The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-16-1901(a) to modify the requirements for documenting community service hours for public high school students, specifically for those graduating in the class of 2026-2027 and beyond. It establishes that students must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) clock hours of documented community service during grades nine through twelve (9-12) to qualify for graduation. 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 permitted 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 audits by the Department of Education to ensure proper documentation and accuracy of the reported community service hours.

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