Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-203
Rules
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall have power to prescribe all rules for the government and discipline of the University of Arkansas, subject to the provisions of this subchapter and such other acts of the General Assembly as may be prescribed. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 382, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1887, No. 95, § 4, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9524; Pope's Dig., § 13143; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2812.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall have power to prescribe all rules for the government and discipline of the University of Arkansas, subject to the provisions of this subchapter and such other acts of the General Assembly as may be prescribed.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 382, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1887, No. 95, § 4, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9524; Pope's Dig., § 13143; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-109
Assessment as lien on real property
Status: in_force

The assessment of benefits shall be a charge and a lien against all the real property in the district from the date of the resolution and shall be entitled to preference over all judgments, executions, encumbrances, or liens whenever created and shall continue until the local assessments, with any penalty and cost that may accrue thereon, shall be paid. However, between grantor and grantee all payments not due at the date of the transfer of such real property shall be payable by the grantee. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3611.

The assessment of benefits shall be a charge and a lien against all the real property in the district from the date of the resolution and shall be entitled to preference over all judgments, executions, encumbrances, or liens whenever created and shall continue until the local assessments, with any penalty and cost that may accrue thereon, shall be paid. However, between grantor and grantee all payments not due at the date of the transfer of such real property shall be payable by the grantee.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-47-405
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 335, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1192, § 2.

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 335, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1192, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-15-2503
Inclusion of schools within designated education renewal zone
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Education Renewal Zones, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the local school districts shall exercise due diligence to assure, to the extent that funds are available, that each school identified as a school in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones is included in a designated education renewal zone. (2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules establishing criteria for the placement of schools in education renewal zones if insufficient funds exist to place all schools in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones in a designated education renewal zone. (b) At its discretion, the office may include any school if the office determines, on the basis of location, characteristics of the school's faculty or leadership, needs of the students, or other factors, that the inclusion of the school would support the school's continuous improvement goals. (c) At its discretion, the office may change participating schools within each education renewal zone. Amended by Act 2021, No. 134,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 24, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 106, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 21.

(a) (1) The Office of Education Renewal Zones, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the local school districts shall exercise due diligence to assure, to the extent that funds are available, that each school identified as a school in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones is included in a designated education renewal zone. (2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules establishing criteria for the placement of schools in education renewal zones if insufficient funds exist to place all schools in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones in a designated education renewal zone.

(1) The Office of Education Renewal Zones, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the local school districts shall exercise due diligence to assure, to the extent that funds are available, that each school identified as a school in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones is included in a designated education renewal zone.

(2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules establishing criteria for the placement of schools in education renewal zones if insufficient funds exist to place all schools in need of the specialized support and services provided by education renewal zones in a designated education renewal zone.

(b) At its discretion, the office may include any school if the office determines, on the basis of location, characteristics of the school's faculty or leadership, needs of the students, or other factors, that the inclusion of the school would support the school's continuous improvement goals.

(c) At its discretion, the office may change participating schools within each education renewal zone.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 134,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 106, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-16-802
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to serve as a legislative charter for the establishment, organization, and administration of a program designed to improve the course offerings available to middle school, junior high school, and high school students throughout the state. (b) The program established under this subchapter will provide advanced educational courses that are easily accessible and that will prepare students for admission to and success in a postsecondary educational environment. (c) A key component in the program is adequately preparing teachers and schools in providing advanced placement courses or courses offered under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to their students. Acts 1995, No. 881, § 2; 1997, No. 929, § 1; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to serve as a legislative charter for the establishment, organization, and administration of a program designed to improve the course offerings available to middle school, junior high school, and high school students throughout the state.

(b) The program established under this subchapter will provide advanced educational courses that are easily accessible and that will prepare students for admission to and success in a postsecondary educational environment.

(c) A key component in the program is adequately preparing teachers and schools in providing advanced placement courses or courses offered under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to their students.

Acts 1995, No. 881, § 2; 1997, No. 929, § 1; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-613
Bank funds
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys received by a board as consideration for the transfer of property, whether in the form of payment of the principal of or interest on the purchase price for property sold, rent for property leased or in any other form, and all investment earnings thereon, are specifically declared to be bank funds. (b) Such moneys shall not be deposited into the State Treasury but shall be deposited into accounts of the board in one (1) or more banks selected by the board. (c) (1) Such moneys may be used for any lawful purpose specified by the board without the necessity of legislative authorization or voucher examination and approval under § 19-4-801 et seq. (2) However, no part of the moneys shall ever be used to pay current operating expenses of the university other than in connection with the property for which such moneys were received. (d) The board may invest and reinvest all or part of such moneys. Such investments and expenditures shall be subject to audit as provided by law. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 8; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.7.

(a) All moneys received by a board as consideration for the transfer of property, whether in the form of payment of the principal of or interest on the purchase price for property sold, rent for property leased or in any other form, and all investment earnings thereon, are specifically declared to be bank funds.

(b) Such moneys shall not be deposited into the State Treasury but shall be deposited into accounts of the board in one (1) or more banks selected by the board.

(c) (1) Such moneys may be used for any lawful purpose specified by the board without the necessity of legislative authorization or voucher examination and approval under § 19-4-801 et seq. (2) However, no part of the moneys shall ever be used to pay current operating expenses of the university other than in connection with the property for which such moneys were received.

(1) Such moneys may be used for any lawful purpose specified by the board without the necessity of legislative authorization or voucher examination and approval under § 19-4-801 et seq.

(2) However, no part of the moneys shall ever be used to pay current operating expenses of the university other than in connection with the property for which such moneys were received.

(d) The board may invest and reinvest all or part of such moneys. Such investments and expenditures shall be subject to audit as provided by law.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 8; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-5-905
Criteria for need-based funding
Status: in_force

(a) Children and youth five (5) through nineteen (19) years of age who are members of a family with a gross family income not exceeding two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to attend a positive youth development program without cost if there is: (1) A positive youth development program available in the community where the child resides; and (2) Available space for the child to attend the program. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may develop a fee schedule and establish eligibility based on family income for children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age who are not eligible under subsection (a) of this section. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall review criteria for identifying and targeting the areas of the state with the greatest need for programs. (d) The State Board of Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall adopt the appropriate criteria for identifying children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age with the greatest need to participate in programs funded by the Positive Youth Development Grant. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1060, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.

(a) Children and youth five (5) through nineteen (19) years of age who are members of a family with a gross family income not exceeding two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to attend a positive youth development program without cost if there is: (1) A positive youth development program available in the community where the child resides; and (2) Available space for the child to attend the program.

(1) A positive youth development program available in the community where the child resides; and

(2) Available space for the child to attend the program.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may develop a fee schedule and establish eligibility based on family income for children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age who are not eligible under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall review criteria for identifying and targeting the areas of the state with the greatest need for programs.

(d) The State Board of Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall adopt the appropriate criteria for identifying children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age with the greatest need to participate in programs funded by the Positive Youth Development Grant.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1060, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-20-2505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 54, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1; 2007, No. 989, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 54, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1; 2007, No. 989, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-1105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-51-1105
Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund
Status: in_force

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) , funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by East Arkansas Community College. Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) , funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by East Arkansas Community College.

Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-621 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-621
Evening law school division
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is directed and authorized to establish and operate at Little Rock, Arkansas, an evening division of its school of law as an expansion of its program of legal instruction, research, and extension. Acts 1965, No. 525, § 10.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is directed and authorized to establish and operate at Little Rock, Arkansas, an evening division of its school of law as an expansion of its program of legal instruction, research, and extension.

Acts 1965, No. 525, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-17-2305
Organization and duties of committee
Status: in_force

(a) The school district's committee on personnel policies for classified employees shall organize itself in the first quarter of each school year, elect a chair and secretary, and develop a calendar of meetings throughout the year to review the school district's personnel policies to: (1) Determine whether additional policies or amendments to existing policies are needed; (2) Review any policies or changes to policies proposed by the board of directors; and (3) Propose additional policies or amendments to existing personnel policies to the board of directors. (b) Minutes of the committee meetings shall be promptly placed on the school district's website. (c) (1) Either the committee or the board of directors may propose new personnel policies or amendments to existing policies. (2) New personnel policies or amendments to existing personnel policies proposed by the board of directors may not be voted on by the board of directors as a school district policy unless the final form of the policy to be voted on has been submitted as a proposed policy to the committee for consideration at least ten (10) working days before the vote of the board of directors. (3) (A) The superintendent may recommend any changes in personnel policies to the board of directors or the personnel policies committee. (B) The recommendations may then become proposals at the discretion of either the board of directors or the committee. (d) The chair of the committee or a committee member designated by the chair shall be placed on the board of directors' agenda and shall have the opportunity to orally present to the board of directors the committee's comments, positions, or proposals on the final form of any proposed policies or amendments to existing policies whether proposed by the committee or the board of directors, before they are voted on by the board of directors as school district policies. (e) After the oral presentation to the board of directors, final action may be taken immediately, but final action shall be taken no later than the next regular board of directors meeting. (f) The board of directors may adopt, reject, or refer to the committee on personnel policies for further study and revision any proposed policies or amendments to existing policies that are submitted to the board of directors for consideration by the committee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 782,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 5; 2005, No. 951, § 1; 2009, No. 1492, § 1.

(a) The school district's committee on personnel policies for classified employees shall organize itself in the first quarter of each school year, elect a chair and secretary, and develop a calendar of meetings throughout the year to review the school district's personnel policies to: (1) Determine whether additional policies or amendments to existing policies are needed; (2) Review any policies or changes to policies proposed by the board of directors; and (3) Propose additional policies or amendments to existing personnel policies to the board of directors.

(1) Determine whether additional policies or amendments to existing policies are needed;

(2) Review any policies or changes to policies proposed by the board of directors; and

(3) Propose additional policies or amendments to existing personnel policies to the board of directors.

(b) Minutes of the committee meetings shall be promptly placed on the school district's website.

(c) (1) Either the committee or the board of directors may propose new personnel policies or amendments to existing policies. (2) New personnel policies or amendments to existing personnel policies proposed by the board of directors may not be voted on by the board of directors as a school district policy unless the final form of the policy to be voted on has been submitted as a proposed policy to the committee for consideration at least ten (10) working days before the vote of the board of directors. (3) (A) The superintendent may recommend any changes in personnel policies to the board of directors or the personnel policies committee. (B) The recommendations may then become proposals at the discretion of either the board of directors or the committee.

(1) Either the committee or the board of directors may propose new personnel policies or amendments to existing policies.

(2) New personnel policies or amendments to existing personnel policies proposed by the board of directors may not be voted on by the board of directors as a school district policy unless the final form of the policy to be voted on has been submitted as a proposed policy to the committee for consideration at least ten (10) working days before the vote of the board of directors.

(3) (A) The superintendent may recommend any changes in personnel policies to the board of directors or the personnel policies committee. (B) The recommendations may then become proposals at the discretion of either the board of directors or the committee.

(A) The superintendent may recommend any changes in personnel policies to the board of directors or the personnel policies committee.

(B) The recommendations may then become proposals at the discretion of either the board of directors or the committee.

(d) The chair of the committee or a committee member designated by the chair shall be placed on the board of directors' agenda and shall have the opportunity to orally present to the board of directors the committee's comments, positions, or proposals on the final form of any proposed policies or amendments to existing policies whether proposed by the committee or the board of directors, before they are voted on by the board of directors as school district policies.

(e) After the oral presentation to the board of directors, final action may be taken immediately, but final action shall be taken no later than the next regular board of directors meeting.

(f) The board of directors may adopt, reject, or refer to the committee on personnel policies for further study and revision any proposed policies or amendments to existing policies that are submitted to the board of directors for consideration by the committee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 782,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 5; 2005, No. 951, § 1; 2009, No. 1492, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-215
General school fund - Sources generally
Status: in_force

The general school fund of any county shall be composed of all money received from the Public School Fund of the state, such fines, penalties, and other money as shall be accrued to the general school fund in accordance with the law, and any appropriation from the general revenue of the county for public school purposes. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 132; Pope's Dig., § 11574; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-721; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 1549, § 9.

The general school fund of any county shall be composed of all money received from the Public School Fund of the state, such fines, penalties, and other money as shall be accrued to the general school fund in accordance with the law, and any appropriation from the general revenue of the county for public school purposes.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 132; Pope's Dig., § 11574; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-721; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 1549, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-21-501
Authority to operate
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district or any board of directors thereof may: (1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds; (2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and (3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (b) However, the provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to § 17-22-201 et seq. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3601.

(a) Any school district or any board of directors thereof may: (1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds; (2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and (3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds;

(2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and

(3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) However, the provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to § 17-22-201 et seq.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-817 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-817
Prior loans validated
Status: in_force

All outstanding loans evidenced by revolving loan bonds and certificates of indebtedness made under the provisions of the laws or parts of laws repealed by this subchapter are validated, ratified, and confirmed; such evidences of debt are, respectively, found and declared to be the valid and subsisting obligations of the makers in accordance with the terms thereof, and the pledges to secure the payment of such obligations shall continue to be pledged for such purpose. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 17, as renumbered by Acts 1967, No. 480, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-956.

All outstanding loans evidenced by revolving loan bonds and certificates of indebtedness made under the provisions of the laws or parts of laws repealed by this subchapter are validated, ratified, and confirmed; such evidences of debt are, respectively, found and declared to be the valid and subsisting obligations of the makers in accordance with the terms thereof, and the pledges to secure the payment of such obligations shall continue to be pledged for such purpose.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 17, as renumbered by Acts 1967, No. 480, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-956.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-23-702
Public charter authorizing procedures - Notification
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter, including without limitation the procedure for: (1) Hearings; and (2) Administration of the public charter authorizing panel. (b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify in writing the state board, charter applicant, public charter school, and affected school districts, if any, of final decisions made by the division no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting after the final decision is made by the division. (2) (A) A charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district, if any, may submit in writing a request that the state board review the final decision of the division under § 6-23-703 . (B) The written request submitted under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall state the specific reasons supporting a review by the state board. (3) The decision of whether to review a final decision of the division is discretionary by the state board and the provisions of this section and § 6-23-703 do not grant any right of appeal to a charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1750, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter, including without limitation the procedure for: (1) Hearings; and (2) Administration of the public charter authorizing panel.

(1) Hearings; and

(2) Administration of the public charter authorizing panel.

(b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify in writing the state board, charter applicant, public charter school, and affected school districts, if any, of final decisions made by the division no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting after the final decision is made by the division. (2) (A) A charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district, if any, may submit in writing a request that the state board review the final decision of the division under § 6-23-703 . (B) The written request submitted under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall state the specific reasons supporting a review by the state board. (3) The decision of whether to review a final decision of the division is discretionary by the state board and the provisions of this section and § 6-23-703 do not grant any right of appeal to a charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify in writing the state board, charter applicant, public charter school, and affected school districts, if any, of final decisions made by the division no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting after the final decision is made by the division.

(2) (A) A charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district, if any, may submit in writing a request that the state board review the final decision of the division under § 6-23-703 . (B) The written request submitted under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall state the specific reasons supporting a review by the state board.

(A) A charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district, if any, may submit in writing a request that the state board review the final decision of the division under § 6-23-703 .

(B) The written request submitted under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall state the specific reasons supporting a review by the state board.

(3) The decision of whether to review a final decision of the division is discretionary by the state board and the provisions of this section and § 6-23-703 do not grant any right of appeal to a charter applicant, public charter school, or affected school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1750, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-708
Bonds - Principal amount
Status: in_force

The total principal amount of bonds to be issued during any fiscal biennium shall not exceed three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000), nor shall the principal amount of bonds outstanding at any time have debt service requirements in excess of twenty-four million dollars ($24,000,000) in any one (1) fiscal year from all sources. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 3(b); 1991, No. 102, § 1; 1995, No. 1167, § 5; 1997, No. 342, § 43; 1997, No. 1211, § 32.

The total principal amount of bonds to be issued during any fiscal biennium shall not exceed three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000), nor shall the principal amount of bonds outstanding at any time have debt service requirements in excess of twenty-four million dollars ($24,000,000) in any one (1) fiscal year from all sources.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 3(b); 1991, No. 102, § 1; 1995, No. 1167, § 5; 1997, No. 342, § 43; 1997, No. 1211, § 32.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-53-504
Approval of applications - Factors considered
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall approve applications based on their potential to create an effective tech-prep education program as provided in this subchapter. (b) The two (2) boards shall give special consideration to applications which: (1) Provide for effective employment placement activities or transfer of students to four-year baccalaureate degree programs; (2) Are developed in consultation with business, industry, and labor unions; and (3) Address effectively the issues of dropout prevention and reentry and the needs of minority youths, youths of limited English proficiency, youths with disabilities, and disadvantaged youths. (c) In making grants under this subchapter, the two (2) boards shall ensure an equitable distribution of assistance throughout the state, and shall ensure an equitable distribution of assistance between urban and rural consortium participants. (d) In the case of grants made by the two (2) boards, each grant recipient shall, with respect to assistance received under this subchapter, submit to the secretary such reports as may be required by the secretary to ensure that such grant recipient is complying with the requirements of this subchapter. (e) After grant recipients who receive grants in the first year in which grants are made under this subchapter complete their eligibility under the program, the directors shall submit to the General Assembly a report evaluating the effectiveness of the program under this subchapter. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall approve applications based on their potential to create an effective tech-prep education program as provided in this subchapter.

(b) The two (2) boards shall give special consideration to applications which: (1) Provide for effective employment placement activities or transfer of students to four-year baccalaureate degree programs; (2) Are developed in consultation with business, industry, and labor unions; and (3) Address effectively the issues of dropout prevention and reentry and the needs of minority youths, youths of limited English proficiency, youths with disabilities, and disadvantaged youths.

(1) Provide for effective employment placement activities or transfer of students to four-year baccalaureate degree programs;

(2) Are developed in consultation with business, industry, and labor unions; and

(3) Address effectively the issues of dropout prevention and reentry and the needs of minority youths, youths of limited English proficiency, youths with disabilities, and disadvantaged youths.

(c) In making grants under this subchapter, the two (2) boards shall ensure an equitable distribution of assistance throughout the state, and shall ensure an equitable distribution of assistance between urban and rural consortium participants.

(d) In the case of grants made by the two (2) boards, each grant recipient shall, with respect to assistance received under this subchapter, submit to the secretary such reports as may be required by the secretary to ensure that such grant recipient is complying with the requirements of this subchapter.

(e) After grant recipients who receive grants in the first year in which grants are made under this subchapter complete their eligibility under the program, the directors shall submit to the General Assembly a report evaluating the effectiveness of the program under this subchapter.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-44-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 44 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-44-305
Payment
Status: in_force

An approved program provider shall not receive funding for a student under this subchapter if the approved program provider also receives federal or state funding or private tuition for the student. Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

An approved program provider shall not receive funding for a student under this subchapter if the approved program provider also receives federal or state funding or private tuition for the student.

Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1; 2011, No. 1223, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1; 2011, No. 1223, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-41-407
Accommodation for students with sensory processing difficulty
Status: in_force

When administering a state-mandated assessment or a state-mandated test, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and each school district shall allow a student that has been evaluated through appropriate testing, including a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, and identified as having difficulty with sensory processing in reaction to oversensitivity to full spectrum light to use color overlays specific to the student's oversensitivity that alter the contrast between the words and the page so that the student can visually comprehend the words on a page of a state-mandated assessment or a state-mandated test, if made available by the test developer. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1776, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 1460, § 1.

When administering a state-mandated assessment or a state-mandated test, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and each school district shall allow a student that has been evaluated through appropriate testing, including a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, and identified as having difficulty with sensory processing in reaction to oversensitivity to full spectrum light to use color overlays specific to the student's oversensitivity that alter the contrast between the words and the page so that the student can visually comprehend the words on a page of a state-mandated assessment or a state-mandated test, if made available by the test developer.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1776, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 1460, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-412 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-412
Nonrecurring salary payments
Status: in_force

(a) A school district in this state may pay licensed personnel a nonrecurring salary payment from revenues not considered to be recurring sources of revenue. (b) A nonrecurring salary payment under this section shall not increase the base salary of the recipient for purposes of calculation of future salary requirements. (c) A nonrecurring salary payment under the provisions of this section shall be divided equally among licensed personnel employed by the school district at the time approved by the board of directors of the school district unless the board of directors and a majority of the licensed personnel agree to a different distribution. (d) A payment to a targeted educator made in the form of a supplement as an addendum to a contract in fulfilling this section, and § 6-5-307(a) shall not be considered a nonrecurring salary payment under this section. Acts 1989, No. 268, § 1; 2001, No. 1456, § 8; 2009, No. 376, § 38; 2011, No. 989, § 62.

(a) A school district in this state may pay licensed personnel a nonrecurring salary payment from revenues not considered to be recurring sources of revenue.

(b) A nonrecurring salary payment under this section shall not increase the base salary of the recipient for purposes of calculation of future salary requirements.

(c) A nonrecurring salary payment under the provisions of this section shall be divided equally among licensed personnel employed by the school district at the time approved by the board of directors of the school district unless the board of directors and a majority of the licensed personnel agree to a different distribution.

(d) A payment to a targeted educator made in the form of a supplement as an addendum to a contract in fulfilling this section, and § 6-5-307(a) shall not be considered a nonrecurring salary payment under this section.

Acts 1989, No. 268, § 1; 2001, No. 1456, § 8; 2009, No. 376, § 38; 2011, No. 989, § 62.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-21-203
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize the State of Arkansas or a political subdivision thereof: (1) To influence the form or content of any prayer or other religious activity; (2) To require any person to participate in prayer or other religious activity; (3) To expend public funds beyond the incidental cost of providing the space for student-initiated meetings; (4) To compel any school agent or employee to attend a school meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to the beliefs of the agent or employee; (5) To sanction meetings that are otherwise unlawful; (6) To limit the rights of groups of students which are not of a specified numerical size; or (7) To abridge the constitutional rights of any person. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the school, its agents, or its employees to maintain order and discipline on school premises, to protect the well-being of students and faculty, and to assure that attendance of students at meetings is voluntary. Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919.

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize the State of Arkansas or a political subdivision thereof: (1) To influence the form or content of any prayer or other religious activity; (2) To require any person to participate in prayer or other religious activity; (3) To expend public funds beyond the incidental cost of providing the space for student-initiated meetings; (4) To compel any school agent or employee to attend a school meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to the beliefs of the agent or employee; (5) To sanction meetings that are otherwise unlawful; (6) To limit the rights of groups of students which are not of a specified numerical size; or (7) To abridge the constitutional rights of any person.

(1) To influence the form or content of any prayer or other religious activity;

(2) To require any person to participate in prayer or other religious activity;

(3) To expend public funds beyond the incidental cost of providing the space for student-initiated meetings;

(4) To compel any school agent or employee to attend a school meeting if the content of the speech at the meeting is contrary to the beliefs of the agent or employee;

(5) To sanction meetings that are otherwise unlawful;

(6) To limit the rights of groups of students which are not of a specified numerical size; or

(7) To abridge the constitutional rights of any person.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the school, its agents, or its employees to maintain order and discipline on school premises, to protect the well-being of students and faculty, and to assure that attendance of students at meetings is voluntary.

Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-425 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-425
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-212 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-212
Custodian of certain funds - Disbursement
Status: in_force

(a) The Treasurer of State is designated and appointed custodian of all money received by the state from the appropriation made by the Act of the United States Congress referred to in § 6-51-211 , and he or she is authorized to receive and to provide for the proper custody of the money and to make disbursements thereof in the manner provided in that federal act for the purposes therein specified. (b) He or she shall also pay out any money appropriated by the State of Arkansas for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act upon the order of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 186; Pope's Dig., § 11628; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2513.

(a) The Treasurer of State is designated and appointed custodian of all money received by the state from the appropriation made by the Act of the United States Congress referred to in § 6-51-211 , and he or she is authorized to receive and to provide for the proper custody of the money and to make disbursements thereof in the manner provided in that federal act for the purposes therein specified.

(b) He or she shall also pay out any money appropriated by the State of Arkansas for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act upon the order of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 186; Pope's Dig., § 11628; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2513.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-110
Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Total contributions to all accounts established on behalf of a particular designated beneficiary in excess of those reasonably necessary to meet the designated beneficiary's qualified higher education expenses are prohibited. (2) An employer matching contribution to the account of an employee with an account established under this chapter shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year. (b) (1) No account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall be assignable or pledged or otherwise used to secure or obtain a loan or other advancement. (2) An account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall not be subject to attachment, levy, or execution by any creditor of an account owner or designated beneficiary. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 9; 2003, No. 515, § 1.

(a) (1) Total contributions to all accounts established on behalf of a particular designated beneficiary in excess of those reasonably necessary to meet the designated beneficiary's qualified higher education expenses are prohibited. (2) An employer matching contribution to the account of an employee with an account established under this chapter shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year.

(1) Total contributions to all accounts established on behalf of a particular designated beneficiary in excess of those reasonably necessary to meet the designated beneficiary's qualified higher education expenses are prohibited.

(2) An employer matching contribution to the account of an employee with an account established under this chapter shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year.

(b) (1) No account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall be assignable or pledged or otherwise used to secure or obtain a loan or other advancement. (2) An account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall not be subject to attachment, levy, or execution by any creditor of an account owner or designated beneficiary.

(1) No account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall be assignable or pledged or otherwise used to secure or obtain a loan or other advancement.

(2) An account or any legal or beneficial interest in an account shall not be subject to attachment, levy, or execution by any creditor of an account owner or designated beneficiary.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 9; 2003, No. 515, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-431 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-431
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1272,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 6, eff. 4/4/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1272,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 6, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-22-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-101
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that the effective use of volunteers in the public schools can provide greater opportunities for students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular and interscholastic activities, which many local school districts otherwise could not provide due to funding limitations and lack of availability of licensed personnel. (b) The General Assembly further recognizes that volunteers in the public schools should be properly screened and have effective training before they have significant unsupervised contact with students. (c) The General Assembly intends by this chapter to provide for the establishment of a registered volunteers program in order that local school districts, students, and staff may have the advantages of services from duly qualified volunteers who, in turn, will have more incentive to offer their time and talents for the benefit of Arkansas school children. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 58, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that the effective use of volunteers in the public schools can provide greater opportunities for students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular and interscholastic activities, which many local school districts otherwise could not provide due to funding limitations and lack of availability of licensed personnel.

(b) The General Assembly further recognizes that volunteers in the public schools should be properly screened and have effective training before they have significant unsupervised contact with students.

(c) The General Assembly intends by this chapter to provide for the establishment of a registered volunteers program in order that local school districts, students, and staff may have the advantages of services from duly qualified volunteers who, in turn, will have more incentive to offer their time and talents for the benefit of Arkansas school children.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 58, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-810 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-810
Certificate of approval - Instrument negotiable
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever all of the conditions required by this law have been met, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall execute a certificate on each revolving loan bond or revolving loan certificate of indebtedness to the effect that the bond or certificate, and the issue of which it is a part, has been approved by the State Board of Education. (b) Thereafter, each such revolving loan bond or revolving loan certificate of indebtedness shall be a negotiable instrument. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 38, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 10; 1959, No. 64, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-950.

(a) Whenever all of the conditions required by this law have been met, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall execute a certificate on each revolving loan bond or revolving loan certificate of indebtedness to the effect that the bond or certificate, and the issue of which it is a part, has been approved by the State Board of Education.

(b) Thereafter, each such revolving loan bond or revolving loan certificate of indebtedness shall be a negotiable instrument.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 38, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 10; 1959, No. 64, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-950.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-17-203
Committee for each school district
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district shall have a committee on personnel policies, which shall consist of no fewer than five (5) classroom teachers and no more than three (3) administrators, one (1) of which may be the superintendent. (b) (1) The classroom teacher members of each school district's committee on personnel policies shall be elected by a vote of classroom teachers following the rules and procedures established in each school district's written personnel policies, as required under § 6-17-201 . (2) Election announcements and results shall be placed on the website of a school district. (c) (1) An election under this section shall be conducted annually no later than October 15. (2) If the classroom teacher members of a school district's committee on personnel policies fail to conduct an election by October 15 as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the school district board of directors may appoint a classroom teacher in order to fill any vacancy on the school district's committee on personnel policies. (d) The administrator members of each school district's committee on personnel policies shall be appointed by the school district board of directors or its designee. (e) Each meeting of a committee on personnel policies shall be audio recorded and made publicly available to ensure transparency. Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1987, No. 687, § 2; 1989, No. 56, § 1; 1989, No. 479, § 1.

(a) Each school district shall have a committee on personnel policies, which shall consist of no fewer than five (5) classroom teachers and no more than three (3) administrators, one (1) of which may be the superintendent.

(b) (1) The classroom teacher members of each school district's committee on personnel policies shall be elected by a vote of classroom teachers following the rules and procedures established in each school district's written personnel policies, as required under § 6-17-201 . (2) Election announcements and results shall be placed on the website of a school district.

(1) The classroom teacher members of each school district's committee on personnel policies shall be elected by a vote of classroom teachers following the rules and procedures established in each school district's written personnel policies, as required under § 6-17-201 .

(2) Election announcements and results shall be placed on the website of a school district.

(c) (1) An election under this section shall be conducted annually no later than October 15. (2) If the classroom teacher members of a school district's committee on personnel policies fail to conduct an election by October 15 as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the school district board of directors may appoint a classroom teacher in order to fill any vacancy on the school district's committee on personnel policies.

(1) An election under this section shall be conducted annually no later than October 15.

(2) If the classroom teacher members of a school district's committee on personnel policies fail to conduct an election by October 15 as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the school district board of directors may appoint a classroom teacher in order to fill any vacancy on the school district's committee on personnel policies.

(d) The administrator members of each school district's committee on personnel policies shall be appointed by the school district board of directors or its designee.

(e) Each meeting of a committee on personnel policies shall be audio recorded and made publicly available to ensure transparency.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1987, No. 687, § 2; 1989, No. 56, § 1; 1989, No. 479, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-1-501
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 1306, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 1306, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-119 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-119
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 27, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1361, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1360, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 32, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 31, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 847, §§ 1, 2.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 27, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1361, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1360, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 32, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 31, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 847, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-42-301
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate, as a part thereof, a campus to be known as the "Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts", consolidating and incorporating into the University of Arkansas the facilities of the state institution formerly known as the "Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences", which together with its board of trustees is abolished as a separate institution effective January 1, 2004. (b) On January 1, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall be vested with and succeed to all the rights, titles, powers, interests, properties, assets, funds, and credits of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences, including all rights, titles, and interests in and to all real and personal property acquired by or vested in that institution or the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences. (c) On January 1, 2004, the appropriate state officials are directed to transfer all funds, appropriations, credits, and equities belonging to the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences so that these funds, appropriations, credits, and equities shall be credited to and made available for the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas for use on its Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts campus. (d) On January 1, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences shall relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences, and by delivery of the assets, books of accounts, and files of that institution to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences. Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 1.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate, as a part thereof, a campus to be known as the "Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts", consolidating and incorporating into the University of Arkansas the facilities of the state institution formerly known as the "Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences", which together with its board of trustees is abolished as a separate institution effective January 1, 2004.

(b) On January 1, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall be vested with and succeed to all the rights, titles, powers, interests, properties, assets, funds, and credits of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences, including all rights, titles, and interests in and to all real and personal property acquired by or vested in that institution or the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences.

(c) On January 1, 2004, the appropriate state officials are directed to transfer all funds, appropriations, credits, and equities belonging to the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences so that these funds, appropriations, credits, and equities shall be credited to and made available for the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas for use on its Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts campus.

(d) On January 1, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences shall relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences, and by delivery of the assets, books of accounts, and files of that institution to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences.

Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1414 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-13-1414
Boundary change by State Board of Education
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall consider a petition from a local board of directors of any school district seeking an adjustment or change of boundary lines between its school district and an adjoining school district. (2) The local board of directors must file the petition with the state board at least thirty (30) days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting, at which time the petition will be presented for hearing before the state board. (b) Upon proof to the state board of public notice issued in the local newspapers of general circulation in each affected district no less than one (1) time a week for two (2) consecutive weeks, the state board may, by approval of a majority of the members of a quorum present of the state board, issue an order changing or adjusting the boundary lines between the adjoining school districts. (c) If the local board of directors of each of the affected districts is unable to agree on the proposed change in boundary lines, the state board shall adjust and change the boundary lines in accordance with its best judgment subject to the requirement of subsection (f) of this section or shall rule that the boundaries remain unchanged. (d) Upon an order from the state board to change or adjust boundary lines, it shall be the duty of the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office to immediately make changes in the maps of the school districts to show the changes of boundaries. (e) (1) The state board shall: (A) Issue an order establishing the changed boundaries; and (B) File the order with the: (i) County clerk in each county in which every affected district lies; (ii) Secretary of State; and (iii) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (2) The county clerk shall make a permanent record of the order. (3) The boundaries established under this subsection shall be the boundaries of the affected districts until changes are made according to the provisions of law. (f) The state board shall not order any change in school district boundaries which hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects the desegregation efforts of the public school districts in the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1168, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 103,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2001, No. 1037, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 9.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall consider a petition from a local board of directors of any school district seeking an adjustment or change of boundary lines between its school district and an adjoining school district. (2) The local board of directors must file the petition with the state board at least thirty (30) days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting, at which time the petition will be presented for hearing before the state board.

(1) The State Board of Education shall consider a petition from a local board of directors of any school district seeking an adjustment or change of boundary lines between its school district and an adjoining school district.

(2) The local board of directors must file the petition with the state board at least thirty (30) days before the next regularly scheduled state board meeting, at which time the petition will be presented for hearing before the state board.

(b) Upon proof to the state board of public notice issued in the local newspapers of general circulation in each affected district no less than one (1) time a week for two (2) consecutive weeks, the state board may, by approval of a majority of the members of a quorum present of the state board, issue an order changing or adjusting the boundary lines between the adjoining school districts.

(c) If the local board of directors of each of the affected districts is unable to agree on the proposed change in boundary lines, the state board shall adjust and change the boundary lines in accordance with its best judgment subject to the requirement of subsection (f) of this section or shall rule that the boundaries remain unchanged.

(d) Upon an order from the state board to change or adjust boundary lines, it shall be the duty of the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office to immediately make changes in the maps of the school districts to show the changes of boundaries.

(e) (1) The state board shall: (A) Issue an order establishing the changed boundaries; and (B) File the order with the: (i) County clerk in each county in which every affected district lies; (ii) Secretary of State; and (iii) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (2) The county clerk shall make a permanent record of the order. (3) The boundaries established under this subsection shall be the boundaries of the affected districts until changes are made according to the provisions of law.

(1) The state board shall: (A) Issue an order establishing the changed boundaries; and (B) File the order with the: (i) County clerk in each county in which every affected district lies; (ii) Secretary of State; and (iii) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(A) Issue an order establishing the changed boundaries; and

(B) File the order with the: (i) County clerk in each county in which every affected district lies; (ii) Secretary of State; and (iii) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(i) County clerk in each county in which every affected district lies;

(ii) Secretary of State; and

(iii) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(2) The county clerk shall make a permanent record of the order.

(3) The boundaries established under this subsection shall be the boundaries of the affected districts until changes are made according to the provisions of law.

(f) The state board shall not order any change in school district boundaries which hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects the desegregation efforts of the public school districts in the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1168, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 103,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2001, No. 1037, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-617 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-617
State Board of Private Career Education - Dispute resolution
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Private Career Education shall represent the sole authority to resolve disputes between a student and a school as to grievances relating to: (1) The failure of the school to perform agreements made with the student; or (2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student. (b) (1) In resolving disputes, the board shall be exempt from judicial redress for failure to exercise skill or care in the performance of its duties. (2) The proceeding, confirmation, or vacation of an award and appeal shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1902, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 15, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 15.

(a) The State Board of Private Career Education shall represent the sole authority to resolve disputes between a student and a school as to grievances relating to: (1) The failure of the school to perform agreements made with the student; or (2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student.

(1) The failure of the school to perform agreements made with the student; or

(2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student.

(b) (1) In resolving disputes, the board shall be exempt from judicial redress for failure to exercise skill or care in the performance of its duties. (2) The proceeding, confirmation, or vacation of an award and appeal shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(1) In resolving disputes, the board shall be exempt from judicial redress for failure to exercise skill or care in the performance of its duties.

(2) The proceeding, confirmation, or vacation of an award and appeal shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1902, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 15, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-82-407
Number of scholarships
Status: in_force

The number of scholarship awards to eligible students shall be twenty (20). Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.2.

The number of scholarship awards to eligible students shall be twenty (20).

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2004
Reading deficiency and parental notification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the ultimate goal of the General Assembly that every student read at or above his or her grade level. (2) (A) Any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, based upon statewide assessments conducted in grades kindergarten through two (K-2), or through teacher observations, shall be given intensive reading instruction based on the science of reading as soon as practicable following the identification of the reading deficiency. (B) The student shall continue to be provided with intensive reading instruction until the reading deficiency is corrected. (b) Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, the parent or guardian of any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall be notified in writing of the following: (1) That his or her child has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading; (2) A description of the current services that are provided to the child; and (3) A description of the proposed supplemental instructional services and supports that will be provided to the child that are designed to remediate the identified area of reading deficiency. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.

(a) (1) It is the ultimate goal of the General Assembly that every student read at or above his or her grade level. (2) (A) Any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, based upon statewide assessments conducted in grades kindergarten through two (K-2), or through teacher observations, shall be given intensive reading instruction based on the science of reading as soon as practicable following the identification of the reading deficiency. (B) The student shall continue to be provided with intensive reading instruction until the reading deficiency is corrected.

(1) It is the ultimate goal of the General Assembly that every student read at or above his or her grade level.

(2) (A) Any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, based upon statewide assessments conducted in grades kindergarten through two (K-2), or through teacher observations, shall be given intensive reading instruction based on the science of reading as soon as practicable following the identification of the reading deficiency. (B) The student shall continue to be provided with intensive reading instruction until the reading deficiency is corrected.

(A) Any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, based upon statewide assessments conducted in grades kindergarten through two (K-2), or through teacher observations, shall be given intensive reading instruction based on the science of reading as soon as practicable following the identification of the reading deficiency.

(B) The student shall continue to be provided with intensive reading instruction until the reading deficiency is corrected.

(b) Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, the parent or guardian of any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall be notified in writing of the following: (1) That his or her child has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading; (2) A description of the current services that are provided to the child; and (3) A description of the proposed supplemental instructional services and supports that will be provided to the child that are designed to remediate the identified area of reading deficiency.

(1) That his or her child has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading;

(2) A description of the current services that are provided to the child; and

(3) A description of the proposed supplemental instructional services and supports that will be provided to the child that are designed to remediate the identified area of reading deficiency.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-18-2301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-41-504
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 4; 1997, No. 112, § 13.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 4; 1997, No. 112, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1514 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1514
Investments
Status: in_force

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized to invest funds of the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program. (b) Funds of the program may be invested and reinvested as the Insurance Commissioner may determine. (c) Moneys invested and interest earned thereon shall be administered as program funds. (d) Moneys deposited to the program shall not be subject to any deduction, tax, levy, or any other type of assessment. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3523; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 13.

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized to invest funds of the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program.

(b) Funds of the program may be invested and reinvested as the Insurance Commissioner may determine.

(c) Moneys invested and interest earned thereon shall be administered as program funds.

(d) Moneys deposited to the program shall not be subject to any deduction, tax, levy, or any other type of assessment.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3523; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Bank funds" means any funds of a board that are neither appropriated from the State Treasury nor required to be deposited into the State Treasury; (2) "Board" means the board of trustees of either the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University system, the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, or Southern Arkansas University; (3) "Lease agreement" means an agreement between an owner and a board pursuant to which the owner leases or subleases, or agrees to lease or sublease, property to the board; (4) (A) "Owner" means a person or group of persons to whom a board makes a transfer of property in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (B) No member of the board shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in the owner; (5) "Person" means a natural person, a firm, a general partnership, a limited partnership, an association, a corporation, or a public body; (6) "Property" means any buildings or structures, utilities, on-site and off-site improvements, and other appurtenances and improvements, including the land upon which the building or structure is located, and undivided interests in any such property; and (7) "Transfer" means to sell or to lease, as lessor or lessee. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391; Acts 1999, No. 823, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Bank funds" means any funds of a board that are neither appropriated from the State Treasury nor required to be deposited into the State Treasury;

(2) "Board" means the board of trustees of either the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University system, the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, or Southern Arkansas University;

(3) "Lease agreement" means an agreement between an owner and a board pursuant to which the owner leases or subleases, or agrees to lease or sublease, property to the board;

(4) (A) "Owner" means a person or group of persons to whom a board makes a transfer of property in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (B) No member of the board shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in the owner;

(A) "Owner" means a person or group of persons to whom a board makes a transfer of property in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(B) No member of the board shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in the owner;

(5) "Person" means a natural person, a firm, a general partnership, a limited partnership, an association, a corporation, or a public body;

(6) "Property" means any buildings or structures, utilities, on-site and off-site improvements, and other appurtenances and improvements, including the land upon which the building or structure is located, and undivided interests in any such property; and

(7) "Transfer" means to sell or to lease, as lessor or lessee.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391; Acts 1999, No. 823, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 350, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.4; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 5; 2007, No. 541, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 350, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.4; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 5; 2007, No. 541, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1007 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-15-1007
Arkansas Leadership Academy
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Arkansas Leadership Academy. (b) (1) The academy shall provide a variety of training programs and opportunities to develop the knowledge base and leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other administrators, and school district board members. (2) The academy may enter into a private-public partnership or a public-public partnership if the partnership will enhance the leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other school administrators, school district board members, students, or other stakeholders. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to issue requests for qualifications and to use other appropriate procurement methods if the state board determines that the operator or the location of the academy should be changed. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 298,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 7.

(a) There is established the Arkansas Leadership Academy.

(b) (1) The academy shall provide a variety of training programs and opportunities to develop the knowledge base and leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other administrators, and school district board members. (2) The academy may enter into a private-public partnership or a public-public partnership if the partnership will enhance the leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other school administrators, school district board members, students, or other stakeholders.

(1) The academy shall provide a variety of training programs and opportunities to develop the knowledge base and leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other administrators, and school district board members.

(2) The academy may enter into a private-public partnership or a public-public partnership if the partnership will enhance the leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other school administrators, school district board members, students, or other stakeholders.

(c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to issue requests for qualifications and to use other appropriate procurement methods if the state board determines that the operator or the location of the academy should be changed.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 298,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-125 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-125
Suits have precedence over other cases
Status: in_force

For the purpose of taking every step in such suits as herein referred to, the court shall be always open. All cases brought under this chapter shall have the precedence of all other cases pending in the court and shall be decided within thirty (30) days after service of publication. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3624.

For the purpose of taking every step in such suits as herein referred to, the court shall be always open. All cases brought under this chapter shall have the precedence of all other cases pending in the court and shall be decided within thirty (30) days after service of publication.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3624.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-617 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-617
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.4.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-103
Organization - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) Promptly after their appointment, the members of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission shall meet to organize. (b) At the meeting they shall choose from their number a chair, a secretary, and such other officers as they deem necessary. (c) Thereafter officers shall be elected annually. (d) The commission shall adopt rules regulating the conduct of its meetings and the transaction of the business of the commission. Acts 1961, No. 198, § 4; 1963, No. 493, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3904.

(a) Promptly after their appointment, the members of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission shall meet to organize.

(b) At the meeting they shall choose from their number a chair, a secretary, and such other officers as they deem necessary.

(c) Thereafter officers shall be elected annually.

(d) The commission shall adopt rules regulating the conduct of its meetings and the transaction of the business of the commission.

Acts 1961, No. 198, § 4; 1963, No. 493, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1306
School council powers and duties
Status: in_force

The school council established under this subchapter may implement policies in the following areas: (1) Planning and resolution of issues regarding instructional practices; (2) Selection and implementation of discipline and classroom management techniques, including responsibilities of the student, parent, teacher, counselor, and principal; (3) Curriculum, including: (A) Needs assessment; (B) Curriculum development; (C) Alignment with state standards; (D) Technology utilization; and (E) Program appraisal; (4) Assignment of all instructional and noninstructional staff time; (5) Provision for planning time for instructional staff; (6) Assignment of students to classes and programs within the school; (7) Determination of the schedule of the school day and week, subject to the beginning and ending times of the school day and school calendar year as specified in the personnel policies or negotiated agreements; (8) Determination of use of school space during the school day and week; and (9) Selection of extracurricular programs and determination of policies relating to student participation based on academic qualifications and attendance requirements, program evaluation, and supervision. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 11.

The school council established under this subchapter may implement policies in the following areas:

(1) Planning and resolution of issues regarding instructional practices;

(2) Selection and implementation of discipline and classroom management techniques, including responsibilities of the student, parent, teacher, counselor, and principal;

(3) Curriculum, including: (A) Needs assessment; (B) Curriculum development; (C) Alignment with state standards; (D) Technology utilization; and (E) Program appraisal;

(A) Needs assessment;

(B) Curriculum development;

(C) Alignment with state standards;

(D) Technology utilization; and

(E) Program appraisal;

(4) Assignment of all instructional and noninstructional staff time;

(5) Provision for planning time for instructional staff;

(6) Assignment of students to classes and programs within the school;

(7) Determination of the schedule of the school day and week, subject to the beginning and ending times of the school day and school calendar year as specified in the personnel policies or negotiated agreements;

(8) Determination of use of school space during the school day and week; and

(9) Selection of extracurricular programs and determination of policies relating to student participation based on academic qualifications and attendance requirements, program evaluation, and supervision.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-5-1004
Technical skills assessments
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall recognize valid and reliable technical skills assessments that provide evaluation of students' knowledge and skills necessary for entry into postsecondary education or a career in a selected program of study. (b) The technical skills assessment shall: (1) (A) Be a third-party, industry-recognized assessment approved by the division that is based on current industry standards. (B) (i) The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments. (ii) The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division; (2) Measure student attainment of technical skill proficiencies during a student's career and technical education program of study; (3) (A) Incorporate performance-based assessment measures that demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills, to the extent possible. (B) A student who successfully completes a technical skills assessment may receive secondary credit, postsecondary credit, and special designation on the student's high school diploma; and (4) (A) Be used as a tool to evaluate the quality of career and technical education programs of study in secondary schools. (B) The division shall provide technical assistance on career and technical education to secondary administrators and teachers. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1066, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1065, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1064, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 554,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 743, § 1.

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall recognize valid and reliable technical skills assessments that provide evaluation of students' knowledge and skills necessary for entry into postsecondary education or a career in a selected program of study.

(b) The technical skills assessment shall: (1) (A) Be a third-party, industry-recognized assessment approved by the division that is based on current industry standards. (B) (i) The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments. (ii) The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division; (2) Measure student attainment of technical skill proficiencies during a student's career and technical education program of study; (3) (A) Incorporate performance-based assessment measures that demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills, to the extent possible. (B) A student who successfully completes a technical skills assessment may receive secondary credit, postsecondary credit, and special designation on the student's high school diploma; and (4) (A) Be used as a tool to evaluate the quality of career and technical education programs of study in secondary schools. (B) The division shall provide technical assistance on career and technical education to secondary administrators and teachers.

(1) (A) Be a third-party, industry-recognized assessment approved by the division that is based on current industry standards. (B) (i) The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments. (ii) The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division;

(A) Be a third-party, industry-recognized assessment approved by the division that is based on current industry standards.

(B) (i) The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments. (ii) The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division;

(i) The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments.

(ii) The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division;

(2) Measure student attainment of technical skill proficiencies during a student's career and technical education program of study;

(3) (A) Incorporate performance-based assessment measures that demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills, to the extent possible. (B) A student who successfully completes a technical skills assessment may receive secondary credit, postsecondary credit, and special designation on the student's high school diploma; and

(A) Incorporate performance-based assessment measures that demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills, to the extent possible.

(B) A student who successfully completes a technical skills assessment may receive secondary credit, postsecondary credit, and special designation on the student's high school diploma; and

(4) (A) Be used as a tool to evaluate the quality of career and technical education programs of study in secondary schools. (B) The division shall provide technical assistance on career and technical education to secondary administrators and teachers.

(A) Be used as a tool to evaluate the quality of career and technical education programs of study in secondary schools.

(B) The division shall provide technical assistance on career and technical education to secondary administrators and teachers.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1066, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1065, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1064, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 554,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 743, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1001
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1915, No. 289, § 15; C. & M. Dig., § 9560; Pope's Dig., § 13209; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2847; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 72.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1915, No. 289, § 15; C. & M. Dig., § 9560; Pope's Dig., § 13209; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2847; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 72.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-304
Limits on expenditure
Status: in_force

The expenditure of moneys by either the State Board of Education or school district boards of directors shall be limited to projects, programs, research, or demonstrations in early childhood education and in adult education which are under the control and management of public boards or commissions. Acts 1969, No. 63, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1648.

The expenditure of moneys by either the State Board of Education or school district boards of directors shall be limited to projects, programs, research, or demonstrations in early childhood education and in adult education which are under the control and management of public boards or commissions.

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1648.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-81-1209
Effect of subchapter
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as establishing minimal requirements for schools of nursing or otherwise affecting the powers and duties of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing regarding schools of nursing. Acts 1999, No. 1311, § 5; 2001, No. 787, § 6.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as establishing minimal requirements for schools of nursing or otherwise affecting the powers and duties of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing regarding schools of nursing.

Acts 1999, No. 1311, § 5; 2001, No. 787, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-103
Powers and duties of existing governing boards unaffected by this section, section 6-61-101, section 6-61-102, sections 6-61-201 - 6-61-209, section 6-61-211 [repealed], sections 6-61-212 - 6-61-216, sections 6-61-301 - 6-61-305, section 6-61-306 [repealed], section 6-61-401, section 6-61-402, sections 6-61-501 - 6-61-524, sections 6-61-601 - 6-61-603, and sections 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]
Status: repealed

Nothing in this section, § 6-61-101 , § 6-61-102 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall in any way affect the terms of office or tenure of the governing boards or any of the powers and duties vested in the boards in the internal management of the affairs of their respective institutions. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4925.

Nothing in this section, § 6-61-101 , § 6-61-102 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall in any way affect the terms of office or tenure of the governing boards or any of the powers and duties vested in the boards in the internal management of the affairs of their respective institutions.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4925.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-137 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-137
Notice by publication
Status: in_force

If the owners of such property are nonresidents of this state, infants, or persons of unsound mind, notice shall be given by publication in any newspaper in the county where the land is situated which is authorized by law to publish legal notices, which notice shall be published for the same length of time as may be required in other civil causes. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 39; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3641.

If the owners of such property are nonresidents of this state, infants, or persons of unsound mind, notice shall be given by publication in any newspaper in the county where the land is situated which is authorized by law to publish legal notices, which notice shall be published for the same length of time as may be required in other civil causes.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 39; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3641.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-624 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-624
Oil, gas, and mineral leases
Status: in_force

(a) The directors of any common or special school district of this state shall have full and complete authority without any authorization by electors of the school district to execute and deliver oil, gas, and mineral leases upon the lands of the school district, which leases are to contain such terms and are to be given for such consideration as is acceptable to the directors. (b) Any and all oil, gas, and mineral leases covering lands of any such school district, hereafter executed by the directors of the school district, shall be valid and effectual and binding on the school district. (c) All oil, gas, and mineral leases covering the lands of any common or special school district of this state which have been made and executed by the directors of the school district are declared to be binding on the school district and effectual for all the purposes therein set out. Acts 1925, No. 138, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 11770, 11771; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-513, 80-514.

(a) The directors of any common or special school district of this state shall have full and complete authority without any authorization by electors of the school district to execute and deliver oil, gas, and mineral leases upon the lands of the school district, which leases are to contain such terms and are to be given for such consideration as is acceptable to the directors.

(b) Any and all oil, gas, and mineral leases covering lands of any such school district, hereafter executed by the directors of the school district, shall be valid and effectual and binding on the school district.

(c) All oil, gas, and mineral leases covering the lands of any common or special school district of this state which have been made and executed by the directors of the school district are declared to be binding on the school district and effectual for all the purposes therein set out.

Acts 1925, No. 138, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 11770, 11771; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-513, 80-514.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2612 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2612
Bonds exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes
Status: in_force

Bonds and the interest on the bonds issued under this subchapter are exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes, including income taxes, inheritance taxes, and property taxes. The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of bank funds, fiduciary funds, insurance company funds, trust funds, and public funds. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

Bonds and the interest on the bonds issued under this subchapter are exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes, including income taxes, inheritance taxes, and property taxes. The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of bank funds, fiduciary funds, insurance company funds, trust funds, and public funds.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2809 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 28 / Section 6-17-2809
System of administrator leadership support and evaluations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall design a system of administrator leadership support and evaluations that: (A) Is aligned to current leadership standards adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Uses multi-tiered systems of professional support and learning for what a leader should know and be able to do; and (C) Provides a research-based framework to conduct administrator evaluations. (2) The division may collaborate with state and national school leadership organizations and institutions of higher education with school leadership preparation programs to develop the system. (b) The state board may promulgate rules as necessary for the administration of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1502, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall design a system of administrator leadership support and evaluations that: (A) Is aligned to current leadership standards adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Uses multi-tiered systems of professional support and learning for what a leader should know and be able to do; and (C) Provides a research-based framework to conduct administrator evaluations. (2) The division may collaborate with state and national school leadership organizations and institutions of higher education with school leadership preparation programs to develop the system.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall design a system of administrator leadership support and evaluations that: (A) Is aligned to current leadership standards adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Uses multi-tiered systems of professional support and learning for what a leader should know and be able to do; and (C) Provides a research-based framework to conduct administrator evaluations.

(A) Is aligned to current leadership standards adopted by the State Board of Education;

(B) Uses multi-tiered systems of professional support and learning for what a leader should know and be able to do; and

(C) Provides a research-based framework to conduct administrator evaluations.

(2) The division may collaborate with state and national school leadership organizations and institutions of higher education with school leadership preparation programs to develop the system.

(b) The state board may promulgate rules as necessary for the administration of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1502, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-21-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Equal Access Act". Acts 1985, No. 792, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1918.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Equal Access Act".

Acts 1985, No. 792, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1918.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-408 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-408
Fees and scholarships
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall fix a scale of matriculation and tuition fees, in reasonable sums, and shall prescribe terms and conditions for the payment of fees. (b) The students attending the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall pay the fees, except that the board may provide honorary free scholarships in furtherance of the best interests of the college. (c) The fees shall be collected under the direction of the board, which shall prescribe the method of collecting the fees, and when collected they shall be paid over to the financial officer of the University of Arkansas and kept as a fund for the college and shall be paid out by the orders of the board only for the use and benefit of the college. Acts 1911, No. 360, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9583; Pope's Dig., § 13249; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2903.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall fix a scale of matriculation and tuition fees, in reasonable sums, and shall prescribe terms and conditions for the payment of fees.

(b) The students attending the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall pay the fees, except that the board may provide honorary free scholarships in furtherance of the best interests of the college.

(c) The fees shall be collected under the direction of the board, which shall prescribe the method of collecting the fees, and when collected they shall be paid over to the financial officer of the University of Arkansas and kept as a fund for the college and shall be paid out by the orders of the board only for the use and benefit of the college.

Acts 1911, No. 360, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9583; Pope's Dig., § 13249; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-1-602
Creation - Program participation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The College and Career Coaches Program is established to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education or careers. (2) Coaches shall be accessible to students who attend middle schools and high schools. (b) A school district participating in the program is eligible for administrative support and supplemental grants if funding is available. (c) A school district may use enhanced student achievement funds to support the school district's participation in the program. (d) Participation in the program is contingent on the availability of funding. (e) To participate in the program, a school district shall apply jointly with an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization to the Division of Career and Technical Education. Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) The College and Career Coaches Program is established to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education or careers. (2) Coaches shall be accessible to students who attend middle schools and high schools.

(1) The College and Career Coaches Program is established to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education or careers.

(2) Coaches shall be accessible to students who attend middle schools and high schools.

(b) A school district participating in the program is eligible for administrative support and supplemental grants if funding is available.

(c) A school district may use enhanced student achievement funds to support the school district's participation in the program.

(d) Participation in the program is contingent on the availability of funding.

(e) To participate in the program, a school district shall apply jointly with an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization to the Division of Career and Technical Education.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-719 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-719
Tracking loan contract compliance
Status: in_force

The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall track graduates who were recipients of rural medical practice loans for the length of their contractual obligations and shall report to the Legislative Council by October 1 of each even-numbered year regarding the compliance of those graduates with the terms of their contracts. Acts 1995, No. 1257, § 5.

The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall track graduates who were recipients of rural medical practice loans for the length of their contractual obligations and shall report to the Legislative Council by October 1 of each even-numbered year regarding the compliance of those graduates with the terms of their contracts.

Acts 1995, No. 1257, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-201
Board of trustees - Eligibility
Status: in_force

The superintendent, general business manager, and teachers of the Arkansas School for the Blind shall not be eligible for the office of trustee for the school. Acts 1868, No. 50, § 7, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9456; Pope's Dig., § 12859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2209; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.

The superintendent, general business manager, and teachers of the Arkansas School for the Blind shall not be eligible for the office of trustee for the school.

Acts 1868, No. 50, § 7, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9456; Pope's Dig., § 12859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2209; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-50-803
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Area of operation" means, for a workforce development center authority, the area within the combined geographical boundaries of every school district, city, and county that is a sponsor of a workforce development center authority; (2) "Sponsor" means a school district, city, county, or vocational-technical school that is a sponsor of a workforce development center authority; (3) "Vocational-technical school" means: (A) A publicly supported vocational-technical school under § 6-51-202 ; (B) A publicly supported technical institute under § 6-51-217 ; or (C) A two-year or four-year state-supported institution of higher education that operates or has been approved to operate a secondary vocational center as of January 1, 2017; (4) "Workforce development center" means a public education facility established by a workforce development center authority for any purpose of this subchapter; and (5) "Workforce development center authority" means a public educational institution created under this subchapter to operate one (1) or more workforce development centers and to further the purposes of this subchapter. Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Area of operation" means, for a workforce development center authority, the area within the combined geographical boundaries of every school district, city, and county that is a sponsor of a workforce development center authority;

(2) "Sponsor" means a school district, city, county, or vocational-technical school that is a sponsor of a workforce development center authority;

(3) "Vocational-technical school" means: (A) A publicly supported vocational-technical school under § 6-51-202 ; (B) A publicly supported technical institute under § 6-51-217 ; or (C) A two-year or four-year state-supported institution of higher education that operates or has been approved to operate a secondary vocational center as of January 1, 2017;

(A) A publicly supported vocational-technical school under § 6-51-202 ;

(B) A publicly supported technical institute under § 6-51-217 ; or

(C) A two-year or four-year state-supported institution of higher education that operates or has been approved to operate a secondary vocational center as of January 1, 2017;

(4) "Workforce development center" means a public education facility established by a workforce development center authority for any purpose of this subchapter; and

(5) "Workforce development center authority" means a public educational institution created under this subchapter to operate one (1) or more workforce development centers and to further the purposes of this subchapter.

Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-5-804
Health Care Student Summer Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Student Populations
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Division of Higher Education the Health Care Student Summer Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Student Populations. (b) The program is an intensive six-week program targeting undergraduate students designed to: (1) Increase awareness among racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students of: (A) Common medical problems in underserved communities; and (B) Career opportunities in fields of medicine; (2) Provide participants with a meaningful experience in health-related fields; and (3) Stimulate the interest of racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students in careers in science, medicine, and biomedical research. (c) The program shall be designed to encourage participation by students of diverse backgrounds. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1055, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 709, § 1.

(a) There is created within the Division of Higher Education the Health Care Student Summer Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Student Populations.

(b) The program is an intensive six-week program targeting undergraduate students designed to: (1) Increase awareness among racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students of: (A) Common medical problems in underserved communities; and (B) Career opportunities in fields of medicine; (2) Provide participants with a meaningful experience in health-related fields; and (3) Stimulate the interest of racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students in careers in science, medicine, and biomedical research.

(1) Increase awareness among racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students of: (A) Common medical problems in underserved communities; and (B) Career opportunities in fields of medicine;

(A) Common medical problems in underserved communities; and

(B) Career opportunities in fields of medicine;

(2) Provide participants with a meaningful experience in health-related fields; and

(3) Stimulate the interest of racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students in careers in science, medicine, and biomedical research.

(c) The program shall be designed to encourage participation by students of diverse backgrounds.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1055, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 709, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-612 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-612
Penalty for operating school without license
Status: in_force

(a) A person, an admissions representative, each member of an association of persons, or each officer of a corporation who opens and conducts a school, satellite school, or extension course site, as defined in this subchapter, upon conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or thirty (30) days' imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court. (b) Each day said school continues to be open and operate shall constitute a separate offense. Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1983, No. 770, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4309; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.

(a) A person, an admissions representative, each member of an association of persons, or each officer of a corporation who opens and conducts a school, satellite school, or extension course site, as defined in this subchapter, upon conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or thirty (30) days' imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court.

(b) Each day said school continues to be open and operate shall constitute a separate offense.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1983, No. 770, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4309; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-81-1603
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the State Teacher Education Program is to improve the educational system in the state by encouraging students to teach in subject areas and geographic areas with teacher shortages. Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.

The purpose of the State Teacher Education Program is to improve the educational system in the state by encouraging students to teach in subject areas and geographic areas with teacher shortages.

Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-51-304
Center council
Status: in_force

The superintendents of the schools served by the center shall function as the center council to assist with the coordination of scheduling and to advise the center's management board and administration on matters pertaining to the administration of the center. Acts 1985, No. 788, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2593.2.

The superintendents of the schools served by the center shall function as the center council to assist with the coordination of scheduling and to advise the center's management board and administration on matters pertaining to the administration of the center.

Acts 1985, No. 788, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2593.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-612 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-612
Vacancy - Conviction of felony
Status: in_force

(a) When a member of the board of directors of any school district in this state is convicted of a felony, a vacancy shall exist on that board of directors from the date of the final judgment of conviction. (b) The prosecuting attorney who successfully prosecutes a school district board member for a felony shall immediately notify the remaining members of that board of directors of the fact of the conviction and of the existence of a vacancy on the board of directors of the school district. (c) A vacancy on a school district board of directors due to the conviction of a felony shall be filled as required under § 6-13-611 . Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1981, No. 13, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-504.2.

(a) When a member of the board of directors of any school district in this state is convicted of a felony, a vacancy shall exist on that board of directors from the date of the final judgment of conviction.

(b) The prosecuting attorney who successfully prosecutes a school district board member for a felony shall immediately notify the remaining members of that board of directors of the fact of the conviction and of the existence of a vacancy on the board of directors of the school district.

(c) A vacancy on a school district board of directors due to the conviction of a felony shall be filled as required under § 6-13-611 .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1981, No. 13, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-504.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-106
Deaf and blind children - Out-of-state facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas School for the Blind is authorized to expend available funds for the purpose of sending children under twenty-one (21) years of age, who are deaf as well as blind and for which there are no facilities for education in this state, to any school, institution, or other place outside the State of Arkansas providing a qualified program of education for such children. (b) The funds may be spent for room, board, tuition, transportation, and other items which are necessarily relevant to the education of such children. (c) In interpreting and carrying out the provisions of this section, the words "deaf-blind children", wherever used, will be construed to include any child whose combination of disabilities of deafness and blindness would prevent him or her from profiting satisfactorily from educational programs now provided for the blind child or the deaf child by the State of Arkansas. (d) The school is authorized to determine if such children should be sent to such out-of-state facilities. (e) The school is authorized to promulgate such rules as it deems necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and intent of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 328, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1959, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2401.1.

(a) The Arkansas School for the Blind is authorized to expend available funds for the purpose of sending children under twenty-one (21) years of age, who are deaf as well as blind and for which there are no facilities for education in this state, to any school, institution, or other place outside the State of Arkansas providing a qualified program of education for such children.

(b) The funds may be spent for room, board, tuition, transportation, and other items which are necessarily relevant to the education of such children.

(c) In interpreting and carrying out the provisions of this section, the words "deaf-blind children", wherever used, will be construed to include any child whose combination of disabilities of deafness and blindness would prevent him or her from profiting satisfactorily from educational programs now provided for the blind child or the deaf child by the State of Arkansas.

(d) The school is authorized to determine if such children should be sent to such out-of-state facilities.

(e) The school is authorized to promulgate such rules as it deems necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and intent of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 328, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2401.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 755,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2141, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2140, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2139, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2138, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2137, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2136, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2135, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2134, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2133, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2132, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2131, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2130, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2129, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 755,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2141, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2140, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2139, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2138, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2137, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2136, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2135, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2134, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2133, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2132, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2131, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2130, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2129, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-106
Labor at schools performed by students
Status: in_force

All work in, on, and about schools, or on the farms, or on or in the barns connected with the schools, whether it is farming, building, care of stock, or whatever kind of work, shall be performed by students of each school under such rules for the proper divisions and alterations in the work as may be provided by the trustees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 385, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1909, No. 100, § 8, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9610; Pope's Dig., § 12957; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3110.

All work in, on, and about schools, or on the farms, or on or in the barns connected with the schools, whether it is farming, building, care of stock, or whatever kind of work, shall be performed by students of each school under such rules for the proper divisions and alterations in the work as may be provided by the trustees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 385, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1909, No. 100, § 8, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9610; Pope's Dig., § 12957; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1312 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1312
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-81-203
Disbursing officer
Status: in_force

(a) The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas shall designate a disbursing officer who shall administer the trust funds made available to the foundation under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) (1) The disbursing officer shall file a surety bond of a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state with the Secretary of State and an executed counterpart thereof with the Auditor of State in such amount and form as may be provided by the Auditor of State and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State conditioned upon the faithful administration and accounting of all funds received by the foundation in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The bond shall be renewed annually and proof of the renewal furnished to the Secretary of State and Auditor of State. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.

(a) The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas shall designate a disbursing officer who shall administer the trust funds made available to the foundation under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) (1) The disbursing officer shall file a surety bond of a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state with the Secretary of State and an executed counterpart thereof with the Auditor of State in such amount and form as may be provided by the Auditor of State and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State conditioned upon the faithful administration and accounting of all funds received by the foundation in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The bond shall be renewed annually and proof of the renewal furnished to the Secretary of State and Auditor of State.

(1) The disbursing officer shall file a surety bond of a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state with the Secretary of State and an executed counterpart thereof with the Auditor of State in such amount and form as may be provided by the Auditor of State and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State conditioned upon the faithful administration and accounting of all funds received by the foundation in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) The bond shall be renewed annually and proof of the renewal furnished to the Secretary of State and Auditor of State.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-60-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009". Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009".

Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-13-1502
Minimum area and attendance requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A new school district may not be created in an area with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students in average daily membership. (b) An existing school district shall not be reduced by means of detachment to an area with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students in average daily membership. (c) A new school district to be created by detachment must only be made up of students from one (1) existing school district. (d) This subchapter shall apply only to school districts that: (1) Had an average daily membership of at least five thousand (5,000) students in the school year immediately preceding the detachment; or (2) Encompass a total area of four hundred fifty square miles (450 sq. mi.) or more, now or in the future. Amended by Act 2019, No. 528,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 372,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1; 2003, No. 1397, § 1.

(a) A new school district may not be created in an area with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students in average daily membership.

(b) An existing school district shall not be reduced by means of detachment to an area with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students in average daily membership.

(c) A new school district to be created by detachment must only be made up of students from one (1) existing school district.

(d) This subchapter shall apply only to school districts that: (1) Had an average daily membership of at least five thousand (5,000) students in the school year immediately preceding the detachment; or (2) Encompass a total area of four hundred fifty square miles (450 sq. mi.) or more, now or in the future.

(1) Had an average daily membership of at least five thousand (5,000) students in the school year immediately preceding the detachment; or

(2) Encompass a total area of four hundred fifty square miles (450 sq. mi.) or more, now or in the future.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 528,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 372,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1; 2003, No. 1397, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-106
Arkansas flag
Status: in_force

(a) The official Arkansas flag shall be displayed on the schoolhouse or school grounds of every public school in this state. (b) The Arkansas flag shall be displayed on the same staff or pole as the United States flag and shall be positioned immediately below the United States flag. (c) It shall be the duty of the board of directors of every public school district in this state to procure a suitable Arkansas flag for each school and to require the flag to be displayed in the manner required in subsections (a) and (b) of this section. Acts 1963, No. 237, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1632, 80-1633.

(a) The official Arkansas flag shall be displayed on the schoolhouse or school grounds of every public school in this state.

(b) The Arkansas flag shall be displayed on the same staff or pole as the United States flag and shall be positioned immediately below the United States flag.

(c) It shall be the duty of the board of directors of every public school district in this state to procure a suitable Arkansas flag for each school and to require the flag to be displayed in the manner required in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

Acts 1963, No. 237, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1632, 80-1633.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-102
Applicability of this section, section 6-61-101, section 6-61-103, sections 6-61-201 - 6-61-209, section 6-61-211 [repealed], sections 6-61-212 - 6-61-216, sections 6-61-301 - 6-61-305, section 6-61-306 [repealed], section 6-61-401, section 6-61-402, sections 6-61-501 - 6-61-524, sections 6-61-601 - 6-61-603, and sections 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]
Status: repealed

SAU-Tech and South Arkansas Community College shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, § 6-61-101 , § 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4906; Acts 1993, No. 447, § 1.

SAU-Tech and South Arkansas Community College shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, § 6-61-101 , § 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4906; Acts 1993, No. 447, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1207
Delivery and payment in installments
Status: in_force

Bonds may be sold to be delivered and paid for in installments estimated to be as funds will be needed by the school district; but if sold on such terms, they shall be plainly stated in the advertisement of the sale, so that all bidders may bid on equal terms. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 11497; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1107.

Bonds may be sold to be delivered and paid for in installments estimated to be as funds will be needed by the school district; but if sold on such terms, they shall be plainly stated in the advertisement of the sale, so that all bidders may bid on equal terms.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 11497; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-512 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-512
Seizure of hand-held laser pointers
Status: in_force

Each school district shall adopt a policy providing for the seizure by school personnel of hand-held laser pointers in the possession of students. Acts 1999, No. 1408, § 2.

Each school district shall adopt a policy providing for the seizure by school personnel of hand-held laser pointers in the possession of students.

Acts 1999, No. 1408, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-109
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2144, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2144, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-41-502
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-427 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-427
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-26-301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-51-702
Nature of program
Status: in_force

The licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse to registered nurse program is an upward-mobility program for licensed practical nurses or licensed psychiatric technician nurses who have completed one (1) calendar year, or two thousand (2,000) hours minimum, of work in a healthcare institution. The program of study will lead to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.

The licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse to registered nurse program is an upward-mobility program for licensed practical nurses or licensed psychiatric technician nurses who have completed one (1) calendar year, or two thousand (2,000) hours minimum, of work in a healthcare institution. The program of study will lead to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.

Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-309
Award of scholarship
Status: in_force

An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship will be awarded to a student in a manner to be determined by the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2087, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5904.

An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship will be awarded to a student in a manner to be determined by the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2087, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-203
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) Recipients of Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarships may receive an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under this subchapter. (b) The amount of an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship awarded to a recipient of an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship shall not be more than the maximum scholarship amount provided to a recipient of an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship under § 6-82-312 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 80,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

(a) Recipients of Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarships may receive an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under this subchapter.

(b) The amount of an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship awarded to a recipient of an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship shall not be more than the maximum scholarship amount provided to a recipient of an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship under § 6-82-312 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 80,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-403
Right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

(a) The right of eminent domain is granted to Southern Arkansas University located at Magnolia to condemn property wherever and whenever the acquisition of property is necessary for the use of the university. (b) All suits for condemnation of property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the university in the name of the State of Arkansas. (c) (1) Before any suit can be instituted, it shall be necessary for the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University to pass a resolution to the effect that the acquisition of the property sought to be condemned is necessary for the use and benefit of the university. (2) The resolution shall also set forth the purpose for which the lands are to be condemned, together with the legal description of the lands. (d) (1) Upon adoption of the resolution, the board is authorized to request the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the lands are situated to assist in instituting proper proceedings for the condemnation of the lands. (2) In the event any prosecuting attorney is requested to institute or to assist in instituting such proceedings, it shall then be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to comply with the request of the board. (e) Before this right and power is utilized in any individual case, the board shall exercise every reasonable effort to obtain the property in question at a reasonable price by negotiation, and the trial court shall so find. (f) It shall be the duty of the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas to handle all appeals taken to the Supreme Court of the state from any such actions. Acts 1957, No. 136, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3130.1 -- 80-3130.3.

(a) The right of eminent domain is granted to Southern Arkansas University located at Magnolia to condemn property wherever and whenever the acquisition of property is necessary for the use of the university.

(b) All suits for condemnation of property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the university in the name of the State of Arkansas.

(c) (1) Before any suit can be instituted, it shall be necessary for the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University to pass a resolution to the effect that the acquisition of the property sought to be condemned is necessary for the use and benefit of the university. (2) The resolution shall also set forth the purpose for which the lands are to be condemned, together with the legal description of the lands.

(1) Before any suit can be instituted, it shall be necessary for the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University to pass a resolution to the effect that the acquisition of the property sought to be condemned is necessary for the use and benefit of the university.

(2) The resolution shall also set forth the purpose for which the lands are to be condemned, together with the legal description of the lands.

(d) (1) Upon adoption of the resolution, the board is authorized to request the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the lands are situated to assist in instituting proper proceedings for the condemnation of the lands. (2) In the event any prosecuting attorney is requested to institute or to assist in instituting such proceedings, it shall then be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to comply with the request of the board.

(1) Upon adoption of the resolution, the board is authorized to request the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the lands are situated to assist in instituting proper proceedings for the condemnation of the lands.

(2) In the event any prosecuting attorney is requested to institute or to assist in instituting such proceedings, it shall then be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to comply with the request of the board.

(e) Before this right and power is utilized in any individual case, the board shall exercise every reasonable effort to obtain the property in question at a reasonable price by negotiation, and the trial court shall so find.

(f) It shall be the duty of the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas to handle all appeals taken to the Supreme Court of the state from any such actions.

Acts 1957, No. 136, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3130.1 -- 80-3130.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-216 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-216
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1913, No. 224, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9532; Pope's Dig., § 13155; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2817.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1913, No. 224, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9532; Pope's Dig., § 13155; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2817.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-4-306
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-50-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1850, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 652, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1850, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 652, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-309
Academic personnel recruitment - Exceptions to maximum salary levels - Conditions - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) In order that exceptionally well-qualified academic personnel may be recruited and retained, each state-supported institution of higher education may exceed the maximum salary levels by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in its biennial operations appropriation act as president, chancellor, academic dean, division head or chair, department chair, distinguished professor, university professor, professor, associate professor, assistant professor, instructor, extension specialist IV, extension specialist III, extension specialist II, extension specialist I, county extension agent-chairman II, or county extension agent-chairman I. (b) Within the ten percent (10%) limitation provided herein, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may include no more than one (1) area health education center executive director, six (6) area health education center area directors, six (6) family practice coordinators, six (6) associate family practice coordinators, and six (6) assistant family practice coordinators. (c) In order that exceptionally well-qualified nonacademic, nonclassified personnel may be recruited and retained, each state-supported institution of higher education may exceed the maximum salary levels by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than six percent (6%) of the positions authorized in its biennial operations appropriation act for nonacademic, nonclassified personnel, provided that amounts paid in excess of the maximum salary levels for the personnel shall not exceed two and six-tenths percent (2.6%) of the aggregate appropriated for the personnel costs during the preceding fiscal year for the institution. (d) Subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to athletic directors and coaches. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5610; Acts 1989, No. 402, § 2; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1991, No. 1089, § 2; 1995, No. 70, § 2; 2001, No. 1404, § 1.

(a) In order that exceptionally well-qualified academic personnel may be recruited and retained, each state-supported institution of higher education may exceed the maximum salary levels by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in its biennial operations appropriation act as president, chancellor, academic dean, division head or chair, department chair, distinguished professor, university professor, professor, associate professor, assistant professor, instructor, extension specialist IV, extension specialist III, extension specialist II, extension specialist I, county extension agent-chairman II, or county extension agent-chairman I.

(b) Within the ten percent (10%) limitation provided herein, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may include no more than one (1) area health education center executive director, six (6) area health education center area directors, six (6) family practice coordinators, six (6) associate family practice coordinators, and six (6) assistant family practice coordinators.

(c) In order that exceptionally well-qualified nonacademic, nonclassified personnel may be recruited and retained, each state-supported institution of higher education may exceed the maximum salary levels by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than six percent (6%) of the positions authorized in its biennial operations appropriation act for nonacademic, nonclassified personnel, provided that amounts paid in excess of the maximum salary levels for the personnel shall not exceed two and six-tenths percent (2.6%) of the aggregate appropriated for the personnel costs during the preceding fiscal year for the institution.

(d) Subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to athletic directors and coaches.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5610; Acts 1989, No. 402, § 2; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1991, No. 1089, § 2; 1995, No. 70, § 2; 2001, No. 1404, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-60-1502
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Campus community" means the same as defined in § 6-60-1003(2) ; (2) "Campus forum" means: (A) An outdoor area of campus as defined in § 6-60-1003(7) ; or (B) Any nonacademic and publicly open portion of a facility that a state-supported institution of higher education has traditionally made available to members of the campus community for expressive purposes; (3) "Expression" means any lawful verbal or written means by which an individual may communicate an idea to another individual; (4) "State-supported institution of higher education" means the same as defined in § 6-60-1003(8) ; and (5) "Student" means any person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a state-supported institution of higher education. Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Campus community" means the same as defined in § 6-60-1003(2) ;

(2) "Campus forum" means: (A) An outdoor area of campus as defined in § 6-60-1003(7) ; or (B) Any nonacademic and publicly open portion of a facility that a state-supported institution of higher education has traditionally made available to members of the campus community for expressive purposes;

(A) An outdoor area of campus as defined in § 6-60-1003(7) ; or

(B) Any nonacademic and publicly open portion of a facility that a state-supported institution of higher education has traditionally made available to members of the campus community for expressive purposes;

(3) "Expression" means any lawful verbal or written means by which an individual may communicate an idea to another individual;

(4) "State-supported institution of higher education" means the same as defined in § 6-60-1003(8) ; and

(5) "Student" means any person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a state-supported institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall apply to cities having a commission form of government. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 2; 1951, No. 119, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3602.

Nothing in this chapter shall apply to cities having a commission form of government.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 2; 1951, No. 119, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-706 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-1-706
Rules
Status: in_force

The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Financial Education Commission shall adopt rules to implement and administer this subchapter. Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Financial Education Commission shall adopt rules to implement and administer this subchapter.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Early Childhood and Adult Education Act of 1969". Acts 1969, No. 63, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1644.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Early Childhood and Adult Education Act of 1969".

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1644.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-613
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.5.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-423 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-423
Professional development after retirement
Status: in_force

(a) In order to maintain a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 , a person who retires while possessing a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 shall not be required to complete approved professional development required by rule of the State Board of Education. (b) (1) A person who retires while possessing a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 and returns to a licensed employment position with a public school district shall complete within the school year of the return to employment the professional development required for the year in which the person returns to licensed employment. (2) The person shall complete all professional development required during his or her licensed employment. (c) A retired teacher whose license has expired may renew his or her license upon completion of the professional development required for the year in which the person applies for license renewal. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 628, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 42.

(a) In order to maintain a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 , a person who retires while possessing a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 shall not be required to complete approved professional development required by rule of the State Board of Education.

(b) (1) A person who retires while possessing a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 and returns to a licensed employment position with a public school district shall complete within the school year of the return to employment the professional development required for the year in which the person returns to licensed employment. (2) The person shall complete all professional development required during his or her licensed employment.

(1) A person who retires while possessing a valid teacher's license under § 6-17-401 and returns to a licensed employment position with a public school district shall complete within the school year of the return to employment the professional development required for the year in which the person returns to licensed employment.

(2) The person shall complete all professional development required during his or her licensed employment.

(c) A retired teacher whose license has expired may renew his or her license upon completion of the professional development required for the year in which the person applies for license renewal.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 628, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 42.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-601
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Dyslexia, if not diagnosed early, can be severely detrimental to a child's academic success as well as his or her self-esteem; (2) Most children identified as having characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders can be treated successfully; and (3) The cost of screening and treating dyslexia or a related disorder early is significantly less than the cost of intensive remediation in the later school years for a child with dyslexia or a related disorder. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Dyslexia, if not diagnosed early, can be severely detrimental to a child's academic success as well as his or her self-esteem;

(2) Most children identified as having characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders can be treated successfully; and

(3) The cost of screening and treating dyslexia or a related disorder early is significantly less than the cost of intensive remediation in the later school years for a child with dyslexia or a related disorder.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-17-1704
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1991, No. 631, § 4; 1999, No. 1314, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023.

Acts 1991, No. 631, § 4; 1999, No. 1314, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-64-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 459,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 961, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 459,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 961, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-121
Pre-employment and random drug screening - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drug" means the same as defined in § 5-64-101 ; (2) "Drug screening" means a chemical test administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug in an individual's blood, breath, or urine; (3) "Employee" means an individual who is currently employed at a public prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) school district; and (4) "Positive drug screening result" means a finding of the presence of a drug in the sample tested during an individual's drug screening test. (b) A school district board of directors may implement a policy that requires one (1) or more of the following: (1) Pre-employment drug screening of an individual who applies for employment at a public school district; or (2) Random drug screening of current employees. (c) In the case of a positive drug screening result from a random drug screening of a current employee under this section, a school district may implement disciplinary actions that include without limitation the: (1) Immediate dismissal of the employee; (2) Requirement that the employee go on temporary leave; or (3) Requirement that the employee enter a drug treatment program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 323,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drug" means the same as defined in § 5-64-101 ; (2) "Drug screening" means a chemical test administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug in an individual's blood, breath, or urine; (3) "Employee" means an individual who is currently employed at a public prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) school district; and (4) "Positive drug screening result" means a finding of the presence of a drug in the sample tested during an individual's drug screening test.

(1) "Drug" means the same as defined in § 5-64-101 ;

(2) "Drug screening" means a chemical test administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug in an individual's blood, breath, or urine;

(3) "Employee" means an individual who is currently employed at a public prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) school district; and

(4) "Positive drug screening result" means a finding of the presence of a drug in the sample tested during an individual's drug screening test.

(b) A school district board of directors may implement a policy that requires one (1) or more of the following: (1) Pre-employment drug screening of an individual who applies for employment at a public school district; or (2) Random drug screening of current employees.

(1) Pre-employment drug screening of an individual who applies for employment at a public school district; or

(2) Random drug screening of current employees.

(c) In the case of a positive drug screening result from a random drug screening of a current employee under this section, a school district may implement disciplinary actions that include without limitation the: (1) Immediate dismissal of the employee; (2) Requirement that the employee go on temporary leave; or (3) Requirement that the employee enter a drug treatment program.

(1) Immediate dismissal of the employee;

(2) Requirement that the employee go on temporary leave; or

(3) Requirement that the employee enter a drug treatment program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 323,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-237 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-237
Administrative fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education may recover nonrefundable administrative fees related to the institutional certification and exemption process for out-of-state, nonpublic, and for-profit colleges and universities. (b) Fees in this section eligible for recovery include: (1) Notification fees; (2) Application processing fees; and (3) Travel expenses for individuals on the certification review teams. Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) The Division of Higher Education may recover nonrefundable administrative fees related to the institutional certification and exemption process for out-of-state, nonpublic, and for-profit colleges and universities.

(b) Fees in this section eligible for recovery include: (1) Notification fees; (2) Application processing fees; and (3) Travel expenses for individuals on the certification review teams.

(1) Notification fees;

(2) Application processing fees; and

(3) Travel expenses for individuals on the certification review teams.

Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1216 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1216
Refunding bonds - Authority to use
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district of Arkansas shall have the right, subject to procedural rules adopted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, to refund its bonds outstanding at any time. Any division rule that would prevent or delay a school district from refunding outstanding bonds may be waived by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or the commissioner's designee provided that the commissioner or the commissioner's designee determines that it is in the best interest of the school district to proceed with the refunding immediately. (b) This shall include the right to refund any loan it may at any time have outstanding from the Revolving Loan Fund. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 287, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1620, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 3.

(a) Any school district of Arkansas shall have the right, subject to procedural rules adopted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, to refund its bonds outstanding at any time. Any division rule that would prevent or delay a school district from refunding outstanding bonds may be waived by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or the commissioner's designee provided that the commissioner or the commissioner's designee determines that it is in the best interest of the school district to proceed with the refunding immediately.

(b) This shall include the right to refund any loan it may at any time have outstanding from the Revolving Loan Fund.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 287, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1620, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2512 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-20-2512
Regulatory authority
Status: in_force

The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this subchapter, which shall promote the intent and purposes of this subchapter and assure the prudent and resourceful expenditure of state funds with regard to public school academic facilities throughout the state. Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.

The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this subchapter, which shall promote the intent and purposes of this subchapter and assure the prudent and resourceful expenditure of state funds with regard to public school academic facilities throughout the state.

Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-430 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-430
Licensing of noncitizens
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may grant a license under this subchapter to an individual who, in addition to fulfilling the requirements to teach in this state, satisfies the following requirements: (1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual's request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy; (2) The individual's exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has: (A) Not expired; or (B) Been properly renewed; and (3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (b) This section is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , as existing on January 1, 2021. (c) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section. Added by Act 2021, No. 513,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may grant a license under this subchapter to an individual who, in addition to fulfilling the requirements to teach in this state, satisfies the following requirements: (1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual's request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy; (2) The individual's exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has: (A) Not expired; or (B) Been properly renewed; and (3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual's request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy;

(2) The individual's exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has: (A) Not expired; or (B) Been properly renewed; and

(A) Not expired; or

(B) Been properly renewed; and

(3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(b) This section is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , as existing on January 1, 2021.

(c) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

Added by Act 2021, No. 513,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2606
Resolutions and trust indentures
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (b) Each resolution shall contain the terms, covenants, and conditions deemed desirable for the bonds, including without limitation conditions pertaining to: (1) The establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts; (2) The deposit and investment of revenues and of bond proceeds; and (3) The rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds. (c) The resolution of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of one (1) or more trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions stated in subsection (b) of this section. (d) A trust indenture shall be binding upon the state and its agencies, officers, and officials to the extent set forth in this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(b) Each resolution shall contain the terms, covenants, and conditions deemed desirable for the bonds, including without limitation conditions pertaining to: (1) The establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts; (2) The deposit and investment of revenues and of bond proceeds; and (3) The rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts;

(2) The deposit and investment of revenues and of bond proceeds; and

(3) The rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds.

(c) The resolution of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of one (1) or more trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions stated in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A trust indenture shall be binding upon the state and its agencies, officers, and officials to the extent set forth in this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-522 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-522
Limitations on operations
Status: in_force

(a) Participation of community colleges in intercollegiate athletic programs shall be limited to basketball, volleyball, and spring sports, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Community colleges may participate in an intercollegiate football program provided that state funds, either directly or indirectly, or funds derived from property taxes or student fees are not expended to support the program. Amended by Act 2017, No. 556,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 422,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 15; 1979, No. 756, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4915; Acts 2001, No. 1649, § 1.

(a) Participation of community colleges in intercollegiate athletic programs shall be limited to basketball, volleyball, and spring sports, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Community colleges may participate in an intercollegiate football program provided that state funds, either directly or indirectly, or funds derived from property taxes or student fees are not expended to support the program.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 556,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 422,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 15; 1979, No. 756, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4915; Acts 2001, No. 1649, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-128 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-128
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1410 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-13-1410
Appeal and election
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the decision of the State Board of Education regarding a consolidation or annexation shall be final with no further right of appeal except that only an aggrieved district may appeal to Pulaski County Circuit Court pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 21; 2011, No. 989, § 8.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the decision of the State Board of Education regarding a consolidation or annexation shall be final with no further right of appeal except that only an aggrieved district may appeal to Pulaski County Circuit Court pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 21; 2011, No. 989, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-613
Temporary vacancies - Vacancies created by failure to participate
Status: in_force

(a) In cases where directors have entered the services of the United States Armed Forces or its allies, temporary vacancies on such boards are declared to exist until the end of the terms of the members or until their return to civilian life in the school district if their return occurs before the expiration of their elected terms. (b) These vacancies shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law, except that appointments of the successors shall be conditional upon the return of the members to resume their normal civilian activities in the school district. Upon return, they may resume their duties as directors for their unexpired terms by written notice to the secretaries of their respective school district boards of directors. (c) Directors appointed under the provisions of this section shall take the required oath of office and conform in all respects to legal provisions regarding directors. (d) Directors serving in the United States Armed Forces shall be eligible for reelection in the usual manner prescribed by law. If reelected, the procedure for filling the temporary vacancies provided herein shall be again followed in the appointment of the successors to the absentees, and all other provisions of this section shall prevail. (e) If there is a majority of the directors left after the absences mentioned in this section, such majority may act without notice to those so absent as fully and as effectively as if all directors were present. (f) If there is more than a majority remaining after such absences, notice must be given for a reasonable length of time before the meeting to directors not so absent of the time, place, and purpose of a meeting of the school district board of directors, unless the meeting is a regular and not a special or called meeting. Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1943, No. 120, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-206 -- 80-208; Acts 1991, No. 201, § 2; 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1999, No. 1078, § 37.

(a) In cases where directors have entered the services of the United States Armed Forces or its allies, temporary vacancies on such boards are declared to exist until the end of the terms of the members or until their return to civilian life in the school district if their return occurs before the expiration of their elected terms.

(b) These vacancies shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law, except that appointments of the successors shall be conditional upon the return of the members to resume their normal civilian activities in the school district. Upon return, they may resume their duties as directors for their unexpired terms by written notice to the secretaries of their respective school district boards of directors.

(c) Directors appointed under the provisions of this section shall take the required oath of office and conform in all respects to legal provisions regarding directors.

(d) Directors serving in the United States Armed Forces shall be eligible for reelection in the usual manner prescribed by law. If reelected, the procedure for filling the temporary vacancies provided herein shall be again followed in the appointment of the successors to the absentees, and all other provisions of this section shall prevail.

(e) If there is a majority of the directors left after the absences mentioned in this section, such majority may act without notice to those so absent as fully and as effectively as if all directors were present.

(f) If there is more than a majority remaining after such absences, notice must be given for a reasonable length of time before the meeting to directors not so absent of the time, place, and purpose of a meeting of the school district board of directors, unless the meeting is a regular and not a special or called meeting.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1943, No. 120, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-206 -- 80-208; Acts 1991, No. 201, § 2; 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1999, No. 1078, § 37.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-531 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-531
Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy - Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy is established as a satellite center of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. (b) The academy shall be the Arkansas single-source academy offering statewide services and satellite training for the operation of heavy equipment. (c) The academy may operate programs in cooperation with the University of Arkansas at Monticello colleges of technology located in Crossett and McGehee and the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center located in Warren. Acts 2003, No. 683, § 1; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy is established as a satellite center of the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

(b) The academy shall be the Arkansas single-source academy offering statewide services and satellite training for the operation of heavy equipment.

(c) The academy may operate programs in cooperation with the University of Arkansas at Monticello colleges of technology located in Crossett and McGehee and the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center located in Warren.

Acts 2003, No. 683, § 1; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-611 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-611
Agreement for transfer and lease of property - Instruments of conveyance - Title insurance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon completion of the determination of the fair market value and the fair market rental of the property, the board may enter into an agreement with the owner for the transfer of, which may be by lease from the board, as lessor, to the owner, as lessee, and lease agreement concerning the property. (2) The agreement may provide that the owner will make improvements or additions to the property subject to the inspection and approval of all improvements and additions to the property by the Building Authority Division. (b) Thereafter, as part of a simultaneous transaction, the board shall cause to be delivered to the owner appropriate instruments of conveyance to transfer the property to the owner, and the owner and the board shall enter into a lease agreement concerning the property. (c) The instruments of conveyance shall contain such warranties and covenants of title as the parties shall have agreed to, and the board may furnish the owner title insurance or a commitment for title insurance. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6057, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 6; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.5.

(a) (1) Upon completion of the determination of the fair market value and the fair market rental of the property, the board may enter into an agreement with the owner for the transfer of, which may be by lease from the board, as lessor, to the owner, as lessee, and lease agreement concerning the property. (2) The agreement may provide that the owner will make improvements or additions to the property subject to the inspection and approval of all improvements and additions to the property by the Building Authority Division.

(1) Upon completion of the determination of the fair market value and the fair market rental of the property, the board may enter into an agreement with the owner for the transfer of, which may be by lease from the board, as lessor, to the owner, as lessee, and lease agreement concerning the property.

(2) The agreement may provide that the owner will make improvements or additions to the property subject to the inspection and approval of all improvements and additions to the property by the Building Authority Division.

(b) Thereafter, as part of a simultaneous transaction, the board shall cause to be delivered to the owner appropriate instruments of conveyance to transfer the property to the owner, and the owner and the board shall enter into a lease agreement concerning the property.

(c) The instruments of conveyance shall contain such warranties and covenants of title as the parties shall have agreed to, and the board may furnish the owner title insurance or a commitment for title insurance.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6057, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 6; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-18-1205
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Student journalist" means a student who gathers, writes, edits, photographs, records, videotapes, or prepares information for dissemination in student media; (2) (A) "Student media" means any means of communication that are: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcasted by a student; (ii) Distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media advisor. (B) "Student media" does not include media that is intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classroom in which it is produced; and (3) "Student media advisor" means an individual who is employed, appointed, or designated by a public school district to supervise or provide instruction with respect to student media. Added by Act 2019, No. 912,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Student journalist" means a student who gathers, writes, edits, photographs, records, videotapes, or prepares information for dissemination in student media;

(2) (A) "Student media" means any means of communication that are: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcasted by a student; (ii) Distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media advisor. (B) "Student media" does not include media that is intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classroom in which it is produced; and

(A) "Student media" means any means of communication that are: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcasted by a student; (ii) Distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media advisor.

(i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcasted by a student;

(ii) Distributed or generally made available, either free of charge or for a fee, to members of the student body; and

(iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media advisor.

(B) "Student media" does not include media that is intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classroom in which it is produced; and

(3) "Student media advisor" means an individual who is employed, appointed, or designated by a public school district to supervise or provide instruction with respect to student media.

Added by Act 2019, No. 912,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 30 / Section 6-15-3003
Assistance by Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may: (1) Provide professional development programs that teach the competencies required for: (A) Managing successful community schools and expanded learning time; (B) Planning and implementing services and strategies in collaboration with communities; and (C) Blending and braiding funding to support community schools; (2) (A) Require sufficient data to: (i) Enable oversight of community schools; and (ii) Inform ongoing school improvement. (B) (i) Any data required under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be protected by all applicable federal and state data privacy laws. (ii) No additional data mining is permitted under this section; and (3) Work to position community schools to become hubs for aligned and coordinated programs across state agencies. Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may:

(1) Provide professional development programs that teach the competencies required for: (A) Managing successful community schools and expanded learning time; (B) Planning and implementing services and strategies in collaboration with communities; and (C) Blending and braiding funding to support community schools;

(A) Managing successful community schools and expanded learning time;

(B) Planning and implementing services and strategies in collaboration with communities; and

(C) Blending and braiding funding to support community schools;

(2) (A) Require sufficient data to: (i) Enable oversight of community schools; and (ii) Inform ongoing school improvement. (B) (i) Any data required under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be protected by all applicable federal and state data privacy laws. (ii) No additional data mining is permitted under this section; and

(A) Require sufficient data to: (i) Enable oversight of community schools; and (ii) Inform ongoing school improvement.

(i) Enable oversight of community schools; and

(ii) Inform ongoing school improvement.

(B) (i) Any data required under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be protected by all applicable federal and state data privacy laws. (ii) No additional data mining is permitted under this section; and

(i) Any data required under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be protected by all applicable federal and state data privacy laws.

(ii) No additional data mining is permitted under this section; and

(3) Work to position community schools to become hubs for aligned and coordinated programs across state agencies.

Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-41-101
Services to children with disabilities in nonpublic schools
Status: in_force

(a) Before expending any funding for new programs for children with disabilities that include funding for evaluation, counseling, assessment, personnel, equipment, or other capital outlay in other than public schools, the Division of Career and Technical Education shall publish a public notice of the intent to provide additional special services to children with disabilities, specifying the services in the public notice, and inviting organizations that are recognized by the state to provide education, assessment, jobs skills training, or vocational education to children with disabilities to submit proposals to provide the additional special services. (b) The division may award one (1) or more contracts to any organization that can fulfill the goals and objectives of the program, or the division may assume responsibility for implementing the program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1762, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1987, No. 1048, § 12; 1993, No. 294, § 14; 1999, No. 1323, § 25.

(a) Before expending any funding for new programs for children with disabilities that include funding for evaluation, counseling, assessment, personnel, equipment, or other capital outlay in other than public schools, the Division of Career and Technical Education shall publish a public notice of the intent to provide additional special services to children with disabilities, specifying the services in the public notice, and inviting organizations that are recognized by the state to provide education, assessment, jobs skills training, or vocational education to children with disabilities to submit proposals to provide the additional special services.

(b) The division may award one (1) or more contracts to any organization that can fulfill the goals and objectives of the program, or the division may assume responsibility for implementing the program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1762, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 1048, § 12; 1993, No. 294, § 14; 1999, No. 1323, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-61-1106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1997, No. 740, § 8; 1997, No. 971, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1997, No. 740, § 8; 1997, No. 971, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-408 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-82-408
Amount of scholarships
Status: in_force

A scholarship shall be awarded in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.2.

A scholarship shall be awarded in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-15-1302
Emergency operation plans and emergency communication with law enforcement requirements
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1, 2021, a public school shall have a panic button alert system or other means of emergency communication with law enforcement if funding is available. (b) The panic button alert system shall: (1) Connect the caller with 911 while simultaneously notifying designated on-site personnel; (2) (A) Directly integrate into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a public school to geo-fence the school campus and provide and manage floor plans and other documents to assist emergency responders when they automatically display during a 911 call; (3) Be available for use as a smartphone application and have a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers; and (4) Be limited to users designated, approved, and confirmed by school administrators. Amended by Act 2021, No. 648,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 620,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 950,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 648, § 2.

(a) On or before October 1, 2021, a public school shall have a panic button alert system or other means of emergency communication with law enforcement if funding is available.

(b) The panic button alert system shall: (1) Connect the caller with 911 while simultaneously notifying designated on-site personnel; (2) (A) Directly integrate into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a public school to geo-fence the school campus and provide and manage floor plans and other documents to assist emergency responders when they automatically display during a 911 call; (3) Be available for use as a smartphone application and have a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers; and (4) Be limited to users designated, approved, and confirmed by school administrators.

(1) Connect the caller with 911 while simultaneously notifying designated on-site personnel;

(2) (A) Directly integrate into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a public school to geo-fence the school campus and provide and manage floor plans and other documents to assist emergency responders when they automatically display during a 911 call;

(A) Directly integrate into the existing statewide Smart911 system.

(B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a public school to geo-fence the school campus and provide and manage floor plans and other documents to assist emergency responders when they automatically display during a 911 call;

(3) Be available for use as a smartphone application and have a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers; and

(4) Be limited to users designated, approved, and confirmed by school administrators.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 648,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 620,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 950,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 648, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1229 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1229
Issuance of second-lien commercial bonds - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Issue", "issuance", or some variety thereof means the date upon which a second-lien bond is actually sold; and (2) "Second-lien bond" means a commercial bond issued under the authority set forth in § 26-80-106 . (b) All second-lien bonds issued by school districts shall have semiannual interest payments. Amended by Act 2017, No. 935,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2001, No. 1220, § 18; 2005, No. 2121, § 15.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Issue", "issuance", or some variety thereof means the date upon which a second-lien bond is actually sold; and (2) "Second-lien bond" means a commercial bond issued under the authority set forth in § 26-80-106 .

(1) "Issue", "issuance", or some variety thereof means the date upon which a second-lien bond is actually sold; and

(2) "Second-lien bond" means a commercial bond issued under the authority set forth in § 26-80-106 .

(b) All second-lien bonds issued by school districts shall have semiannual interest payments.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 935,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2001, No. 1220, § 18; 2005, No. 2121, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-129 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-129
Correction of description of property
Status: in_force

In the event that the description of any lot, tract, or parcel of property upon the list of the assessment hereinbefore provided to be made shall for any reason be uncertain, indefinite, or insufficient, then, in any suit brought to enforce the payment of any assessment, the court shall have power to correct such description and enforce the collection of any assessment therein, having due regard for the right of any party who may have intervened. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3628.

In the event that the description of any lot, tract, or parcel of property upon the list of the assessment hereinbefore provided to be made shall for any reason be uncertain, indefinite, or insufficient, then, in any suit brought to enforce the payment of any assessment, the court shall have power to correct such description and enforce the collection of any assessment therein, having due regard for the right of any party who may have intervened.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3628.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-110
Work Force 2000 funding
Status: in_force

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Quapaw Technical Institute shall be provided to National Park College to fund work force development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by National Park College. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 10.

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Quapaw Technical Institute shall be provided to National Park College to fund work force development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by National Park College.

Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-407
Admissions - Transfer students
Status: in_force

In considering and approving applicants for transfer to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine from other medical schools, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may give special consideration to those applicants for transfer who were born and reared and attended public school in Arkansas and who meet two (2) or more of the following criteria: (1) Applicant is a registered voter in Arkansas; (2) Applicant holds a current valid Arkansas license; (3) Applicant or parents of applicant are Arkansas taxpayers; (4) Parent of applicant resides in or is employed in Arkansas; or (5) Applicant meets other related criteria as may be prescribed by the board. Acts 1981, No. 681, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2906.2.

In considering and approving applicants for transfer to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine from other medical schools, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may give special consideration to those applicants for transfer who were born and reared and attended public school in Arkansas and who meet two (2) or more of the following criteria:

(1) Applicant is a registered voter in Arkansas;

(2) Applicant holds a current valid Arkansas license;

(3) Applicant or parents of applicant are Arkansas taxpayers;

(4) Parent of applicant resides in or is employed in Arkansas; or

(5) Applicant meets other related criteria as may be prescribed by the board.

Acts 1981, No. 681, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2906.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-21-503
Property used for activities - Acceptance of gifts and bequests
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district or board of directors thereof given charge of the recreation program is authorized to conduct its activities on: (1) Property under its custody and management; (2) Other public property under the custody of any other public organization, body, or board, with the consent of those corporations, bodies, or boards; and (3) Private property, with the consent of its owners. (b) The school district or board of directors thereof shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service and to employ directors and instructors of recreational work. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.

(a) Any school district or board of directors thereof given charge of the recreation program is authorized to conduct its activities on: (1) Property under its custody and management; (2) Other public property under the custody of any other public organization, body, or board, with the consent of those corporations, bodies, or boards; and (3) Private property, with the consent of its owners.

(1) Property under its custody and management;

(2) Other public property under the custody of any other public organization, body, or board, with the consent of those corporations, bodies, or boards; and

(3) Private property, with the consent of its owners.

(b) The school district or board of directors thereof shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service and to employ directors and instructors of recreational work.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-122 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-122
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 18; 1979, No. 633, § 2; 1983, No. 937, § 7; 1985, No. 429, § 9; 1985, No. 449, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4048; Acts 1993, No. 1284, § 3; 2011, No. 521, § 21.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 18; 1979, No. 633, § 2; 1983, No. 937, § 7; 1985, No. 429, § 9; 1985, No. 449, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4048; Acts 1993, No. 1284, § 3; 2011, No. 521, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-5-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3345.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3345.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-60-705
Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not limit the authority of the General Assembly to request additional interim reports and supplemental information from the Division of Higher Education, colleges and universities, or other entities as needed. (b) The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall take priority for the division staff over a report requested under subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1945, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.

(a) This subchapter does not limit the authority of the General Assembly to request additional interim reports and supplemental information from the Division of Higher Education, colleges and universities, or other entities as needed.

(b) The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall take priority for the division staff over a report requested under subsection (a) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1945, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.