The bill amends the admissions process for the University of Arkansas College of Medicine by restructuring the allocation of enrollment positions for the freshman medical class. It specifies that twenty-five positions will be allocated to each congressional district, replacing the previous method of distributing seventy percent of the first one hundred fifty positions based on population. Additionally, if a congressional district does not have twenty-five applicants who meet the admissions standards, the remaining positions will be filled by qualified Arkansas residents and then by applicants likely to complete the program and reside in Arkansas.

Furthermore, the bill introduces an additional twenty-five positions for applicants who are Arkansas residents, while also allowing for the filling of remaining positions by applicants with ties to Arkansas if there are not enough qualified residents. The previous provisions regarding the allocation of positions to nonresidents and the board's ability to alter percentages for accreditation purposes have been removed. Overall, the changes aim to prioritize Arkansas residents and ensure a more equitable admissions process.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1833 V2 - 3-20-2025 09:50 AM: 6-64-406(b)
Old version HB1833 Original - 3-19-2025 10:19 AM: 6-64-406(b)
HB 1833: 6-64-406(b)
Act 806: 6-64-406(b)