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 to graduate. The previous requirement for certification by the service agency or organization has been removed. Instead, the bill allows a parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to document and maintain the community service hours obtained by the student.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the documentation must include an attestation from the parent or guardian confirming the hours completed by the student. It also establishes that the Department of Education may audit these records to ensure proper documentation and accuracy of the reported community service hours. This change aims to streamline the process of documenting community service while maintaining oversight to ensure compliance with the graduation requirement.

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)