LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Access Act, a significant reform to higher education, has sparked protests among Cabot high school students who believe the legislation jeopardizes their futures.
The Act, signed into law during the 2025 legislative session, aims to streamline the transition from high school to college and careers by expanding accelerated learning, simplifying applications, and increasing scholarships while reducing costs.
However, students like Bryce Veasman and Ellie Betzold, who organized a protest at their school, argue that the bill devalues education by discouraging Advanced Placement (AP) courses in favor of concurrent college courses…