Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-18-1702
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Many international student exchange visitor placement organizations have been established to provide students from other countries the opportunity to share their histories, languages, and cultures with their counterparts in this state; (2) International exchange programs give the state's students and school faculty the opportunity to share their histories, languages, and cultures with foreign students; (3) Arkansas's own former United States Senator James William Fulbright championed efforts to establish international exchange programs, the most famous of which bears his name, the "Fulbright Fellowships"; and (4) This subchapter is necessary to provide a registration procedure and process for these organizations in order to make information concerning these organizations accessible to the people of Arkansas. Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Many international student exchange visitor placement organizations have been established to provide students from other countries the opportunity to share their histories, languages, and cultures with their counterparts in this state;

(2) International exchange programs give the state's students and school faculty the opportunity to share their histories, languages, and cultures with foreign students;

(3) Arkansas's own former United States Senator James William Fulbright championed efforts to establish international exchange programs, the most famous of which bears his name, the "Fulbright Fellowships"; and

(4) This subchapter is necessary to provide a registration procedure and process for these organizations in order to make information concerning these organizations accessible to the people of Arkansas.

Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-414 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-414
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 10; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5810.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 10; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5810.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-1-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1523, §§ 1-3.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1523, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-519 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-519
Dissolution of district - Reduction or repeal of tax
Status: in_force

(a) A community college district may be dissolved or the millage tax voted reduced or repealed, with the exception of the millage required to service any outstanding bonds, upon approval thereof by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the issue at an election called for such purpose. (b) The question of dissolving the district or reducing or repealing the millage tax shall be submitted to the electors of the district at a special or general election upon petitions therefor if the initiation of petitions calling for the election and the procedures calling for the election shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 6-61-510(b) -(d), § 6-61-511 , and § 6-61-512 for the formation of the district. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

(a) A community college district may be dissolved or the millage tax voted reduced or repealed, with the exception of the millage required to service any outstanding bonds, upon approval thereof by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the issue at an election called for such purpose.

(b) The question of dissolving the district or reducing or repealing the millage tax shall be submitted to the electors of the district at a special or general election upon petitions therefor if the initiation of petitions calling for the election and the procedures calling for the election shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 6-61-510(b) -(d), § 6-61-511 , and § 6-61-512 for the formation of the district.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-429 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-429
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 4, 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,§ 4, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-81-1602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Approved institution" means a state-supported institution of higher education, a nursing school, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education that: (A) Maintains its primary headquarters in the state; (B) Is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid program funds; and (C) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education as eligible to participate in the State Teacher Education Program; (2) "Eligible student" means a student who: (A) Meets the criteria set out in this subchapter; and (B) Is found to be eligible by rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and (3) "Teacher education program" means a program administered by the Division of Higher Education that provides loan repayments to a licensed teacher who teaches in a subject area or a geographic area with teacher shortage as determined by the Division of Higher Education in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2056, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Approved institution" means a state-supported institution of higher education, a nursing school, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education that: (A) Maintains its primary headquarters in the state; (B) Is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid program funds; and (C) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education as eligible to participate in the State Teacher Education Program;

(A) Maintains its primary headquarters in the state;

(B) Is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid program funds; and

(C) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education as eligible to participate in the State Teacher Education Program;

(2) "Eligible student" means a student who: (A) Meets the criteria set out in this subchapter; and (B) Is found to be eligible by rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and

(A) Meets the criteria set out in this subchapter; and

(B) Is found to be eligible by rules promulgated by the Division of Higher Education; and

(3) "Teacher education program" means a program administered by the Division of Higher Education that provides loan repayments to a licensed teacher who teaches in a subject area or a geographic area with teacher shortage as determined by the Division of Higher Education in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2056, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-16-1206
Exemption
Status: in_force

Any high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme shall be exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1.

Any high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme shall be exempt from the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-53-501
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Articulation agreement" means a commitment to a program designed to provide students with a nonduplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to competencies in a tech-prep education program or in college transfer programs; and (2) "Tech-prep education program" means a combined secondary and postsecondary program which: (A) Leads to an associate of applied science or other occupational degree or two-year certificate; (B) Provides technical preparation in at least one (1) field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business; (C) Builds student competence in mathematics, science, and communications, including through applied academics, through a sequential course of study; and (D) Leads to placement in employment. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.

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

(1) "Articulation agreement" means a commitment to a program designed to provide students with a nonduplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to competencies in a tech-prep education program or in college transfer programs; and

(2) "Tech-prep education program" means a combined secondary and postsecondary program which: (A) Leads to an associate of applied science or other occupational degree or two-year certificate; (B) Provides technical preparation in at least one (1) field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business; (C) Builds student competence in mathematics, science, and communications, including through applied academics, through a sequential course of study; and (D) Leads to placement in employment.

(A) Leads to an associate of applied science or other occupational degree or two-year certificate;

(B) Provides technical preparation in at least one (1) field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business;

(C) Builds student competence in mathematics, science, and communications, including through applied academics, through a sequential course of study; and

(D) Leads to placement in employment.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-416 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-416
Establishment and administration
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is authorized to create the North Central Area Health Education Center to serve the following counties: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Marion, Independence, Izard, Stone, Searcy, Sharp, and Van Buren. (b) (1) The North Central Area Health Education Center shall be administered in the same manner as other facilities in the UAMS Regional Programs, including: (A) Training students in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and various allied health professions with an emphasis on primary care, general health education, and basic medical care for the whole family; and (B) Providing medical residents specializing in family practice. (2) Programs shall be conducted to the extent that funds are available. (c) A director of the North Central Area Health Education Center shall be appointed in the same manner as and shall have the same powers as other center directors in the programs. (d) The programs shall have offices in Mountain Home, Batesville, and Mountain View. Acts 2003, No. 197, § 1.

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is authorized to create the North Central Area Health Education Center to serve the following counties: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Marion, Independence, Izard, Stone, Searcy, Sharp, and Van Buren.

(b) (1) The North Central Area Health Education Center shall be administered in the same manner as other facilities in the UAMS Regional Programs, including: (A) Training students in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and various allied health professions with an emphasis on primary care, general health education, and basic medical care for the whole family; and (B) Providing medical residents specializing in family practice. (2) Programs shall be conducted to the extent that funds are available.

(1) The North Central Area Health Education Center shall be administered in the same manner as other facilities in the UAMS Regional Programs, including: (A) Training students in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and various allied health professions with an emphasis on primary care, general health education, and basic medical care for the whole family; and (B) Providing medical residents specializing in family practice.

(A) Training students in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and various allied health professions with an emphasis on primary care, general health education, and basic medical care for the whole family; and

(B) Providing medical residents specializing in family practice.

(2) Programs shall be conducted to the extent that funds are available.

(c) A director of the North Central Area Health Education Center shall be appointed in the same manner as and shall have the same powers as other center directors in the programs.

(d) The programs shall have offices in Mountain Home, Batesville, and Mountain View.

Acts 2003, No. 197, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-21-402
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "instructional materials" means: (1) Traditional books, textbooks, and trade books in printed and bound form; (2) Activity-oriented programs that may include: (A) Manipulatives; (B) Hand-held calculators; or (C) Other hands-on material; and (3) Technology-based materials that require the use of electronic equipment in order to be used in the learning process. Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 302, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1702; Acts 1995, No. 280, § 1; 1995, No. 605, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, "instructional materials" means:

(1) Traditional books, textbooks, and trade books in printed and bound form;

(2) Activity-oriented programs that may include: (A) Manipulatives; (B) Hand-held calculators; or (C) Other hands-on material; and

(A) Manipulatives;

(B) Hand-held calculators; or

(C) Other hands-on material; and

(3) Technology-based materials that require the use of electronic equipment in order to be used in the learning process.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 302, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1702; Acts 1995, No. 280, § 1; 1995, No. 605, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2622 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2622
Construction of subchapter
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. This subchapter shall constitute the sole authority necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter, and to this end it shall not be necessary that the provisions of other laws pertaining to the development of public facilities and properties and the financing thereof be complied with. (b) This subchapter shall be interpreted to supplement existing laws conferring rights and powers upon the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, and the rights and powers set forth in this subchapter shall be regarded as alternate methods for the accomplishment of the purposes of this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

(a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. This subchapter shall constitute the sole authority necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter, and to this end it shall not be necessary that the provisions of other laws pertaining to the development of public facilities and properties and the financing thereof be complied with.

(b) This subchapter shall be interpreted to supplement existing laws conferring rights and powers upon the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, and the rights and powers set forth in this subchapter shall be regarded as alternate methods for the accomplishment of the purposes of this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-206
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1923, No. 638, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13173; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3302.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1923, No. 638, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13173; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-124
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 827, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 827, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-57-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 57 / Section 6-57-103
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are eligible for payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death under § 21-4-501 shall retain that benefit. (2) This benefit shall be paid upon the employee's retirement or death from the funds restricted to expenditures in support of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute. (3) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to receive compensation under § 21-4-501 . (b) (1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are enrolled in the alternative retirement plan and are receiving a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) shall retain the benefit. (2) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to enroll in the alternative retirement program. Acts 2003, No. 452, § 3; 2007, No. 260, § 2.

(a) (1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are eligible for payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death under § 21-4-501 shall retain that benefit. (2) This benefit shall be paid upon the employee's retirement or death from the funds restricted to expenditures in support of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute. (3) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to receive compensation under § 21-4-501 .

(1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are eligible for payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death under § 21-4-501 shall retain that benefit.

(2) This benefit shall be paid upon the employee's retirement or death from the funds restricted to expenditures in support of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute.

(3) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to receive compensation under § 21-4-501 .

(b) (1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are enrolled in the alternative retirement plan and are receiving a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) shall retain the benefit. (2) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to enroll in the alternative retirement program.

(1) Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are enrolled in the alternative retirement plan and are receiving a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) shall retain the benefit.

(2) Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to enroll in the alternative retirement program.

Acts 2003, No. 452, § 3; 2007, No. 260, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1407
Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the availability of funds, each loan made to an applicant under this subchapter shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator. (b) Any loan made to an applicant subsequent to an initial loan shall be made only upon application of the recipient and upon finding by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing that the applicant: (1) Has successfully completed the nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the appropriate school of nursing; (2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and (4) Continues to be a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 10; 2009, No. 9, § 5.

(a) Subject to the availability of funds, each loan made to an applicant under this subchapter shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator.

(b) Any loan made to an applicant subsequent to an initial loan shall be made only upon application of the recipient and upon finding by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing that the applicant: (1) Has successfully completed the nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the appropriate school of nursing; (2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and (4) Continues to be a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas.

(1) Has successfully completed the nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the appropriate school of nursing;

(2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies;

(3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and

(A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and

(i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or

(ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and

(B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and

(4) Continues to be a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 10; 2009, No. 9, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1217 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1217
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 23, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 23, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-61-302
Incorporation and certification - Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) To assist the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in its responsibilities regarding incorporation and certification of postsecondary educational institutions, the board shall appoint an advisory committee. (b) The advisory committee shall include: (1) Two (2) nonpublic postsecondary education institution chief administrators; (2) Two (2) public postsecondary education institution chief administrators; (3) Two (2) chief administrators of proprietary schools that are licensed under § 6-51-601 et seq.; (4) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education or his or her designated representative; and (5) Two (2) legal residents of the state who are not officially affiliated with any postsecondary institution in any state as an employee or board member or in any other capacity. (c) The members shall serve nine-year terms. (d) Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1982, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 903, § 4; 1977, No. 560, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4905; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 26; 2003, No. 1473, § 6.

(a) To assist the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in its responsibilities regarding incorporation and certification of postsecondary educational institutions, the board shall appoint an advisory committee.

(b) The advisory committee shall include: (1) Two (2) nonpublic postsecondary education institution chief administrators; (2) Two (2) public postsecondary education institution chief administrators; (3) Two (2) chief administrators of proprietary schools that are licensed under § 6-51-601 et seq.; (4) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education or his or her designated representative; and (5) Two (2) legal residents of the state who are not officially affiliated with any postsecondary institution in any state as an employee or board member or in any other capacity.

(1) Two (2) nonpublic postsecondary education institution chief administrators;

(2) Two (2) public postsecondary education institution chief administrators;

(3) Two (2) chief administrators of proprietary schools that are licensed under § 6-51-601 et seq.;

(4) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education or his or her designated representative; and

(5) Two (2) legal residents of the state who are not officially affiliated with any postsecondary institution in any state as an employee or board member or in any other capacity.

(c) The members shall serve nine-year terms.

(d) Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1982, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 903, § 4; 1977, No. 560, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4905; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 26; 2003, No. 1473, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-51-703
Granting of degrees
Status: in_force

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is authorized to grant the degree to students who complete the full course of instruction which entitles them to the degree. The diploma is to be signed by such officials as the board shall designate. Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is authorized to grant the degree to students who complete the full course of instruction which entitles them to the degree. The diploma is to be signed by such officials as the board shall designate.

Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-121
Higher education minority retention programs - Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this section and § 6-61-122 , the term "minority" refers to African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Acts 1999, No. 1091, § 1.

For purposes of this section and § 6-61-122 , the term "minority" refers to African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

Acts 1999, No. 1091, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1003
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1901, No. 126, §§ 1, 2, p. 196; C. & M. Dig., § 9531; Pope's Dig., § 13154; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2828, 80-2829.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1901, No. 126, §§ 1, 2, p. 196; C. & M. Dig., § 9531; Pope's Dig., § 13154; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2828, 80-2829.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1305
[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. § 6-18-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-105
Skills and knowledge for preparation of kindergarten children
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall determine and prepare a list of the skills and knowledge that a child should have in order to be prepared to enter kindergarten. (2) The list shall be prepared in a manner that will assist parents in preparing their children for kindergarten. (b) (1) The list shall be available to parents on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's website and from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by mail if requested. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall make reasonable efforts to have the list of skills published in the Happy Birthday Baby Book. (c) (1) The Department of Human Services shall provide copies of the list to childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules requiring childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education each year to distribute the list to the parent of each three-year-old child, four-year-old child, and five-year-old child attending the childcare facility. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a child to have a certain level of skill or knowledge before enrolling in kindergarten. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 242, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1505, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 825, § 1.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall determine and prepare a list of the skills and knowledge that a child should have in order to be prepared to enter kindergarten. (2) The list shall be prepared in a manner that will assist parents in preparing their children for kindergarten.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall determine and prepare a list of the skills and knowledge that a child should have in order to be prepared to enter kindergarten.

(2) The list shall be prepared in a manner that will assist parents in preparing their children for kindergarten.

(b) (1) The list shall be available to parents on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's website and from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by mail if requested. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall make reasonable efforts to have the list of skills published in the Happy Birthday Baby Book.

(1) The list shall be available to parents on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's website and from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by mail if requested.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall make reasonable efforts to have the list of skills published in the Happy Birthday Baby Book.

(c) (1) The Department of Human Services shall provide copies of the list to childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules requiring childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education each year to distribute the list to the parent of each three-year-old child, four-year-old child, and five-year-old child attending the childcare facility.

(1) The Department of Human Services shall provide copies of the list to childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules requiring childcare facilities licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education each year to distribute the list to the parent of each three-year-old child, four-year-old child, and five-year-old child attending the childcare facility.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a child to have a certain level of skill or knowledge before enrolling in kindergarten.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 242, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1505, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 825, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-214
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Specific eligibility requirements for admission to these special services shall be the responsibility of the State Board of Education. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 5; 1975, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2119; Acts 2007, No. 1573, § 38.

Specific eligibility requirements for admission to these special services shall be the responsibility of the State Board of Education.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 5; 1975, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2119; Acts 2007, No. 1573, § 38.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-82-1805
Rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2114, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2114, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-415 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-415
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 35, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1599, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1598, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 395, § 2; 2009, No. 242, § 1; 2011, No. 701, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 35, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1599, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1598, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 395, § 2; 2009, No. 242, § 1; 2011, No. 701, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1710 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1710
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-135 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-135
A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that the students of the Natural State are the state's greatest resource. (b) The last Wednesday in September of each year shall be recognized as "A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students". (c) The Governor shall: (1) Annually proclaim the last Wednesday in September of each year as "A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students"; and (2) Call upon the citizens of this state, in accordance with their own faith and consciences, to pray, meditate, or otherwise reflect upon the following individuals in this state: (A) Students; (B) Teachers; (C) School administrators; and (D) Schools. (d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall annually notify public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools regarding A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students. Added by Act 2021, No. 902,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The General Assembly finds that the students of the Natural State are the state's greatest resource.

(b) The last Wednesday in September of each year shall be recognized as "A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students".

(c) The Governor shall: (1) Annually proclaim the last Wednesday in September of each year as "A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students"; and (2) Call upon the citizens of this state, in accordance with their own faith and consciences, to pray, meditate, or otherwise reflect upon the following individuals in this state: (A) Students; (B) Teachers; (C) School administrators; and (D) Schools.

(1) Annually proclaim the last Wednesday in September of each year as "A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students"; and

(2) Call upon the citizens of this state, in accordance with their own faith and consciences, to pray, meditate, or otherwise reflect upon the following individuals in this state: (A) Students; (B) Teachers; (C) School administrators; and (D) Schools.

(A) Students;

(B) Teachers;

(C) School administrators; and

(D) Schools.

(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall annually notify public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools regarding A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students.

Added by Act 2021, No. 902,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1404
Eligibility and requirements for loans
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to an approved school of nursing in this state or a nationally accredited school outside the state in a course of study leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator shall be eligible to make application to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for a loan under this subchapter. (b) The board may, depending upon available funds, make a loan to an applicant under this subchapter when it determines that the applicant: (1) Is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to an approved school of nursing in this state or a nationally accredited school outside the state in studies leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator; (2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and (4) Is a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 6; 2009, No. 9, § 3.

(a) Any person who is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to an approved school of nursing in this state or a nationally accredited school outside the state in a course of study leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator shall be eligible to make application to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for a loan under this subchapter.

(b) The board may, depending upon available funds, make a loan to an applicant under this subchapter when it determines that the applicant: (1) Is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to an approved school of nursing in this state or a nationally accredited school outside the state in studies leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator; (2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and (4) Is a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas.

(1) Is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to an approved school of nursing in this state or a nationally accredited school outside the state in studies leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator;

(2) Warrants financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies;

(3) Has signed a written agreement to: (A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and

(A) Upon graduation and licensure and for the period of time specified by rule promulgated by the board: (i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or (ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and

(i) Teach in a nursing education program in the State of Arkansas; or

(ii) Engage in practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the State of Arkansas; and

(B) Repay each loan with interest at the maximum legal rate if the applicant fails to fulfill the requirements of the board under this subchapter; and

(4) Is a lawful resident of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 6; 2009, No. 9, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1815 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1815
Medical school alternates - Rural medical practice loans
Status: in_force

(a) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to an osteopathic medical school in Arkansas demonstrates a willingness to enter into an osteopathic rural medical practice loan contract and meets the requirements of § 6-81-1807 , the applicant shall be moved to the top of the waiting list upon entering into an osteopathic rural medical practice student loan contract. (b) The priority on the waiting list for an alternate who enters into an osteopathic rural medical practice student loan contract shall be determined by the date and time such an alternate enters into the rural medical practice student loan contract. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to an osteopathic medical school in Arkansas demonstrates a willingness to enter into an osteopathic rural medical practice loan contract and meets the requirements of § 6-81-1807 , the applicant shall be moved to the top of the waiting list upon entering into an osteopathic rural medical practice student loan contract.

(b) The priority on the waiting list for an alternate who enters into an osteopathic rural medical practice student loan contract shall be determined by the date and time such an alternate enters into the rural medical practice student loan contract.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-17-1208
Authority to liberalize policy
Status: in_force

The number of days of sick leave provided by this subchapter are minimums only, and nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any school district from providing more days of sick leave or from having a more liberal policy for the administration of sick leave, including, but not limited to, the establishment of sick leave pools or banks and allowing school district employees who are husband and wife to each utilize the other's accumulated sick leave. Acts 1971, No. 137, § 7; 1975, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255; Acts 1989, No. 791, § 1; 1999, No. 40, § 1.

The number of days of sick leave provided by this subchapter are minimums only, and nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any school district from providing more days of sick leave or from having a more liberal policy for the administration of sick leave, including, but not limited to, the establishment of sick leave pools or banks and allowing school district employees who are husband and wife to each utilize the other's accumulated sick leave.

Acts 1971, No. 137, § 7; 1975, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255; Acts 1989, No. 791, § 1; 1999, No. 40, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-18-1608
Reporting
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall submit a combined annual report to the Legislative Council by December 1 of each year that establishes compliance with this subchapter, provides data on the number of participants in the Universal ACT Assessment Program, and outlines the impact of this program on the college readiness of high school seniors and the remediation rates at institutions of higher education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1578, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.

The Division of Higher Education and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall submit a combined annual report to the Legislative Council by December 1 of each year that establishes compliance with this subchapter, provides data on the number of participants in the Universal ACT Assessment Program, and outlines the impact of this program on the college readiness of high school seniors and the remediation rates at institutions of higher education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1578, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-205
Responsibility for school operation - Personnel and equipment
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall be responsible for the operation of the schools and shall have authority to purchase, lease, or construct buildings, land, equipment, machinery, and supplies necessary for the teaching of trade, vocational, or other federally aided adult courses of less than college grade. (b) The state board is authorized to employ personnel, to set salaries which shall be comparable to those received by other similarly positioned personnel in the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and to negotiate leases or purchases with any and all agencies of the United States Government for the lease or purchase of suitable facilities, equipment, machinery, and supplies to be used for the purposes authorized by this section and §§ 6-51-201 - 6-51-203 , § 6-51-207 , § 6-51-208(a) -(c), § 6-51-209 , and § 6-51-210 . (c) All laws governing the employment of personnel of the division, including such matters as leave rules and teacher retirement membership, shall apply to employees of all vocational-technical and adult education schools. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 344, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1858, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1957, No. 328, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2561.

(a) The State Board of Education shall be responsible for the operation of the schools and shall have authority to purchase, lease, or construct buildings, land, equipment, machinery, and supplies necessary for the teaching of trade, vocational, or other federally aided adult courses of less than college grade.

(b) The state board is authorized to employ personnel, to set salaries which shall be comparable to those received by other similarly positioned personnel in the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and to negotiate leases or purchases with any and all agencies of the United States Government for the lease or purchase of suitable facilities, equipment, machinery, and supplies to be used for the purposes authorized by this section and §§ 6-51-201 - 6-51-203 , § 6-51-207 , § 6-51-208(a) -(c), § 6-51-209 , and § 6-51-210 .

(c) All laws governing the employment of personnel of the division, including such matters as leave rules and teacher retirement membership, shall apply to employees of all vocational-technical and adult education schools.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 344, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1858, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 328, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2561.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-23-504
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

Employees of an open-enrollment public charter school shall be eligible to participate in all benefits programs available to public school employees. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 29.

Employees of an open-enrollment public charter school shall be eligible to participate in all benefits programs available to public school employees.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-62-801
Purpose
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized and directed to limit unrestricted educational and general funds used to support intercollegiate athletic programs and to provide fair and equitable treatment in the amount of state subsidy of athletic program expenditures at state-supported institutions of higher education. Acts 1991, No. 366, § 1.

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized and directed to limit unrestricted educational and general funds used to support intercollegiate athletic programs and to provide fair and equitable treatment in the amount of state subsidy of athletic program expenditures at state-supported institutions of higher education.

Acts 1991, No. 366, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-223 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-223
Reports
Status: in_force

Each school district shall report annually to the State Board of Education at a prescribed due date the extent to which it is at that time providing for the special education for children with disabilities, as necessary to implement the policy of this subchapter. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2131; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

Each school district shall report annually to the State Board of Education at a prescribed due date the extent to which it is at that time providing for the special education for children with disabilities, as necessary to implement the policy of this subchapter.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2131; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1013 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1013
Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, and the interest thereon, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and the exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-971.

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, and the interest thereon, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and the exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-971.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-17-1405
Notification of award - Transfer of available federal funds
Status: in_force

(a) Upon making any award to or in behalf of an employee of any school district, the Workers' Compensation Commission shall notify the appropriate officer of the school district and shall notify the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) If the salary or compensation of the employee in whose behalf the award was made is paid wholly or partly from federal funds, the division is authorized to transfer funds from the federal funds available for the program under which such employee was paid to the Public School Fund to reimburse the Public School Fund for funds transferred to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund as provided for in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1474, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 223, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1241.

(a) Upon making any award to or in behalf of an employee of any school district, the Workers' Compensation Commission shall notify the appropriate officer of the school district and shall notify the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) If the salary or compensation of the employee in whose behalf the award was made is paid wholly or partly from federal funds, the division is authorized to transfer funds from the federal funds available for the program under which such employee was paid to the Public School Fund to reimburse the Public School Fund for funds transferred to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund as provided for in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1474, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 223, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1241.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-16-501
Organ donor awareness education
Status: in_force

(a) After receiving approval of materials from the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Inc., may provide educational and instructional materials regarding organ and tissue donation to school districts for use in the classroom. (b) (1) Driver education courses and high school health classes shall include information or instructional materials regarding organ and tissue donation. (2) Inclusion of organ donor educational information or instructional materials is mandated beginning with the 2004-2005 school fiscal year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 25, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2003, No. 546, § 1.

(a) After receiving approval of materials from the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Inc., may provide educational and instructional materials regarding organ and tissue donation to school districts for use in the classroom.

(b) (1) Driver education courses and high school health classes shall include information or instructional materials regarding organ and tissue donation. (2) Inclusion of organ donor educational information or instructional materials is mandated beginning with the 2004-2005 school fiscal year.

(1) Driver education courses and high school health classes shall include information or instructional materials regarding organ and tissue donation.

(2) Inclusion of organ donor educational information or instructional materials is mandated beginning with the 2004-2005 school fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 25, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2003, No. 546, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-23-104
Charter form for public charter schools - Requirements - Revision
Status: in_force

(a) A charter for a public charter school shall: (1) Be in the form of a written contract signed by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the chief operating officer of the public charter school; (2) Satisfy the requirements of this chapter; and (3) Ensure that the information required under § 6-23-404 is consistent with the information provided in the application and any modification that the authorizer may require. (b) Any revision or amendment of the charter for a public charter school may be made only with the approval of the authorizer. (c) An open-enrollment public charter school shall post the most recent version of the written contract on the website of the open-enrollment public charter school by August 1 each year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 52, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 10; 2007, No. 736, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 19.

(a) A charter for a public charter school shall: (1) Be in the form of a written contract signed by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the chief operating officer of the public charter school; (2) Satisfy the requirements of this chapter; and (3) Ensure that the information required under § 6-23-404 is consistent with the information provided in the application and any modification that the authorizer may require.

(1) Be in the form of a written contract signed by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the chief operating officer of the public charter school;

(2) Satisfy the requirements of this chapter; and

(3) Ensure that the information required under § 6-23-404 is consistent with the information provided in the application and any modification that the authorizer may require.

(b) Any revision or amendment of the charter for a public charter school may be made only with the approval of the authorizer.

(c) An open-enrollment public charter school shall post the most recent version of the written contract on the website of the open-enrollment public charter school by August 1 each year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 52, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 10; 2007, No. 736, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-216 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-216
Use of buildings during vacation period
Status: in_force

(a) No person, teacher, party, servant, or employee shall be boarded, lodged, or in any manner whatever provided for during the vacation of the Arkansas School for the Blind, neither shall any party or person at any time be lodged, boarded, or permitted to remain at the school at the expense of the state not specifically designated and provided for in this subchapter. (b) However, this section shall not apply to those employees and pupils who have no homes and are required to remain at the school during vacation. Acts 1893, No. 159, § 8, p. 273; C. & M. Dig., § 9479; Pope's Dig., § 12882; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2222.

(a) No person, teacher, party, servant, or employee shall be boarded, lodged, or in any manner whatever provided for during the vacation of the Arkansas School for the Blind, neither shall any party or person at any time be lodged, boarded, or permitted to remain at the school at the expense of the state not specifically designated and provided for in this subchapter.

(b) However, this section shall not apply to those employees and pupils who have no homes and are required to remain at the school during vacation.

Acts 1893, No. 159, § 8, p. 273; C. & M. Dig., § 9479; Pope's Dig., § 12882; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2222.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-124
Statewide computer network
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Acts 1991, No. 1034, authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to provide a loan to the Department of Education, now known as the "Division of Elementary and Secondary Education", for a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the division. (2) In order to provide alternatives to accomplish the purposes of Acts 1991, No. 1034, the department, now division, is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with IMPAC Learning Systems, Inc., for the development of a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the department, now division, from funds provided by a loan from the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. (b) The State Board of Education shall maintain oversight authority over the approval of all standards, procedures, and specifications determined by the department, now division, regarding the purchase or lease of the statewide computer network in addition to maintaining oversight authority over the operational aspects of the system. (c) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may request from the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a transfer of appropriation authorized for school district management and statewide data collection by the General Assembly to any other line item appropriation authorized for the department, now division, for the same purpose. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1102, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 4, §§ 1-4; 1999, No. 98, § 1; 2005, No. 1936, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 5.

(a) (1) Acts 1991, No. 1034, authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to provide a loan to the Department of Education, now known as the "Division of Elementary and Secondary Education", for a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the division. (2) In order to provide alternatives to accomplish the purposes of Acts 1991, No. 1034, the department, now division, is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with IMPAC Learning Systems, Inc., for the development of a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the department, now division, from funds provided by a loan from the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

(1) Acts 1991, No. 1034, authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to provide a loan to the Department of Education, now known as the "Division of Elementary and Secondary Education", for a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the division.

(2) In order to provide alternatives to accomplish the purposes of Acts 1991, No. 1034, the department, now division, is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with IMPAC Learning Systems, Inc., for the development of a statewide computer system capable of linking all public school systems and the department, now division, from funds provided by a loan from the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

(b) The State Board of Education shall maintain oversight authority over the approval of all standards, procedures, and specifications determined by the department, now division, regarding the purchase or lease of the statewide computer network in addition to maintaining oversight authority over the operational aspects of the system.

(c) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may request from the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a transfer of appropriation authorized for school district management and statewide data collection by the General Assembly to any other line item appropriation authorized for the department, now division, for the same purpose.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1102, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 4, §§ 1-4; 1999, No. 98, § 1; 2005, No. 1936, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1226 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1226
Advancements for bond payments by county treasurer before settlement date
Status: in_force

In all school districts of the State of Arkansas that have voted a bond issue that calls for the payment of interest and principal before the date of settlement by the county treasurer with the school district of funds collected under a levy made by the school district for the purpose of retiring principal and interest of bond issue, the county treasurer is authorized to advance to the school district before the date of settlement and on the date payment is due a sum sufficient for the payment of principal and interest accruing under the bond issue out of the moneys held by him or her for the school district. Acts 1951, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1130.

In all school districts of the State of Arkansas that have voted a bond issue that calls for the payment of interest and principal before the date of settlement by the county treasurer with the school district of funds collected under a levy made by the school district for the purpose of retiring principal and interest of bond issue, the county treasurer is authorized to advance to the school district before the date of settlement and on the date payment is due a sum sufficient for the payment of principal and interest accruing under the bond issue out of the moneys held by him or her for the school district.

Acts 1951, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1130.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-131 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-131
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2001, No. 1506, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2001, No. 1506, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-61-708
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 281, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 281, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-607
Right to mortgage or encumber property - Right to cure default
Status: in_force

(a) The transfer of any property shall authorize the owner to mortgage or otherwise encumber the property. (b) However, the board shall retain the right to cure any default of the owner that could result in loss of possession by the owner, including a default in the payment of property taxes owed by such owner. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 11; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.10.

(a) The transfer of any property shall authorize the owner to mortgage or otherwise encumber the property.

(b) However, the board shall retain the right to cure any default of the owner that could result in loss of possession by the owner, including a default in the payment of property taxes owed by such owner.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 11; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-307
Applicant's responsibilities
Status: in_force

Each applicant shall, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the rules of the Division of Higher Education: (1) Complete and file with the division the appropriate application for the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and such other information and data as may be requested by the division in determining the eligibility of the student; (2) Furnish to the division information regarding any change in status of the student or any other information that might have a direct bearing on the eligibility of the applicant; and (3) Provide the division with verification that the scholarship was used in accordance with the purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 401, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2085, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5907.

Each applicant shall, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the rules of the Division of Higher Education:

(1) Complete and file with the division the appropriate application for the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and such other information and data as may be requested by the division in determining the eligibility of the student;

(2) Furnish to the division information regarding any change in status of the student or any other information that might have a direct bearing on the eligibility of the applicant; and

(3) Provide the division with verification that the scholarship was used in accordance with the purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 401, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2085, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-18-2002
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Administrative activities" means activities that are not directly related to the comprehensive school counseling plan and are absent of any direct student services or interaction; (2) "Direct services" means services that are provided through face-to-face contact with students, including without limitation: (A) Regular classroom guidance limited to forty-minute class sessions, not to exceed three (3) class sessions per day and not to exceed ten (10) class sessions per week; (B) Individual and group counseling; (C) Responsive services on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns and problems put the student's academic, career, or social and emotional development at risk, including the administration of a risk assessment; and (D) Interventions for students who are: (i) At risk of dropping out of school; or (ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and (3) "Indirect services" means consultations between a student, a parent or legal guardian, school staff, and community agencies concerning a student's academic, career, and social and emotional needs. Added by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Administrative activities" means activities that are not directly related to the comprehensive school counseling plan and are absent of any direct student services or interaction;

(2) "Direct services" means services that are provided through face-to-face contact with students, including without limitation: (A) Regular classroom guidance limited to forty-minute class sessions, not to exceed three (3) class sessions per day and not to exceed ten (10) class sessions per week; (B) Individual and group counseling; (C) Responsive services on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns and problems put the student's academic, career, or social and emotional development at risk, including the administration of a risk assessment; and (D) Interventions for students who are: (i) At risk of dropping out of school; or (ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and

(A) Regular classroom guidance limited to forty-minute class sessions, not to exceed three (3) class sessions per day and not to exceed ten (10) class sessions per week;

(B) Individual and group counseling;

(C) Responsive services on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns and problems put the student's academic, career, or social and emotional development at risk, including the administration of a risk assessment; and

(D) Interventions for students who are: (i) At risk of dropping out of school; or (ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and

(i) At risk of dropping out of school; or

(ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and

(3) "Indirect services" means consultations between a student, a parent or legal guardian, school staff, and community agencies concerning a student's academic, career, and social and emotional needs.

Added by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-206
Materials and supplies
Status: in_force

No trustee shall be allowed to furnish material for building purposes; nor shall they be, either directly or indirectly, personally interested in the purchase of any article of merchandise or other supplies for the use of such institution. Acts 1868, No. 50, § 7, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9456; Pope's Dig., § 12859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2209.

No trustee shall be allowed to furnish material for building purposes; nor shall they be, either directly or indirectly, personally interested in the purchase of any article of merchandise or other supplies for the use of such institution.

Acts 1868, No. 50, § 7, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9456; Pope's Dig., § 12859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-21-605
Injury to schoolhouse or fixtures
Status: in_force

(a) To cut, write upon, deface, disfigure, or damage any part or appurtenance or enclosure of any schoolhouse shall be a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100). (b) Any fine collected under this act for injury to any schoolhouse or other school property shall be paid into the school funds of the school district where the crime was committed. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 178; Pope's Dig., §§ 3593, 11620; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1904; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 69.

(a) To cut, write upon, deface, disfigure, or damage any part or appurtenance or enclosure of any schoolhouse shall be a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) Any fine collected under this act for injury to any schoolhouse or other school property shall be paid into the school funds of the school district where the crime was committed.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 178; Pope's Dig., §§ 3593, 11620; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1904; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 69.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-106
Catastrophic leave program
Status: in_force

National Park College shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all permanent employees. The program shall be similar to that authorized under § 21-4-214 . Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 6.

National Park College shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all permanent employees. The program shall be similar to that authorized under § 21-4-214 .

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

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-66-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 66 / Section 6-66-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-53-502
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 23, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 23, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-21-604
Destruction of property
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who shall willfully destroy or injure any building used as a schoolhouse, or for educational purposes, or any furniture, fixtures, or apparatus thereto belonging, or who shall deface, mar, or disfigure any such building, furniture, or fixtures, by writing, cutting, painting, or pasting thereon any likeness, figure, words, or device without the consent of the teacher or other person having control of that house, furniture, or fixtures shall be fined in a sum double the value of the building, furniture, fixtures, or apparatus so destroyed or damaged and shall be fined in a sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense, to be recovered by civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. (b) The punishment provided in this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the punishment provided by other statutes for such offenses. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 177; Pope's Dig., §§ 3592, 11619; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1903.

(a) Any person who shall willfully destroy or injure any building used as a schoolhouse, or for educational purposes, or any furniture, fixtures, or apparatus thereto belonging, or who shall deface, mar, or disfigure any such building, furniture, or fixtures, by writing, cutting, painting, or pasting thereon any likeness, figure, words, or device without the consent of the teacher or other person having control of that house, furniture, or fixtures shall be fined in a sum double the value of the building, furniture, fixtures, or apparatus so destroyed or damaged and shall be fined in a sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense, to be recovered by civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) The punishment provided in this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the punishment provided by other statutes for such offenses.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 177; Pope's Dig., §§ 3592, 11619; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-223 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-223
Reports - Publication
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind shall make a full and complete report, to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly, not later than January 15 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session. (b) These reports shall deal with improvements made during the previous two (2) fiscal years, together with the suggestions and recommendations covering the Arkansas School for the Blind for the next two-year period. (c) The report of the board of trustees shall cover the preceding school year. (d) (1) The board of trustees and the superintendent shall each make detailed reports biennially to the General Assembly of their proceedings, the condition of the school, the number of pupils, and other facts connected with the institution, including the exact receipts and expenditures of the board of trustees. (2) The superintendent shall report to the board of trustees before each regular session of the General Assembly a detailed statement of the number of pupils admitted and discharged, their place of residence and supposed cause of blindness, the amount of money expended and for what purpose, and the probable sum necessary to defray the current expenses of the institution until the next regular session of the General Assembly, which report shall be embodied in that of the board of trustees. (e) (1) The reports shall be made and printed together not later than January 15 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session. (2) There shall be, of each biennial report of the board of trustees to the General Assembly, one thousand five hundred (1,500) copies printed, one thousand (1,000) for the use of the General Assembly and five hundred (500) for the school. Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 11, 20, 27, p. 154; 1911, No. 434, § 7; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9464, 9467, 9475, 9478; Pope's Dig., §§ 12867, 12870, 12878, 12881; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2203, 80-2204, 80-2214, 80-2217; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 4.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind shall make a full and complete report, to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly, not later than January 15 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session.

(b) These reports shall deal with improvements made during the previous two (2) fiscal years, together with the suggestions and recommendations covering the Arkansas School for the Blind for the next two-year period.

(c) The report of the board of trustees shall cover the preceding school year.

(d) (1) The board of trustees and the superintendent shall each make detailed reports biennially to the General Assembly of their proceedings, the condition of the school, the number of pupils, and other facts connected with the institution, including the exact receipts and expenditures of the board of trustees. (2) The superintendent shall report to the board of trustees before each regular session of the General Assembly a detailed statement of the number of pupils admitted and discharged, their place of residence and supposed cause of blindness, the amount of money expended and for what purpose, and the probable sum necessary to defray the current expenses of the institution until the next regular session of the General Assembly, which report shall be embodied in that of the board of trustees.

(1) The board of trustees and the superintendent shall each make detailed reports biennially to the General Assembly of their proceedings, the condition of the school, the number of pupils, and other facts connected with the institution, including the exact receipts and expenditures of the board of trustees.

(2) The superintendent shall report to the board of trustees before each regular session of the General Assembly a detailed statement of the number of pupils admitted and discharged, their place of residence and supposed cause of blindness, the amount of money expended and for what purpose, and the probable sum necessary to defray the current expenses of the institution until the next regular session of the General Assembly, which report shall be embodied in that of the board of trustees.

(e) (1) The reports shall be made and printed together not later than January 15 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session. (2) There shall be, of each biennial report of the board of trustees to the General Assembly, one thousand five hundred (1,500) copies printed, one thousand (1,000) for the use of the General Assembly and five hundred (500) for the school.

(1) The reports shall be made and printed together not later than January 15 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session.

(2) There shall be, of each biennial report of the board of trustees to the General Assembly, one thousand five hundred (1,500) copies printed, one thousand (1,000) for the use of the General Assembly and five hundred (500) for the school.

Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 11, 20, 27, p. 154; 1911, No. 434, § 7; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9464, 9467, 9475, 9478; Pope's Dig., §§ 12867, 12870, 12878, 12881; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2203, 80-2204, 80-2214, 80-2217; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-319 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-18-319
District contacts
Status: in_force

(a) The superintendent of a school district, or the superintendent's designee, accepting the transfer of a student from another district in the state shall make proper inquiry of the parents or guardian of the student to determine whether the student has proper contacts or other legal right to be enrolled as a student in that district. (b) The superintendent of the school district, or the superintendent's designee, shall promptly verify to the district from which the student transferred that the student has been approved for enrollment in the district after a determination that the student has a legal right to attend in the district. (c) A school district from which the student transferred has the right to appeal the transfer of the student to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school district to which the student transferred and the parents or guardian of the student shall have the burden to prove the transfer was proper. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1529, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 482, § 1.

(a) The superintendent of a school district, or the superintendent's designee, accepting the transfer of a student from another district in the state shall make proper inquiry of the parents or guardian of the student to determine whether the student has proper contacts or other legal right to be enrolled as a student in that district.

(b) The superintendent of the school district, or the superintendent's designee, shall promptly verify to the district from which the student transferred that the student has been approved for enrollment in the district after a determination that the student has a legal right to attend in the district.

(c) A school district from which the student transferred has the right to appeal the transfer of the student to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school district to which the student transferred and the parents or guardian of the student shall have the burden to prove the transfer was proper.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1529, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 482, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-214
Accountability - Transparency - Legislative oversight
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The continual evaluation of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program and of all state-supported scholarship and grant programs by the General Assembly is critical for maximizing the benefits to the state and its citizens of state financial aid for higher education and meeting state objectives for higher education; and (2) Accountability and transparency in the implementation of state-supported scholarship programs are fundamental to a proper evaluation of the programs. (b) The General Assembly finds that the collection of data and the reports required under §§ 6-85-216 - 6-85-220 and § 6-60-901 et seq. are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 10, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The continual evaluation of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program and of all state-supported scholarship and grant programs by the General Assembly is critical for maximizing the benefits to the state and its citizens of state financial aid for higher education and meeting state objectives for higher education; and (2) Accountability and transparency in the implementation of state-supported scholarship programs are fundamental to a proper evaluation of the programs.

(1) The continual evaluation of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program and of all state-supported scholarship and grant programs by the General Assembly is critical for maximizing the benefits to the state and its citizens of state financial aid for higher education and meeting state objectives for higher education; and

(2) Accountability and transparency in the implementation of state-supported scholarship programs are fundamental to a proper evaluation of the programs.

(b) The General Assembly finds that the collection of data and the reports required under §§ 6-85-216 - 6-85-220 and § 6-60-901 et seq. are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 10, eff. 4/12/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-709 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-709
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1923, No. 755, §§ 1-3, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 13187-13189, 13193; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3017 -- 80-3020.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1923, No. 755, §§ 1-3, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 13187-13189, 13193; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3017 -- 80-3020.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-60-901
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Arkansas Higher Education Information System" means the database maintained by the Division of Higher Education containing student data files that the division and institutions of higher education in Arkansas are required to collect under §§ 6-85-214 , 6-85-216 , and 6-85-217 , other state law, and federal law; and (2) "Institution of higher education" means: (A) An Arkansas state-funded community college; (B) An Arkansas state-funded university; or (C) A private college or university in Arkansas that receives state funding for student financial assistance or voluntarily participates in the system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1947, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1195, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Arkansas Higher Education Information System" means the database maintained by the Division of Higher Education containing student data files that the division and institutions of higher education in Arkansas are required to collect under §§ 6-85-214 , 6-85-216 , and 6-85-217 , other state law, and federal law; and

(2) "Institution of higher education" means: (A) An Arkansas state-funded community college; (B) An Arkansas state-funded university; or (C) A private college or university in Arkansas that receives state funding for student financial assistance or voluntarily participates in the system.

(A) An Arkansas state-funded community college;

(B) An Arkansas state-funded university; or

(C) A private college or university in Arkansas that receives state funding for student financial assistance or voluntarily participates in the system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1947, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 1195, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-17-602
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 231, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 350, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270.3; Acts 1987, No. 512, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 44.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 231, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 350, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270.3; Acts 1987, No. 512, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 44.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-225 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-225
Loan or transfer repayment
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19-5-501 et seq., or any law to the contrary, up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) received by the Public School Fund from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund either by loan or transfer during the 1996-1997 fiscal year, shall be repaid from time to time by transfer by the Treasurer of State from either the Public School Support Fund or the Public School Fund, or its appropriate fund account, solely from revenues generated by the income tax surcharge levied by § 6-20-312(c) [repealed] after the provisions of § 19-6-481(b) [repealed] have been achieved. Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 31.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19-5-501 et seq., or any law to the contrary, up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) received by the Public School Fund from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund either by loan or transfer during the 1996-1997 fiscal year, shall be repaid from time to time by transfer by the Treasurer of State from either the Public School Support Fund or the Public School Fund, or its appropriate fund account, solely from revenues generated by the income tax surcharge levied by § 6-20-312(c) [repealed] after the provisions of § 19-6-481(b) [repealed] have been achieved.

Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-17-1207
Payment for unused leave
Status: in_force

Payment for unused sick leave shall be made from the salary fund of the school district, and these moneys shall be included in meeting the annual requirements for payment of teachers' salaries. Acts 1979, No. 1016, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1253.

Payment for unused sick leave shall be made from the salary fund of the school district, and these moneys shall be included in meeting the annual requirements for payment of teachers' salaries.

Acts 1979, No. 1016, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1253.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-108
Naming of designated beneficiary and transfers of accounts
Status: in_force

(a) An account owner shall have the right to name the designated beneficiary of an account and at any time to change the designated beneficiary of an account to another individual who is a member of the family of the former designated beneficiary. (b) At the direction of an account owner, all or a portion of an account may be transferred to another account of which the designated beneficiary is a member of the family of the designated beneficiary of the transferee account if the transferee account was created by this chapter or under another qualified tuition program maintained in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 13, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 9, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 10; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 5; 2011, No. 787, § 5.

(a) An account owner shall have the right to name the designated beneficiary of an account and at any time to change the designated beneficiary of an account to another individual who is a member of the family of the former designated beneficiary.

(b) At the direction of an account owner, all or a portion of an account may be transferred to another account of which the designated beneficiary is a member of the family of the designated beneficiary of the transferee account if the transferee account was created by this chapter or under another qualified tuition program maintained in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 13, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 9, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 10; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 5; 2011, No. 787, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-60-1504
Limitations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted as: (1) Giving a member of the campus community the right to disrupt a previously scheduled or otherwise reserved activity; (2) Authorizing a member of the campus community to disregard a policy of the state-supported institution of higher education regarding: (A) Compliance with state and federal laws on discrimination and harassment; or (B) The productive and efficient operation of an instructional or work environment; (3) Preventing a state-supported institution of higher education from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting expression that is not protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution; or (4) Prohibiting a state-supported institution of higher education from imposing a restriction on the time, place, or manner of expression in or on a campus forum, provided the restriction on the time, place, or manner of expression: (A) Is reasonable; (B) Is justified without reference to the viewpoint of the speaker; (C) Is narrowly tailored to serve a significant state interest; and (D) Leaves open ample alternative channels for communication of the information or message contained in the expression. Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted as:

(1) Giving a member of the campus community the right to disrupt a previously scheduled or otherwise reserved activity;

(2) Authorizing a member of the campus community to disregard a policy of the state-supported institution of higher education regarding: (A) Compliance with state and federal laws on discrimination and harassment; or (B) The productive and efficient operation of an instructional or work environment;

(A) Compliance with state and federal laws on discrimination and harassment; or

(B) The productive and efficient operation of an instructional or work environment;

(3) Preventing a state-supported institution of higher education from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting expression that is not protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution; or

(4) Prohibiting a state-supported institution of higher education from imposing a restriction on the time, place, or manner of expression in or on a campus forum, provided the restriction on the time, place, or manner of expression: (A) Is reasonable; (B) Is justified without reference to the viewpoint of the speaker; (C) Is narrowly tailored to serve a significant state interest; and (D) Leaves open ample alternative channels for communication of the information or message contained in the expression.

(A) Is reasonable;

(B) Is justified without reference to the viewpoint of the speaker;

(C) Is narrowly tailored to serve a significant state interest; and

(D) Leaves open ample alternative channels for communication of the information or message contained in the expression.

Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-62-1203
Loan approval process
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a loan from the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Fund under § 6-62-1202 shall apply for the loan on a form approved by the Division of Higher Education. (2) The division shall review an application submitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section to determine if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for a loan from the fund. (b) The division shall provide an applicant for a loan from the fund with written notice of its determination regarding whether to offer the applicant a loan from the fund and any conditions for making the loan from the fund. (c) After an applicant for a loan from the fund has satisfied the preconditions, if any, for the division's approval of the applicant's loan application and has executed a contract for the loan from the fund, the division shall present the contract for the loan from the fund to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for its approval. Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) (1) An applicant for a loan from the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Fund under § 6-62-1202 shall apply for the loan on a form approved by the Division of Higher Education. (2) The division shall review an application submitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section to determine if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for a loan from the fund.

(1) An applicant for a loan from the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Fund under § 6-62-1202 shall apply for the loan on a form approved by the Division of Higher Education.

(2) The division shall review an application submitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section to determine if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for a loan from the fund.

(b) The division shall provide an applicant for a loan from the fund with written notice of its determination regarding whether to offer the applicant a loan from the fund and any conditions for making the loan from the fund.

(c) After an applicant for a loan from the fund has satisfied the preconditions, if any, for the division's approval of the applicant's loan application and has executed a contract for the loan from the fund, the division shall present the contract for the loan from the fund to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for its approval.

Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-119 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-119
Medicaid billing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By May 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall identify school districts that are underperforming in the area of direct-service Medicaid billing. (2) The division shall direct identified school districts to increase direct-service Medicaid billing by district staff or enter into an agreement with an education service cooperative or other public or private entity for the provision of direct-service Medicaid billing services. (b) The school district for which billing services are rendered shall pay the education service cooperative providing the billing services an amount necessary to compensate the education service cooperative for costs associated with providing the services. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict qualified public or private providers from developing, maintaining, or expanding service relationships with school districts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1081, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 1527, § 1.

(a) (1) By May 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall identify school districts that are underperforming in the area of direct-service Medicaid billing. (2) The division shall direct identified school districts to increase direct-service Medicaid billing by district staff or enter into an agreement with an education service cooperative or other public or private entity for the provision of direct-service Medicaid billing services.

(1) By May 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall identify school districts that are underperforming in the area of direct-service Medicaid billing.

(2) The division shall direct identified school districts to increase direct-service Medicaid billing by district staff or enter into an agreement with an education service cooperative or other public or private entity for the provision of direct-service Medicaid billing services.

(b) The school district for which billing services are rendered shall pay the education service cooperative providing the billing services an amount necessary to compensate the education service cooperative for costs associated with providing the services.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict qualified public or private providers from developing, maintaining, or expanding service relationships with school districts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1081, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 1527, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-81-1901
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Appeals process" means without limitation: (A) The completion and submission of an appeals application as drafted by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee; (B) The confirmation of eligibility to appeal and the intention to retain appeals eligibility under this subchapter; and (C) The completion of a review by the committee that shall include a determination of eligibility and a final appeals decision; (2) "Eligibility" means without limitation the applicant: (A) Is a bona fide resident of the State of Arkansas; (B) Is enrolled or will be enrolled in a program of study at an eligible postsecondary institution; (C) Is currently in good standing; and (D) Is not currently under probationary restrictions for financial aid; and (3) "Financial aid" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student from public funds, including without limitation: (A) The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under § 6-85-201 et seq.; and (B) Other division scholarship and grant programs, state general revenues, tuition, and local tax revenue. Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Appeals process" means without limitation: (A) The completion and submission of an appeals application as drafted by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee; (B) The confirmation of eligibility to appeal and the intention to retain appeals eligibility under this subchapter; and (C) The completion of a review by the committee that shall include a determination of eligibility and a final appeals decision;

(A) The completion and submission of an appeals application as drafted by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee;

(B) The confirmation of eligibility to appeal and the intention to retain appeals eligibility under this subchapter; and

(C) The completion of a review by the committee that shall include a determination of eligibility and a final appeals decision;

(2) "Eligibility" means without limitation the applicant: (A) Is a bona fide resident of the State of Arkansas; (B) Is enrolled or will be enrolled in a program of study at an eligible postsecondary institution; (C) Is currently in good standing; and (D) Is not currently under probationary restrictions for financial aid; and

(A) Is a bona fide resident of the State of Arkansas;

(B) Is enrolled or will be enrolled in a program of study at an eligible postsecondary institution;

(C) Is currently in good standing; and

(D) Is not currently under probationary restrictions for financial aid; and

(3) "Financial aid" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student from public funds, including without limitation: (A) The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under § 6-85-201 et seq.; and (B) Other division scholarship and grant programs, state general revenues, tuition, and local tax revenue.

(A) The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under § 6-85-201 et seq.; and

(B) Other division scholarship and grant programs, state general revenues, tuition, and local tax revenue.

Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-5-405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 969,§ 1, eff. 4/8/2013. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 5; 2009, No. 606, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 969,§ 1, eff. 4/8/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 5; 2009, No. 606, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-112
Gift, bequest, or devise for particular purpose
Status: in_force

No gift, bequest, or devise made to any such institution for a particular purpose shall be applied to any other purpose unless it is impossible or impracticable for the original purpose to be executed. Acts 1911, No. 375, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 1769; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1406.

No gift, bequest, or devise made to any such institution for a particular purpose shall be applied to any other purpose unless it is impossible or impracticable for the original purpose to be executed.

Acts 1911, No. 375, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 1769; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-20-707
Use of funds by school districts
Status: in_force

Pursuant to any power of school districts to operate or provide for the operation of school lunch programs in schools under their jurisdiction, school districts may use the funds disbursed to them under the provisions of this subchapter, gifts, and other funds received from sale of school lunches for establishment, expansion, and improvement of school lunch programs. Acts 1947, No. 157, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-128.

Pursuant to any power of school districts to operate or provide for the operation of school lunch programs in schools under their jurisdiction, school districts may use the funds disbursed to them under the provisions of this subchapter, gifts, and other funds received from sale of school lunches for establishment, expansion, and improvement of school lunch programs.

Acts 1947, No. 157, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-128.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-64-501
Purpose of subchapter
Status: in_force

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to provide for a fair and equitable apportionment for the use of the facilities and services of the State Medical Center among the various counties of this state, and among all cities having in excess of ten thousand (10,000) population for the treatment of medical indigents, and to provide a method and procedure for charging such counties, and cities having over ten thousand (10,000) population, for services received by medical indigents at the medical center in excess of the allowed quotas. Acts 1959, No. 259, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2925.

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to provide for a fair and equitable apportionment for the use of the facilities and services of the State Medical Center among the various counties of this state, and among all cities having in excess of ten thousand (10,000) population for the treatment of medical indigents, and to provide a method and procedure for charging such counties, and cities having over ten thousand (10,000) population, for services received by medical indigents at the medical center in excess of the allowed quotas.

Acts 1959, No. 259, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2925.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-711 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-711
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 3, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 3, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1991, No. 824, § 7; 1997, No. 250, § 18; 1999, No. 391, § 21; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 25; 2005, No. 171, § 1; 2007, No. 738, § 7.

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

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 3, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 824, § 7; 1997, No. 250, § 18; 1999, No. 391, § 21; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 25; 2005, No. 171, § 1; 2007, No. 738, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-727 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-727
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 20, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1211Acts 1997, No. 1211, § 31.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 20, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1211Acts 1997, No. 1211, § 31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-606
Soliciting pledges
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful from and after the passage of this act for any person not enrolled in a public school of this state to solicit any pupil enrolled in a public school of this state to join or pledge himself or herself to become a member of a public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society, or to solicit any such pupil to attend a meeting thereof or any meeting in which the joining of any public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society shall be encouraged. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 3607; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2004.

It shall be unlawful from and after the passage of this act for any person not enrolled in a public school of this state to solicit any pupil enrolled in a public school of this state to join or pledge himself or herself to become a member of a public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society, or to solicit any such pupil to attend a meeting thereof or any meeting in which the joining of any public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society shall be encouraged.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 3607; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2004.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-201
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) In approving Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 87, the citizens of this state provided an opportunity to increase the resources provided for higher education scholarships and grants through a state lottery; (2) The net proceeds from the state lottery, in addition to existing nonlottery state educational resources for scholarships and grants, will: (A) Encourage associate degree, certificate of proficiency program, and technical certificate program recipients and university juniors to complete a baccalaureate degree; (B) Provide opportunities for students more than one (1) year out of high school to enter or reenter higher education; (C) Provide an improved system of communication to students and parents about opportunities for higher education scholarships and grants in Arkansas; and (D) Provide an evaluation and analysis of all state funding for scholarships and grants and how the funding advances the state's goals for higher education; and (3) Changes to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program may be necessary from time to time to ensure the solvency of the program by spreading the program liabilities over a period of time while ensuring that there are scholarship dollars available for students who successfully complete their courses. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1105,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) In approving Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 87, the citizens of this state provided an opportunity to increase the resources provided for higher education scholarships and grants through a state lottery;

(2) The net proceeds from the state lottery, in addition to existing nonlottery state educational resources for scholarships and grants, will: (A) Encourage associate degree, certificate of proficiency program, and technical certificate program recipients and university juniors to complete a baccalaureate degree; (B) Provide opportunities for students more than one (1) year out of high school to enter or reenter higher education; (C) Provide an improved system of communication to students and parents about opportunities for higher education scholarships and grants in Arkansas; and (D) Provide an evaluation and analysis of all state funding for scholarships and grants and how the funding advances the state's goals for higher education; and

(A) Encourage associate degree, certificate of proficiency program, and technical certificate program recipients and university juniors to complete a baccalaureate degree;

(B) Provide opportunities for students more than one (1) year out of high school to enter or reenter higher education;

(C) Provide an improved system of communication to students and parents about opportunities for higher education scholarships and grants in Arkansas; and

(D) Provide an evaluation and analysis of all state funding for scholarships and grants and how the funding advances the state's goals for higher education; and

(3) Changes to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program may be necessary from time to time to ensure the solvency of the program by spreading the program liabilities over a period of time while ensuring that there are scholarship dollars available for students who successfully complete their courses.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1105,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-62-1116
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter or the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq. (2) To the extent that the refunding bonds are issued to refund State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds issued under this subchapter and the principal amount of the refunding bonds is not in a greater principal amount than the outstanding principal amount of the bonds being refunded, the principal amount of the refunding bonds shall not be subject to the two-hundred-fifty-million-dollar limit in § 6-62-1105 . (b) The refunding bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas, secured as set forth in this subchapter, and secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (c) The proceeds of the refunding bonds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement of the bonds refunded, as shall be specified by the authority and the authorizing resolution or trust indenture. The principal amount of the bonds refunded after payment and defeasance shall not be deemed outstanding for purposes of this subchapter. (d) (1) The authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide, if the bonds being refunded were issued under this subchapter, that the refunding bonds shall have the same security for their payment as provided for the bonds being refunded. (2) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of the bonds. (3) Other than approval of the resolution or trust indenture under which refunding bonds are issued by appropriate action of the authority, no additional action or approval for the issuance of refunding bonds shall be required to be taken by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State under this subchapter or as otherwise may be provided by other law. Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter or the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq. (2) To the extent that the refunding bonds are issued to refund State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds issued under this subchapter and the principal amount of the refunding bonds is not in a greater principal amount than the outstanding principal amount of the bonds being refunded, the principal amount of the refunding bonds shall not be subject to the two-hundred-fifty-million-dollar limit in § 6-62-1105 .

(1) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter or the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq.

(2) To the extent that the refunding bonds are issued to refund State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds issued under this subchapter and the principal amount of the refunding bonds is not in a greater principal amount than the outstanding principal amount of the bonds being refunded, the principal amount of the refunding bonds shall not be subject to the two-hundred-fifty-million-dollar limit in § 6-62-1105 .

(b) The refunding bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas, secured as set forth in this subchapter, and secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(c) The proceeds of the refunding bonds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement of the bonds refunded, as shall be specified by the authority and the authorizing resolution or trust indenture. The principal amount of the bonds refunded after payment and defeasance shall not be deemed outstanding for purposes of this subchapter.

(d) (1) The authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide, if the bonds being refunded were issued under this subchapter, that the refunding bonds shall have the same security for their payment as provided for the bonds being refunded. (2) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of the bonds. (3) Other than approval of the resolution or trust indenture under which refunding bonds are issued by appropriate action of the authority, no additional action or approval for the issuance of refunding bonds shall be required to be taken by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State under this subchapter or as otherwise may be provided by other law.

(1) The authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide, if the bonds being refunded were issued under this subchapter, that the refunding bonds shall have the same security for their payment as provided for the bonds being refunded.

(2) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of the bonds.

(3) Other than approval of the resolution or trust indenture under which refunding bonds are issued by appropriate action of the authority, no additional action or approval for the issuance of refunding bonds shall be required to be taken by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State under this subchapter or as otherwise may be provided by other law.

Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-5-501
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Civil War" means the 1861-1865 American Civil War; (2) "Civil War-era weapon" means an instrument used in offensive or defensive combat during the Civil War or a modern reproduction; (3) "Civil War reenactor" means a member of an organized group acting out historical events from the Civil War and carrying an actual weapon from that era or a reproduction; (4) "School official" means a public school district superintendent or principal, a private school superintendent or principal, a president, chancellor, or dean of a publicly supported institution of higher education, or a president or dean of a private institution of higher education; and (5) "School property" means any building, bus, campus, ground, recreational area, athletic field, or other area or structure owned or in the charge of a public school district, a private school, a publicly supported institution of higher education, or a private institution of higher education. Acts 1995, No. 130, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Civil War" means the 1861-1865 American Civil War;

(2) "Civil War-era weapon" means an instrument used in offensive or defensive combat during the Civil War or a modern reproduction;

(3) "Civil War reenactor" means a member of an organized group acting out historical events from the Civil War and carrying an actual weapon from that era or a reproduction;

(4) "School official" means a public school district superintendent or principal, a private school superintendent or principal, a president, chancellor, or dean of a publicly supported institution of higher education, or a president or dean of a private institution of higher education; and

(5) "School property" means any building, bus, campus, ground, recreational area, athletic field, or other area or structure owned or in the charge of a public school district, a private school, a publicly supported institution of higher education, or a private institution of higher education.

Acts 1995, No. 130, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-15-903
Report cards
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every public school district shall provide a report card for each student reflecting the student's grade in each class in which the student is enrolled. (2) The report card shall be: (A) Mailed to the last known address of the student; (B) Given to a parent at a parent-teacher conference; or (C) Sent home with the student. (b) The report card shall be provided at the end of each grading period but no fewer than four (4) times each school year. (c) Parents shall not be required to provide postage or self-addressed envelopes to receive a report card. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 1.

(a) (1) Every public school district shall provide a report card for each student reflecting the student's grade in each class in which the student is enrolled. (2) The report card shall be: (A) Mailed to the last known address of the student; (B) Given to a parent at a parent-teacher conference; or (C) Sent home with the student.

(1) Every public school district shall provide a report card for each student reflecting the student's grade in each class in which the student is enrolled.

(2) The report card shall be: (A) Mailed to the last known address of the student; (B) Given to a parent at a parent-teacher conference; or (C) Sent home with the student.

(A) Mailed to the last known address of the student;

(B) Given to a parent at a parent-teacher conference; or

(C) Sent home with the student.

(b) The report card shall be provided at the end of each grading period but no fewer than four (4) times each school year.

(c) Parents shall not be required to provide postage or self-addressed envelopes to receive a report card.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-41-503
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 75, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 3.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 75, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1146, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-307
Salary restrictions - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) An employee drawing a salary or other form of compensation from an institution of higher education shall not be paid an additional salary or receive additional compensation other than reimbursement for actual expenses from that institution or from any other agency or institution of higher education except upon written certification to and approval by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education and by the head of each agency or institution that the work performed by the employee for the other agency or institution of higher education does not interfere with the proper and required performance of the employee's primary duties and that the combined salary payments from both agencies or institutions of higher education will not exceed the larger maximum annual salary of the line item position authorized for either agency from which the employee is to be paid. (b) Any employee knowingly violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to immediate termination and shall be barred from employment by any agency or institution of the State of Arkansas for a period of not less than three (3) years or until the employee shall repay to the state any sums received by the employee in violation of this section, together with interest at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum. (c) Any compensation received by an employee for participation in a noncredit seminar, conference, or convention sponsored by an institution of higher education that is paid from funds generated by the seminar, conference, or convention shall be excluded from the maximum salary restrictions provided for in § 6-63-303 and the salary restrictions provided for in this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 24, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2007, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5607; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 2; 2001, No. 1191, § 1.

(a) An employee drawing a salary or other form of compensation from an institution of higher education shall not be paid an additional salary or receive additional compensation other than reimbursement for actual expenses from that institution or from any other agency or institution of higher education except upon written certification to and approval by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education and by the head of each agency or institution that the work performed by the employee for the other agency or institution of higher education does not interfere with the proper and required performance of the employee's primary duties and that the combined salary payments from both agencies or institutions of higher education will not exceed the larger maximum annual salary of the line item position authorized for either agency from which the employee is to be paid.

(b) Any employee knowingly violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to immediate termination and shall be barred from employment by any agency or institution of the State of Arkansas for a period of not less than three (3) years or until the employee shall repay to the state any sums received by the employee in violation of this section, together with interest at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.

(c) Any compensation received by an employee for participation in a noncredit seminar, conference, or convention sponsored by an institution of higher education that is paid from funds generated by the seminar, conference, or convention shall be excluded from the maximum salary restrictions provided for in § 6-63-303 and the salary restrictions provided for in this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 24, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2007, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5607; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 2; 2001, No. 1191, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-507 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-507
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 726,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 726,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-61-701
Legislative findings and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) In the passage of this subchapter, the General Assembly is cognizant of the fact that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, acting under the authority of §§ 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] and under criteria and standards promulgated thereunder for the establishment of community college districts, has, at the request of interested citizens of Polk County, Arkansas, made a study and has given its approval for the establishment of a community college in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, if the electors of Polk County vote to establish the district in the manner provided by law and approve a levy of tax deemed by the board to be necessary for providing buildings and other facilities necessary for the operation of the community college. (b) In order to meet the postsecondary educational needs of the area to be served by a Polk County community college, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, acting in its capacity as the State Community College Board, has determined that the establishment of a community college district in Polk County should be conditioned upon the assumption by the community college of the off-campus branch instruction now being provided citizens of the area through the Mena Off-Campus Branch of Henderson State University and that the funds now allocated to the operation of the Henderson State University, Mena Off-Campus Branch, be allocated to and made available for the operation of the community college established in Polk County, and has further provided that the Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School operated by the Department of Career Education be taken over and operated by the Polk County community college, with all properties, furniture, equipment, personnel, and funds now provided for the operation of the Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School to be turned over to the community college district established in Polk County, to be used in the operation of a vocational-technical program by the community college. (c) The purpose of this subchapter is to authorize the appropriate officials of the State of Arkansas to take the necessary steps to implement the aforementioned recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which are conditions for the establishment of a community college district in the event a majority of the electors of Polk County voting on the issue vote "for" the establishment of a community college district in Polk County. Acts 1983, No. 16, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.

(a) In the passage of this subchapter, the General Assembly is cognizant of the fact that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, acting under the authority of §§ 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] and under criteria and standards promulgated thereunder for the establishment of community college districts, has, at the request of interested citizens of Polk County, Arkansas, made a study and has given its approval for the establishment of a community college in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, if the electors of Polk County vote to establish the district in the manner provided by law and approve a levy of tax deemed by the board to be necessary for providing buildings and other facilities necessary for the operation of the community college.

(b) In order to meet the postsecondary educational needs of the area to be served by a Polk County community college, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, acting in its capacity as the State Community College Board, has determined that the establishment of a community college district in Polk County should be conditioned upon the assumption by the community college of the off-campus branch instruction now being provided citizens of the area through the Mena Off-Campus Branch of Henderson State University and that the funds now allocated to the operation of the Henderson State University, Mena Off-Campus Branch, be allocated to and made available for the operation of the community college established in Polk County, and has further provided that the Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School operated by the Department of Career Education be taken over and operated by the Polk County community college, with all properties, furniture, equipment, personnel, and funds now provided for the operation of the Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School to be turned over to the community college district established in Polk County, to be used in the operation of a vocational-technical program by the community college.

(c) The purpose of this subchapter is to authorize the appropriate officials of the State of Arkansas to take the necessary steps to implement the aforementioned recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which are conditions for the establishment of a community college district in the event a majority of the electors of Polk County voting on the issue vote "for" the establishment of a community college district in Polk County.

Acts 1983, No. 16, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2149, 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,§ 2149, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-104
Bus drivers generally
Status: in_force

Drivers or operators of school buses shall comply with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to school bus drivers or operators not in conflict with the provisions of § 6-19-101 , § 6-19-103 , § 6-19-105 [repealed], and § 6-19-106 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 267, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1943, No. 156, § 1; 1945, No. 31, § 1; 1947, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1810.

Drivers or operators of school buses shall comply with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to school bus drivers or operators not in conflict with the provisions of § 6-19-101 , § 6-19-103 , § 6-19-105 [repealed], and § 6-19-106 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 267, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1943, No. 156, § 1; 1945, No. 31, § 1; 1947, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1810.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-18-1003
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 908, § 8.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 908, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1515 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1515
Annual reports
Status: in_force

The State Insurance Department shall report annually to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program. The report shall include a detailed statement of investments and earnings. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3519; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 14.

The State Insurance Department shall report annually to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program. The report shall include a detailed statement of investments and earnings.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3519; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-64-301
Little Rock - Establishment
Status: in_force

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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock, incorporating therein the private institution formerly known as Little Rock University, which was transferred to the control of the board for purposes of this merger. Acts 1969, No. 35, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2884.

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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock, incorporating therein the private institution formerly known as Little Rock University, which was transferred to the control of the board for purposes of this merger.

Acts 1969, No. 35, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2884.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-112
Transportation of students
Status: in_force

The Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Arkansas School for the Blind are hereby authorized to transport students to and from school in chartered vehicles that are licensed to do business in the State of Arkansas and which meet minimum safety standards established by the United States Department of Transportation. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 263, § 12.

The Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Arkansas School for the Blind are hereby authorized to transport students to and from school in chartered vehicles that are licensed to do business in the State of Arkansas and which meet minimum safety standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 263, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-618 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-618
Organization - Disbursing officer
Status: in_force

(a) At the first regular meeting following the later of the certification of the results of the annual school election or the certification of the results of a runoff election, the board of directors of each school district shall organize by electing: (1) One (1) of their number president; (2) One (1) of their number vice president; and (3) A secretary who may be, but need not be, a member of the board of directors. (b) (1) By resolution adopted by majority vote, the board of directors shall designate one (1) of its members who shall serve as the primary board of directors disbursing officer of the school district. (2) In addition, the board of directors may designate one (1) or more board members as an alternate board of directors disbursing officer or officers in the absence of the designated primary board of directors disbursing officer. (3) Such a resolution must be filed with the county treasurer and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (c) No warrant or check other than food service or activity funds warrants or checks shall be valid in the absence of the following manual or facsimile signatures: (1) That of the designated board member serving as disbursing officer for the school district or the designated alternate; and (2) That of the superintendent of the school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3364, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 558,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1959, No. 78, § 1; 1967, No. 187, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-506; Acts 2003, No. 671, § 1.

(a) At the first regular meeting following the later of the certification of the results of the annual school election or the certification of the results of a runoff election, the board of directors of each school district shall organize by electing: (1) One (1) of their number president; (2) One (1) of their number vice president; and (3) A secretary who may be, but need not be, a member of the board of directors.

(1) One (1) of their number president;

(2) One (1) of their number vice president; and

(3) A secretary who may be, but need not be, a member of the board of directors.

(b) (1) By resolution adopted by majority vote, the board of directors shall designate one (1) of its members who shall serve as the primary board of directors disbursing officer of the school district. (2) In addition, the board of directors may designate one (1) or more board members as an alternate board of directors disbursing officer or officers in the absence of the designated primary board of directors disbursing officer. (3) Such a resolution must be filed with the county treasurer and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) By resolution adopted by majority vote, the board of directors shall designate one (1) of its members who shall serve as the primary board of directors disbursing officer of the school district.

(2) In addition, the board of directors may designate one (1) or more board members as an alternate board of directors disbursing officer or officers in the absence of the designated primary board of directors disbursing officer.

(3) Such a resolution must be filed with the county treasurer and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(c) No warrant or check other than food service or activity funds warrants or checks shall be valid in the absence of the following manual or facsimile signatures: (1) That of the designated board member serving as disbursing officer for the school district or the designated alternate; and (2) That of the superintendent of the school district.

(1) That of the designated board member serving as disbursing officer for the school district or the designated alternate; and

(2) That of the superintendent of the school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3364, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 558,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1959, No. 78, § 1; 1967, No. 187, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-506; Acts 2003, No. 671, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-16-1201
Purpose
Status: in_force

To ensure that each student has an adequate education, the General Assembly finds that each student should have access to a rigorous and substantially equal curriculum. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1.

To ensure that each student has an adequate education, the General Assembly finds that each student should have access to a rigorous and substantially equal curriculum.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-440 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-440
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 1229, § 1; 2009, No. 222, § 2.

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

Acts 2005, No. 1229, § 1; 2009, No. 222, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-1-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 109, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 109, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-114
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 12; 1981, No. 296, § 5; 1985, No. 429, § 6; 1985, No. 449, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4042; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 14.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 12; 1981, No. 296, § 5; 1985, No. 429, § 6; 1985, No. 449, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4042; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-908 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-41-908
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 52, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 827,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 827,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1227 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1227
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 24, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1132.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 24, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1132.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1002
Application of funds for specified purposes only
Status: in_force

The General Assembly, in appropriating moneys for the benefit of the University of Arkansas, shall specify the precise amount that it intends to appropriate for each and every purpose, and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall apply each sum as thus directed, and in no other way. Acts 1883, No. 30, § 1, p. 52; C. & M. Dig., § 9561; Pope's Dig., § 13210; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2848.

The General Assembly, in appropriating moneys for the benefit of the University of Arkansas, shall specify the precise amount that it intends to appropriate for each and every purpose, and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall apply each sum as thus directed, and in no other way.

Acts 1883, No. 30, § 1, p. 52; C. & M. Dig., § 9561; Pope's Dig., § 13210; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2848.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-16-705
Summer school remediation program
Status: in_force

Students in kindergarten through grade three (K-3) not performing at grade level during the regular school year shall participate in a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved remediation program or a summer school remediation program to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1345, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 855, § 2.

Students in kindergarten through grade three (K-3) not performing at grade level during the regular school year shall participate in a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved remediation program or a summer school remediation program to be eligible for promotion to the next grade.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1345, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 855, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-104
Placement
Status: in_force

All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) of the public schools of this state shall be placed in an educational program that includes the minimum core curriculum established under § 6-61-217 unless a medical doctor and the parent or custodian of the student certify that a medical condition exists that impairs the student's cognitive functioning and that the student should not pursue the minimum core curriculum. Acts 1997, No. 1195, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 35.

All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) of the public schools of this state shall be placed in an educational program that includes the minimum core curriculum established under § 6-61-217 unless a medical doctor and the parent or custodian of the student certify that a medical condition exists that impairs the student's cognitive functioning and that the student should not pursue the minimum core curriculum.

Acts 1997, No. 1195, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 35.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-218
Northwest Technical Institute - Additional teaching load
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any full-time staff and ten (10) extra help positions at Northwest Technical Institute, may be paid up to: (A) Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per clock hour for the fiscal year for noncredit teaching assignments; or (B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) per semester hour for the fiscal year for teaching courses beyond the defined teaching load. (2) An amount paid under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be in addition to an eligible institute employee's maximum allowable salary. (b) A teaching load that makes an institute employee eligible for additional payments under subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) clock hours or nine (9) semester credit hours per school year. (c) This section applies only to credit and noncredit courses that are funded by private industry. Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) (1) Any full-time staff and ten (10) extra help positions at Northwest Technical Institute, may be paid up to: (A) Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per clock hour for the fiscal year for noncredit teaching assignments; or (B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) per semester hour for the fiscal year for teaching courses beyond the defined teaching load. (2) An amount paid under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be in addition to an eligible institute employee's maximum allowable salary.

(1) Any full-time staff and ten (10) extra help positions at Northwest Technical Institute, may be paid up to: (A) Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per clock hour for the fiscal year for noncredit teaching assignments; or (B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) per semester hour for the fiscal year for teaching courses beyond the defined teaching load.

(A) Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per clock hour for the fiscal year for noncredit teaching assignments; or

(B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) per semester hour for the fiscal year for teaching courses beyond the defined teaching load.

(2) An amount paid under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be in addition to an eligible institute employee's maximum allowable salary.

(b) A teaching load that makes an institute employee eligible for additional payments under subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) clock hours or nine (9) semester credit hours per school year.

(c) This section applies only to credit and noncredit courses that are funded by private industry.

Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 10.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-113
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to comply with the requirements of 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 8, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 12, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 12; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 8; 2011, No. 787, § 8.

This chapter shall be liberally construed to comply with the requirements of 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 5, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 8, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 12, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 12; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 8; 2011, No. 787, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-17-2203
Minimum salary
Status: in_force

(a) A full-time classified employee shall not receive an hourly rate of compensation less than six dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25) per hour. (b) No classified employee's hourly rate of compensation shall be reduced as a result of this subchapter. (c) Beginning July 1, 2003, and each year thereafter, the minimum hourly rate provided in this subchapter shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase of the consumer price index. Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1; 2003, No. 1773, § 1.

(a) A full-time classified employee shall not receive an hourly rate of compensation less than six dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25) per hour.

(b) No classified employee's hourly rate of compensation shall be reduced as a result of this subchapter.

(c) Beginning July 1, 2003, and each year thereafter, the minimum hourly rate provided in this subchapter shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase of the consumer price index.

Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1; 2003, No. 1773, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-615 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-615
Denial or suspension of admissions representative's license - Review - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not be granted an admissions representative's license if, upon investigation, the applicant is found not to meet the requirements for an admissions representative under this subchapter. (b) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education, upon receipt of information considered dependable which indicates fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices on the part of an applicant, may deny issuance of a license applied for or may suspend immediately a license already issued pending a review by the Division of Higher Education. (c) Any applicant dissatisfied with the decision to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license may seek judicial review, provided the applicant files notice of appeal in Pulaski County Circuit Court within fifteen (15) calendar days immediately following the date of notification of action by the commissioner. (d) Any person violating the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 14, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1901, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 13, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1983, No. 770, §§ 11, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4311, 80-4312; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 235.

(a) A person shall not be granted an admissions representative's license if, upon investigation, the applicant is found not to meet the requirements for an admissions representative under this subchapter.

(b) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education, upon receipt of information considered dependable which indicates fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices on the part of an applicant, may deny issuance of a license applied for or may suspend immediately a license already issued pending a review by the Division of Higher Education.

(c) Any applicant dissatisfied with the decision to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license may seek judicial review, provided the applicant files notice of appeal in Pulaski County Circuit Court within fifteen (15) calendar days immediately following the date of notification of action by the commissioner.

(d) Any person violating the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 14, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1901, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 13, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 770, §§ 11, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4311, 80-4312; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 235.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-46-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-46-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 333, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1826, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 839, §§ 4, 8.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 333, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1826, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 839, §§ 4, 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-60-1305
Effective date
Status: in_force

The requirements of this subchapter shall be effective no later than July 1, 2022. Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

The requirements of this subchapter shall be effective no later than July 1, 2022.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-53-303
Institution presidents
Status: in_force

(a) The president of the technical or community college shall serve at the pleasure of the local board. (b) A person currently appointed and serving as a president of existing community colleges or a chancellor of a two-year branch of a four-year institution which might transfer to the Arkansas Technical and Community College System shall continue his or her terms of employment and shall have all rights and benefits of employment. (c) When a vacancy occurs in the office of president of a technical or community college in the system, the local board shall select the new president. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 27; 1999, No. 478, § 4.

(a) The president of the technical or community college shall serve at the pleasure of the local board.

(b) A person currently appointed and serving as a president of existing community colleges or a chancellor of a two-year branch of a four-year institution which might transfer to the Arkansas Technical and Community College System shall continue his or her terms of employment and shall have all rights and benefits of employment.

(c) When a vacancy occurs in the office of president of a technical or community college in the system, the local board shall select the new president.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 27; 1999, No. 478, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-1-603
Program administration
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education, in partnership with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education, shall develop and administer the College and Career Coaches Program. (b) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall manage the College and Career Coaches Program and: (1) Provide guidelines and procedures for implementing the College and Career Coaches Program; (2) Develop, coordinate, and offer training opportunities for college and career coaches; (3) Monitor implementation of the College and Career Coaches Program by on-site technical assistance visits at least one (1) time every two (2) years; (4) Develop guidelines and procedures for the application process; (5) Accept or reject the annual application of a College and Career Coaches Program after: (A) Reviewing and evaluating evidence of the performance and success of a College and Career Coaches Program; and (B) Verifying the partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization; and (6) Prepare annual reports that may be shared with members of the: (A) Governor's Workforce Cabinet; (B) General Assembly; and (C) Office of the Governor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1042, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1041, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 128,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education, in partnership with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education, shall develop and administer the College and Career Coaches Program.

(b) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall manage the College and Career Coaches Program and: (1) Provide guidelines and procedures for implementing the College and Career Coaches Program; (2) Develop, coordinate, and offer training opportunities for college and career coaches; (3) Monitor implementation of the College and Career Coaches Program by on-site technical assistance visits at least one (1) time every two (2) years; (4) Develop guidelines and procedures for the application process; (5) Accept or reject the annual application of a College and Career Coaches Program after: (A) Reviewing and evaluating evidence of the performance and success of a College and Career Coaches Program; and (B) Verifying the partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization; and (6) Prepare annual reports that may be shared with members of the: (A) Governor's Workforce Cabinet; (B) General Assembly; and (C) Office of the Governor.

(1) Provide guidelines and procedures for implementing the College and Career Coaches Program;

(2) Develop, coordinate, and offer training opportunities for college and career coaches;

(3) Monitor implementation of the College and Career Coaches Program by on-site technical assistance visits at least one (1) time every two (2) years;

(4) Develop guidelines and procedures for the application process;

(5) Accept or reject the annual application of a College and Career Coaches Program after: (A) Reviewing and evaluating evidence of the performance and success of a College and Career Coaches Program; and (B) Verifying the partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization; and

(A) Reviewing and evaluating evidence of the performance and success of a College and Career Coaches Program; and

(B) Verifying the partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education, an education service cooperative, or a nonprofit organization; and

(6) Prepare annual reports that may be shared with members of the: (A) Governor's Workforce Cabinet; (B) General Assembly; and (C) Office of the Governor.

(A) Governor's Workforce Cabinet;

(B) General Assembly; and

(C) Office of the Governor.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1042, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1041, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 128,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-50-106
Vocational start-up funding
Status: in_force

Funds appropriated for vocational start-ups shall be allocated in accordance with rules promulgated by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Added by Act 2023, No. 867,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.

Funds appropriated for vocational start-ups shall be allocated in accordance with rules promulgated by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board.

Added by Act 2023, No. 867,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-12-316 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-12-316
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 196,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 1159, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 196,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 1159, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-18-1004
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1564, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 908, §§ 4, 5; 1997, No. 1275, § 1; 2005, No. 1949, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1564, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 908, §§ 4, 5; 1997, No. 1275, § 1; 2005, No. 1949, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-116
Request for review of transactions
Status: in_force

At the request of a board of a public educational entity, the executive administrator at a public educational entity, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Arkansas Ethics Commission, or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the appropriate prosecuting attorney shall review contracts or transactions for compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 5A, eff. 5/1/2024. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 56, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 16; 2003, No. 670, § 1.

At the request of a board of a public educational entity, the executive administrator at a public educational entity, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Arkansas Ethics Commission, or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the appropriate prosecuting attorney shall review contracts or transactions for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 5A, eff. 5/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 56, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 16; 2003, No. 670, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-714 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-714
Dispute resolution - Determination of breach
Status: in_force

(a) Any applicant for a loan or income incentive issued by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, any person who has been granted a loan or has been granted income incentives by the board, or any party to a rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive may appeal any decision or action by the board relating to the application for a loan or income incentive or relating to a loan or income incentive granted by the board under the dispute resolution procedure established under this subchapter. (b) (1) The board, under § 6-81-702(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes. (2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate. (3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit informal disposition by stipulation, settlement, or consent. Acts 1989, No. 823, § 2; 2007, No. 1058, § 4; 2009, No. 708, § 5.

(a) Any applicant for a loan or income incentive issued by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, any person who has been granted a loan or has been granted income incentives by the board, or any party to a rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive may appeal any decision or action by the board relating to the application for a loan or income incentive or relating to a loan or income incentive granted by the board under the dispute resolution procedure established under this subchapter.

(b) (1) The board, under § 6-81-702(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes. (2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate. (3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract.

(1) The board, under § 6-81-702(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes.

(2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate.

(3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to a rural practice or community match loan or income incentive contract.

(c) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit informal disposition by stipulation, settlement, or consent.

Acts 1989, No. 823, § 2; 2007, No. 1058, § 4; 2009, No. 708, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-603
Unlawful organizations
Status: in_force

Any public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society as defined in this subchapter is declared to be inimical to public free schools and therefore unlawful. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3605; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2002.

Any public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society as defined in this subchapter is declared to be inimical to public free schools and therefore unlawful.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3605; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-1006 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-23-1006
Charter renewal
Status: in_force

The authorizer may renew the charter of an adult education charter school on a one-year or multiyear basis. Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

The authorizer may renew the charter of an adult education charter school on a one-year or multiyear basis.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1887, No. 95, § 8, p. 178; 1891, No. 83, § 5, p. 151; C. & M. Dig., § 9536; Pope's Dig., § 13159; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2823.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1887, No. 95, § 8, p. 178; 1891, No. 83, § 5, p. 151; C. & M. Dig., § 9536; Pope's Dig., § 13159; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2823.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-60-806
Rules - Promulgation and enforcement authority
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board may adopt reasonable rules that it determines necessary to carry out the purposes or facilitate the enforcement of this subchapter. (b) (1) The Division of Higher Education may enforce compliance with this subchapter and any rules promulgated under this subchapter by the board. (2) Under the rules of the board, the division may enter upon and inspect a campus at any reasonable time and in a reasonable manner. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1946, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board may adopt reasonable rules that it determines necessary to carry out the purposes or facilitate the enforcement of this subchapter.

(b) (1) The Division of Higher Education may enforce compliance with this subchapter and any rules promulgated under this subchapter by the board. (2) Under the rules of the board, the division may enter upon and inspect a campus at any reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.

(1) The Division of Higher Education may enforce compliance with this subchapter and any rules promulgated under this subchapter by the board.

(2) Under the rules of the board, the division may enter upon and inspect a campus at any reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1946, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2009 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2009
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 34, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 14, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 13, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 12, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 11, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 10, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 9, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 2005, No. 2243, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 14, 15; 2009, No. 1307, § 4; 2011, No. 989, §§ 18-20.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 34, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 14, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 13, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 12, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 11, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 10, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 9, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 2243, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 14, 15; 2009, No. 1307, § 4; 2011, No. 989, §§ 18-20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-18-1705
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall adopt necessary rules concerning the registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations for the implementation of this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 9.

The Secretary of State shall adopt necessary rules concerning the registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations for the implementation of this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-63-101
Authority for teachers to wear religious clothing
Status: in_force

No person shall be prohibited from teaching in state institutions of higher education for the reason that the person wears the clothing of any established and recognized religion while teaching. Acts 1973, No. 196, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1261.

No person shall be prohibited from teaching in state institutions of higher education for the reason that the person wears the clothing of any established and recognized religion while teaching.

Acts 1973, No. 196, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1261.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-52-101
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Status: in_force

(a) There is created Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as an entity within the Division of Workforce Services. (b) The policy and scope of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be to provide increased employment of individuals with disabilities through the provision of individualized training, independent living services, educational and support services, and meaningful opportunities for employment in integrated work settings to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society. (c) Pursuant to such policy, rehabilitation services shall be provided to citizens throughout the state, and the rehabilitation plan adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be in effect in all political subdivisions of the state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 144, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 574, §§ 1, 2.

(a) There is created Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as an entity within the Division of Workforce Services.

(b) The policy and scope of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be to provide increased employment of individuals with disabilities through the provision of individualized training, independent living services, educational and support services, and meaningful opportunities for employment in integrated work settings to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society.

(c) Pursuant to such policy, rehabilitation services shall be provided to citizens throughout the state, and the rehabilitation plan adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be in effect in all political subdivisions of the state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 144, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 574, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-81-1905
Exclusions and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In the event an applicant submits an appeal on the basis of failure to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average during a previous term, the Financial Aid Appeals Committee may approve proportionate financial aid to be awarded within one (1) semester following the term during which the applicant failed to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average. (2) Proportionate financial aid awarded following failure to maintain full-time enrollment under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is limited to six (6) hours. (b) The committee shall not provide reimbursement for previous terms. Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) (1) In the event an applicant submits an appeal on the basis of failure to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average during a previous term, the Financial Aid Appeals Committee may approve proportionate financial aid to be awarded within one (1) semester following the term during which the applicant failed to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average. (2) Proportionate financial aid awarded following failure to maintain full-time enrollment under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is limited to six (6) hours.

(1) In the event an applicant submits an appeal on the basis of failure to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average during a previous term, the Financial Aid Appeals Committee may approve proportionate financial aid to be awarded within one (1) semester following the term during which the applicant failed to maintain full-time enrollment or the necessary grade point average.

(2) Proportionate financial aid awarded following failure to maintain full-time enrollment under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is limited to six (6) hours.

(b) The committee shall not provide reimbursement for previous terms.

Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-228 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-228
Attending classes and programs not offered by assigned school
Status: in_force

Any student who is enrolled in a public school in a school district that is administratively consolidated by § 6-13-1601 et seq., § 6-13-1405(a)(5) [repealed], and § 6-20-602 [repealed] may be eligible, at the discretion of the local school district board of directors, to attend any class or academic program or participate in any extracurricular activity or program offered by another school in the administratively consolidated district if the public school to which the student is assigned to attend does not offer the same or similar class, academic program, or extracurricular activity or program. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 91, § 1.

Any student who is enrolled in a public school in a school district that is administratively consolidated by § 6-13-1601 et seq., § 6-13-1405(a)(5) [repealed], and § 6-20-602 [repealed] may be eligible, at the discretion of the local school district board of directors, to attend any class or academic program or participate in any extracurricular activity or program offered by another school in the administratively consolidated district if the public school to which the student is assigned to attend does not offer the same or similar class, academic program, or extracurricular activity or program.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 91, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-47-402
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the establishment, organization, and administration of a distance learning program designed to improve course offerings available to students throughout the state. (b) The program will demonstrate the efficiency of using distance learning to enhance elementary and secondary education and prepare students for greater success in a postsecondary educational environment. Acts 2003, No. 1192, § 2.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the establishment, organization, and administration of a distance learning program designed to improve course offerings available to students throughout the state.

(b) The program will demonstrate the efficiency of using distance learning to enhance elementary and secondary education and prepare students for greater success in a postsecondary educational environment.

Acts 2003, No. 1192, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-211 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-211
ASU-Beebe - Faculty and staff
Status: in_force

(a) The faculty of Arkansas State University-Beebe shall consist of: (1) A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable school of agriculture and well versed in practical farming in such soils as surround the university; (2) One (1) instructor in stock raising, poultry, and dairying, who shall have had practical work as such; and (3) Such assistants as may be necessary. (b) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system may combine the duties of any of the positions listed in subsection (a) of this section when practical. Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 9, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1927, No. 132, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12977; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3140; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 3.

(a) The faculty of Arkansas State University-Beebe shall consist of: (1) A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable school of agriculture and well versed in practical farming in such soils as surround the university; (2) One (1) instructor in stock raising, poultry, and dairying, who shall have had practical work as such; and (3) Such assistants as may be necessary.

(1) A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable school of agriculture and well versed in practical farming in such soils as surround the university;

(2) One (1) instructor in stock raising, poultry, and dairying, who shall have had practical work as such; and

(3) Such assistants as may be necessary.

(b) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system may combine the duties of any of the positions listed in subsection (a) of this section when practical.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 9, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1927, No. 132, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12977; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3140; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-306
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, §§ 6, 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2106, 80-2110.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 39, §§ 6, 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2106, 80-2110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-16-1402
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) Provide for the expansion of digital learning opportunities to all Arkansas public school students; and (2) Remove any impediments to the expansion of digital learning opportunities. (b) This subchapter does not authorize a government entity to provide directly or indirectly basic local exchange, voice, data, broadband, video, or wireless telecommunication service except as authorized under § 23-17-409(b) . Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) Provide for the expansion of digital learning opportunities to all Arkansas public school students; and (2) Remove any impediments to the expansion of digital learning opportunities.

(1) Provide for the expansion of digital learning opportunities to all Arkansas public school students; and

(2) Remove any impediments to the expansion of digital learning opportunities.

(b) This subchapter does not authorize a government entity to provide directly or indirectly basic local exchange, voice, data, broadband, video, or wireless telecommunication service except as authorized under § 23-17-409(b) .

Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-306
Additional compensation for additional duties
Status: in_force

The state-supported institutions of higher education may pay additional compensation to employees for the performance of additional duties assigned to them at non-job-related institution-sanctioned events, provided that those additional duties are performed at times other than normal working hours. Amended by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5611.

The state-supported institutions of higher education may pay additional compensation to employees for the performance of additional duties assigned to them at non-job-related institution-sanctioned events, provided that those additional duties are performed at times other than normal working hours.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1005
Maximum amount of bonds
Status: in_force

The total principal amount of the bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000). Acts 1973, No. 59, § 3; 1979, No. 541, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-968.

The total principal amount of the bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 3; 1979, No. 541, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-968.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1709 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1709
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-18-1404
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-16-605
Testing - Acceptance of test scores
Status: in_force

(a) A student may take a placement test at no cost to the student at the date, time, and location set by the State Board of Education if the student: (1) Is enrolled in grade eight (8) or grade (10) in a public school of Arkansas; or (2) Completes a postsecondary preparatory program successfully and in the student's senior year of high school enrolls in a mathematics or English language arts course that is designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as an appropriate course for college and career readiness. (b) At the request of a student, the student's score on a placement test taken under authority of this subchapter will be made available to and will be accepted by and recognized toward meeting enrollment requirements of state-supported colleges, universities, and postsecondary vocational schools in Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1343, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 21, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 1989, No. 11, § 5; 2011, No. 879, § 2.

(a) A student may take a placement test at no cost to the student at the date, time, and location set by the State Board of Education if the student: (1) Is enrolled in grade eight (8) or grade (10) in a public school of Arkansas; or (2) Completes a postsecondary preparatory program successfully and in the student's senior year of high school enrolls in a mathematics or English language arts course that is designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as an appropriate course for college and career readiness.

(1) Is enrolled in grade eight (8) or grade (10) in a public school of Arkansas; or

(2) Completes a postsecondary preparatory program successfully and in the student's senior year of high school enrolls in a mathematics or English language arts course that is designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as an appropriate course for college and career readiness.

(b) At the request of a student, the student's score on a placement test taken under authority of this subchapter will be made available to and will be accepted by and recognized toward meeting enrollment requirements of state-supported colleges, universities, and postsecondary vocational schools in Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1343, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 21, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 11, § 5; 2011, No. 879, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-50-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Youth Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning Act of 1991". Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Youth Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning Act of 1991".

Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-1-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Financial Education Commission". Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Financial Education Commission".

Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-60-1401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Due Process and Protection Act". Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Due Process and Protection Act".

Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1307
[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. § 6-51-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-206
Local boards' authority to sell, convey, or lease unneeded lands
Status: in_force

(a) The local boards of technical institutes and comprehensive lifelong learning centers are authorized to sell or convey lands belonging to any of the local boards of technical institutes and comprehensive lifelong learning centers of this state if the local board shall determine that the lands are not needed for vocational-technical educational purposes. (b) In addition, the local boards may enter into long-term leases with private nonprofit organizations for the location of mental health centers and other public service facilities not operated for profit on any of the lands belonging to a technical institute or vocational-technical school in this state if the local board determines that the lands are not required for the present or anticipated future needs of the school and that the lease thereof would serve a beneficial public service. (c) The lease shall be under those terms, for that period of time, and under those conditions which the local board may determine would be in the best interest of the State of Arkansas and the state's vocational-technical school program. Acts 1981, No. 769, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2561.1; Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 33.

(a) The local boards of technical institutes and comprehensive lifelong learning centers are authorized to sell or convey lands belonging to any of the local boards of technical institutes and comprehensive lifelong learning centers of this state if the local board shall determine that the lands are not needed for vocational-technical educational purposes.

(b) In addition, the local boards may enter into long-term leases with private nonprofit organizations for the location of mental health centers and other public service facilities not operated for profit on any of the lands belonging to a technical institute or vocational-technical school in this state if the local board determines that the lands are not required for the present or anticipated future needs of the school and that the lease thereof would serve a beneficial public service.

(c) The lease shall be under those terms, for that period of time, and under those conditions which the local board may determine would be in the best interest of the State of Arkansas and the state's vocational-technical school program.

Acts 1981, No. 769, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2561.1; Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 33.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-41-406
Compliance required
Status: in_force

Failure of a school district to come into compliance with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for a compliance citation from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1775, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 483, § 7.

Failure of a school district to come into compliance with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for a compliance citation from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1775, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 483, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-66-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 66 / Section 6-66-102
Abolishment of board
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University is abolished as a separate entity with responsibility for the governance of Henderson State University and is transferred to the control of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system. (b) The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University shall: (1) Relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning Henderson State University; and (2) Be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to Henderson State University that are abolished by this section. (c) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall become vested with and succeed to all of the following that were vested with the Board of Trustees of Henderson State University before its abolishment under subsection (a) of this section: (1) Rights; (2) Powers; (3) Interests; (4) Duties; (5) Responsibilities; (6) Titles; and (7) Interests in and to all: (A) Real property; and (B) Personal property. Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 18, eff. 2/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 391, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1929, No. 46, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 13108; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 4; 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-202, 80-2703; Acts 2003, No. 1230, § 1.

(a) The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University is abolished as a separate entity with responsibility for the governance of Henderson State University and is transferred to the control of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system.

(b) The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University shall: (1) Relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning Henderson State University; and (2) Be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to Henderson State University that are abolished by this section.

(1) Relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning Henderson State University; and

(2) Be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to Henderson State University that are abolished by this section.

(c) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall become vested with and succeed to all of the following that were vested with the Board of Trustees of Henderson State University before its abolishment under subsection (a) of this section: (1) Rights; (2) Powers; (3) Interests; (4) Duties; (5) Responsibilities; (6) Titles; and (7) Interests in and to all: (A) Real property; and (B) Personal property.

(1) Rights;

(2) Powers;

(3) Interests;

(4) Duties;

(5) Responsibilities;

(6) Titles; and

(7) Interests in and to all: (A) Real property; and (B) Personal property.

(A) Real property; and

(B) Personal property.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 18, eff. 2/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 391, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1929, No. 46, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 13108; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 4; 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-202, 80-2703; Acts 2003, No. 1230, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-108
Purchasing
Status: in_force

Purchases by Arkansas State University-Searcy will conform to established procedures at Arkansas State University-Beebe and the Arkansas State University system. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 8.

Purchases by Arkansas State University-Searcy will conform to established procedures at Arkansas State University-Beebe and the Arkansas State University system.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 8.