Senate approves broad higher‑education access bill including scholarships, credentials and protest rules
Senate Bill 2 46, a multi-part higher education and student access bill, passed the Arkansas Senate after debate over student protest provisions and accountability requirements. The bill passed 28-6-1 and will go to the House.
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The Arkansas Senate on March 13 approved an expansive higher‑education “access” bill aimed at broadening accelerated coursework, standardizing credit weights, funding concurrent credit and creating scholarships and pathways to nondegree credentials. Sponsor Senator Dismayne told the chamber the bill passed by a roll-call vote of 28 yes, 6 no and 1 not voting; the measure will be transmitted to the House.
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