By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 21, 2025—Gov. Sarah Sanders’ legislation to reform Arkansas’s higher education system – including altering scholarship funding and restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives – was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Arkansas House and Senate. Senate Bill 24, whose principles are encapsulated in the acronym ACCESS – Acceleration, Common […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 14, 2025—As part of Gov. Sarah Sanders’ efforts to reform Arkansas’ higher education system, the House passed HB1512 on March 13, laying the groundwork for creating the Arkansas ACCESS Act. This bill is designed to address critical issues surrounding access to education, affordability, and student success across the […]