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Committee cleans up code to reflect College of the Ouachitas’ merger into ASU Three Rivers
Summary
SB 115 updates statutory references after the College of the Ouachitas joined the Arkansas State University system and changed its name to ASU Three Rivers; the committee passed the cleanup measure by voice vote.
Senator English presented SB 115 on behalf of legislative sponsors to update state code following the College of the Ouachitas’ vote and Higher Learning Commission approval to join the Arkansas State University system and adopt the name ASU Three Rivers.
The transcript states the College of the Ouachitas’ board approved joining the ASU system in February 2019 and changed its name in September 2019; the Higher Learning Commission reviewed and approved the merger effective Jan. 1, 2020. SB 115 updates statutory references from the College of the Ouachitas to ASU Three Rivers and removes outdated language dating to earlier two-year college statutes. The committee approved the bill by voice vote.
