 2026-2027, students must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) clock hours of documented community service in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to graduate. The previous requirement for certification by the service agency or organization has been removed.

Under the new provisions, a parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student is now allowed to document and maintain the community service hours obtained by the student. This documentation must include an attestation from the parent or guardian confirming the hours, and it may be subject to audit by the Department of Education to ensure proper documentation and accuracy of the reported hours.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1756 V2 - 4-9-2025 06:20 PM: 6-16-1901(a)
Old version HB1756 Original - 3-12-2025 02:06 PM: 6-16-1901(a)
HB 1756: 6-16-1901(a)
Act 803: 6-16-1901(a)