Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-20-2203
Uniform budget and accounting system required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule a uniform budget and accounting system that shall be known as the "Arkansas Educational Financial Accounting and Reporting System". (2) This system shall establish and implement the process and procedures for financial reporting as required by this subchapter for school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools. (3) (A) Pursuant to § 6-20-2207 , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish and implement a uniform chart of accounts known as the "Arkansas Financial Accounting Handbook" or the "Arkansas Handbook". (B) The Arkansas Handbook shall be incorporated by reference into the rules governing the system. (C) However, the Arkansas Handbook shall be exempt from the rulemaking process and procedures required pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (4) The rules shall be developed by the state board in cooperation with the division, representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the education service cooperatives, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (b) To the extent necessary to comply with federal law, the terms and definitions contained in the Arkansas Handbook shall initially comply with Financial Accounting for Local and State School Systems, 2003 Edition (NCES 2004-318), and may thereafter be revised by the division as necessary to remain consistent and shall be used for valid comparisons of expenditures of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives. (c) In addition, the rules or the Arkansas Handbook shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Categories to allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs; (2) (A) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each public school or school district shall report on its annual school performance report authorized by the School Performance Report Act, § 6-15-1401 et seq. (B) The reported expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, the following categories: (i) Total expenditures; (ii) Instructional expenditures; (iii) Administrative expenditures; (iv) Extracurricular expenditures; (v) Capital expenditures; (vi) Debt service expenditures; and (vii) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding; (3) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs provided by law, including without limitation the following expenditures: (A) Athletic expenditures; (B) Student transportation expenditures; (C) School-district-level administrative costs; (D) School-level administrative costs; (E) Instructional facilitators; (F) Supervisory aides; (G) Substitutes; (H) Property insurance; and (I) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding; (4) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the tracking of expenditures from the following sources of revenue: (A) Student growth; (B) Declining enrollment; (C) Special education high-cost occurrences; (D) Special education services; (E) Technology grants; (F) Debt service funding supplement; (G) General facilities funding; (H) Distance learning; (I) Gifted and talented; and (J) Court-ordered desegregation funding; (5) Categories and descriptions of student management coding, including without limitation: (A) Number of students transported; and (B) Daily route mileage; (6) Categories and descriptions of restricted fund balances that provide documentation of the purpose for the restriction; (7) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each education service cooperative shall report on its annual report authorized by law; and (8) Rules relating to computing error rates in coding and reporting financial information under the system and penalties to focus on areas needing improvement. (d) The Arkansas Handbook shall contain appropriate format and codes for expenditures for education service cooperatives. (e) The division shall have the authority to analyze and inspect the financial records of any school, open-enrollment public charter school, school district, or education service cooperative in order to verify that a school, open-enrollment public charter school, school district, or education service cooperative is correctly and accurately reporting expenditures. (f) By February 15 of each year, the division shall submit a report to the state board, the Governor, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education concerning public school and public school district expenditures required by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 45, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1661, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1660, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1659, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1658, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1657, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1656, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1655, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1654, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1653, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1; 2007, No. 1006, § 1; 2011, No. 701, §§ 3-5.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule a uniform budget and accounting system that shall be known as the "Arkansas Educational Financial Accounting and Reporting System". (2) This system shall establish and implement the process and procedures for financial reporting as required by this subchapter for school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools. (3) (A) Pursuant to § 6-20-2207 , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish and implement a uniform chart of accounts known as the "Arkansas Financial Accounting Handbook" or the "Arkansas Handbook". (B) The Arkansas Handbook shall be incorporated by reference into the rules governing the system. (C) However, the Arkansas Handbook shall be exempt from the rulemaking process and procedures required pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (4) The rules shall be developed by the state board in cooperation with the division, representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the education service cooperatives, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule a uniform budget and accounting system that shall be known as the "Arkansas Educational Financial Accounting and Reporting System".

(2) This system shall establish and implement the process and procedures for financial reporting as required by this subchapter for school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools.

(3) (A) Pursuant to § 6-20-2207 , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish and implement a uniform chart of accounts known as the "Arkansas Financial Accounting Handbook" or the "Arkansas Handbook". (B) The Arkansas Handbook shall be incorporated by reference into the rules governing the system. (C) However, the Arkansas Handbook shall be exempt from the rulemaking process and procedures required pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(A) Pursuant to § 6-20-2207 , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish and implement a uniform chart of accounts known as the "Arkansas Financial Accounting Handbook" or the "Arkansas Handbook".

(B) The Arkansas Handbook shall be incorporated by reference into the rules governing the system.

(C) However, the Arkansas Handbook shall be exempt from the rulemaking process and procedures required pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(4) The rules shall be developed by the state board in cooperation with the division, representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the education service cooperatives, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(b) To the extent necessary to comply with federal law, the terms and definitions contained in the Arkansas Handbook shall initially comply with Financial Accounting for Local and State School Systems, 2003 Edition (NCES 2004-318), and may thereafter be revised by the division as necessary to remain consistent and shall be used for valid comparisons of expenditures of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives.

(c) In addition, the rules or the Arkansas Handbook shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Categories to allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs; (2) (A) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each public school or school district shall report on its annual school performance report authorized by the School Performance Report Act, § 6-15-1401 et seq. (B) The reported expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, the following categories: (i) Total expenditures; (ii) Instructional expenditures; (iii) Administrative expenditures; (iv) Extracurricular expenditures; (v) Capital expenditures; (vi) Debt service expenditures; and (vii) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding; (3) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs provided by law, including without limitation the following expenditures: (A) Athletic expenditures; (B) Student transportation expenditures; (C) School-district-level administrative costs; (D) School-level administrative costs; (E) Instructional facilitators; (F) Supervisory aides; (G) Substitutes; (H) Property insurance; and (I) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding; (4) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the tracking of expenditures from the following sources of revenue: (A) Student growth; (B) Declining enrollment; (C) Special education high-cost occurrences; (D) Special education services; (E) Technology grants; (F) Debt service funding supplement; (G) General facilities funding; (H) Distance learning; (I) Gifted and talented; and (J) Court-ordered desegregation funding; (5) Categories and descriptions of student management coding, including without limitation: (A) Number of students transported; and (B) Daily route mileage; (6) Categories and descriptions of restricted fund balances that provide documentation of the purpose for the restriction; (7) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each education service cooperative shall report on its annual report authorized by law; and (8) Rules relating to computing error rates in coding and reporting financial information under the system and penalties to focus on areas needing improvement.

(1) Categories to allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs;

(2) (A) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each public school or school district shall report on its annual school performance report authorized by the School Performance Report Act, § 6-15-1401 et seq. (B) The reported expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, the following categories: (i) Total expenditures; (ii) Instructional expenditures; (iii) Administrative expenditures; (iv) Extracurricular expenditures; (v) Capital expenditures; (vi) Debt service expenditures; and (vii) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding;

(A) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each public school or school district shall report on its annual school performance report authorized by the School Performance Report Act, § 6-15-1401 et seq.

(B) The reported expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, the following categories: (i) Total expenditures; (ii) Instructional expenditures; (iii) Administrative expenditures; (iv) Extracurricular expenditures; (v) Capital expenditures; (vi) Debt service expenditures; and (vii) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding;

(i) Total expenditures;

(ii) Instructional expenditures;

(iii) Administrative expenditures;

(iv) Extracurricular expenditures;

(v) Capital expenditures;

(vi) Debt service expenditures; and

(vii) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding;

(3) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the gathering of data on separate functions and programs provided by law, including without limitation the following expenditures: (A) Athletic expenditures; (B) Student transportation expenditures; (C) School-district-level administrative costs; (D) School-level administrative costs; (E) Instructional facilitators; (F) Supervisory aides; (G) Substitutes; (H) Property insurance; and (I) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding;

(A) Athletic expenditures;

(B) Student transportation expenditures;

(C) School-district-level administrative costs;

(D) School-level administrative costs;

(E) Instructional facilitators;

(F) Supervisory aides;

(G) Substitutes;

(H) Property insurance; and

(I) Expenditures of court-ordered desegregation funding;

(4) Categories and descriptions of public school and school district expenditures that allow for the tracking of expenditures from the following sources of revenue: (A) Student growth; (B) Declining enrollment; (C) Special education high-cost occurrences; (D) Special education services; (E) Technology grants; (F) Debt service funding supplement; (G) General facilities funding; (H) Distance learning; (I) Gifted and talented; and (J) Court-ordered desegregation funding;

(A) Student growth;

(B) Declining enrollment;

(C) Special education high-cost occurrences;

(D) Special education services;

(E) Technology grants;

(F) Debt service funding supplement;

(G) General facilities funding;

(H) Distance learning;

(I) Gifted and talented; and

(J) Court-ordered desegregation funding;

(5) Categories and descriptions of student management coding, including without limitation: (A) Number of students transported; and (B) Daily route mileage;

(A) Number of students transported; and

(B) Daily route mileage;

(6) Categories and descriptions of restricted fund balances that provide documentation of the purpose for the restriction;

(7) Categories and descriptions of expenditures that each education service cooperative shall report on its annual report authorized by law; and

(8) Rules relating to computing error rates in coding and reporting financial information under the system and penalties to focus on areas needing improvement.

(d) The Arkansas Handbook shall contain appropriate format and codes for expenditures for education service cooperatives.

(e) The division shall have the authority to analyze and inspect the financial records of any school, open-enrollment public charter school, school district, or education service cooperative in order to verify that a school, open-enrollment public charter school, school district, or education service cooperative is correctly and accurately reporting expenditures.

(f) By February 15 of each year, the division shall submit a report to the state board, the Governor, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education concerning public school and public school district expenditures required by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 45, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1661, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1660, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1659, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1658, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1657, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1656, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1655, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1654, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1653, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1; 2007, No. 1006, § 1; 2011, No. 701, §§ 3-5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-85-301
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program. Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.

There is created the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program.

Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-101
Qualifications for valedictorian and salutatorian
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Only a student who has successfully completed a minimum core of high school courses shall be eligible for the honor of serving as a valedictorian or salutatorian of his or her graduating class. (2) Only a student who has successfully completed the minimum core of high school courses with a minimum grade point established by the school district or its equivalent shall be eligible for distinction as an honor graduate of a senior class in a high school in this state. (b) For the purpose of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the student must complete the minimum core of courses recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education pursuant to § 6-61-217 enlisted during the period of his or her enrollment in high school. (c) Only a student who is enrolled in a course of study containing the minimum core of high school courses recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education pursuant to § 6-61-217 shall be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society or any equivalent academic honor society. (d) (1) A school district may establish an honor roll system to recognize or reward students for academic achievement. (2) A school district shall not be prohibited from identifying students who qualify for the honor roll or who are eligible to serve as valedictorian or salutatorian of the students' graduating class or who qualify for honor graduate status under this section. (3) (A) A parent or student who does not want to have the student identified as an honor student or listed on the honor roll shall submit a written request to the principal of the school requesting that the student not be identified. (B) The school and school district shall not identify any student who has submitted or whose parent has submitted a written request under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section. Acts 1991, No. 980, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 1117, § 1; 1997, No. 977, § 2; 2005, No. 390, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 34.

(a) (1) Only a student who has successfully completed a minimum core of high school courses shall be eligible for the honor of serving as a valedictorian or salutatorian of his or her graduating class. (2) Only a student who has successfully completed the minimum core of high school courses with a minimum grade point established by the school district or its equivalent shall be eligible for distinction as an honor graduate of a senior class in a high school in this state.

(1) Only a student who has successfully completed a minimum core of high school courses shall be eligible for the honor of serving as a valedictorian or salutatorian of his or her graduating class.

(2) Only a student who has successfully completed the minimum core of high school courses with a minimum grade point established by the school district or its equivalent shall be eligible for distinction as an honor graduate of a senior class in a high school in this state.

(b) For the purpose of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the student must complete the minimum core of courses recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education pursuant to § 6-61-217 enlisted during the period of his or her enrollment in high school.

(c) Only a student who is enrolled in a course of study containing the minimum core of high school courses recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education pursuant to § 6-61-217 shall be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society or any equivalent academic honor society.

(d) (1) A school district may establish an honor roll system to recognize or reward students for academic achievement. (2) A school district shall not be prohibited from identifying students who qualify for the honor roll or who are eligible to serve as valedictorian or salutatorian of the students' graduating class or who qualify for honor graduate status under this section. (3) (A) A parent or student who does not want to have the student identified as an honor student or listed on the honor roll shall submit a written request to the principal of the school requesting that the student not be identified. (B) The school and school district shall not identify any student who has submitted or whose parent has submitted a written request under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section.

(1) A school district may establish an honor roll system to recognize or reward students for academic achievement.

(2) A school district shall not be prohibited from identifying students who qualify for the honor roll or who are eligible to serve as valedictorian or salutatorian of the students' graduating class or who qualify for honor graduate status under this section.

(3) (A) A parent or student who does not want to have the student identified as an honor student or listed on the honor roll shall submit a written request to the principal of the school requesting that the student not be identified. (B) The school and school district shall not identify any student who has submitted or whose parent has submitted a written request under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section.

(A) A parent or student who does not want to have the student identified as an honor student or listed on the honor roll shall submit a written request to the principal of the school requesting that the student not be identified.

(B) The school and school district shall not identify any student who has submitted or whose parent has submitted a written request under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section.

Acts 1991, No. 980, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 1117, § 1; 1997, No. 977, § 2; 2005, No. 390, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-310 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-310
Records of secretary and purchasing agent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The secretary and purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for the purchase of all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and all bids accepted and rejected. (2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid per item, for all items and quantity of each item, and from whom purchased. (b) The secretary and purchasing agent shall keep a copy and a record copy of all building contracts of whatsoever nature or kind. Acts 1911, No. 442, § 6, p. 452; C. & M. Dig., § 9347; Pope's Dig., § 12833; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2311.

(a) (1) The secretary and purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for the purchase of all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and all bids accepted and rejected. (2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid per item, for all items and quantity of each item, and from whom purchased.

(1) The secretary and purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for the purchase of all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and all bids accepted and rejected.

(2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid per item, for all items and quantity of each item, and from whom purchased.

(b) The secretary and purchasing agent shall keep a copy and a record copy of all building contracts of whatsoever nature or kind.

Acts 1911, No. 442, § 6, p. 452; C. & M. Dig., § 9347; Pope's Dig., § 12833; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-62-101
Sale of water
Status: in_force

(a) (1) State-supported institutions of higher education are authorized to perform contracts with private persons, made and entered into prior to June 10, 1965, whereby the institutions have agreed to furnish surplus water to those persons from supplies owned by the institutions. (2) However, state-supported institutions of higher education shall not make or enter into any new contract or renewal of an existing contract to furnish water to any private person from supplies owned by the institutions. (3) Any such institution of higher education may cease to furnish water to any private person being furnished surplus waters if the board of the institution shall determine that the water is needed for the purposes of the institution. (b) The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the research and extension centers and stations of the University of Arkansas or any other research facilities of the University of Arkansas. (c) Any contract or renewal of a contract made and entered into in violation of the terms of this section shall be void. Amended by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1965, No. 388, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3335, 80-3336.

(a) (1) State-supported institutions of higher education are authorized to perform contracts with private persons, made and entered into prior to June 10, 1965, whereby the institutions have agreed to furnish surplus water to those persons from supplies owned by the institutions. (2) However, state-supported institutions of higher education shall not make or enter into any new contract or renewal of an existing contract to furnish water to any private person from supplies owned by the institutions. (3) Any such institution of higher education may cease to furnish water to any private person being furnished surplus waters if the board of the institution shall determine that the water is needed for the purposes of the institution.

(1) State-supported institutions of higher education are authorized to perform contracts with private persons, made and entered into prior to June 10, 1965, whereby the institutions have agreed to furnish surplus water to those persons from supplies owned by the institutions.

(2) However, state-supported institutions of higher education shall not make or enter into any new contract or renewal of an existing contract to furnish water to any private person from supplies owned by the institutions.

(3) Any such institution of higher education may cease to furnish water to any private person being furnished surplus waters if the board of the institution shall determine that the water is needed for the purposes of the institution.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the research and extension centers and stations of the University of Arkansas or any other research facilities of the University of Arkansas.

(c) Any contract or renewal of a contract made and entered into in violation of the terms of this section shall be void.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1965, No. 388, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3335, 80-3336.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-149 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-149
United States citizenship civics test
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, in order to receive a high school diploma from a public school or a high school equivalency diploma from a state entity, a student shall: (A) Take a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (B) Correctly answer at least sixty percent (60%) of the test questions. (2) A student may retake the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score. (b) The State Board of Education shall determine the method and manner by which to administer a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (c) The requirement under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a student who: (1) Is exempted in accordance with the student's individualized education program; (2) Attends school in the Arkansas Correctional School District under § 12-29-301 et seq.; or (3) Is over eighteen (18) years of age and seeking a high school equivalency diploma. Amended by Act 2021, No. 730,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 493,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 478,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, in order to receive a high school diploma from a public school or a high school equivalency diploma from a state entity, a student shall: (A) Take a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (B) Correctly answer at least sixty percent (60%) of the test questions. (2) A student may retake the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

(1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, in order to receive a high school diploma from a public school or a high school equivalency diploma from a state entity, a student shall: (A) Take a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (B) Correctly answer at least sixty percent (60%) of the test questions.

(A) Take a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and

(B) Correctly answer at least sixty percent (60%) of the test questions.

(2) A student may retake the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

(b) The State Board of Education shall determine the method and manner by which to administer a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(c) The requirement under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a student who: (1) Is exempted in accordance with the student's individualized education program; (2) Attends school in the Arkansas Correctional School District under § 12-29-301 et seq.; or (3) Is over eighteen (18) years of age and seeking a high school equivalency diploma.

(1) Is exempted in accordance with the student's individualized education program;

(2) Attends school in the Arkansas Correctional School District under § 12-29-301 et seq.; or

(3) Is over eighteen (18) years of age and seeking a high school equivalency diploma.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 730,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 493,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 478,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-127 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-127
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-64-1103
Funding
Status: in_force

In addition to funds appropriated by the General Assembly to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock may also seek funding from the United States Government and the private sector, both profit and nonprofit. Acts 1999, No. 1447, § 2.

In addition to funds appropriated by the General Assembly to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock may also seek funding from the United States Government and the private sector, both profit and nonprofit.

Acts 1999, No. 1447, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1007 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1007
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1915, No. 289, § 12; C. & M. Dig., § 9557; Pope's Dig., § 13206; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2844.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1915, No. 289, § 12; C. & M. Dig., § 9557; Pope's Dig., § 13206; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2844.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-808 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-808
Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of the Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual and this section are to: (1) Provide for the long-term conservation and protection of public school facilities; (2) Eliminate the deterioration of existing and future public school facilities; (3) Provide a safe and healthy environment for students, teachers, administrators, and staff of the public schools; and (4) Provide for the efficient use of state and local funds in support of academic facilities in each school district in the state. (b) (1) The manual shall contain standards for custodial operations related to public school facilities. (2) Standards for custodial operations in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a custodial care plan; (B) A suggested schedule for routine care and renovation cleaning; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform custodial operations; (D) Training criteria for the use and storage of supplies and equipment, with emphasis given to chemical right-to-know, indoor air quality, and other applicable standards; (E) Supplies and equipment necessary to perform custodial operations, including space standards for the proper storage of supplies and equipment; (F) In-service training opportunities for custodial personnel; (G) Designation of routine duties; (H) Designation of renovation cleaning duties; and (I) Suggested schedule for the sanitary inspection of all school buildings. (c) (1) The manual shall contain standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities related to public school facilities. (2) Standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a preventive maintenance plan, which shall include guidelines for: (i) Scheduling preventive maintenance activities for public school facilities; (ii) Preparing and retaining documentation that describes preventive maintenance work related to public school facilities and identifies the completion date of the work; (iii) Scheduling lawfully required inspections of public school facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; and (iv) Scheduling the inspections specified by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation relating to safe, dry, and healthy public school facilities; (B) (i) Development and implementation of a work-request system to allow others to inform a public school's maintenance department of needs and to allow the responsible person to prioritize responses. (ii) (a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district. (b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section. (c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform maintenance operations; (D) Training criteria for maintenance personnel with regard to: (i) School policies; (ii) Safety procedures; (iii) Use of specialized equipment; (iv) Compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations impacting public school facilities and equipment; and (v) Other applicable areas; (E) In-service training opportunities for maintenance personnel; (F) Inspection, cleaning, servicing, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; (G) Inspection and repair of: (i) Electrical systems; (ii) Hot water boilers and heaters; (iii) Fire alarms; (iv) Fire extinguishers and kitchen hood vent suppression systems; (v) Emergency lighting and exit light fixtures; (vi) Elevators and wheelchair lifts; (vii) Plumbing; (viii) Roofs; (ix) Stairwell areas; (x) Interior and exterior lighting; (xi) Doors and windows; (xii) Floor coverings; (xiii) Masonry and concrete building exteriors; (xiv) Interior and exterior finishes; (xv) Kitchen equipment; (xvi) Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and paved play areas; and (xvii) Parking lots, handicap parking spaces, driveways, fire and emergency vehicle zones, and bus and car loading and unloading areas; (H) Inspection and repair and servicing of fire sprinkler systems; (I) Maintenance of a pest control program; (J) Inspection of playground equipment; and (K) Grounds maintenance. (d) (1) (A) Each school district shall dedicate nine percent (9%) of its foundation funding exclusively to payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (B) (i) If any amount of the dedicated nine percent (9%) is unspent at the end of the school district's fiscal year, the funds shall carry over, and the school district shall transfer the remaining amount into a public school facilities escrow account. (ii) A school district may use funds from its public school facilities escrow account in any fiscal year for payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (iii) (a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval. (b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division. (2) (A) A school district is not required to use funds in its public school facilities escrow account for new construction. (B) (i) New construction shall be funded by local resources, which may include funds in the school district's public school facilities escrow account if approved by the division. (ii) In addition, new construction may be eligible for state financial participation. Amended by Act 2019, No. 933,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 7; 2009, No. 1473, §§ 21, 22; 2009, No. 1475, § 2.

(a) The purposes of the Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual and this section are to: (1) Provide for the long-term conservation and protection of public school facilities; (2) Eliminate the deterioration of existing and future public school facilities; (3) Provide a safe and healthy environment for students, teachers, administrators, and staff of the public schools; and (4) Provide for the efficient use of state and local funds in support of academic facilities in each school district in the state.

(1) Provide for the long-term conservation and protection of public school facilities;

(2) Eliminate the deterioration of existing and future public school facilities;

(3) Provide a safe and healthy environment for students, teachers, administrators, and staff of the public schools; and

(4) Provide for the efficient use of state and local funds in support of academic facilities in each school district in the state.

(b) (1) The manual shall contain standards for custodial operations related to public school facilities. (2) Standards for custodial operations in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a custodial care plan; (B) A suggested schedule for routine care and renovation cleaning; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform custodial operations; (D) Training criteria for the use and storage of supplies and equipment, with emphasis given to chemical right-to-know, indoor air quality, and other applicable standards; (E) Supplies and equipment necessary to perform custodial operations, including space standards for the proper storage of supplies and equipment; (F) In-service training opportunities for custodial personnel; (G) Designation of routine duties; (H) Designation of renovation cleaning duties; and (I) Suggested schedule for the sanitary inspection of all school buildings.

(1) The manual shall contain standards for custodial operations related to public school facilities.

(2) Standards for custodial operations in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a custodial care plan; (B) A suggested schedule for routine care and renovation cleaning; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform custodial operations; (D) Training criteria for the use and storage of supplies and equipment, with emphasis given to chemical right-to-know, indoor air quality, and other applicable standards; (E) Supplies and equipment necessary to perform custodial operations, including space standards for the proper storage of supplies and equipment; (F) In-service training opportunities for custodial personnel; (G) Designation of routine duties; (H) Designation of renovation cleaning duties; and (I) Suggested schedule for the sanitary inspection of all school buildings.

(A) The required contents of a custodial care plan;

(B) A suggested schedule for routine care and renovation cleaning;

(C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform custodial operations;

(D) Training criteria for the use and storage of supplies and equipment, with emphasis given to chemical right-to-know, indoor air quality, and other applicable standards;

(E) Supplies and equipment necessary to perform custodial operations, including space standards for the proper storage of supplies and equipment;

(F) In-service training opportunities for custodial personnel;

(G) Designation of routine duties;

(H) Designation of renovation cleaning duties; and

(I) Suggested schedule for the sanitary inspection of all school buildings.

(c) (1) The manual shall contain standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities related to public school facilities. (2) Standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a preventive maintenance plan, which shall include guidelines for: (i) Scheduling preventive maintenance activities for public school facilities; (ii) Preparing and retaining documentation that describes preventive maintenance work related to public school facilities and identifies the completion date of the work; (iii) Scheduling lawfully required inspections of public school facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; and (iv) Scheduling the inspections specified by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation relating to safe, dry, and healthy public school facilities; (B) (i) Development and implementation of a work-request system to allow others to inform a public school's maintenance department of needs and to allow the responsible person to prioritize responses. (ii) (a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district. (b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section. (c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform maintenance operations; (D) Training criteria for maintenance personnel with regard to: (i) School policies; (ii) Safety procedures; (iii) Use of specialized equipment; (iv) Compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations impacting public school facilities and equipment; and (v) Other applicable areas; (E) In-service training opportunities for maintenance personnel; (F) Inspection, cleaning, servicing, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; (G) Inspection and repair of: (i) Electrical systems; (ii) Hot water boilers and heaters; (iii) Fire alarms; (iv) Fire extinguishers and kitchen hood vent suppression systems; (v) Emergency lighting and exit light fixtures; (vi) Elevators and wheelchair lifts; (vii) Plumbing; (viii) Roofs; (ix) Stairwell areas; (x) Interior and exterior lighting; (xi) Doors and windows; (xii) Floor coverings; (xiii) Masonry and concrete building exteriors; (xiv) Interior and exterior finishes; (xv) Kitchen equipment; (xvi) Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and paved play areas; and (xvii) Parking lots, handicap parking spaces, driveways, fire and emergency vehicle zones, and bus and car loading and unloading areas; (H) Inspection and repair and servicing of fire sprinkler systems; (I) Maintenance of a pest control program; (J) Inspection of playground equipment; and (K) Grounds maintenance.

(1) The manual shall contain standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities related to public school facilities.

(2) Standards for maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities shall include the following: (A) The required contents of a preventive maintenance plan, which shall include guidelines for: (i) Scheduling preventive maintenance activities for public school facilities; (ii) Preparing and retaining documentation that describes preventive maintenance work related to public school facilities and identifies the completion date of the work; (iii) Scheduling lawfully required inspections of public school facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; and (iv) Scheduling the inspections specified by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation relating to safe, dry, and healthy public school facilities; (B) (i) Development and implementation of a work-request system to allow others to inform a public school's maintenance department of needs and to allow the responsible person to prioritize responses. (ii) (a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district. (b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section. (c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ; (C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform maintenance operations; (D) Training criteria for maintenance personnel with regard to: (i) School policies; (ii) Safety procedures; (iii) Use of specialized equipment; (iv) Compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations impacting public school facilities and equipment; and (v) Other applicable areas; (E) In-service training opportunities for maintenance personnel; (F) Inspection, cleaning, servicing, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; (G) Inspection and repair of: (i) Electrical systems; (ii) Hot water boilers and heaters; (iii) Fire alarms; (iv) Fire extinguishers and kitchen hood vent suppression systems; (v) Emergency lighting and exit light fixtures; (vi) Elevators and wheelchair lifts; (vii) Plumbing; (viii) Roofs; (ix) Stairwell areas; (x) Interior and exterior lighting; (xi) Doors and windows; (xii) Floor coverings; (xiii) Masonry and concrete building exteriors; (xiv) Interior and exterior finishes; (xv) Kitchen equipment; (xvi) Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and paved play areas; and (xvii) Parking lots, handicap parking spaces, driveways, fire and emergency vehicle zones, and bus and car loading and unloading areas; (H) Inspection and repair and servicing of fire sprinkler systems; (I) Maintenance of a pest control program; (J) Inspection of playground equipment; and (K) Grounds maintenance.

(A) The required contents of a preventive maintenance plan, which shall include guidelines for: (i) Scheduling preventive maintenance activities for public school facilities; (ii) Preparing and retaining documentation that describes preventive maintenance work related to public school facilities and identifies the completion date of the work; (iii) Scheduling lawfully required inspections of public school facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; and (iv) Scheduling the inspections specified by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation relating to safe, dry, and healthy public school facilities;

(i) Scheduling preventive maintenance activities for public school facilities;

(ii) Preparing and retaining documentation that describes preventive maintenance work related to public school facilities and identifies the completion date of the work;

(iii) Scheduling lawfully required inspections of public school facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; and

(iv) Scheduling the inspections specified by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation relating to safe, dry, and healthy public school facilities;

(B) (i) Development and implementation of a work-request system to allow others to inform a public school's maintenance department of needs and to allow the responsible person to prioritize responses. (ii) (a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district. (b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section. (c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ;

(i) Development and implementation of a work-request system to allow others to inform a public school's maintenance department of needs and to allow the responsible person to prioritize responses.

(ii) (a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district. (b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section. (c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ;

(a) School districts shall participate in any state-level computerized maintenance management system designed to track work orders and preventative maintenance work established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation at no cost to the school district.

(b) The cost associated with additional maintenance modules by a school district shall be at the expense of the school district and may be within the nine-percent minimum maintenance expenditures under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section.

(c) School district use of the computerized management maintenance system under this subdivision (c)(2)(B)(ii) shall include without limitation: (1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work; (2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems; (3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and (4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ;

(1) Entering and tracking all reactive and preventative maintenance work;

(2) Entering preventative maintenance schedules for academic and nonacademic facilities' systems;

(3) Documenting completed reactive and preventative maintenance work; and

(4) Scheduling state-mandated inspections as required under § 6-21-813(e) ;

(C) Levels of personnel necessary to perform maintenance operations;

(D) Training criteria for maintenance personnel with regard to: (i) School policies; (ii) Safety procedures; (iii) Use of specialized equipment; (iv) Compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations impacting public school facilities and equipment; and (v) Other applicable areas;

(i) School policies;

(ii) Safety procedures;

(iii) Use of specialized equipment;

(iv) Compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations impacting public school facilities and equipment; and

(v) Other applicable areas;

(E) In-service training opportunities for maintenance personnel;

(F) Inspection, cleaning, servicing, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems;

(G) Inspection and repair of: (i) Electrical systems; (ii) Hot water boilers and heaters; (iii) Fire alarms; (iv) Fire extinguishers and kitchen hood vent suppression systems; (v) Emergency lighting and exit light fixtures; (vi) Elevators and wheelchair lifts; (vii) Plumbing; (viii) Roofs; (ix) Stairwell areas; (x) Interior and exterior lighting; (xi) Doors and windows; (xii) Floor coverings; (xiii) Masonry and concrete building exteriors; (xiv) Interior and exterior finishes; (xv) Kitchen equipment; (xvi) Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and paved play areas; and (xvii) Parking lots, handicap parking spaces, driveways, fire and emergency vehicle zones, and bus and car loading and unloading areas;

(i) Electrical systems;

(ii) Hot water boilers and heaters;

(iii) Fire alarms;

(iv) Fire extinguishers and kitchen hood vent suppression systems;

(v) Emergency lighting and exit light fixtures;

(vi) Elevators and wheelchair lifts;

(vii) Plumbing;

(viii) Roofs;

(ix) Stairwell areas;

(x) Interior and exterior lighting;

(xi) Doors and windows;

(xii) Floor coverings;

(xiii) Masonry and concrete building exteriors;

(xiv) Interior and exterior finishes;

(xv) Kitchen equipment;

(xvi) Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and paved play areas; and

(xvii) Parking lots, handicap parking spaces, driveways, fire and emergency vehicle zones, and bus and car loading and unloading areas;

(H) Inspection and repair and servicing of fire sprinkler systems;

(I) Maintenance of a pest control program;

(J) Inspection of playground equipment; and

(K) Grounds maintenance.

(d) (1) (A) Each school district shall dedicate nine percent (9%) of its foundation funding exclusively to payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (B) (i) If any amount of the dedicated nine percent (9%) is unspent at the end of the school district's fiscal year, the funds shall carry over, and the school district shall transfer the remaining amount into a public school facilities escrow account. (ii) A school district may use funds from its public school facilities escrow account in any fiscal year for payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (iii) (a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval. (b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division. (2) (A) A school district is not required to use funds in its public school facilities escrow account for new construction. (B) (i) New construction shall be funded by local resources, which may include funds in the school district's public school facilities escrow account if approved by the division. (ii) In addition, new construction may be eligible for state financial participation.

(1) (A) Each school district shall dedicate nine percent (9%) of its foundation funding exclusively to payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (B) (i) If any amount of the dedicated nine percent (9%) is unspent at the end of the school district's fiscal year, the funds shall carry over, and the school district shall transfer the remaining amount into a public school facilities escrow account. (ii) A school district may use funds from its public school facilities escrow account in any fiscal year for payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (iii) (a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval. (b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division.

(A) Each school district shall dedicate nine percent (9%) of its foundation funding exclusively to payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities.

(B) (i) If any amount of the dedicated nine percent (9%) is unspent at the end of the school district's fiscal year, the funds shall carry over, and the school district shall transfer the remaining amount into a public school facilities escrow account. (ii) A school district may use funds from its public school facilities escrow account in any fiscal year for payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities. (iii) (a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval. (b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division.

(i) If any amount of the dedicated nine percent (9%) is unspent at the end of the school district's fiscal year, the funds shall carry over, and the school district shall transfer the remaining amount into a public school facilities escrow account.

(ii) A school district may use funds from its public school facilities escrow account in any fiscal year for payment of utilities and costs of custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities, which include related personnel costs, for public school facilities.

(iii) (a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval. (b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division.

(a) If a school district wants to use funds from its public school facilities escrow account for new construction, the school district shall apply to the division for its approval.

(b) If the division authorizes the release of funds from the school district's public school facilities escrow account and approves the new construction, the school district may use the funds as authorized by the division.

(2) (A) A school district is not required to use funds in its public school facilities escrow account for new construction. (B) (i) New construction shall be funded by local resources, which may include funds in the school district's public school facilities escrow account if approved by the division. (ii) In addition, new construction may be eligible for state financial participation.

(A) A school district is not required to use funds in its public school facilities escrow account for new construction.

(B) (i) New construction shall be funded by local resources, which may include funds in the school district's public school facilities escrow account if approved by the division. (ii) In addition, new construction may be eligible for state financial participation.

(i) New construction shall be funded by local resources, which may include funds in the school district's public school facilities escrow account if approved by the division.

(ii) In addition, new construction may be eligible for state financial participation.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 933,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 7; 2009, No. 1473, §§ 21, 22; 2009, No. 1475, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-231 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-231
Statewide transfer agreement - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Designated transfer degree" means one (1) of the following associate degrees that is eligible for the full transfer under this section of credits earned and hours completed: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; or (C) Associate of arts in teaching; (2) "Lower-division credits" means freshman and sophomore level course credits; (3) "Public institution of higher education" means an Arkansas state-supported two-year or four-year college or university; (4) (A) "State minimum core curriculum" means sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division coursework that include the thirty-five-hour general education core, major program prerequisites, and elective requirements that satisfy the requirements of an associate of arts degree, an associate of science degree, an associate of arts in teaching degree, and selected baccalaureate degrees at all public institutions of higher education as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall select the baccalaureate degree programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum based on the demand for the program of study, both in terms of the number of students enrolled in the program of study and the need for students to enroll in a program of study to meet the economic development needs of the state. (C) The completed state minimum core curriculum may vary for each student depending on his or her program of study; and (5) "Transfer student" means a student transferring from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate program at a four-year public institution of higher education. (b) (1) The purpose of this section is to eliminate obstacles to transfers of credits among public institutions of higher education in Arkansas by providing a seamless transfer of academic credits from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate degree program without the loss of earned credits and without the receiving public institution of higher education requiring additional lower-division general education credits. (2) All public institutions of higher education shall provide comprehensive academic advising to all students regarding transfer options available under this section. (c) The board shall develop a statewide transfer agreement that: (1) Designates the following as transfer degrees at public institutions of higher education in Arkansas: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; and (C) Associate of arts in teaching; (2) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to accept all hours completed and credits earned for a designated transfer degree or a completed state minimum core curriculum upon a student's transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education; (3) Contains the transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree that is approved by the board under subsection (d) of this section; (4) (A) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to admit a transfer student to junior status in a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education. (B) (i) A four-year public institution of higher education receiving a transfer student shall not require additional lower-division credits for the transfer student if the additional course is considered a general education lower-division course. (ii) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education only may require the additional lower-division course if the additional lower-division course is: (a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program; (b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or (c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body. (C) This subsection does not remove the requirement that a transfer student must meet total baccalaureate degree program credit-hour and course requirements in order to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree. (D) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education shall determine whether to accept a grade of "D" for academic course credit for a student transferring from a public institution of higher education; and (5) (A) Allows public institutions of higher education to develop transfer guidelines and articulation agreements for degree programs not otherwise covered under this section. (B) Transfer guidelines are only for the purpose of student advising and do not exempt a four-year public institution of higher education from the requirements of subdivision (c)(4) of this section. (d) (1) The board, with the assistance and cooperation of the public institutions of higher education, shall develop: (A) A transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree; (B) Policies and procedures for reviewing and updating the statewide transfer agreement; and (C) (i) Policies and procedures for the Division of Higher Education to collect data from public institutions of higher education to ensure that: (a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and (b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education. (ii) The division shall determine annually the data to be collected and shall establish by rule the procedures for a public institution of higher education to provide the data requested. (2) The board, in collaboration with public institutions of higher education and faculty advisory panels of public institutions of higher education, shall identify: (A) Degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education; (B) Postsecondary career education programs offered by two-year public institutions of higher education, including those designated as college-credit courses applicable toward a certificate or degree; (C) Courses that meet the thirty-five-hour general education core requirements within the subject areas of communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences that shall be accepted at all public institutions of higher education as general education courses; (D) Lower-division courses offered by four-year public institutions of higher education accepted for credit toward a degree and identify those courses as either general education or required as a prerequisite for a degree; and (E) (i) Common prerequisite courses and course substitutions for degree programs across all public institutions of higher education. (ii) Required thirty-five-hour general education core courses shall be offered and accepted by all public institutions of higher education. (3) All public institutions of higher education shall collaborate to form four-year faculty advisory panels and two-year faculty advisory panels that recommend major program prerequisites, course substitutions, and elective requirements for programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum. (e) (1) The board shall publish an internet-based student manual that identifies the state minimum core curriculum and describes how the state minimum core curriculum transfers to other public institutions of higher education within Arkansas. (2) General information concerning the state minimum core curriculum, including the webpage link, shall be published in all versions of course catalogs of all public institutions of higher education. (f) (1) The state minimum core curriculum shall be fully implemented no later than July 1, 2012. (2) A public institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this section shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student. (g) A not-for-profit institution of higher education may participate in the statewide transfer agreement if the not-for-profit institution of higher education is: (1) Accredited by a national or regional accrediting entity; (2) Certified by the board; and (3) Recognized by the United States Department of Education as eligible to receive Title IV financial aid funding under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-329. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1978, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1977, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 292,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2009, No. 182, § 1; 2011, No. 747, § 3.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Designated transfer degree" means one (1) of the following associate degrees that is eligible for the full transfer under this section of credits earned and hours completed: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; or (C) Associate of arts in teaching; (2) "Lower-division credits" means freshman and sophomore level course credits; (3) "Public institution of higher education" means an Arkansas state-supported two-year or four-year college or university; (4) (A) "State minimum core curriculum" means sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division coursework that include the thirty-five-hour general education core, major program prerequisites, and elective requirements that satisfy the requirements of an associate of arts degree, an associate of science degree, an associate of arts in teaching degree, and selected baccalaureate degrees at all public institutions of higher education as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall select the baccalaureate degree programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum based on the demand for the program of study, both in terms of the number of students enrolled in the program of study and the need for students to enroll in a program of study to meet the economic development needs of the state. (C) The completed state minimum core curriculum may vary for each student depending on his or her program of study; and (5) "Transfer student" means a student transferring from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate program at a four-year public institution of higher education.

(1) "Designated transfer degree" means one (1) of the following associate degrees that is eligible for the full transfer under this section of credits earned and hours completed: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; or (C) Associate of arts in teaching;

(A) Associate of arts;

(B) Associate of science; or

(C) Associate of arts in teaching;

(2) "Lower-division credits" means freshman and sophomore level course credits;

(3) "Public institution of higher education" means an Arkansas state-supported two-year or four-year college or university;

(4) (A) "State minimum core curriculum" means sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division coursework that include the thirty-five-hour general education core, major program prerequisites, and elective requirements that satisfy the requirements of an associate of arts degree, an associate of science degree, an associate of arts in teaching degree, and selected baccalaureate degrees at all public institutions of higher education as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall select the baccalaureate degree programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum based on the demand for the program of study, both in terms of the number of students enrolled in the program of study and the need for students to enroll in a program of study to meet the economic development needs of the state. (C) The completed state minimum core curriculum may vary for each student depending on his or her program of study; and

(A) "State minimum core curriculum" means sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division coursework that include the thirty-five-hour general education core, major program prerequisites, and elective requirements that satisfy the requirements of an associate of arts degree, an associate of science degree, an associate of arts in teaching degree, and selected baccalaureate degrees at all public institutions of higher education as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(B) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall select the baccalaureate degree programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum based on the demand for the program of study, both in terms of the number of students enrolled in the program of study and the need for students to enroll in a program of study to meet the economic development needs of the state.

(C) The completed state minimum core curriculum may vary for each student depending on his or her program of study; and

(5) "Transfer student" means a student transferring from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate program at a four-year public institution of higher education.

(b) (1) The purpose of this section is to eliminate obstacles to transfers of credits among public institutions of higher education in Arkansas by providing a seamless transfer of academic credits from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate degree program without the loss of earned credits and without the receiving public institution of higher education requiring additional lower-division general education credits. (2) All public institutions of higher education shall provide comprehensive academic advising to all students regarding transfer options available under this section.

(1) The purpose of this section is to eliminate obstacles to transfers of credits among public institutions of higher education in Arkansas by providing a seamless transfer of academic credits from a completed designated transfer degree program or a completed state minimum core curriculum to a baccalaureate degree program without the loss of earned credits and without the receiving public institution of higher education requiring additional lower-division general education credits.

(2) All public institutions of higher education shall provide comprehensive academic advising to all students regarding transfer options available under this section.

(c) The board shall develop a statewide transfer agreement that: (1) Designates the following as transfer degrees at public institutions of higher education in Arkansas: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; and (C) Associate of arts in teaching; (2) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to accept all hours completed and credits earned for a designated transfer degree or a completed state minimum core curriculum upon a student's transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education; (3) Contains the transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree that is approved by the board under subsection (d) of this section; (4) (A) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to admit a transfer student to junior status in a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education. (B) (i) A four-year public institution of higher education receiving a transfer student shall not require additional lower-division credits for the transfer student if the additional course is considered a general education lower-division course. (ii) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education only may require the additional lower-division course if the additional lower-division course is: (a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program; (b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or (c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body. (C) This subsection does not remove the requirement that a transfer student must meet total baccalaureate degree program credit-hour and course requirements in order to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree. (D) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education shall determine whether to accept a grade of "D" for academic course credit for a student transferring from a public institution of higher education; and (5) (A) Allows public institutions of higher education to develop transfer guidelines and articulation agreements for degree programs not otherwise covered under this section. (B) Transfer guidelines are only for the purpose of student advising and do not exempt a four-year public institution of higher education from the requirements of subdivision (c)(4) of this section.

(1) Designates the following as transfer degrees at public institutions of higher education in Arkansas: (A) Associate of arts; (B) Associate of science; and (C) Associate of arts in teaching;

(A) Associate of arts;

(B) Associate of science; and

(C) Associate of arts in teaching;

(2) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to accept all hours completed and credits earned for a designated transfer degree or a completed state minimum core curriculum upon a student's transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education;

(3) Contains the transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree that is approved by the board under subsection (d) of this section;

(4) (A) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to admit a transfer student to junior status in a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education. (B) (i) A four-year public institution of higher education receiving a transfer student shall not require additional lower-division credits for the transfer student if the additional course is considered a general education lower-division course. (ii) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education only may require the additional lower-division course if the additional lower-division course is: (a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program; (b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or (c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body. (C) This subsection does not remove the requirement that a transfer student must meet total baccalaureate degree program credit-hour and course requirements in order to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree. (D) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education shall determine whether to accept a grade of "D" for academic course credit for a student transferring from a public institution of higher education; and

(A) Requires a four-year public institution of higher education to admit a transfer student to junior status in a baccalaureate degree program at the four-year public institution of higher education.

(B) (i) A four-year public institution of higher education receiving a transfer student shall not require additional lower-division credits for the transfer student if the additional course is considered a general education lower-division course. (ii) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education only may require the additional lower-division course if the additional lower-division course is: (a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program; (b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or (c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(i) A four-year public institution of higher education receiving a transfer student shall not require additional lower-division credits for the transfer student if the additional course is considered a general education lower-division course.

(ii) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education only may require the additional lower-division course if the additional lower-division course is: (a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program; (b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or (c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(a) A prerequisite for courses in the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program;

(b) A discipline-specific course that is required by the transfer student's baccalaureate degree program and the student has not completed a course at the two-year public institution of higher education that is comparable to the discipline-specific course at the four-year public institution of higher education in the Arkansas Course Transfer System; or

(c) A requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(C) This subsection does not remove the requirement that a transfer student must meet total baccalaureate degree program credit-hour and course requirements in order to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree.

(D) The receiving four-year public institution of higher education shall determine whether to accept a grade of "D" for academic course credit for a student transferring from a public institution of higher education; and

(5) (A) Allows public institutions of higher education to develop transfer guidelines and articulation agreements for degree programs not otherwise covered under this section. (B) Transfer guidelines are only for the purpose of student advising and do not exempt a four-year public institution of higher education from the requirements of subdivision (c)(4) of this section.

(A) Allows public institutions of higher education to develop transfer guidelines and articulation agreements for degree programs not otherwise covered under this section.

(B) Transfer guidelines are only for the purpose of student advising and do not exempt a four-year public institution of higher education from the requirements of subdivision (c)(4) of this section.

(d) (1) The board, with the assistance and cooperation of the public institutions of higher education, shall develop: (A) A transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree; (B) Policies and procedures for reviewing and updating the statewide transfer agreement; and (C) (i) Policies and procedures for the Division of Higher Education to collect data from public institutions of higher education to ensure that: (a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and (b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education. (ii) The division shall determine annually the data to be collected and shall establish by rule the procedures for a public institution of higher education to provide the data requested. (2) The board, in collaboration with public institutions of higher education and faculty advisory panels of public institutions of higher education, shall identify: (A) Degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education; (B) Postsecondary career education programs offered by two-year public institutions of higher education, including those designated as college-credit courses applicable toward a certificate or degree; (C) Courses that meet the thirty-five-hour general education core requirements within the subject areas of communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences that shall be accepted at all public institutions of higher education as general education courses; (D) Lower-division courses offered by four-year public institutions of higher education accepted for credit toward a degree and identify those courses as either general education or required as a prerequisite for a degree; and (E) (i) Common prerequisite courses and course substitutions for degree programs across all public institutions of higher education. (ii) Required thirty-five-hour general education core courses shall be offered and accepted by all public institutions of higher education. (3) All public institutions of higher education shall collaborate to form four-year faculty advisory panels and two-year faculty advisory panels that recommend major program prerequisites, course substitutions, and elective requirements for programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum.

(1) The board, with the assistance and cooperation of the public institutions of higher education, shall develop: (A) A transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree; (B) Policies and procedures for reviewing and updating the statewide transfer agreement; and (C) (i) Policies and procedures for the Division of Higher Education to collect data from public institutions of higher education to ensure that: (a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and (b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education. (ii) The division shall determine annually the data to be collected and shall establish by rule the procedures for a public institution of higher education to provide the data requested.

(A) A transfer curriculum for each designated transfer degree;

(B) Policies and procedures for reviewing and updating the statewide transfer agreement; and

(C) (i) Policies and procedures for the Division of Higher Education to collect data from public institutions of higher education to ensure that: (a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and (b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education. (ii) The division shall determine annually the data to be collected and shall establish by rule the procedures for a public institution of higher education to provide the data requested.

(i) Policies and procedures for the Division of Higher Education to collect data from public institutions of higher education to ensure that: (a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and (b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education.

(a) All public institutions of higher education comply with this section; and

(b) The statewide transfer agreement is fostering both a seamless transfer process and the academic success of transfer students at Arkansas public institutions of higher education.

(ii) The division shall determine annually the data to be collected and shall establish by rule the procedures for a public institution of higher education to provide the data requested.

(2) The board, in collaboration with public institutions of higher education and faculty advisory panels of public institutions of higher education, shall identify: (A) Degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education; (B) Postsecondary career education programs offered by two-year public institutions of higher education, including those designated as college-credit courses applicable toward a certificate or degree; (C) Courses that meet the thirty-five-hour general education core requirements within the subject areas of communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences that shall be accepted at all public institutions of higher education as general education courses; (D) Lower-division courses offered by four-year public institutions of higher education accepted for credit toward a degree and identify those courses as either general education or required as a prerequisite for a degree; and (E) (i) Common prerequisite courses and course substitutions for degree programs across all public institutions of higher education. (ii) Required thirty-five-hour general education core courses shall be offered and accepted by all public institutions of higher education.

(A) Degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education;

(B) Postsecondary career education programs offered by two-year public institutions of higher education, including those designated as college-credit courses applicable toward a certificate or degree;

(C) Courses that meet the thirty-five-hour general education core requirements within the subject areas of communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences that shall be accepted at all public institutions of higher education as general education courses;

(D) Lower-division courses offered by four-year public institutions of higher education accepted for credit toward a degree and identify those courses as either general education or required as a prerequisite for a degree; and

(E) (i) Common prerequisite courses and course substitutions for degree programs across all public institutions of higher education. (ii) Required thirty-five-hour general education core courses shall be offered and accepted by all public institutions of higher education.

(i) Common prerequisite courses and course substitutions for degree programs across all public institutions of higher education.

(ii) Required thirty-five-hour general education core courses shall be offered and accepted by all public institutions of higher education.

(3) All public institutions of higher education shall collaborate to form four-year faculty advisory panels and two-year faculty advisory panels that recommend major program prerequisites, course substitutions, and elective requirements for programs of study that shall be included in the state minimum core curriculum.

(e) (1) The board shall publish an internet-based student manual that identifies the state minimum core curriculum and describes how the state minimum core curriculum transfers to other public institutions of higher education within Arkansas. (2) General information concerning the state minimum core curriculum, including the webpage link, shall be published in all versions of course catalogs of all public institutions of higher education.

(1) The board shall publish an internet-based student manual that identifies the state minimum core curriculum and describes how the state minimum core curriculum transfers to other public institutions of higher education within Arkansas.

(2) General information concerning the state minimum core curriculum, including the webpage link, shall be published in all versions of course catalogs of all public institutions of higher education.

(f) (1) The state minimum core curriculum shall be fully implemented no later than July 1, 2012. (2) A public institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this section shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student.

(1) The state minimum core curriculum shall be fully implemented no later than July 1, 2012.

(2) A public institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this section shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student.

(g) A not-for-profit institution of higher education may participate in the statewide transfer agreement if the not-for-profit institution of higher education is: (1) Accredited by a national or regional accrediting entity; (2) Certified by the board; and (3) Recognized by the United States Department of Education as eligible to receive Title IV financial aid funding under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-329.

(1) Accredited by a national or regional accrediting entity;

(2) Certified by the board; and

(3) Recognized by the United States Department of Education as eligible to receive Title IV financial aid funding under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-329.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1978, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1977, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 292,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2009, No. 182, § 1; 2011, No. 747, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-104
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Activated reserve components" means members of the reserve component of the uniformed services who have received a notice of intent to mobilize or deploy under Title 10 of the United States Code, Title 32 of the United States Code, or state mobilization to active duty; (2) "Active duty" means full-time duty status in the active, uniformed services of the United States, including without limitation members of the National Guard and reserve components of the uniformed services on active duty orders under 10 U.S.C. Chapters 1209 and 1210 or 42 U.S.C. § 204 , as they existed on January 1, 2021; (3) "Deployment" means the period of time six (6) months before a member of the uniformed services' departure from his or her home or duty station on military orders through six (6) months after return to his or her home station; (4) "Dual status military technician" means a federal civilian employee who is: (A) Employed under 5 U.S.C. § 3101 or 32 U.S.C. § 709(b) ; (B) Required as a condition of his or her employment to maintain membership in the Selected Reserve; and (C) Assigned to a civilian position as a technician in the organizing, administering, instructing, or training of the Selected Reserve or in the maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the Selected Reserve; (5) "Education record" means an official record, file, or data directly related to a student and maintained by a public school or public school district, including without limitation a record encompassing all the material kept in a student's cumulative folder such as: (A) General identifying data; (B) Records of attendance and of academic work completed; (C) Records of achievement and results of evaluative tests; (D) Health data; (E) Disciplinary status; (F) Test protocols; and (G) Individualized education programs; (6) (A) "Extracurricular activity" means a voluntary activity sponsored by a public school or public school district or an organization sanctioned by a public school district. (B) "Extracurricular activity" includes without limitation preparation for and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions, demonstrations, displays, and club activities; (7) "Military installation" means, for purposes of this chapter: (A) United States Department of Defense installations, which shall include: (i) Little Rock Air Force Base; (ii) Pine Bluff Arsenal; and (iii) Camp Pike Armed Forces Reserve Complex; and (B) Arkansas installations, which shall include: (i) Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center; (ii) Ebbing Air National Guard Base; and (iii) Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center; (8) (A) "Public school" means a state-supported school or open-enrollment public charter school serving students in prekindergarten or kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Arkansas. (B) "Public school" includes without limitation: (i) Alternative learning environments; (ii) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (iii) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (iv) The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; (9) "Receiving district" means a public school district to which a child of a uniformed services member transitions; (10) "Rule" means: (A) A written statement that is of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy; or (B) An organizational, procedural, or practice requirement promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or any successor law, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule; (11) "Sending district" means the public school district from which a child of a uniformed services member transitions; (12) "Student" means the dependent child of a uniformed services member for whom a public school or public school district receives public funding and who is enrolled in a public school; (13) "Traditional member of the National Guard or federal reserves" means an active member of the Selected Reserve subject to mobilization and deployment for which he or she attends monthly and annual training periods; (14) "Transition" means the: (A) Formal and physical process of transitioning from public school to public school; or (B) Period of time in which a student moves from a sending district to a receiving district; (15) "Uniformed services" means the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Space Force, United States Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, the United States Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the state and federal reserve components of each of these bodies; and (16) "Veteran" means an individual who served in the uniformed services and who was discharged or released from the uniformed services under conditions other than dishonorable. Amended by Act 2023, No. 793,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Activated reserve components" means members of the reserve component of the uniformed services who have received a notice of intent to mobilize or deploy under Title 10 of the United States Code, Title 32 of the United States Code, or state mobilization to active duty;

(2) "Active duty" means full-time duty status in the active, uniformed services of the United States, including without limitation members of the National Guard and reserve components of the uniformed services on active duty orders under 10 U.S.C. Chapters 1209 and 1210 or 42 U.S.C. § 204 , as they existed on January 1, 2021;

(3) "Deployment" means the period of time six (6) months before a member of the uniformed services' departure from his or her home or duty station on military orders through six (6) months after return to his or her home station;

(4) "Dual status military technician" means a federal civilian employee who is: (A) Employed under 5 U.S.C. § 3101 or 32 U.S.C. § 709(b) ; (B) Required as a condition of his or her employment to maintain membership in the Selected Reserve; and (C) Assigned to a civilian position as a technician in the organizing, administering, instructing, or training of the Selected Reserve or in the maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the Selected Reserve;

(A) Employed under 5 U.S.C. § 3101 or 32 U.S.C. § 709(b) ;

(B) Required as a condition of his or her employment to maintain membership in the Selected Reserve; and

(C) Assigned to a civilian position as a technician in the organizing, administering, instructing, or training of the Selected Reserve or in the maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the Selected Reserve;

(5) "Education record" means an official record, file, or data directly related to a student and maintained by a public school or public school district, including without limitation a record encompassing all the material kept in a student's cumulative folder such as: (A) General identifying data; (B) Records of attendance and of academic work completed; (C) Records of achievement and results of evaluative tests; (D) Health data; (E) Disciplinary status; (F) Test protocols; and (G) Individualized education programs;

(A) General identifying data;

(B) Records of attendance and of academic work completed;

(C) Records of achievement and results of evaluative tests;

(D) Health data;

(E) Disciplinary status;

(F) Test protocols; and

(G) Individualized education programs;

(6) (A) "Extracurricular activity" means a voluntary activity sponsored by a public school or public school district or an organization sanctioned by a public school district. (B) "Extracurricular activity" includes without limitation preparation for and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions, demonstrations, displays, and club activities;

(A) "Extracurricular activity" means a voluntary activity sponsored by a public school or public school district or an organization sanctioned by a public school district.

(B) "Extracurricular activity" includes without limitation preparation for and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions, demonstrations, displays, and club activities;

(7) "Military installation" means, for purposes of this chapter: (A) United States Department of Defense installations, which shall include: (i) Little Rock Air Force Base; (ii) Pine Bluff Arsenal; and (iii) Camp Pike Armed Forces Reserve Complex; and (B) Arkansas installations, which shall include: (i) Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center; (ii) Ebbing Air National Guard Base; and (iii) Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center;

(A) United States Department of Defense installations, which shall include: (i) Little Rock Air Force Base; (ii) Pine Bluff Arsenal; and (iii) Camp Pike Armed Forces Reserve Complex; and

(i) Little Rock Air Force Base;

(ii) Pine Bluff Arsenal; and

(iii) Camp Pike Armed Forces Reserve Complex; and

(B) Arkansas installations, which shall include: (i) Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center; (ii) Ebbing Air National Guard Base; and (iii) Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center;

(i) Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center;

(ii) Ebbing Air National Guard Base; and

(iii) Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center;

(8) (A) "Public school" means a state-supported school or open-enrollment public charter school serving students in prekindergarten or kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Arkansas. (B) "Public school" includes without limitation: (i) Alternative learning environments; (ii) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (iii) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (iv) The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts;

(A) "Public school" means a state-supported school or open-enrollment public charter school serving students in prekindergarten or kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Arkansas.

(B) "Public school" includes without limitation: (i) Alternative learning environments; (ii) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (iii) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (iv) The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts;

(i) Alternative learning environments;

(ii) The Arkansas School for the Blind;

(iii) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and

(iv) The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts;

(9) "Receiving district" means a public school district to which a child of a uniformed services member transitions;

(10) "Rule" means: (A) A written statement that is of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy; or (B) An organizational, procedural, or practice requirement promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or any successor law, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule;

(A) A written statement that is of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy; or

(B) An organizational, procedural, or practice requirement promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or any successor law, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule;

(11) "Sending district" means the public school district from which a child of a uniformed services member transitions;

(12) "Student" means the dependent child of a uniformed services member for whom a public school or public school district receives public funding and who is enrolled in a public school;

(13) "Traditional member of the National Guard or federal reserves" means an active member of the Selected Reserve subject to mobilization and deployment for which he or she attends monthly and annual training periods;

(14) "Transition" means the: (A) Formal and physical process of transitioning from public school to public school; or (B) Period of time in which a student moves from a sending district to a receiving district;

(A) Formal and physical process of transitioning from public school to public school; or

(B) Period of time in which a student moves from a sending district to a receiving district;

(15) "Uniformed services" means the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Space Force, United States Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, the United States Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the state and federal reserve components of each of these bodies; and

(16) "Veteran" means an individual who served in the uniformed services and who was discharged or released from the uniformed services under conditions other than dishonorable.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 793,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-118 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-118
Public education surplus computer loan program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any public school district or open-enrollment charter school may develop a program that offers that school district's or charter school's surplus personal computers for loan to public school students attending that public school district or open-enrollment charter school. (2) Before a public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan any of its surplus personal computers under this program, it shall: (A) Determine that the personal computer: (i) Is outdated; (ii) Is no longer useful to the school district or charter school except as provided in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section; (iii) Has no reasonable resale value; and (iv) May be used by the school district or charter school as an at-home educational tool for students; and (B) Remove all information and other records from the personal computer that are required by law not to be disclosed by the school district or charter school. (3) A public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan a surplus personal computer to a currently enrolled student of that school district or charter school for no longer than the school year if the student's parent, guardian, or caregiver: (A) Provides written verification that the student: (i) Does not have access to a personal computer in his or her home environment; (ii) Needs the use of a personal computer for educational purposes; and (iii) Identifies one (1) of the student's teachers who is willing to attest to the student's need for access to a personal computer; and (B) Signs an agreement: (i) Accepting legal responsibility and liability for: (a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and (b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and (ii) Agreeing that the school district or charter school may sell the personal computer loaned to the student if the school district or charter school determines that selling the computer would be beneficial and the computer is sold for its fair market value. (b) Arkansas Legislative Audit or any private auditor retained by the public school district or open-enrollment charter school to perform its annual audit shall review the program and report any violation of law or the requirements of this section in the school district's or charter school's annual audit. (c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this section. Acts 2005, No. 1673, § 1.

(a) (1) Any public school district or open-enrollment charter school may develop a program that offers that school district's or charter school's surplus personal computers for loan to public school students attending that public school district or open-enrollment charter school. (2) Before a public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan any of its surplus personal computers under this program, it shall: (A) Determine that the personal computer: (i) Is outdated; (ii) Is no longer useful to the school district or charter school except as provided in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section; (iii) Has no reasonable resale value; and (iv) May be used by the school district or charter school as an at-home educational tool for students; and (B) Remove all information and other records from the personal computer that are required by law not to be disclosed by the school district or charter school. (3) A public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan a surplus personal computer to a currently enrolled student of that school district or charter school for no longer than the school year if the student's parent, guardian, or caregiver: (A) Provides written verification that the student: (i) Does not have access to a personal computer in his or her home environment; (ii) Needs the use of a personal computer for educational purposes; and (iii) Identifies one (1) of the student's teachers who is willing to attest to the student's need for access to a personal computer; and (B) Signs an agreement: (i) Accepting legal responsibility and liability for: (a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and (b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and (ii) Agreeing that the school district or charter school may sell the personal computer loaned to the student if the school district or charter school determines that selling the computer would be beneficial and the computer is sold for its fair market value.

(1) Any public school district or open-enrollment charter school may develop a program that offers that school district's or charter school's surplus personal computers for loan to public school students attending that public school district or open-enrollment charter school.

(2) Before a public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan any of its surplus personal computers under this program, it shall: (A) Determine that the personal computer: (i) Is outdated; (ii) Is no longer useful to the school district or charter school except as provided in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section; (iii) Has no reasonable resale value; and (iv) May be used by the school district or charter school as an at-home educational tool for students; and (B) Remove all information and other records from the personal computer that are required by law not to be disclosed by the school district or charter school.

(A) Determine that the personal computer: (i) Is outdated; (ii) Is no longer useful to the school district or charter school except as provided in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section; (iii) Has no reasonable resale value; and (iv) May be used by the school district or charter school as an at-home educational tool for students; and

(i) Is outdated;

(ii) Is no longer useful to the school district or charter school except as provided in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section;

(iii) Has no reasonable resale value; and

(iv) May be used by the school district or charter school as an at-home educational tool for students; and

(B) Remove all information and other records from the personal computer that are required by law not to be disclosed by the school district or charter school.

(3) A public school district or open-enrollment charter school may loan a surplus personal computer to a currently enrolled student of that school district or charter school for no longer than the school year if the student's parent, guardian, or caregiver: (A) Provides written verification that the student: (i) Does not have access to a personal computer in his or her home environment; (ii) Needs the use of a personal computer for educational purposes; and (iii) Identifies one (1) of the student's teachers who is willing to attest to the student's need for access to a personal computer; and (B) Signs an agreement: (i) Accepting legal responsibility and liability for: (a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and (b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and (ii) Agreeing that the school district or charter school may sell the personal computer loaned to the student if the school district or charter school determines that selling the computer would be beneficial and the computer is sold for its fair market value.

(A) Provides written verification that the student: (i) Does not have access to a personal computer in his or her home environment; (ii) Needs the use of a personal computer for educational purposes; and (iii) Identifies one (1) of the student's teachers who is willing to attest to the student's need for access to a personal computer; and

(i) Does not have access to a personal computer in his or her home environment;

(ii) Needs the use of a personal computer for educational purposes; and

(iii) Identifies one (1) of the student's teachers who is willing to attest to the student's need for access to a personal computer; and

(B) Signs an agreement: (i) Accepting legal responsibility and liability for: (a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and (b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and (ii) Agreeing that the school district or charter school may sell the personal computer loaned to the student if the school district or charter school determines that selling the computer would be beneficial and the computer is sold for its fair market value.

(i) Accepting legal responsibility and liability for: (a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and (b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and

(a) The value and maintenance of the personal computer while in the student's possession; and

(b) Any reasonable cost associated with the recovery of the personal computer if it is not returned on the agreed-upon date or is damaged upon return; and

(ii) Agreeing that the school district or charter school may sell the personal computer loaned to the student if the school district or charter school determines that selling the computer would be beneficial and the computer is sold for its fair market value.

(b) Arkansas Legislative Audit or any private auditor retained by the public school district or open-enrollment charter school to perform its annual audit shall review the program and report any violation of law or the requirements of this section in the school district's or charter school's annual audit.

(c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this section.

Acts 2005, No. 1673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-408 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-81-408
Interest added to revolving perpetual fund
Status: in_force

The interest on the notes when paid in shall be added to the revolving loan fund and the whole sum shall be used as a revolving perpetual fund to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Acts 1925, No. 115, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 13178; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2834.

The interest on the notes when paid in shall be added to the revolving loan fund and the whole sum shall be used as a revolving perpetual fund to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

Acts 1925, No. 115, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 13178; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2834.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-41-901
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 52, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§§ 1, 2 eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 689,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 548,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 894,§ 1, eff. 4/5/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 1178,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 52, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§§ 1, 2 eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 689,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 548,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 894,§ 1, eff. 4/5/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1178,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1813 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1813
Medical school graduates - Community match contract - Eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall administer the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program. (2) (A) Interested rural communities may apply to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board to participate in the program as a qualified rural community. (B) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall approve a designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community to assist the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board in matters relating to any community match contracts entered into by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and the qualified rural community. (b) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, in conjunction with a qualified rural community, may grant community match income incentives to applicants, each incentive being expressly made subject to § 6-81-1814 , if it finds that: (1) The applicant is a graduate of: (A) An accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States; or (B) A foreign medical school if the applicant: (i) Was a resident of Arkansas and citizen of the United States prior to enrollment in the foreign medical school; and (ii) Has been licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (2) The applicant satisfies one (1) of the following criteria: (A) He or she is enrolled in a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; or (B) No more than two (2) years before the date of the application, he or she completed a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; (3) The applicant desires to practice medicine in the qualified rural community; and (4) The designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community approve the applicant. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) (1) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall administer the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program. (2) (A) Interested rural communities may apply to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board to participate in the program as a qualified rural community. (B) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall approve a designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community to assist the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board in matters relating to any community match contracts entered into by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and the qualified rural community.

(1) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall administer the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program.

(2) (A) Interested rural communities may apply to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board to participate in the program as a qualified rural community. (B) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall approve a designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community to assist the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board in matters relating to any community match contracts entered into by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and the qualified rural community.

(A) Interested rural communities may apply to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board to participate in the program as a qualified rural community.

(B) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall approve a designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community to assist the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board in matters relating to any community match contracts entered into by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and the qualified rural community.

(b) The Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, in conjunction with a qualified rural community, may grant community match income incentives to applicants, each incentive being expressly made subject to § 6-81-1814 , if it finds that: (1) The applicant is a graduate of: (A) An accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States; or (B) A foreign medical school if the applicant: (i) Was a resident of Arkansas and citizen of the United States prior to enrollment in the foreign medical school; and (ii) Has been licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (2) The applicant satisfies one (1) of the following criteria: (A) He or she is enrolled in a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; or (B) No more than two (2) years before the date of the application, he or she completed a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; (3) The applicant desires to practice medicine in the qualified rural community; and (4) The designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community approve the applicant.

(1) The applicant is a graduate of: (A) An accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States; or (B) A foreign medical school if the applicant: (i) Was a resident of Arkansas and citizen of the United States prior to enrollment in the foreign medical school; and (ii) Has been licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(A) An accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States; or

(B) A foreign medical school if the applicant: (i) Was a resident of Arkansas and citizen of the United States prior to enrollment in the foreign medical school; and (ii) Has been licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(i) Was a resident of Arkansas and citizen of the United States prior to enrollment in the foreign medical school; and

(ii) Has been licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(2) The applicant satisfies one (1) of the following criteria: (A) He or she is enrolled in a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; or (B) No more than two (2) years before the date of the application, he or she completed a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine;

(A) He or she is enrolled in a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine; or

(B) No more than two (2) years before the date of the application, he or she completed a residency or other training program in an area of primary care medicine;

(3) The applicant desires to practice medicine in the qualified rural community; and

(4) The designated representative or representatives of the qualified rural community approve the applicant.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-621 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-621
Construction of subchapter
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as defined in § 6-61-301 . Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 2.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as defined in § 6-61-301 .

Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-60-502
Proof of immunity
Status: in_force

No part-time student housed in on-campus premises and no full-time student may attend a public or private college or university in this state unless he or she has furnished proof, within such time as set by the college or university, but not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days after enrollment, by way of an official record from another educational institution in Arkansas or a certificate from a licensed medical doctor or an authorized public health department representative, that he or she has immunity against measles, rubella, and such other diseases as delineated by the State Board of Health. Acts 1987, No. 141, § 2.

No part-time student housed in on-campus premises and no full-time student may attend a public or private college or university in this state unless he or she has furnished proof, within such time as set by the college or university, but not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days after enrollment, by way of an official record from another educational institution in Arkansas or a certificate from a licensed medical doctor or an authorized public health department representative, that he or she has immunity against measles, rubella, and such other diseases as delineated by the State Board of Health.

Acts 1987, No. 141, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-134 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-134
Notification to school district of adjudication or conviction of minor - Confidentiality - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, "minor" means a: (1) Child who is under eighteen (18) years of age; or (2) Person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and a student in a public secondary school. (b) Upon receiving a written request, a court may provide information concerning the disposition of a minor who has been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a criminal offense to the school superintendent or the designee of the school superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (c) A prosecuting attorney shall notify the school superintendent or the designee of the school superintendent of the school district to which a minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services if the minor is adjudicated delinquent for or convicted of: (1) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ; (2) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ; (3) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ; (4) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ; (5) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under § 5-14-124 , § 5-14-125 , § 5-14-126 , or § 5-14-127 ; or (6) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 . (d) Information provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not be released in violation of any state or federal law protecting the privacy of the minor. (e) (1) An arresting agency shall orally notify the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services of the arrest or detention of the minor for one (1) or more of the following offenses: (A) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ; (B) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ; (C) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ; (D) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ; (E) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under §§ 5-14-124 - 5-14-127 ; or (F) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 . (2) The notice required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be provided within twenty-four (24) hours of the arrest or detention of the minor or before the next school day, whichever is earlier. (3) (A) The superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall then immediately notify: (i) The principal of the school; (ii) The resource officer of the school; and (iii) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor. (B) The arrest information shall: (i) Be treated as confidential information; and (ii) Not be disclosed by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent to any person other than a person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section. (C) A person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section who is notified of the arrest or detention of a minor by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent shall maintain the confidentiality of the information he or she receives. (4) The arrest information shall be used by the school only for the limited purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety. (f) Records of the arrest of, the detention of, investigation of, or proceedings involving a minor are confidential and are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless: (1) Authorized by a written order of the juvenile division of circuit court; (2) The arrest or the proceedings result in the minor being formally charged in the criminal division of circuit court for a felony; or (3) As allowed under this section or § 9-27-320 . (g) (1) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor and proceedings related to the arrest or detention of the minor shall be confidential unless the exchange of information is: (A) For the purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety; (B) Reasonably necessary to achieve one (1) or both purposes; and (C) Under a written order by the circuit court. (2) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor may be given only to the following persons: (A) A school counselor; (B) A juvenile court probation officer or caseworker; (C) A law enforcement officer; (D) A spiritual representative designated by the minor or his or her parents or legal guardian; (E) A Department of Human Services caseworker; (F) A community-based provider designated by the court, the school, or the parent or legal guardian of the minor; (G) A Department of Health representative; (H) The minor's attorney or other court-appointed special advocate; or (I) (i) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (ii) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall immediately notify the following persons of information he or she obtains under subdivision (g)(1) of this section: (a) The principal of the school; (b) The resource officer of the school; and (c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor. (3) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section may meet to exchange information, to discuss options for assistance to the minor, to develop and implement a plan of action to assist the minor, and to ensure school safety. (4) The minor and his or her parent or legal guardian shall be notified within a reasonable time before a meeting and may attend any meeting of the persons referred to in subdivision (g)(2) of this section when three (3) or more individuals meet to discuss assistance for the minor or the protection of the school due to the behavior of the minor. (5) Medical records, psychiatric records, psychological records, and related information shall remain confidential unless the minor's parent or legal guardian waives confidentiality in writing specifically describing the records to be disclosed between the persons listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section and the purpose for the disclosure. (6) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section who exchanges any information referred to in this section may be held civilly liable for disclosure of the information if the person does not comply with the limitations set forth in this section. (h) (1) When a court orders a safety plan for a minor that restricts or requires supervised contact with another minor as it relates to student or school safety, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan concerning student safety be provided to the school superintendent, the designee of the superintendent, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (2) When a court order amends or removes any safety plan outlined in subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan, as it relates to student safety, be provided to the school superintendent, or his or her designee, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (3) A school official who receives a court order and safety plan or information concerning the court order and safety plan shall: (A) Keep the information confidential and shall sign a statement not to disclose the information concerning the court order and safety plan that shall be kept by the superintendent or principal along with the court order and safety plan; (B) Keep the information confidential and shall not disclose the information to a person not listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section; (C) Include the information in the permanent educational records of the minor; and (D) (i) Treat the information and documentation contained in the court order as education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (ii) A school official shall not release, disclose, or make available the information and documentation contained in the court order for inspection to any party except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (iii) However, the local education agency shall not under any circumstance release, disclose, or make available for inspection to the public, any college, university, institution of higher education, vocational or trade school, or any past, present, or future employer of the student the court order or safety plan portion of a student record of the minor. (4) When a minor attains an age that he or she is no longer under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of circuit court, the safety plan and the order regarding the safety plan shall be removed from the permanent records of the minor at the local education agency and destroyed. Added by Act 2019, No. 647,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "minor" means a: (1) Child who is under eighteen (18) years of age; or (2) Person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and a student in a public secondary school.

(1) Child who is under eighteen (18) years of age; or

(2) Person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and a student in a public secondary school.

(b) Upon receiving a written request, a court may provide information concerning the disposition of a minor who has been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a criminal offense to the school superintendent or the designee of the school superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services.

(c) A prosecuting attorney shall notify the school superintendent or the designee of the school superintendent of the school district to which a minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services if the minor is adjudicated delinquent for or convicted of: (1) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ; (2) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ; (3) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ; (4) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ; (5) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under § 5-14-124 , § 5-14-125 , § 5-14-126 , or § 5-14-127 ; or (6) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 .

(1) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ;

(2) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ;

(3) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ;

(4) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ;

(5) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under § 5-14-124 , § 5-14-125 , § 5-14-126 , or § 5-14-127 ; or

(6) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 .

(d) Information provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not be released in violation of any state or federal law protecting the privacy of the minor.

(e) (1) An arresting agency shall orally notify the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services of the arrest or detention of the minor for one (1) or more of the following offenses: (A) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ; (B) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ; (C) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ; (D) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ; (E) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under §§ 5-14-124 - 5-14-127 ; or (F) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 . (2) The notice required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be provided within twenty-four (24) hours of the arrest or detention of the minor or before the next school day, whichever is earlier. (3) (A) The superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall then immediately notify: (i) The principal of the school; (ii) The resource officer of the school; and (iii) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor. (B) The arrest information shall: (i) Be treated as confidential information; and (ii) Not be disclosed by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent to any person other than a person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section. (C) A person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section who is notified of the arrest or detention of a minor by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent shall maintain the confidentiality of the information he or she receives. (4) The arrest information shall be used by the school only for the limited purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety.

(1) An arresting agency shall orally notify the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services of the arrest or detention of the minor for one (1) or more of the following offenses: (A) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ; (B) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ; (C) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ; (D) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ; (E) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under §§ 5-14-124 - 5-14-127 ; or (F) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 .

(A) An offense involving a deadly weapon under § 5-1-102 ;

(B) Kidnapping under § 5-11-102 ;

(C) Battery in the first degree under § 5-13-201 ;

(D) Sexual indecency with a child under § 5-14-110 ;

(E) First, second, third, or fourth degree sexual assault under §§ 5-14-124 - 5-14-127 ; or

(F) The unlawful possession of a handgun under § 5-73-119 .

(2) The notice required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be provided within twenty-four (24) hours of the arrest or detention of the minor or before the next school day, whichever is earlier.

(3) (A) The superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall then immediately notify: (i) The principal of the school; (ii) The resource officer of the school; and (iii) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor. (B) The arrest information shall: (i) Be treated as confidential information; and (ii) Not be disclosed by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent to any person other than a person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section. (C) A person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section who is notified of the arrest or detention of a minor by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent shall maintain the confidentiality of the information he or she receives.

(A) The superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall then immediately notify: (i) The principal of the school; (ii) The resource officer of the school; and (iii) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(i) The principal of the school;

(ii) The resource officer of the school; and

(iii) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(B) The arrest information shall: (i) Be treated as confidential information; and (ii) Not be disclosed by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent to any person other than a person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section.

(i) Be treated as confidential information; and

(ii) Not be disclosed by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent to any person other than a person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section.

(C) A person listed in subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section who is notified of the arrest or detention of a minor by the superintendent or the designee of the superintendent shall maintain the confidentiality of the information he or she receives.

(4) The arrest information shall be used by the school only for the limited purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety.

(f) Records of the arrest of, the detention of, investigation of, or proceedings involving a minor are confidential and are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless: (1) Authorized by a written order of the juvenile division of circuit court; (2) The arrest or the proceedings result in the minor being formally charged in the criminal division of circuit court for a felony; or (3) As allowed under this section or § 9-27-320 .

(1) Authorized by a written order of the juvenile division of circuit court;

(2) The arrest or the proceedings result in the minor being formally charged in the criminal division of circuit court for a felony; or

(3) As allowed under this section or § 9-27-320 .

(g) (1) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor and proceedings related to the arrest or detention of the minor shall be confidential unless the exchange of information is: (A) For the purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety; (B) Reasonably necessary to achieve one (1) or both purposes; and (C) Under a written order by the circuit court. (2) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor may be given only to the following persons: (A) A school counselor; (B) A juvenile court probation officer or caseworker; (C) A law enforcement officer; (D) A spiritual representative designated by the minor or his or her parents or legal guardian; (E) A Department of Human Services caseworker; (F) A community-based provider designated by the court, the school, or the parent or legal guardian of the minor; (G) A Department of Health representative; (H) The minor's attorney or other court-appointed special advocate; or (I) (i) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (ii) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall immediately notify the following persons of information he or she obtains under subdivision (g)(1) of this section: (a) The principal of the school; (b) The resource officer of the school; and (c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor. (3) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section may meet to exchange information, to discuss options for assistance to the minor, to develop and implement a plan of action to assist the minor, and to ensure school safety. (4) The minor and his or her parent or legal guardian shall be notified within a reasonable time before a meeting and may attend any meeting of the persons referred to in subdivision (g)(2) of this section when three (3) or more individuals meet to discuss assistance for the minor or the protection of the school due to the behavior of the minor. (5) Medical records, psychiatric records, psychological records, and related information shall remain confidential unless the minor's parent or legal guardian waives confidentiality in writing specifically describing the records to be disclosed between the persons listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section and the purpose for the disclosure. (6) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section who exchanges any information referred to in this section may be held civilly liable for disclosure of the information if the person does not comply with the limitations set forth in this section.

(1) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor and proceedings related to the arrest or detention of the minor shall be confidential unless the exchange of information is: (A) For the purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety; (B) Reasonably necessary to achieve one (1) or both purposes; and (C) Under a written order by the circuit court.

(A) For the purpose of obtaining services for the minor or to ensure school safety;

(B) Reasonably necessary to achieve one (1) or both purposes; and

(C) Under a written order by the circuit court.

(2) Information regarding the arrest or detention of a minor may be given only to the following persons: (A) A school counselor; (B) A juvenile court probation officer or caseworker; (C) A law enforcement officer; (D) A spiritual representative designated by the minor or his or her parents or legal guardian; (E) A Department of Human Services caseworker; (F) A community-based provider designated by the court, the school, or the parent or legal guardian of the minor; (G) A Department of Health representative; (H) The minor's attorney or other court-appointed special advocate; or (I) (i) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (ii) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall immediately notify the following persons of information he or she obtains under subdivision (g)(1) of this section: (a) The principal of the school; (b) The resource officer of the school; and (c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(A) A school counselor;

(B) A juvenile court probation officer or caseworker;

(C) A law enforcement officer;

(D) A spiritual representative designated by the minor or his or her parents or legal guardian;

(E) A Department of Human Services caseworker;

(F) A community-based provider designated by the court, the school, or the parent or legal guardian of the minor;

(G) A Department of Health representative;

(H) The minor's attorney or other court-appointed special advocate; or

(I) (i) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (ii) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall immediately notify the following persons of information he or she obtains under subdivision (g)(1) of this section: (a) The principal of the school; (b) The resource officer of the school; and (c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(i) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services.

(ii) A school superintendent or the designee of the superintendent of the school district in which the minor is enrolled or from which the minor receives services shall immediately notify the following persons of information he or she obtains under subdivision (g)(1) of this section: (a) The principal of the school; (b) The resource officer of the school; and (c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(a) The principal of the school;

(b) The resource officer of the school; and

(c) Any other school official with a legitimate educational interest in the minor.

(3) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section may meet to exchange information, to discuss options for assistance to the minor, to develop and implement a plan of action to assist the minor, and to ensure school safety.

(4) The minor and his or her parent or legal guardian shall be notified within a reasonable time before a meeting and may attend any meeting of the persons referred to in subdivision (g)(2) of this section when three (3) or more individuals meet to discuss assistance for the minor or the protection of the school due to the behavior of the minor.

(5) Medical records, psychiatric records, psychological records, and related information shall remain confidential unless the minor's parent or legal guardian waives confidentiality in writing specifically describing the records to be disclosed between the persons listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section and the purpose for the disclosure.

(6) A person listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section who exchanges any information referred to in this section may be held civilly liable for disclosure of the information if the person does not comply with the limitations set forth in this section.

(h) (1) When a court orders a safety plan for a minor that restricts or requires supervised contact with another minor as it relates to student or school safety, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan concerning student safety be provided to the school superintendent, the designee of the superintendent, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (2) When a court order amends or removes any safety plan outlined in subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan, as it relates to student safety, be provided to the school superintendent, or his or her designee, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services. (3) A school official who receives a court order and safety plan or information concerning the court order and safety plan shall: (A) Keep the information confidential and shall sign a statement not to disclose the information concerning the court order and safety plan that shall be kept by the superintendent or principal along with the court order and safety plan; (B) Keep the information confidential and shall not disclose the information to a person not listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section; (C) Include the information in the permanent educational records of the minor; and (D) (i) Treat the information and documentation contained in the court order as education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (ii) A school official shall not release, disclose, or make available the information and documentation contained in the court order for inspection to any party except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (iii) However, the local education agency shall not under any circumstance release, disclose, or make available for inspection to the public, any college, university, institution of higher education, vocational or trade school, or any past, present, or future employer of the student the court order or safety plan portion of a student record of the minor. (4) When a minor attains an age that he or she is no longer under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of circuit court, the safety plan and the order regarding the safety plan shall be removed from the permanent records of the minor at the local education agency and destroyed.

(1) When a court orders a safety plan for a minor that restricts or requires supervised contact with another minor as it relates to student or school safety, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan concerning student safety be provided to the school superintendent, the designee of the superintendent, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services.

(2) When a court order amends or removes any safety plan outlined in subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the court shall direct that a copy of the safety plan and a copy of the court order regarding the safety plan, as it relates to student safety, be provided to the school superintendent, or his or her designee, and the principal of the school district to which the minor transfers, in which the minor is enrolled, or from which the minor receives services.

(3) A school official who receives a court order and safety plan or information concerning the court order and safety plan shall: (A) Keep the information confidential and shall sign a statement not to disclose the information concerning the court order and safety plan that shall be kept by the superintendent or principal along with the court order and safety plan; (B) Keep the information confidential and shall not disclose the information to a person not listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section; (C) Include the information in the permanent educational records of the minor; and (D) (i) Treat the information and documentation contained in the court order as education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (ii) A school official shall not release, disclose, or make available the information and documentation contained in the court order for inspection to any party except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (iii) However, the local education agency shall not under any circumstance release, disclose, or make available for inspection to the public, any college, university, institution of higher education, vocational or trade school, or any past, present, or future employer of the student the court order or safety plan portion of a student record of the minor.

(A) Keep the information confidential and shall sign a statement not to disclose the information concerning the court order and safety plan that shall be kept by the superintendent or principal along with the court order and safety plan;

(B) Keep the information confidential and shall not disclose the information to a person not listed in subdivision (g)(2) of this section;

(C) Include the information in the permanent educational records of the minor; and

(D) (i) Treat the information and documentation contained in the court order as education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (ii) A school official shall not release, disclose, or make available the information and documentation contained in the court order for inspection to any party except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g . (iii) However, the local education agency shall not under any circumstance release, disclose, or make available for inspection to the public, any college, university, institution of higher education, vocational or trade school, or any past, present, or future employer of the student the court order or safety plan portion of a student record of the minor.

(i) Treat the information and documentation contained in the court order as education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g .

(ii) A school official shall not release, disclose, or make available the information and documentation contained in the court order for inspection to any party except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g .

(iii) However, the local education agency shall not under any circumstance release, disclose, or make available for inspection to the public, any college, university, institution of higher education, vocational or trade school, or any past, present, or future employer of the student the court order or safety plan portion of a student record of the minor.

(4) When a minor attains an age that he or she is no longer under the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of circuit court, the safety plan and the order regarding the safety plan shall be removed from the permanent records of the minor at the local education agency and destroyed.

Added by Act 2019, No. 647,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-60-804
Prohibitions on smoking
Status: in_force

(a) Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited on each campus of state-supported institutions of higher education. (b) An individual or campus subject to the smoking prohibitions of this section shall not discriminate or retaliate in any manner against a person for making a complaint of a violation of this section or furnishing information concerning a violation to a person, campus, or governing authority. (c) The prohibitions on smoking in this section shall be communicated to all students and employees of state-supported institutions of higher education a minimum of thirty (30) days before July 31, 2009, and to each guest of a state-supported institution of higher education upon request. Amended by Act 2015, No. 847,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.

(a) Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited on each campus of state-supported institutions of higher education.

(b) An individual or campus subject to the smoking prohibitions of this section shall not discriminate or retaliate in any manner against a person for making a complaint of a violation of this section or furnishing information concerning a violation to a person, campus, or governing authority.

(c) The prohibitions on smoking in this section shall be communicated to all students and employees of state-supported institutions of higher education a minimum of thirty (30) days before July 31, 2009, and to each guest of a state-supported institution of higher education upon request.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 847,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1406
Term of loans
Status: in_force

Each loan made to an applicant under this subchapter shall be for one (1) academic year. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 9.

Each loan made to an applicant under this subchapter shall be for one (1) academic year.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-309
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2108.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 39, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-18-1302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Personal identifying information" means: (A) A student's name; (B) The name of a student's parent or a member of the student's family; (C) The address, telephone number, or email address of a student or a member of the student's family; (D) A personal identification number such as a Social Security number, driver's license number, or student identification number of a student or a member of the student's family; or (E) Any information, the disclosure of which is regulated or prohibited by any other state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation; (2) "Public school" means any school operated by a public school district or any open-enrollment public charter school, as defined in § 6-23-103 ; (3) "Public school district" means a local school district, as defined in § 6-20-303 [repealed]; and (4) (A) "Questionnaire or survey" means a list or group of questions, responses to which are provided to a person or an entity other than a public school, a public school district, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any branch of the United States Government. (B) "Questionnaire or survey" does not include: (i) Tests mandated by state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation; or (ii) Standardized scholastic achievement tests. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 263, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 262, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1568, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Personal identifying information" means: (A) A student's name; (B) The name of a student's parent or a member of the student's family; (C) The address, telephone number, or email address of a student or a member of the student's family; (D) A personal identification number such as a Social Security number, driver's license number, or student identification number of a student or a member of the student's family; or (E) Any information, the disclosure of which is regulated or prohibited by any other state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation;

(A) A student's name;

(B) The name of a student's parent or a member of the student's family;

(C) The address, telephone number, or email address of a student or a member of the student's family;

(D) A personal identification number such as a Social Security number, driver's license number, or student identification number of a student or a member of the student's family; or

(E) Any information, the disclosure of which is regulated or prohibited by any other state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation;

(2) "Public school" means any school operated by a public school district or any open-enrollment public charter school, as defined in § 6-23-103 ;

(3) "Public school district" means a local school district, as defined in § 6-20-303 [repealed]; and

(4) (A) "Questionnaire or survey" means a list or group of questions, responses to which are provided to a person or an entity other than a public school, a public school district, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any branch of the United States Government. (B) "Questionnaire or survey" does not include: (i) Tests mandated by state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation; or (ii) Standardized scholastic achievement tests.

(A) "Questionnaire or survey" means a list or group of questions, responses to which are provided to a person or an entity other than a public school, a public school district, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any branch of the United States Government.

(B) "Questionnaire or survey" does not include: (i) Tests mandated by state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation; or (ii) Standardized scholastic achievement tests.

(i) Tests mandated by state law, state rule, federal law, or federal regulation; or

(ii) Standardized scholastic achievement tests.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 263, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 262, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1568, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-102
Legislative findings - School uniform policy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that the clothes and footwear worn by students in the public schools often preoccupy and distract students from their major purpose for being in school: that of becoming educated in math, science, English, history, and other subjects. The General Assembly further finds that student competition over clothes and footwear has, in several instances, led to violence and injuries during school hours; whereas, in those Arkansas schools that have adopted school uniforms, disparities in student socioeconomic levels are less obvious and disruptive incidents are less likely to occur. (b) (1) The school district board of directors may refer the issue of a dress code to the qualified electors of the district at any annual school election. (2) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote for the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors shall prescribe appropriate school uniforms and implement the policy. (3) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote against the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors may refer the question again to the qualified electors of the district only after a minimum period of one (1) year. (4) (A) Qualified electors of the district may at any time by petition have the question of implementing a uniform dress code voted upon at the next school election. (B) The petition shall be signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified electors in the district. (c) Any school uniform policy adopted by a school district shall provide for individual students to make application to opt out of the uniform requirements with parental consent when no other reasonable alternative placement for the student exists. (d) Any school district that has adopted and implemented a district policy to require a uniform dress code before the 2000 annual school election shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. (e) (1) This section does not limit the ability of a school district or a particular school within a district to adopt and implement a school uniform policy. (2) A school district may implement a school uniform policy without submitting the issue to the electors of the district. (f) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and education service cooperatives shall, when possible, assist public schools by providing information regarding uniform dress codes upon request from public school administrators. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1503, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 16, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1239, §§ 1-3; 1999, No. 1301, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 11.

(a) The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that the clothes and footwear worn by students in the public schools often preoccupy and distract students from their major purpose for being in school: that of becoming educated in math, science, English, history, and other subjects. The General Assembly further finds that student competition over clothes and footwear has, in several instances, led to violence and injuries during school hours; whereas, in those Arkansas schools that have adopted school uniforms, disparities in student socioeconomic levels are less obvious and disruptive incidents are less likely to occur.

(b) (1) The school district board of directors may refer the issue of a dress code to the qualified electors of the district at any annual school election. (2) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote for the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors shall prescribe appropriate school uniforms and implement the policy. (3) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote against the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors may refer the question again to the qualified electors of the district only after a minimum period of one (1) year. (4) (A) Qualified electors of the district may at any time by petition have the question of implementing a uniform dress code voted upon at the next school election. (B) The petition shall be signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified electors in the district.

(1) The school district board of directors may refer the issue of a dress code to the qualified electors of the district at any annual school election.

(2) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote for the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors shall prescribe appropriate school uniforms and implement the policy.

(3) If a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting thereon at the election vote against the adoption of a school uniform policy, the school district board of directors may refer the question again to the qualified electors of the district only after a minimum period of one (1) year.

(4) (A) Qualified electors of the district may at any time by petition have the question of implementing a uniform dress code voted upon at the next school election. (B) The petition shall be signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified electors in the district.

(A) Qualified electors of the district may at any time by petition have the question of implementing a uniform dress code voted upon at the next school election.

(B) The petition shall be signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified electors in the district.

(c) Any school uniform policy adopted by a school district shall provide for individual students to make application to opt out of the uniform requirements with parental consent when no other reasonable alternative placement for the student exists.

(d) Any school district that has adopted and implemented a district policy to require a uniform dress code before the 2000 annual school election shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

(e) (1) This section does not limit the ability of a school district or a particular school within a district to adopt and implement a school uniform policy. (2) A school district may implement a school uniform policy without submitting the issue to the electors of the district.

(1) This section does not limit the ability of a school district or a particular school within a district to adopt and implement a school uniform policy.

(2) A school district may implement a school uniform policy without submitting the issue to the electors of the district.

(f) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and education service cooperatives shall, when possible, assist public schools by providing information regarding uniform dress codes upon request from public school administrators.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1503, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 16, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1239, §§ 1-3; 1999, No. 1301, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-111
Custodian of funds - Payment of bills and accounts
Status: in_force

(a) The Treasurer of State shall be the custodian of the funds of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas, and he or she shall pay out the funds of the institution only upon warrant issued by the Auditor of State. (b) The Auditor of State shall issue warrants upon vouchers issued by the President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas and attested by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas. (c) All bills and accounts against the institution shall be made out and receipted in duplicate, and when forwarding the payroll and expense list each month, the president of the board shall forward one (1) set of such bills and vouchers to be filed in the office of the Auditor of State and kept for public inspection. Acts 1907, No. 317, §§ 12, 13, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9597, 9598; Pope's Dig., §§ 13101, 13102; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2612, 80-2613.

(a) The Treasurer of State shall be the custodian of the funds of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas, and he or she shall pay out the funds of the institution only upon warrant issued by the Auditor of State.

(b) The Auditor of State shall issue warrants upon vouchers issued by the President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas and attested by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas.

(c) All bills and accounts against the institution shall be made out and receipted in duplicate, and when forwarding the payroll and expense list each month, the president of the board shall forward one (1) set of such bills and vouchers to be filed in the office of the Auditor of State and kept for public inspection.

Acts 1907, No. 317, §§ 12, 13, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9597, 9598; Pope's Dig., §§ 13101, 13102; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2612, 80-2613.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Account" means an account established in accordance with this chapter; (2) "Account owner" means the person who, under this chapter or the rules promulgated by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee, is entitled to select or change the designated beneficiary of an account, to designate any person other than the designated beneficiary to whom funds may be paid from the account, or to receive distributions from the account if no other person is designated; (3) "Act" means the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq.; (4) (A) "Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Trust" or "trust" means the trust created under § 6-84-104 . (B) Participation in the trust shall be open to Arkansas residents and nonresidents alike; (5) "Committee" means the Section 529 Plan Review Committee, provided for in § 6-84-105 , which shall oversee the administration of the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan and ensure that the plan complies with the provisions of this chapter and acts in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; (6) "Contribution" means: (A) Any payment directly allocated to an account for the benefit of a designated beneficiary or used to pay administrative fees associated with an account; and (B) That portion of any rollover amount treated as a contribution under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; (7) "Contributor" means any person making a contribution to an account; (8) "Designated beneficiary" means, except as provided in § 6-84-108 , the individual designated at the time the account is opened as having the right to receive a qualified withdrawal for the payment of qualified higher education expenses or, if the designated beneficiary is replaced in accordance with § 6-84-108 , the replacement; (9) "Higher education institution" means an eligible education institution as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 135(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2018; (10) "Member of the family" shall have the same meaning as is contained in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; (11) "Nonqualified withdrawal" means a withdrawal from an account that is not: (A) A qualified withdrawal; (B) A withdrawal made as the result of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary; (C) A withdrawal made as the result of a scholarship, allowance, or payment described in 26 U.S.C. § 135(d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) , as in effect on January 1, 2018, received by the designated beneficiary but only to the extent of the amount of the scholarship, allowance, or payment; or (D) A rollover or change in the designated beneficiary; (12) "Person" means a person as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; (13) "Plan" means the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan established by this chapter; (14) "Qualified higher education expenses" means tuition and other permitted expenses as set forth in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary; (15) "Qualified tuition program" means a qualified tuition program as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; (16) "Qualified withdrawal" means a withdrawal from an account to pay the qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary but only if the withdrawal is made in accordance with the requirements of the plan; and (17) "Rollover" means a disbursement or transfer from an account that is transferred to or deposited within sixty (60) calendar days of the transfer: (A) Into an account of the same person for the benefit of the same designated beneficiary; (B) To the credit of another person as a designated beneficiary if the transferee account was created under this chapter or under another qualified tuition program maintained in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; or (C) (i) Before January 1, 2026, into an ABLE account under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(e)(6) , as in effect on January 1, 2020, of the designated beneficiary or a member of the family of the designated beneficiary. (ii) Subdivision (17)(C)(i) of this section does not apply to so much of a distribution which, when added to all other contributions made to the ABLE account for the taxable year, exceeds the limitation under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(b)(2)(B)(i) , as in effect on January 1, 2020. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 4, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 2, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 3; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 2; 2011, No. 787, § 2.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Account" means an account established in accordance with this chapter;

(2) "Account owner" means the person who, under this chapter or the rules promulgated by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee, is entitled to select or change the designated beneficiary of an account, to designate any person other than the designated beneficiary to whom funds may be paid from the account, or to receive distributions from the account if no other person is designated;

(3) "Act" means the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq.;

(4) (A) "Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Trust" or "trust" means the trust created under § 6-84-104 . (B) Participation in the trust shall be open to Arkansas residents and nonresidents alike;

(A) "Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Trust" or "trust" means the trust created under § 6-84-104 .

(B) Participation in the trust shall be open to Arkansas residents and nonresidents alike;

(5) "Committee" means the Section 529 Plan Review Committee, provided for in § 6-84-105 , which shall oversee the administration of the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan and ensure that the plan complies with the provisions of this chapter and acts in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(6) "Contribution" means: (A) Any payment directly allocated to an account for the benefit of a designated beneficiary or used to pay administrative fees associated with an account; and (B) That portion of any rollover amount treated as a contribution under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(A) Any payment directly allocated to an account for the benefit of a designated beneficiary or used to pay administrative fees associated with an account; and

(B) That portion of any rollover amount treated as a contribution under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(7) "Contributor" means any person making a contribution to an account;

(8) "Designated beneficiary" means, except as provided in § 6-84-108 , the individual designated at the time the account is opened as having the right to receive a qualified withdrawal for the payment of qualified higher education expenses or, if the designated beneficiary is replaced in accordance with § 6-84-108 , the replacement;

(9) "Higher education institution" means an eligible education institution as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 135(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2018;

(10) "Member of the family" shall have the same meaning as is contained in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(11) "Nonqualified withdrawal" means a withdrawal from an account that is not: (A) A qualified withdrawal; (B) A withdrawal made as the result of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary; (C) A withdrawal made as the result of a scholarship, allowance, or payment described in 26 U.S.C. § 135(d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) , as in effect on January 1, 2018, received by the designated beneficiary but only to the extent of the amount of the scholarship, allowance, or payment; or (D) A rollover or change in the designated beneficiary;

(A) A qualified withdrawal;

(B) A withdrawal made as the result of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary;

(C) A withdrawal made as the result of a scholarship, allowance, or payment described in 26 U.S.C. § 135(d)(1)(B) or (d)(1)(C) , as in effect on January 1, 2018, received by the designated beneficiary but only to the extent of the amount of the scholarship, allowance, or payment; or

(D) A rollover or change in the designated beneficiary;

(12) "Person" means a person as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(13) "Plan" means the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan established by this chapter;

(14) "Qualified higher education expenses" means tuition and other permitted expenses as set forth in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary;

(15) "Qualified tuition program" means a qualified tuition program as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020;

(16) "Qualified withdrawal" means a withdrawal from an account to pay the qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary but only if the withdrawal is made in accordance with the requirements of the plan; and

(17) "Rollover" means a disbursement or transfer from an account that is transferred to or deposited within sixty (60) calendar days of the transfer: (A) Into an account of the same person for the benefit of the same designated beneficiary; (B) To the credit of another person as a designated beneficiary if the transferee account was created under this chapter or under another qualified tuition program maintained in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; or (C) (i) Before January 1, 2026, into an ABLE account under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(e)(6) , as in effect on January 1, 2020, of the designated beneficiary or a member of the family of the designated beneficiary. (ii) Subdivision (17)(C)(i) of this section does not apply to so much of a distribution which, when added to all other contributions made to the ABLE account for the taxable year, exceeds the limitation under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(b)(2)(B)(i) , as in effect on January 1, 2020.

(A) Into an account of the same person for the benefit of the same designated beneficiary;

(B) To the credit of another person as a designated beneficiary if the transferee account was created under this chapter or under another qualified tuition program maintained in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020; or

(C) (i) Before January 1, 2026, into an ABLE account under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(e)(6) , as in effect on January 1, 2020, of the designated beneficiary or a member of the family of the designated beneficiary. (ii) Subdivision (17)(C)(i) of this section does not apply to so much of a distribution which, when added to all other contributions made to the ABLE account for the taxable year, exceeds the limitation under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(b)(2)(B)(i) , as in effect on January 1, 2020.

(i) Before January 1, 2026, into an ABLE account under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(e)(6) , as in effect on January 1, 2020, of the designated beneficiary or a member of the family of the designated beneficiary.

(ii) Subdivision (17)(C)(i) of this section does not apply to so much of a distribution which, when added to all other contributions made to the ABLE account for the taxable year, exceeds the limitation under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(b)(2)(B)(i) , as in effect on January 1, 2020.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 4, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 2, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 3; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 2; 2011, No. 787, § 2.