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flag Arkansas lawmakers advance bill to overhaul higher education, sparking debate over student protest restrictions.

flag Arkansas lawmakers have advanced a bill called the Arkansas ACCESS Act, aimed at overhauling the state's higher education system. flag The bill, backed by Governor Sanders, seeks to improve access and affordability, while also restructuring state education boards. flag However, it has sparked controversy over provisions that could limit student political participation and protests. flag The bill, now headed to the House and Senate floors, has been amended to allow excused absences for student protests with parental permission, but it still faces opposition from educators and students who fear it could stifle democratic engagement.

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