Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-402
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Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall issue the license of a classroom teacher, an administrator, a guidance counselor, or a library media specialist. (b) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the issuance, licensure, relicensure, and continuance of licensure of teachers in the public schools of this state that: (1) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for teacher licensure: (A) Completes an educator preparation program approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which shall include without limitation: (i) Educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; and (ii) Alternative educator preparation programs under § 6-17-409 ; and (B) Demonstrates: (i) Licensure content area knowledge; and (ii) Knowledge of teaching methods; and (2) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for an administrator's license demonstrates knowledge of state-adopted competencies and standards for educational leaders. (c) (1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules for a tiered system of licensure, which may include without limitation: (A) An emergency teaching permit; (B) A technical permit; (C) A provisional license; (D) A novice or first-time license; (E) A standard license; (F) (i) A license with advanced requirements. (ii) The State Board of Education may authorize a teacher leader advanced license or a teacher leader endorsement to a license; and (G) An Aspiring Teacher permit for a period of time not to exceed one (1) academic year or two (2) semesters. (2) (A) In addition to other requirements under law and State Board of Education rules: (i) A person applying for a: (a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and (b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and (ii) (a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading. (b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out. (c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway. (d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license. (e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems. (f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education. (g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment. (B) An applicant for initial licensure or licensure in an additional area shall not receive a license after July 1, 2007, unless the applicant scores at or above the minimum level set by the State Board of Education that is consistent with the recommendations of the Professional Licensure Standards Board. (d) (1) The State Board of Education shall approve the methods required for applicants to meet the requirements of this section. (2) The teacher preparation programs for licensure in this state shall report the results of the examinations to the division upon request. (e) The State Board of Education shall not delegate to a college or university any of the State Board of Education's powers or duties pertaining to the issuance, licensure, relicensure, and continuance of licensure of teachers in public schools in this state. (f) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the licensure of individuals through reciprocity with other states under § 6-17-403 . (g) The State Board of Education shall waive the examination requirements under subsection (c) of this section for an individual applying for a first-time Arkansas license who has a valid out-of-state teaching license and three (3) years' documented teaching experience as required by the rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. (h) A teacher who has less than three (3) years' documented teaching experience shall have up to three (3) years to pass the stand-alone reading assessment, during which the teacher may work under a provisional license. (i) The State Board of Education may establish by rule minimum qualified teacher requirements for teachers employed where licensure has been waived pursuant to law. (j) Rules of the State Board of Education shall identify the following as core licensure content areas: (1) Elementary Education (K-6); (2) English language arts; (3) Mathematics; (4) Science; (5) Social Studies; (6) Art; (7) Music; and (8) Foreign Language. (k) (1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to reinstate a revoked teaching license. (2) Rules promulgated under subdivision (k)(1) of this section shall include without limitation the following: (A) Information and requirements regarding an application for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license; and (B) The use of evidence by the State Board of Education to determine whether the applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license: (i) Is rehabilitated, recovered, or in recovery, as applicable; (ii) Has made restitution, as applicable; (iii) Is currently fit to return to an educational environment appropriate to the licensure level of the applicant; and (iv) Does not pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of public school students and public school employees. (3) An individual whose teaching license was revoked following an ethics complaint under § 6-17-428 shall release to the State Board of Education any confidential information regarding the ethics complaint made against the individual upon the individual's application for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license. (4) Except as provided under subdivision (k)(6) of this section, an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license shall not apply for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license until: (A) Ten (10) years after the date of revocation of the teaching license for: (i) A felony disqualifying offense under § 6-17-410 ; or (ii) An ethics violation under § 6-17-428 ; or (B) Five (5) years after the date of revocation for any other reason not identified under subdivision (k)(4)(A) of this section. (5) If an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license has a true report in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, the State Board of Education may reinstate the applicant's revoked teaching license with or without a hearing if the applicant provides evidence from the Department of Human Services that the department has removed the applicant's name from the Child Maltreatment Central Registry. (6) The State Board of Education shall not reinstate a revoked teaching license when the reason for the revocation concerned the: (A) Physical or sexual injury of another person; (B) Physical or sexual abuse of another person; (C) Physical mistreatment of another person resulting in death; or (D) Sexual mistreatment of another person. Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 34, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 628,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 540,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1379, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1378, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1979, No. 162, § 1; 1981, No. 814, § 1; 1983, No. 736, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 1; 1985, No. 746, § 1; 1985, No. 1082, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1201; Acts 1989, No. 414, § 1; 2003, No. 754, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 2; 2007, No. 169, § 3; 2007, No. 846, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 35.

(a) The State Board of Education shall issue the license of a classroom teacher, an administrator, a guidance counselor, or a library media specialist.

(b) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the issuance, licensure, relicensure, and continuance of licensure of teachers in the public schools of this state that: (1) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for teacher licensure: (A) Completes an educator preparation program approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which shall include without limitation: (i) Educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; and (ii) Alternative educator preparation programs under § 6-17-409 ; and (B) Demonstrates: (i) Licensure content area knowledge; and (ii) Knowledge of teaching methods; and (2) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for an administrator's license demonstrates knowledge of state-adopted competencies and standards for educational leaders.

(1) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for teacher licensure: (A) Completes an educator preparation program approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which shall include without limitation: (i) Educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; and (ii) Alternative educator preparation programs under § 6-17-409 ; and (B) Demonstrates: (i) Licensure content area knowledge; and (ii) Knowledge of teaching methods; and

(A) Completes an educator preparation program approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which shall include without limitation: (i) Educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; and (ii) Alternative educator preparation programs under § 6-17-409 ; and

(i) Educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; and

(ii) Alternative educator preparation programs under § 6-17-409 ; and

(B) Demonstrates: (i) Licensure content area knowledge; and (ii) Knowledge of teaching methods; and

(i) Licensure content area knowledge; and

(ii) Knowledge of teaching methods; and

(2) Require at a minimum that each in-state applicant for an administrator's license demonstrates knowledge of state-adopted competencies and standards for educational leaders.

(c) (1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules for a tiered system of licensure, which may include without limitation: (A) An emergency teaching permit; (B) A technical permit; (C) A provisional license; (D) A novice or first-time license; (E) A standard license; (F) (i) A license with advanced requirements. (ii) The State Board of Education may authorize a teacher leader advanced license or a teacher leader endorsement to a license; and (G) An Aspiring Teacher permit for a period of time not to exceed one (1) academic year or two (2) semesters. (2) (A) In addition to other requirements under law and State Board of Education rules: (i) A person applying for a: (a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and (b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and (ii) (a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading. (b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out. (c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway. (d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license. (e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems. (f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education. (g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment. (B) An applicant for initial licensure or licensure in an additional area shall not receive a license after July 1, 2007, unless the applicant scores at or above the minimum level set by the State Board of Education that is consistent with the recommendations of the Professional Licensure Standards Board.

(1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules for a tiered system of licensure, which may include without limitation: (A) An emergency teaching permit; (B) A technical permit; (C) A provisional license; (D) A novice or first-time license; (E) A standard license; (F) (i) A license with advanced requirements. (ii) The State Board of Education may authorize a teacher leader advanced license or a teacher leader endorsement to a license; and (G) An Aspiring Teacher permit for a period of time not to exceed one (1) academic year or two (2) semesters.

(A) An emergency teaching permit;

(B) A technical permit;

(C) A provisional license;

(D) A novice or first-time license;

(E) A standard license;

(F) (i) A license with advanced requirements. (ii) The State Board of Education may authorize a teacher leader advanced license or a teacher leader endorsement to a license; and

(i) A license with advanced requirements.

(ii) The State Board of Education may authorize a teacher leader advanced license or a teacher leader endorsement to a license; and

(G) An Aspiring Teacher permit for a period of time not to exceed one (1) academic year or two (2) semesters.

(2) (A) In addition to other requirements under law and State Board of Education rules: (i) A person applying for a: (a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and (b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and (ii) (a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading. (b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out. (c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway. (d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license. (e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems. (f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education. (g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment. (B) An applicant for initial licensure or licensure in an additional area shall not receive a license after July 1, 2007, unless the applicant scores at or above the minimum level set by the State Board of Education that is consistent with the recommendations of the Professional Licensure Standards Board.

(A) In addition to other requirements under law and State Board of Education rules: (i) A person applying for a: (a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and (b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and (ii) (a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading. (b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out. (c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway. (d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license. (e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems. (f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education. (g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment.

(i) A person applying for a: (a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and (b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and

(a) First-time provisional or standard license is eligible to work under an Additional Licensure Plan; and

(b) Standard license or an endorsement shall complete all requirements established by State Board of Education rules for licensure; and

(ii) (a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading. (b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out. (c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway. (d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license. (e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems. (f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education. (g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment.

(a) A person applying for first-time licensure for an elementary education kindergarten through grade six (K-6) license or a special education kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) license shall pass a stand-alone assessment that examines the acquisition of knowledge of essential components of beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading.

(b) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall apply to a person who: (1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and (2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out.

(1) Unless already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway, enters a teacher preparation program for a first-time elementary level K-6 license, a special education K-12 license, or a special education K-12 endorsement; and

(2) Upon adoption of the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section, is seeking to add the elementary education K-6 license level by testing out.

(c) The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who: (1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway.

(1) Is adding or has added one (1) of the following to a standard teaching license: (A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; (B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or (C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or

(A) Special education resource math (7-12) endorsement to a standard license;

(B) Special education resource science (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or

(C) Special education resource English (7-12) endorsement to a standard license; or

(2) Is already proficient through an approved, prescribed pathway.

(d) A person who enters an alternative educator preparation program and receives an elementary education K-6 provisional license or a special education K-12 provisional license shall take and pass the stand-alone reading assessment under subdivision (c)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section in order to receive a standard license.

(e) (1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders. (2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems.

(1) The recommendation for the adoption of a stand-alone reading assessment shall be made by a diverse group of stakeholders.

(2) The stakeholders shall recommend a testing company for the stand-alone reading assessment that provides an extensive practice test that enables prospective teachers to practice the kinds of skills taught in their teacher preparation programs so that they can learn how to teach reading skills and diagnose reading problems.

(f) The stand-alone reading assessment adopted by the State Board of Education shall: (1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading; (3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and (4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education.

(1) Include an adequate number of assessment items to ensure instructional knowledge of reading that is based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading;

(2) Ensure that at least fifty percent (50%) of the items assess instructional knowledge for beginning reading and are based on evidence-based practices related to the science of reading;

(3) Include at least one (1) open-response question so that test takers can indicate how well they can demonstrate in writing their diagnostic interpretation of student reading errors; and

(4) Include a clear distinction between reading elements in and skills needed for literary and formation texts in order to address the English language arts standards as determined by the State Board of Education.

(g) The State Board of Education shall determine the cut score for the stand-alone reading assessment with strong consideration based on the national mean if the national mean is not less than seventy percent (70%) correct answers on the stand-alone reading assessment.

(B) An applicant for initial licensure or licensure in an additional area shall not receive a license after July 1, 2007, unless the applicant scores at or above the minimum level set by the State Board of Education that is consistent with the recommendations of the Professional Licensure Standards Board.

(d) (1) The State Board of Education shall approve the methods required for applicants to meet the requirements of this section. (2) The teacher preparation programs for licensure in this state shall report the results of the examinations to the division upon request.

(1) The State Board of Education shall approve the methods required for applicants to meet the requirements of this section.

(2) The teacher preparation programs for licensure in this state shall report the results of the examinations to the division upon request.

(e) The State Board of Education shall not delegate to a college or university any of the State Board of Education's powers or duties pertaining to the issuance, licensure, relicensure, and continuance of licensure of teachers in public schools in this state.

(f) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the licensure of individuals through reciprocity with other states under § 6-17-403 .

(g) The State Board of Education shall waive the examination requirements under subsection (c) of this section for an individual applying for a first-time Arkansas license who has a valid out-of-state teaching license and three (3) years' documented teaching experience as required by the rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.

(h) A teacher who has less than three (3) years' documented teaching experience shall have up to three (3) years to pass the stand-alone reading assessment, during which the teacher may work under a provisional license.

(i) The State Board of Education may establish by rule minimum qualified teacher requirements for teachers employed where licensure has been waived pursuant to law.

(j) Rules of the State Board of Education shall identify the following as core licensure content areas: (1) Elementary Education (K-6); (2) English language arts; (3) Mathematics; (4) Science; (5) Social Studies; (6) Art; (7) Music; and (8) Foreign Language.

(1) Elementary Education (K-6);

(2) English language arts;

(3) Mathematics;

(4) Science;

(5) Social Studies;

(6) Art;

(7) Music; and

(8) Foreign Language.

(k) (1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to reinstate a revoked teaching license. (2) Rules promulgated under subdivision (k)(1) of this section shall include without limitation the following: (A) Information and requirements regarding an application for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license; and (B) The use of evidence by the State Board of Education to determine whether the applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license: (i) Is rehabilitated, recovered, or in recovery, as applicable; (ii) Has made restitution, as applicable; (iii) Is currently fit to return to an educational environment appropriate to the licensure level of the applicant; and (iv) Does not pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of public school students and public school employees. (3) An individual whose teaching license was revoked following an ethics complaint under § 6-17-428 shall release to the State Board of Education any confidential information regarding the ethics complaint made against the individual upon the individual's application for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license. (4) Except as provided under subdivision (k)(6) of this section, an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license shall not apply for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license until: (A) Ten (10) years after the date of revocation of the teaching license for: (i) A felony disqualifying offense under § 6-17-410 ; or (ii) An ethics violation under § 6-17-428 ; or (B) Five (5) years after the date of revocation for any other reason not identified under subdivision (k)(4)(A) of this section. (5) If an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license has a true report in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, the State Board of Education may reinstate the applicant's revoked teaching license with or without a hearing if the applicant provides evidence from the Department of Human Services that the department has removed the applicant's name from the Child Maltreatment Central Registry. (6) The State Board of Education shall not reinstate a revoked teaching license when the reason for the revocation concerned the: (A) Physical or sexual injury of another person; (B) Physical or sexual abuse of another person; (C) Physical mistreatment of another person resulting in death; or (D) Sexual mistreatment of another person.

(1) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to reinstate a revoked teaching license.

(2) Rules promulgated under subdivision (k)(1) of this section shall include without limitation the following: (A) Information and requirements regarding an application for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license; and (B) The use of evidence by the State Board of Education to determine whether the applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license: (i) Is rehabilitated, recovered, or in recovery, as applicable; (ii) Has made restitution, as applicable; (iii) Is currently fit to return to an educational environment appropriate to the licensure level of the applicant; and (iv) Does not pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of public school students and public school employees.

(A) Information and requirements regarding an application for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license; and

(B) The use of evidence by the State Board of Education to determine whether the applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license: (i) Is rehabilitated, recovered, or in recovery, as applicable; (ii) Has made restitution, as applicable; (iii) Is currently fit to return to an educational environment appropriate to the licensure level of the applicant; and (iv) Does not pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of public school students and public school employees.

(i) Is rehabilitated, recovered, or in recovery, as applicable;

(ii) Has made restitution, as applicable;

(iii) Is currently fit to return to an educational environment appropriate to the licensure level of the applicant; and

(iv) Does not pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of public school students and public school employees.

(3) An individual whose teaching license was revoked following an ethics complaint under § 6-17-428 shall release to the State Board of Education any confidential information regarding the ethics complaint made against the individual upon the individual's application for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license.

(4) Except as provided under subdivision (k)(6) of this section, an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license shall not apply for reinstatement of his or her revoked teaching license until: (A) Ten (10) years after the date of revocation of the teaching license for: (i) A felony disqualifying offense under § 6-17-410 ; or (ii) An ethics violation under § 6-17-428 ; or (B) Five (5) years after the date of revocation for any other reason not identified under subdivision (k)(4)(A) of this section.

(A) Ten (10) years after the date of revocation of the teaching license for: (i) A felony disqualifying offense under § 6-17-410 ; or (ii) An ethics violation under § 6-17-428 ; or

(i) A felony disqualifying offense under § 6-17-410 ; or

(ii) An ethics violation under § 6-17-428 ; or

(B) Five (5) years after the date of revocation for any other reason not identified under subdivision (k)(4)(A) of this section.

(5) If an applicant for reinstatement of a revoked teaching license has a true report in the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, the State Board of Education may reinstate the applicant's revoked teaching license with or without a hearing if the applicant provides evidence from the Department of Human Services that the department has removed the applicant's name from the Child Maltreatment Central Registry.

(6) The State Board of Education shall not reinstate a revoked teaching license when the reason for the revocation concerned the: (A) Physical or sexual injury of another person; (B) Physical or sexual abuse of another person; (C) Physical mistreatment of another person resulting in death; or (D) Sexual mistreatment of another person.

(A) Physical or sexual injury of another person;

(B) Physical or sexual abuse of another person;

(C) Physical mistreatment of another person resulting in death; or

(D) Sexual mistreatment of another person.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 34, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 628,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 540,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1379, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1378, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1979, No. 162, § 1; 1981, No. 814, § 1; 1983, No. 736, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 1; 1985, No. 746, § 1; 1985, No. 1082, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1201; Acts 1989, No. 414, § 1; 2003, No. 754, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 2; 2007, No. 169, § 3; 2007, No. 846, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 35.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-17-1307
Unused leave - Credit
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a school employee employed by a school district in this state shall leave the school district and accept employment in another school district, the school employee shall be granted credit by the new school district for up to ninety (90) days of unused sick leave accumulated by the school employee in the former school district. (b) The accumulated and unused sick leave shall be credited to the school employee by the school district upon receipt of written proof from the school district in which the school employee was formerly employed. Acts 1991, No. 834, § 2.

(a) Whenever a school employee employed by a school district in this state shall leave the school district and accept employment in another school district, the school employee shall be granted credit by the new school district for up to ninety (90) days of unused sick leave accumulated by the school employee in the former school district.

(b) The accumulated and unused sick leave shall be credited to the school employee by the school district upon receipt of written proof from the school district in which the school employee was formerly employed.

Acts 1991, No. 834, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-107
Employees
Status: in_force

(a) General Provision. Except as otherwise provided, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for an employee to contract with the public educational entity employing him or her if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. (b) Exceptions. (1) Approval by Board. (A) In unusual and limited circumstances, a public educational entity's board may approve a contract between the public educational entity and an employee if the board determines that the contract is in the best interest of the public educational entity. (B) (i) The approval by the public educational entity's board shall be documented by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the contract in an open meeting. (ii) The resolution shall state the unusual circumstances necessitating the contract and shall document the restrictions and limitations of the contract. (C) Any board member directly or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded, and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted. (2) Independent Approval. (A) (i) If it appears that the total transactions with an employee for a fiscal year total, or will total, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the superintendent or other chief administrator of the public educational entity shall forward the written resolution along with all relevant data to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for independent review and approval. (ii) The written resolution and other relevant data shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other method approved by the State Board of Education to assure that adequate notice has been received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and to provide a record for the school district board of directors sending the request for approval. (B) (i) Upon review of the submitted data, the commissioner shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the resolution and other relevant data, approve or disapprove in writing the board's request. (ii) (a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request. (b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data. (iii) If the commissioner does not respond to the public educational entity within the twenty-day period or request additional time or data for a proper review of the contract, the contract shall be deemed to be approved by the commissioner. (C) (i) If approved, the commissioner shall issue an approval letter stating all relevant facts and circumstances considered and any restrictions or limitations pertaining to the approval. (ii) (a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions. (b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years. (D) No contract subject to the commissioner's review and approval shall be valid or enforceable until an approval letter has been issued by the commissioner or the commissioner fails to respond to the public educational entity within the time periods specified in this section. (c) Documentation. The division and the public educational entity shall maintain, under their respective record retention policies, a record and copy of all documentation relating to transactions with employees. (d) Providing False or Incomplete Information. Any employee or other person knowingly furnishing false information or knowingly not fully disclosing relevant information necessary for a proper determination by the public educational entity or the commissioner shall be guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter. (e) "Contract" Defined. For the purposes of this section, the term "contract" does not apply to employment contracts issued to public educational entity employees or other transactions for the performance of teaching or other related duties such as, but not limited to, bus driving, sponsorship of clubs or activities, or working at school-sponsored events. (f) Technology Employees. All transactions involving the purchase, lease, acquisition, or other use of computers, software, copiers, or other electronic devices from family members of an employee responsible for establishing specifications or approving purchases of such equipment shall be approved according to the requirements of this section regarding the purchase from an employee with a direct interest in the transaction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1760, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1759, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 34, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 608,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 7; 2011, No. 878, § 3.

(a) General Provision. Except as otherwise provided, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for an employee to contract with the public educational entity employing him or her if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract.

(b) Exceptions. (1) Approval by Board. (A) In unusual and limited circumstances, a public educational entity's board may approve a contract between the public educational entity and an employee if the board determines that the contract is in the best interest of the public educational entity. (B) (i) The approval by the public educational entity's board shall be documented by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the contract in an open meeting. (ii) The resolution shall state the unusual circumstances necessitating the contract and shall document the restrictions and limitations of the contract. (C) Any board member directly or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded, and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted. (2) Independent Approval. (A) (i) If it appears that the total transactions with an employee for a fiscal year total, or will total, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the superintendent or other chief administrator of the public educational entity shall forward the written resolution along with all relevant data to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for independent review and approval. (ii) The written resolution and other relevant data shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other method approved by the State Board of Education to assure that adequate notice has been received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and to provide a record for the school district board of directors sending the request for approval. (B) (i) Upon review of the submitted data, the commissioner shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the resolution and other relevant data, approve or disapprove in writing the board's request. (ii) (a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request. (b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data. (iii) If the commissioner does not respond to the public educational entity within the twenty-day period or request additional time or data for a proper review of the contract, the contract shall be deemed to be approved by the commissioner. (C) (i) If approved, the commissioner shall issue an approval letter stating all relevant facts and circumstances considered and any restrictions or limitations pertaining to the approval. (ii) (a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions. (b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years. (D) No contract subject to the commissioner's review and approval shall be valid or enforceable until an approval letter has been issued by the commissioner or the commissioner fails to respond to the public educational entity within the time periods specified in this section.

(1) Approval by Board. (A) In unusual and limited circumstances, a public educational entity's board may approve a contract between the public educational entity and an employee if the board determines that the contract is in the best interest of the public educational entity. (B) (i) The approval by the public educational entity's board shall be documented by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the contract in an open meeting. (ii) The resolution shall state the unusual circumstances necessitating the contract and shall document the restrictions and limitations of the contract. (C) Any board member directly or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded, and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted.

(A) In unusual and limited circumstances, a public educational entity's board may approve a contract between the public educational entity and an employee if the board determines that the contract is in the best interest of the public educational entity.

(B) (i) The approval by the public educational entity's board shall be documented by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the contract in an open meeting. (ii) The resolution shall state the unusual circumstances necessitating the contract and shall document the restrictions and limitations of the contract.

(i) The approval by the public educational entity's board shall be documented by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the contract in an open meeting.

(ii) The resolution shall state the unusual circumstances necessitating the contract and shall document the restrictions and limitations of the contract.

(C) Any board member directly or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded, and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted.

(2) Independent Approval. (A) (i) If it appears that the total transactions with an employee for a fiscal year total, or will total, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the superintendent or other chief administrator of the public educational entity shall forward the written resolution along with all relevant data to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for independent review and approval. (ii) The written resolution and other relevant data shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other method approved by the State Board of Education to assure that adequate notice has been received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and to provide a record for the school district board of directors sending the request for approval. (B) (i) Upon review of the submitted data, the commissioner shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the resolution and other relevant data, approve or disapprove in writing the board's request. (ii) (a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request. (b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data. (iii) If the commissioner does not respond to the public educational entity within the twenty-day period or request additional time or data for a proper review of the contract, the contract shall be deemed to be approved by the commissioner. (C) (i) If approved, the commissioner shall issue an approval letter stating all relevant facts and circumstances considered and any restrictions or limitations pertaining to the approval. (ii) (a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions. (b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years. (D) No contract subject to the commissioner's review and approval shall be valid or enforceable until an approval letter has been issued by the commissioner or the commissioner fails to respond to the public educational entity within the time periods specified in this section.

(A) (i) If it appears that the total transactions with an employee for a fiscal year total, or will total, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the superintendent or other chief administrator of the public educational entity shall forward the written resolution along with all relevant data to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for independent review and approval. (ii) The written resolution and other relevant data shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other method approved by the State Board of Education to assure that adequate notice has been received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and to provide a record for the school district board of directors sending the request for approval.

(i) If it appears that the total transactions with an employee for a fiscal year total, or will total, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the superintendent or other chief administrator of the public educational entity shall forward the written resolution along with all relevant data to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for independent review and approval.

(ii) The written resolution and other relevant data shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other method approved by the State Board of Education to assure that adequate notice has been received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and to provide a record for the school district board of directors sending the request for approval.

(B) (i) Upon review of the submitted data, the commissioner shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the resolution and other relevant data, approve or disapprove in writing the board's request. (ii) (a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request. (b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data. (iii) If the commissioner does not respond to the public educational entity within the twenty-day period or request additional time or data for a proper review of the contract, the contract shall be deemed to be approved by the commissioner.

(i) Upon review of the submitted data, the commissioner shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the resolution and other relevant data, approve or disapprove in writing the board's request.

(ii) (a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request. (b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data.

(a) The commissioner may request additional information or testimony before ruling on a request.

(b) If additional data is needed for a proper determination, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the contract within twenty (20) days of receipt of the additional requested data.

(iii) If the commissioner does not respond to the public educational entity within the twenty-day period or request additional time or data for a proper review of the contract, the contract shall be deemed to be approved by the commissioner.

(C) (i) If approved, the commissioner shall issue an approval letter stating all relevant facts and circumstances considered and any restrictions or limitations pertaining to the approval. (ii) (a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions. (b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years.

(i) If approved, the commissioner shall issue an approval letter stating all relevant facts and circumstances considered and any restrictions or limitations pertaining to the approval.

(ii) (a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions. (b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years.

(a) The commissioner may grant the approval for a particular transaction or a series of related transactions.

(b) However, approval shall not be granted for a period greater than two (2) complete and consecutive fiscal years.

(D) No contract subject to the commissioner's review and approval shall be valid or enforceable until an approval letter has been issued by the commissioner or the commissioner fails to respond to the public educational entity within the time periods specified in this section.

(c) Documentation. The division and the public educational entity shall maintain, under their respective record retention policies, a record and copy of all documentation relating to transactions with employees.

(d) Providing False or Incomplete Information. Any employee or other person knowingly furnishing false information or knowingly not fully disclosing relevant information necessary for a proper determination by the public educational entity or the commissioner shall be guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter.

(e) "Contract" Defined. For the purposes of this section, the term "contract" does not apply to employment contracts issued to public educational entity employees or other transactions for the performance of teaching or other related duties such as, but not limited to, bus driving, sponsorship of clubs or activities, or working at school-sponsored events.

(f) Technology Employees. All transactions involving the purchase, lease, acquisition, or other use of computers, software, copiers, or other electronic devices from family members of an employee responsible for establishing specifications or approving purchases of such equipment shall be approved according to the requirements of this section regarding the purchase from an employee with a direct interest in the transaction.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1760, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1759, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 34, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 608,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 7; 2011, No. 878, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-509 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-509
Formation of district - Limitation on number
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No certificate of feasibility for the formation of a community college district in excess of eight (8) locations in Arkansas as authorized by Acts 1973, No. 103, § 5(b) [repealed], shall be issued by the State Community College Board. (2) It is the specific intent of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] to provide that the authority of the board to create an unlimited number of community colleges under Acts 1973, No. 103, is repealed, and no other interpretation shall be given to this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]. (b) In computing the maximum of eight (8) community college districts permitted under this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], auxiliary locations which may or may not establish additional taxing units but are included as a part of a community college district previously established shall be counted as a separate community college district. (c) The General Assembly shall be the sole authority for creating community college districts subsequent to the creation of a maximum of eight (8), as stated elsewhere in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], by the board. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4918.

(a) (1) No certificate of feasibility for the formation of a community college district in excess of eight (8) locations in Arkansas as authorized by Acts 1973, No. 103, § 5(b) [repealed], shall be issued by the State Community College Board. (2) It is the specific intent of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] to provide that the authority of the board to create an unlimited number of community colleges under Acts 1973, No. 103, is repealed, and no other interpretation shall be given to this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

(1) No certificate of feasibility for the formation of a community college district in excess of eight (8) locations in Arkansas as authorized by Acts 1973, No. 103, § 5(b) [repealed], shall be issued by the State Community College Board.

(2) It is the specific intent of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] to provide that the authority of the board to create an unlimited number of community colleges under Acts 1973, No. 103, is repealed, and no other interpretation shall be given to this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

(b) In computing the maximum of eight (8) community college districts permitted under this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], auxiliary locations which may or may not establish additional taxing units but are included as a part of a community college district previously established shall be counted as a separate community college district.

(c) The General Assembly shall be the sole authority for creating community college districts subsequent to the creation of a maximum of eight (8), as stated elsewhere in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-508 , §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], by the board.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4918.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-129 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-129
Data to be accessible on website
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each school district shall make the following information and data easily identified on its website or the website of the school district's education service cooperative, if the education service cooperative maintains the school district's website: (A) Current comprehensive financial data reports for school districts, including: (i) Local and state revenue sources; (ii) Administrator and teacher salary and benefit expenditure data; (iii) School district balances, including legal balances and building fund balances; (iv) Minutes of regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors; (v) The school district budget for the ensuing year, which shall be posted on the website within thirty (30) days following the date required to be submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (vi) A financial breakdown of monthly expenses of the school district; (vii) Salary schedules for all employees, including extended contract and supplementary pay amounts; (viii) Current contract information with all school district employees, except that Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, personal addresses, or signatures shall not be published; (ix) The annual budget of the school district; and (x) The annual school district statistical report; and (B) Each school district's personnel policies required under § 6-17-201 et seq. and § 6-17-2301 et seq. (2) Information and data required to be made available and easily accessible on the school district's website under this section shall: (A) Be easily accessible through the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found; and (B) Consist of the actual data for the two (2) previous school years and the projected budgeted information for the current school year. (3) (A) A direct link to the information required in this section shall be easily identifiable on the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found. (B) Under the State-Required Information link, the school district shall subdivide the information by the categories of the information. (b) The division shall make the information and data required by this section available and easily accessible on the division's website by including direct links to the websites of all Arkansas school districts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1112, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1111, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 228,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 228,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1802, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 1; 2005, No. 2121, § 2; 2007, No. 54, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 4; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 1, 48; 2009, No. 1180, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 2.

(a) (1) Each school district shall make the following information and data easily identified on its website or the website of the school district's education service cooperative, if the education service cooperative maintains the school district's website: (A) Current comprehensive financial data reports for school districts, including: (i) Local and state revenue sources; (ii) Administrator and teacher salary and benefit expenditure data; (iii) School district balances, including legal balances and building fund balances; (iv) Minutes of regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors; (v) The school district budget for the ensuing year, which shall be posted on the website within thirty (30) days following the date required to be submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (vi) A financial breakdown of monthly expenses of the school district; (vii) Salary schedules for all employees, including extended contract and supplementary pay amounts; (viii) Current contract information with all school district employees, except that Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, personal addresses, or signatures shall not be published; (ix) The annual budget of the school district; and (x) The annual school district statistical report; and (B) Each school district's personnel policies required under § 6-17-201 et seq. and § 6-17-2301 et seq. (2) Information and data required to be made available and easily accessible on the school district's website under this section shall: (A) Be easily accessible through the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found; and (B) Consist of the actual data for the two (2) previous school years and the projected budgeted information for the current school year. (3) (A) A direct link to the information required in this section shall be easily identifiable on the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found. (B) Under the State-Required Information link, the school district shall subdivide the information by the categories of the information.

(1) Each school district shall make the following information and data easily identified on its website or the website of the school district's education service cooperative, if the education service cooperative maintains the school district's website: (A) Current comprehensive financial data reports for school districts, including: (i) Local and state revenue sources; (ii) Administrator and teacher salary and benefit expenditure data; (iii) School district balances, including legal balances and building fund balances; (iv) Minutes of regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors; (v) The school district budget for the ensuing year, which shall be posted on the website within thirty (30) days following the date required to be submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (vi) A financial breakdown of monthly expenses of the school district; (vii) Salary schedules for all employees, including extended contract and supplementary pay amounts; (viii) Current contract information with all school district employees, except that Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, personal addresses, or signatures shall not be published; (ix) The annual budget of the school district; and (x) The annual school district statistical report; and (B) Each school district's personnel policies required under § 6-17-201 et seq. and § 6-17-2301 et seq.

(A) Current comprehensive financial data reports for school districts, including: (i) Local and state revenue sources; (ii) Administrator and teacher salary and benefit expenditure data; (iii) School district balances, including legal balances and building fund balances; (iv) Minutes of regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors; (v) The school district budget for the ensuing year, which shall be posted on the website within thirty (30) days following the date required to be submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (vi) A financial breakdown of monthly expenses of the school district; (vii) Salary schedules for all employees, including extended contract and supplementary pay amounts; (viii) Current contract information with all school district employees, except that Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, personal addresses, or signatures shall not be published; (ix) The annual budget of the school district; and (x) The annual school district statistical report; and

(i) Local and state revenue sources;

(ii) Administrator and teacher salary and benefit expenditure data;

(iii) School district balances, including legal balances and building fund balances;

(iv) Minutes of regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors;

(v) The school district budget for the ensuing year, which shall be posted on the website within thirty (30) days following the date required to be submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(vi) A financial breakdown of monthly expenses of the school district;

(vii) Salary schedules for all employees, including extended contract and supplementary pay amounts;

(viii) Current contract information with all school district employees, except that Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, personal addresses, or signatures shall not be published;

(ix) The annual budget of the school district; and

(x) The annual school district statistical report; and

(B) Each school district's personnel policies required under § 6-17-201 et seq. and § 6-17-2301 et seq.

(2) Information and data required to be made available and easily accessible on the school district's website under this section shall: (A) Be easily accessible through the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found; and (B) Consist of the actual data for the two (2) previous school years and the projected budgeted information for the current school year.

(A) Be easily accessible through the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found; and

(B) Consist of the actual data for the two (2) previous school years and the projected budgeted information for the current school year.

(3) (A) A direct link to the information required in this section shall be easily identifiable on the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found. (B) Under the State-Required Information link, the school district shall subdivide the information by the categories of the information.

(A) A direct link to the information required in this section shall be easily identifiable on the homepage of the website under a link titled "State-Required Information" to a page on the website where the information may be found.

(B) Under the State-Required Information link, the school district shall subdivide the information by the categories of the information.

(b) The division shall make the information and data required by this section available and easily accessible on the division's website by including direct links to the websites of all Arkansas school districts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1112, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1111, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 228,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 228,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1802, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 1; 2005, No. 2121, § 2; 2007, No. 54, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 4; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 1, 48; 2009, No. 1180, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-11-204
Official seal - Copies of documents as evidence
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be used by the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education to authenticate documents or copies of documents as the state board or director considers advisable. (b) Copies of any papers or documents on file in the offices of the director authenticated by him or her with the seal of the state board shall be admissible in evidence with the same effect as the original. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 137, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be used by the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education to authenticate documents or copies of documents as the state board or director considers advisable.

(b) Copies of any papers or documents on file in the offices of the director authenticated by him or her with the seal of the state board shall be admissible in evidence with the same effect as the original.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 137, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-52-103
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Workforce Development Board, through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, shall provide the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter to eligible individuals with disabilities and those who can benefit from independent living services, determined by the agency to be eligible therefor, and, in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is authorized, among other things: (1) To be the sole state agency to supervise and administer the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter except such part or parts as may be administered by a local agency in a political subdivision of the state, in which case Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be the sole agency to supervise such local agency in the administration of such part or parts; and (2) To conduct research and compile statistics relative to the provision of services or the need of services of individuals with disabilities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 146, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 574, § 5.

The Arkansas Workforce Development Board, through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, shall provide the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter to eligible individuals with disabilities and those who can benefit from independent living services, determined by the agency to be eligible therefor, and, in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is authorized, among other things:

(1) To be the sole state agency to supervise and administer the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter except such part or parts as may be administered by a local agency in a political subdivision of the state, in which case Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be the sole agency to supervise such local agency in the administration of such part or parts; and

(2) To conduct research and compile statistics relative to the provision of services or the need of services of individuals with disabilities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 146, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 574, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1004
Requests for establishment of education service cooperative - Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Education service cooperatives shall be established when seventy-five percent (75%) of the school districts in a proposed education service cooperative area request such action by formal resolutions filed by the school district boards of directors with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) Each resolution shall, in addition to requesting establishment of an education service cooperative, indicate by name or position that school district's representative on the board of directors of the proposed education service cooperative. (c) Requests must be filed by seventy-five percent (75%) of the school district boards of directors by May 1 if an education service cooperative is to be established for the following school year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.3.

(a) Education service cooperatives shall be established when seventy-five percent (75%) of the school districts in a proposed education service cooperative area request such action by formal resolutions filed by the school district boards of directors with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) Each resolution shall, in addition to requesting establishment of an education service cooperative, indicate by name or position that school district's representative on the board of directors of the proposed education service cooperative.

(c) Requests must be filed by seventy-five percent (75%) of the school district boards of directors by May 1 if an education service cooperative is to be established for the following school year.

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

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-50-503
Establishment of programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education is hereby authorized and directed to develop and implement work-based learning programs to provide additional educational and training opportunities for Arkansas high school students. (b) The programs established under this section shall be based on the following fundamental principles: (1) Providing strong employer commitment and involvement; (2) Guiding high school students through a three-year or four-year process that connects high school and the first one (1) or two (2) years of postsecondary learning; (3) Providing high-quality supervised learning opportunities for students at the work site; (4) Integrating academic and vocational teaching and learning in the classroom and at work; (5) Fostering interactive, team-based learning in the classroom; (6) Including curriculum on all aspects of the industry; (7) Using competency-based measures for evaluating student progress; (8) Providing both academic and occupational credentials; (9) Providing access and support to nontraditional groups; and (10) Explicitly addressing issues regarding diversity in society and the workplace. (c) (1) The industries and occupations selected for the programs established under this section shall offer entry-level jobs with good opportunities for career advancement into high-skill, high-wage jobs. (2) The division, the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development, and local sites shall take joint responsibility for identifying the industries and occupations selected in subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (3) The Office of Skills Development is responsible for identifying apprenticeship programs that are currently in place. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 369,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1855, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.

(a) The Division of Career and Technical Education is hereby authorized and directed to develop and implement work-based learning programs to provide additional educational and training opportunities for Arkansas high school students.

(b) The programs established under this section shall be based on the following fundamental principles: (1) Providing strong employer commitment and involvement; (2) Guiding high school students through a three-year or four-year process that connects high school and the first one (1) or two (2) years of postsecondary learning; (3) Providing high-quality supervised learning opportunities for students at the work site; (4) Integrating academic and vocational teaching and learning in the classroom and at work; (5) Fostering interactive, team-based learning in the classroom; (6) Including curriculum on all aspects of the industry; (7) Using competency-based measures for evaluating student progress; (8) Providing both academic and occupational credentials; (9) Providing access and support to nontraditional groups; and (10) Explicitly addressing issues regarding diversity in society and the workplace.

(1) Providing strong employer commitment and involvement;

(2) Guiding high school students through a three-year or four-year process that connects high school and the first one (1) or two (2) years of postsecondary learning;

(3) Providing high-quality supervised learning opportunities for students at the work site;

(4) Integrating academic and vocational teaching and learning in the classroom and at work;

(5) Fostering interactive, team-based learning in the classroom;

(6) Including curriculum on all aspects of the industry;

(7) Using competency-based measures for evaluating student progress;

(8) Providing both academic and occupational credentials;

(9) Providing access and support to nontraditional groups; and

(10) Explicitly addressing issues regarding diversity in society and the workplace.

(c) (1) The industries and occupations selected for the programs established under this section shall offer entry-level jobs with good opportunities for career advancement into high-skill, high-wage jobs. (2) The division, the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development, and local sites shall take joint responsibility for identifying the industries and occupations selected in subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (3) The Office of Skills Development is responsible for identifying apprenticeship programs that are currently in place.

(1) The industries and occupations selected for the programs established under this section shall offer entry-level jobs with good opportunities for career advancement into high-skill, high-wage jobs.

(2) The division, the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development, and local sites shall take joint responsibility for identifying the industries and occupations selected in subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(3) The Office of Skills Development is responsible for identifying apprenticeship programs that are currently in place.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 369,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1855, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-717 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-717
Research and extension offices, facilities, centers, and stations
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, may establish and maintain: (1) Research and extension offices, facilities, centers, and stations throughout the state to better serve its stakeholders; and (2) Testing and diagnostic centers concerning animals, plants, food, soil, water, air, and agricultural inputs. (b) The division, with the approval of the board, shall establish the name of an office, facility, center, or station established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. Added by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, may establish and maintain: (1) Research and extension offices, facilities, centers, and stations throughout the state to better serve its stakeholders; and (2) Testing and diagnostic centers concerning animals, plants, food, soil, water, air, and agricultural inputs.

(1) Research and extension offices, facilities, centers, and stations throughout the state to better serve its stakeholders; and

(2) Testing and diagnostic centers concerning animals, plants, food, soil, water, air, and agricultural inputs.

(b) The division, with the approval of the board, shall establish the name of an office, facility, center, or station established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-53-405
Consolidations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As provided in this chapter or upon approval of the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the board of trustees of the receiving institution, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board may consolidate a state-supported vocational-technical institution with a four-year institution or a two-year branch campus of a four-year institution. (2) Following approval by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, upon approval of the board of trustees of the receiving institution, shall consolidate the following state-supported vocational-technical institutions and four-year institutions or two-year branch campuses of a four-year institution: White River Vocational-Technical School with Arkansas State University-Beebe. (b) The board of trustees of the four-year institution which receives a state-supported institution shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the state-supported institution. (c) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the state-supported institution shall be transferred to the board of trustees. Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 23.

(a) (1) As provided in this chapter or upon approval of the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the board of trustees of the receiving institution, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board may consolidate a state-supported vocational-technical institution with a four-year institution or a two-year branch campus of a four-year institution. (2) Following approval by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, upon approval of the board of trustees of the receiving institution, shall consolidate the following state-supported vocational-technical institutions and four-year institutions or two-year branch campuses of a four-year institution: White River Vocational-Technical School with Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(1) As provided in this chapter or upon approval of the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the board of trustees of the receiving institution, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board may consolidate a state-supported vocational-technical institution with a four-year institution or a two-year branch campus of a four-year institution.

(2) Following approval by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, upon approval of the board of trustees of the receiving institution, shall consolidate the following state-supported vocational-technical institutions and four-year institutions or two-year branch campuses of a four-year institution: White River Vocational-Technical School with Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(b) The board of trustees of the four-year institution which receives a state-supported institution shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the state-supported institution.

(c) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the state-supported institution shall be transferred to the board of trustees.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-85-305
Distribution - Award amounts
Status: in_force

(a) If funds are available, the Division of Higher Education shall distribute Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships to all students who meet the requirements under § 6-85-304 . (b) (1) The division shall distribute scholarships from the funds available in an equal amount to every student eligible to receive a scholarship under this subchapter. (2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the maximum scholarship award a student may receive in an academic year shall be the lesser of: (A) Eight hundred dollars ($800); or (B) (i) The cost of the certificate program or program of study. (ii) The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall include: (a) Tuition, fees, or other charges; (b) Textbooks or other course materials; and (c) Equipment needed for a course. (3) The scholarship awards may be used for expenses included in the cost of the certificate program or program of study. (4) A scholarship under this section shall be only for the academic year for which it is awarded. (c) (1) If the division has funds remaining after making the distributions under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall distribute scholarships to students for the summer term of the academic year. (2) If funds are available under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a student shall apply for a scholarship for a summer term by a date determined by the division preceding the summer term. (3) (A) The division shall distribute scholarships for a summer term in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section. (B) Scholarships for a summer term may be used in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section. (4) A student who received a scholarship under subsection (b) of this section may also receive a scholarship for a summer term. (d) The division shall disburse scholarship awards on behalf of an eligible student directly to the approved institution of higher education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2192, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.

(a) If funds are available, the Division of Higher Education shall distribute Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships to all students who meet the requirements under § 6-85-304 .

(b) (1) The division shall distribute scholarships from the funds available in an equal amount to every student eligible to receive a scholarship under this subchapter. (2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the maximum scholarship award a student may receive in an academic year shall be the lesser of: (A) Eight hundred dollars ($800); or (B) (i) The cost of the certificate program or program of study. (ii) The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall include: (a) Tuition, fees, or other charges; (b) Textbooks or other course materials; and (c) Equipment needed for a course. (3) The scholarship awards may be used for expenses included in the cost of the certificate program or program of study. (4) A scholarship under this section shall be only for the academic year for which it is awarded.

(1) The division shall distribute scholarships from the funds available in an equal amount to every student eligible to receive a scholarship under this subchapter.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the maximum scholarship award a student may receive in an academic year shall be the lesser of: (A) Eight hundred dollars ($800); or (B) (i) The cost of the certificate program or program of study. (ii) The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall include: (a) Tuition, fees, or other charges; (b) Textbooks or other course materials; and (c) Equipment needed for a course.

(A) Eight hundred dollars ($800); or

(B) (i) The cost of the certificate program or program of study. (ii) The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall include: (a) Tuition, fees, or other charges; (b) Textbooks or other course materials; and (c) Equipment needed for a course.

(i) The cost of the certificate program or program of study.

(ii) The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall include: (a) Tuition, fees, or other charges; (b) Textbooks or other course materials; and (c) Equipment needed for a course.

(a) Tuition, fees, or other charges;

(b) Textbooks or other course materials; and

(c) Equipment needed for a course.

(3) The scholarship awards may be used for expenses included in the cost of the certificate program or program of study.

(4) A scholarship under this section shall be only for the academic year for which it is awarded.

(c) (1) If the division has funds remaining after making the distributions under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall distribute scholarships to students for the summer term of the academic year. (2) If funds are available under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a student shall apply for a scholarship for a summer term by a date determined by the division preceding the summer term. (3) (A) The division shall distribute scholarships for a summer term in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section. (B) Scholarships for a summer term may be used in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section. (4) A student who received a scholarship under subsection (b) of this section may also receive a scholarship for a summer term.

(1) If the division has funds remaining after making the distributions under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall distribute scholarships to students for the summer term of the academic year.

(2) If funds are available under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a student shall apply for a scholarship for a summer term by a date determined by the division preceding the summer term.

(3) (A) The division shall distribute scholarships for a summer term in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section. (B) Scholarships for a summer term may be used in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section.

(A) The division shall distribute scholarships for a summer term in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section.

(B) Scholarships for a summer term may be used in the same manner as under subsection (b) of this section.

(4) A student who received a scholarship under subsection (b) of this section may also receive a scholarship for a summer term.

(d) The division shall disburse scholarship awards on behalf of an eligible student directly to the approved institution of higher education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2192, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-62-103
Endowment of chairs - Attraction of exceptionally qualified academic and nonacademic personnel
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Private contributors to state-supported colleges and universities frequently designate their gifts for the purpose of endowing academic chairs or attracting personnel with exceptional qualifications. (2) In order to appropriately compensate these individuals from private funds contributed for such purposes, special provisions for payments exceeding maximum authorized compensation levels are necessary. (b) The board of trustees of any state-supported college or university in Arkansas may authorize salary or salary-related payments to individuals from funds contributed for such purposes which exceed the maximum for positions established by state law, subject to the limitations established in this section. (c) In order for the board to authorize additional payments as established in subsection (b) of this section, the individuals to receive the payments must be: (1) Selected and recommended by the appropriate department; (2) Approved by appropriate administrative personnel, the president, and the board; and (3) (A) The holders of academic or research chairs endowed wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds; (B) Exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel; or (C) Visiting academic/research faculty members for a specified period whose service is endowed or supported wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds. (d) All funds paid to any individual above the maximum established by law as authorized in this section must come from private contributions or from the proceeds from private contributions designated for such purposes. (e) (1) The provisions of this section are supplemental to the fiduciary authority and powers of boards of trustees of public colleges and universities to expend funds as public trustees for the benefit of the institution to attract and retain exceptionally qualified academic and nonacademic employees. (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or be construed to prohibit boards of trustees of public colleges and universities from authorizing salary or salary-related payments to exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel in excess of the maximum established by law or from approving or ratifying such payments previously made provided that the amount of any such payment above the maximum established by law and only such amount must come from private contributions or from the proceeds from private contributions designated for such purposes. Acts 1985, No. 335, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3394, 80-3394.1, 80-3394.2; Acts 1991, No. 822, § 1; 1999, No. 998, § 1.

(a) (1) Private contributors to state-supported colleges and universities frequently designate their gifts for the purpose of endowing academic chairs or attracting personnel with exceptional qualifications. (2) In order to appropriately compensate these individuals from private funds contributed for such purposes, special provisions for payments exceeding maximum authorized compensation levels are necessary.

(1) Private contributors to state-supported colleges and universities frequently designate their gifts for the purpose of endowing academic chairs or attracting personnel with exceptional qualifications.

(2) In order to appropriately compensate these individuals from private funds contributed for such purposes, special provisions for payments exceeding maximum authorized compensation levels are necessary.

(b) The board of trustees of any state-supported college or university in Arkansas may authorize salary or salary-related payments to individuals from funds contributed for such purposes which exceed the maximum for positions established by state law, subject to the limitations established in this section.

(c) In order for the board to authorize additional payments as established in subsection (b) of this section, the individuals to receive the payments must be: (1) Selected and recommended by the appropriate department; (2) Approved by appropriate administrative personnel, the president, and the board; and (3) (A) The holders of academic or research chairs endowed wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds; (B) Exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel; or (C) Visiting academic/research faculty members for a specified period whose service is endowed or supported wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds.

(1) Selected and recommended by the appropriate department;

(2) Approved by appropriate administrative personnel, the president, and the board; and

(3) (A) The holders of academic or research chairs endowed wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds; (B) Exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel; or (C) Visiting academic/research faculty members for a specified period whose service is endowed or supported wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds.

(A) The holders of academic or research chairs endowed wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds;

(B) Exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel; or

(C) Visiting academic/research faculty members for a specified period whose service is endowed or supported wholly or in part by contributions from sources other than public funds.

(d) All funds paid to any individual above the maximum established by law as authorized in this section must come from private contributions or from the proceeds from private contributions designated for such purposes.

(e) (1) The provisions of this section are supplemental to the fiduciary authority and powers of boards of trustees of public colleges and universities to expend funds as public trustees for the benefit of the institution to attract and retain exceptionally qualified academic and nonacademic employees. (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or be construed to prohibit boards of trustees of public colleges and universities from authorizing salary or salary-related payments to exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel in excess of the maximum established by law or from approving or ratifying such payments previously made provided that the amount of any such payment above the maximum established by law and only such amount must come from private contributions or from the proceeds from private contributions designated for such purposes.

(1) The provisions of this section are supplemental to the fiduciary authority and powers of boards of trustees of public colleges and universities to expend funds as public trustees for the benefit of the institution to attract and retain exceptionally qualified academic and nonacademic employees.

(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or be construed to prohibit boards of trustees of public colleges and universities from authorizing salary or salary-related payments to exceptionally qualified academic or nonacademic personnel in excess of the maximum established by law or from approving or ratifying such payments previously made provided that the amount of any such payment above the maximum established by law and only such amount must come from private contributions or from the proceeds from private contributions designated for such purposes.

Acts 1985, No. 335, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3394, 80-3394.1, 80-3394.2; Acts 1991, No. 822, § 1; 1999, No. 998, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-106
Classroom assignment of multiple birth siblings -Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Multiple birth sibling" means a twin, triplet, quadruplet, or other sibling resulting from a multiple birth; and (2) "Parent" means the parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or charge of a student enrolled in a public school. (b) Not later than the fourteenth day before the first day of school, a parent of multiple birth siblings who are assigned to the same grade level and school, in prekindergarten through grade six (preK-6), may request in writing that the school place the siblings in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. (c) Except as provided by subsection (e) or subsection (g) of this section, a school shall provide the multiple birth siblings with the classroom placement requested by the parent. (d) In the event that one (1) parent's election under subsection (c) of this section differs from another parent's election under subsection (c) of this section, the school shall determine the appropriate placement of the multiple birth siblings. (e) The school may direct a classroom placement for the multiple birth siblings that differs from the parent's request if: (1) Thirty (30) instructional days have lapsed since the date the multiple birth siblings began the classroom placement made at the parent's request; and (2) After consulting with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, the school determines that the classroom placement requested by the parent is: (A) Detrimental to the educational achievement of one (1) or more of the multiple birth siblings; (B) Disruptive to the classroom learning environment where the multiple birth sibling is assigned; or (C) Disruptive to the school's educational or disciplinary environment. (f) A parent may appeal the school's classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in the manner provided by school district policy. (g) A school district is not required to place multiple birth siblings in separate classrooms if the request would require the school district to add an additional class to the grade level of the multiple birth siblings. (h) A school district shall adopt a written policy concerning the procedures for classroom placements of multiple birth siblings that is consistent with this section. (i) This section does not affect a right or obligation of the school or school district regarding student placement decisions of the school district under: (1) The Children With Disabilities Act of 1973, § 6-41-201 et seq.; (2) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it exists on July 27, 2011; or (3) Written school district disciplinary policies. Acts 2011, No. 906, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Multiple birth sibling" means a twin, triplet, quadruplet, or other sibling resulting from a multiple birth; and (2) "Parent" means the parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or charge of a student enrolled in a public school.

(1) "Multiple birth sibling" means a twin, triplet, quadruplet, or other sibling resulting from a multiple birth; and

(2) "Parent" means the parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or charge of a student enrolled in a public school.

(b) Not later than the fourteenth day before the first day of school, a parent of multiple birth siblings who are assigned to the same grade level and school, in prekindergarten through grade six (preK-6), may request in writing that the school place the siblings in the same classroom or in separate classrooms.

(c) Except as provided by subsection (e) or subsection (g) of this section, a school shall provide the multiple birth siblings with the classroom placement requested by the parent.

(d) In the event that one (1) parent's election under subsection (c) of this section differs from another parent's election under subsection (c) of this section, the school shall determine the appropriate placement of the multiple birth siblings.

(e) The school may direct a classroom placement for the multiple birth siblings that differs from the parent's request if: (1) Thirty (30) instructional days have lapsed since the date the multiple birth siblings began the classroom placement made at the parent's request; and (2) After consulting with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, the school determines that the classroom placement requested by the parent is: (A) Detrimental to the educational achievement of one (1) or more of the multiple birth siblings; (B) Disruptive to the classroom learning environment where the multiple birth sibling is assigned; or (C) Disruptive to the school's educational or disciplinary environment.

(1) Thirty (30) instructional days have lapsed since the date the multiple birth siblings began the classroom placement made at the parent's request; and

(2) After consulting with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, the school determines that the classroom placement requested by the parent is: (A) Detrimental to the educational achievement of one (1) or more of the multiple birth siblings; (B) Disruptive to the classroom learning environment where the multiple birth sibling is assigned; or (C) Disruptive to the school's educational or disciplinary environment.

(A) Detrimental to the educational achievement of one (1) or more of the multiple birth siblings;

(B) Disruptive to the classroom learning environment where the multiple birth sibling is assigned; or

(C) Disruptive to the school's educational or disciplinary environment.

(f) A parent may appeal the school's classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in the manner provided by school district policy.

(g) A school district is not required to place multiple birth siblings in separate classrooms if the request would require the school district to add an additional class to the grade level of the multiple birth siblings.

(h) A school district shall adopt a written policy concerning the procedures for classroom placements of multiple birth siblings that is consistent with this section.

(i) This section does not affect a right or obligation of the school or school district regarding student placement decisions of the school district under: (1) The Children With Disabilities Act of 1973, § 6-41-201 et seq.; (2) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it exists on July 27, 2011; or (3) Written school district disciplinary policies.

(1) The Children With Disabilities Act of 1973, § 6-41-201 et seq.;

(2) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it exists on July 27, 2011; or

(3) Written school district disciplinary policies.

Acts 2011, No. 906, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-82-1901
Scholarships for teachers in high-need subject areas
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A recipient of a scholarship under this subchapter who meets the requirements under subsection (b) of this section is eligible for a scholarship award of: (A) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a junior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled; and (B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a senior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled. (2) A recipient is eligible to receive a maximum aggregate scholarship award of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) To be eligible for a scholarship award under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a recipient shall: (1) Maintain a postsecondary grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at an approved institution of higher education; (2) Be enrolled in a teacher education program at a four-year approved institution of higher education; (3) Complete and submit to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a subsequent application required by the United States Department of Education for federal financial aid; and (4) (A) Enter into a written agreement with the Division of Higher Education to teach at a public school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years in a high-need subject area as determined under subdivision (b)(4)(B) of this section. (B) A recipient shall be deemed to be teaching in a high-need subject area if the subject area in which the recipient is employed to teach was determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to be a high-need subject area in: (i) The year the recipient entered into the agreement with the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section; (ii) Any year the recipient received a scholarship award under this subchapter; or (iii) The year the recipient is licensed as a teacher by the State Board of Education. (c) The written agreement entered into by the recipient and the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall provide that the recipient: (1) Shall seek licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; and (2) Shall repay the scholarship award amount: (A) On a pro rata basis at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education for each year the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area if the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for five (5) consecutive years after first becoming employed as a licensed teacher; or (B) In its entirety at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education if the recipient does not: (i) Obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; (ii) Begin work at a public school as a licensed teacher in a high-need subject area, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; or (iii) Teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the recipient's first year as a licensed teacher. (d) (1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (c)(2)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section if the Division of Higher Education, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, determines that there was no employment position available at a public school that would reasonably enable the recipient to meet the requirements. (2) After the period of deferral, the recipient shall begin or resume teaching at a public school in a high-need subject area or become subject to repayment under subdivision (c)(2) of this section. (e) (1) By March 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide to the Division of Higher Education a maximum on the number of scholarships that should be awarded under this subchapter for the following academic year based on the projected needs of licensed teachers at public schools in high-need subject areas. (2) The Division of Higher Education shall not award for an academic year more scholarships than the maximum number provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (e)(1) of this section. (f) If the Division of Higher Education receives applications from more qualified applicants than the number of scholarships available or if funds are not available to award scholarships to all qualified applicants, the Division of Higher Education shall award the scholarships on a competitive basis as determined by the Division of Higher Education. (g) If a recipient of a scholarship under this subchapter withdraws from an approved institution of higher education so that under the rules of that approved institution of higher education the recipient is entitled to a refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges, the approved institution of higher education shall pay the refund to which the recipient may be entitled to the Division of Higher Education to the extent of any amount the Division of Higher Education has paid to the recipient for that academic year. (h) The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 331,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2121, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2120, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2119, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2118, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2117, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2116, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2115, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 934,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A recipient of a scholarship under this subchapter who meets the requirements under subsection (b) of this section is eligible for a scholarship award of: (A) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a junior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled; and (B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a senior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled. (2) A recipient is eligible to receive a maximum aggregate scholarship award of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) A recipient of a scholarship under this subchapter who meets the requirements under subsection (b) of this section is eligible for a scholarship award of: (A) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a junior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled; and (B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a senior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled.

(A) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a junior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled; and

(i) Has earned at least fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; or

(ii) Is classified as a junior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled; and

(B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the academic year in which the recipient either: (i) Has earned at least eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours; or (ii) Is classified as a senior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled.

(i) Has earned at least eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours; or

(ii) Is classified as a senior by the approved institution of higher education in which the recipient is enrolled.

(2) A recipient is eligible to receive a maximum aggregate scholarship award of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) To be eligible for a scholarship award under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a recipient shall: (1) Maintain a postsecondary grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at an approved institution of higher education; (2) Be enrolled in a teacher education program at a four-year approved institution of higher education; (3) Complete and submit to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a subsequent application required by the United States Department of Education for federal financial aid; and (4) (A) Enter into a written agreement with the Division of Higher Education to teach at a public school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years in a high-need subject area as determined under subdivision (b)(4)(B) of this section. (B) A recipient shall be deemed to be teaching in a high-need subject area if the subject area in which the recipient is employed to teach was determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to be a high-need subject area in: (i) The year the recipient entered into the agreement with the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section; (ii) Any year the recipient received a scholarship award under this subchapter; or (iii) The year the recipient is licensed as a teacher by the State Board of Education.

(1) Maintain a postsecondary grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at an approved institution of higher education;

(2) Be enrolled in a teacher education program at a four-year approved institution of higher education;

(3) Complete and submit to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a subsequent application required by the United States Department of Education for federal financial aid; and

(4) (A) Enter into a written agreement with the Division of Higher Education to teach at a public school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years in a high-need subject area as determined under subdivision (b)(4)(B) of this section. (B) A recipient shall be deemed to be teaching in a high-need subject area if the subject area in which the recipient is employed to teach was determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to be a high-need subject area in: (i) The year the recipient entered into the agreement with the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section; (ii) Any year the recipient received a scholarship award under this subchapter; or (iii) The year the recipient is licensed as a teacher by the State Board of Education.

(A) Enter into a written agreement with the Division of Higher Education to teach at a public school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years in a high-need subject area as determined under subdivision (b)(4)(B) of this section.

(B) A recipient shall be deemed to be teaching in a high-need subject area if the subject area in which the recipient is employed to teach was determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to be a high-need subject area in: (i) The year the recipient entered into the agreement with the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section; (ii) Any year the recipient received a scholarship award under this subchapter; or (iii) The year the recipient is licensed as a teacher by the State Board of Education.

(i) The year the recipient entered into the agreement with the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section;

(ii) Any year the recipient received a scholarship award under this subchapter; or

(iii) The year the recipient is licensed as a teacher by the State Board of Education.

(c) The written agreement entered into by the recipient and the Division of Higher Education under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall provide that the recipient: (1) Shall seek licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; and (2) Shall repay the scholarship award amount: (A) On a pro rata basis at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education for each year the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area if the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for five (5) consecutive years after first becoming employed as a licensed teacher; or (B) In its entirety at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education if the recipient does not: (i) Obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; (ii) Begin work at a public school as a licensed teacher in a high-need subject area, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; or (iii) Teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the recipient's first year as a licensed teacher.

(1) Shall seek licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; and

(2) Shall repay the scholarship award amount: (A) On a pro rata basis at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education for each year the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area if the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for five (5) consecutive years after first becoming employed as a licensed teacher; or (B) In its entirety at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education if the recipient does not: (i) Obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; (ii) Begin work at a public school as a licensed teacher in a high-need subject area, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; or (iii) Teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the recipient's first year as a licensed teacher.

(A) On a pro rata basis at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education for each year the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area if the recipient does not teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for five (5) consecutive years after first becoming employed as a licensed teacher; or

(B) In its entirety at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Division of Higher Education if the recipient does not: (i) Obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree; (ii) Begin work at a public school as a licensed teacher in a high-need subject area, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; or (iii) Teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the recipient's first year as a licensed teacher.

(i) Obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of completing the teacher education program and earning a degree;

(ii) Begin work at a public school as a licensed teacher in a high-need subject area, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; or

(iii) Teach at a public school in a high-need subject area as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the recipient's first year as a licensed teacher.

(d) (1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (c)(2)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section if the Division of Higher Education, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, determines that there was no employment position available at a public school that would reasonably enable the recipient to meet the requirements. (2) After the period of deferral, the recipient shall begin or resume teaching at a public school in a high-need subject area or become subject to repayment under subdivision (c)(2) of this section.

(1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (c)(2)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section if the Division of Higher Education, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, determines that there was no employment position available at a public school that would reasonably enable the recipient to meet the requirements.

(2) After the period of deferral, the recipient shall begin or resume teaching at a public school in a high-need subject area or become subject to repayment under subdivision (c)(2) of this section.

(e) (1) By March 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide to the Division of Higher Education a maximum on the number of scholarships that should be awarded under this subchapter for the following academic year based on the projected needs of licensed teachers at public schools in high-need subject areas. (2) The Division of Higher Education shall not award for an academic year more scholarships than the maximum number provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (e)(1) of this section.

(1) By March 1 of each year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide to the Division of Higher Education a maximum on the number of scholarships that should be awarded under this subchapter for the following academic year based on the projected needs of licensed teachers at public schools in high-need subject areas.

(2) The Division of Higher Education shall not award for an academic year more scholarships than the maximum number provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (e)(1) of this section.

(f) If the Division of Higher Education receives applications from more qualified applicants than the number of scholarships available or if funds are not available to award scholarships to all qualified applicants, the Division of Higher Education shall award the scholarships on a competitive basis as determined by the Division of Higher Education.

(g) If a recipient of a scholarship under this subchapter withdraws from an approved institution of higher education so that under the rules of that approved institution of higher education the recipient is entitled to a refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges, the approved institution of higher education shall pay the refund to which the recipient may be entitled to the Division of Higher Education to the extent of any amount the Division of Higher Education has paid to the recipient for that academic year.

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

Amended by Act 2021, No. 331,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2121, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2120, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2119, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2118, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2117, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2116, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2115, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 934,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-125 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-125
Safety equipment grant pilot program - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Electronic warning device" means a nine-inch by twenty-four-inch (9" x 24") electronic driver alert sign that uses a light-emitting diode (LED) screen and is to be mounted between the two (2) windows of the rear emergency exit door on a Type C bus or immediately below the rear emergency exit window on a Type D bus; (2) "High incident route" means a school bus route that has been identified by the school district or the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as having a history of repeated and verified incidents of operators of motor vehicles illegally passing the school bus during the loading or unloading of passengers on the school bus route in violation of § 27-51-1004 ; and (3) (A) "Video recording device" means a device that includes at least one (1) video camera and a data recording device that is installed on a school bus to capture video or digital images of a violation of § 27-51-1004 . (B) A video recording device that is issued under this section shall have specifications and features that allow it to capture video or digital images of at least two (2) of the following: (i) The motor vehicle; (ii) The operator of the motor vehicle; or (iii) The license plate on the motor vehicle. (b) The division shall create a school bus safety equipment grant pilot program, subject to the appropriation and availability of funding. (c) The goal of the school bus safety equipment grant pilot program is to provide school districts with video recording devices or other electronic warning devices for school buses that travel on high incident routes. (d) (1) A school district may apply to the division for a grant for a video recording device or electronic warning device for the installation and use on the school district's school buses. (2) The division shall award a grant of equipment to a school district to improve the safety of school bus transportation to the school district applicants that are most in need as determined by the following factors: (A) The number of high incident routes; (B) The number of school bus routes; (C) The type of roads; (D) The number of students transported on school buses; and (E) The size of the school district. (e) The grant of equipment shall be the video recording device or electronic warning device purchased by the division and does not include installation costs. (f) The school district shall certify to the division within forty-five (45) days after receiving the equipment that the equipment was installed according to the division's specifications on a school bus that travels on a high incident route. (g) The division may promulgate rules for the implementation and administration of this section. Acts 2009, No. 1207, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Electronic warning device" means a nine-inch by twenty-four-inch (9" x 24") electronic driver alert sign that uses a light-emitting diode (LED) screen and is to be mounted between the two (2) windows of the rear emergency exit door on a Type C bus or immediately below the rear emergency exit window on a Type D bus; (2) "High incident route" means a school bus route that has been identified by the school district or the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as having a history of repeated and verified incidents of operators of motor vehicles illegally passing the school bus during the loading or unloading of passengers on the school bus route in violation of § 27-51-1004 ; and (3) (A) "Video recording device" means a device that includes at least one (1) video camera and a data recording device that is installed on a school bus to capture video or digital images of a violation of § 27-51-1004 . (B) A video recording device that is issued under this section shall have specifications and features that allow it to capture video or digital images of at least two (2) of the following: (i) The motor vehicle; (ii) The operator of the motor vehicle; or (iii) The license plate on the motor vehicle.

(1) "Electronic warning device" means a nine-inch by twenty-four-inch (9" x 24") electronic driver alert sign that uses a light-emitting diode (LED) screen and is to be mounted between the two (2) windows of the rear emergency exit door on a Type C bus or immediately below the rear emergency exit window on a Type D bus;

(2) "High incident route" means a school bus route that has been identified by the school district or the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as having a history of repeated and verified incidents of operators of motor vehicles illegally passing the school bus during the loading or unloading of passengers on the school bus route in violation of § 27-51-1004 ; and

(3) (A) "Video recording device" means a device that includes at least one (1) video camera and a data recording device that is installed on a school bus to capture video or digital images of a violation of § 27-51-1004 . (B) A video recording device that is issued under this section shall have specifications and features that allow it to capture video or digital images of at least two (2) of the following: (i) The motor vehicle; (ii) The operator of the motor vehicle; or (iii) The license plate on the motor vehicle.

(A) "Video recording device" means a device that includes at least one (1) video camera and a data recording device that is installed on a school bus to capture video or digital images of a violation of § 27-51-1004 .

(B) A video recording device that is issued under this section shall have specifications and features that allow it to capture video or digital images of at least two (2) of the following: (i) The motor vehicle; (ii) The operator of the motor vehicle; or (iii) The license plate on the motor vehicle.

(i) The motor vehicle;

(ii) The operator of the motor vehicle; or

(iii) The license plate on the motor vehicle.

(b) The division shall create a school bus safety equipment grant pilot program, subject to the appropriation and availability of funding.

(c) The goal of the school bus safety equipment grant pilot program is to provide school districts with video recording devices or other electronic warning devices for school buses that travel on high incident routes.

(d) (1) A school district may apply to the division for a grant for a video recording device or electronic warning device for the installation and use on the school district's school buses. (2) The division shall award a grant of equipment to a school district to improve the safety of school bus transportation to the school district applicants that are most in need as determined by the following factors: (A) The number of high incident routes; (B) The number of school bus routes; (C) The type of roads; (D) The number of students transported on school buses; and (E) The size of the school district.

(1) A school district may apply to the division for a grant for a video recording device or electronic warning device for the installation and use on the school district's school buses.

(2) The division shall award a grant of equipment to a school district to improve the safety of school bus transportation to the school district applicants that are most in need as determined by the following factors: (A) The number of high incident routes; (B) The number of school bus routes; (C) The type of roads; (D) The number of students transported on school buses; and (E) The size of the school district.

(A) The number of high incident routes;

(B) The number of school bus routes;

(C) The type of roads;

(D) The number of students transported on school buses; and

(E) The size of the school district.

(e) The grant of equipment shall be the video recording device or electronic warning device purchased by the division and does not include installation costs.

(f) The school district shall certify to the division within forty-five (45) days after receiving the equipment that the equipment was installed according to the division's specifications on a school bus that travels on a high incident route.

(g) The division may promulgate rules for the implementation and administration of this section.

Acts 2009, No. 1207, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-120 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-120
Exhibition of resolutions or documents unnecessary
Status: in_force

It shall not be necessary to exhibit with the complaint any copy of any resolutions or other document or paper connected with the assessment and collection for the sums assessed under this chapter. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3619.

It shall not be necessary to exhibit with the complaint any copy of any resolutions or other document or paper connected with the assessment and collection for the sums assessed under this chapter.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3619.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-51-906
Comprehensive lifelong learning centers
Status: in_force

(a) Schools not converting to technical institutes as provided by other sections of this subchapter, or community colleges under existing law, shall expand program offerings and become a comprehensive lifelong learning center. (b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall establish criteria and program expansions which would require all remaining postsecondary vocational-technical schools to become comprehensive lifelong learning centers. (c) (1) When a postsecondary vocational-technical school meets the criteria for becoming a comprehensive lifelong learning center as established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the school shall make application to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board seeking that it be designated as such. (2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (3) (A) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center may operate satellite campuses apart from the campus of the main center but within the service area of the center. (B) The establishment, locations, and number of satellite campuses of a center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (4) (A) The board of directors of a comprehensive lifelong learning center may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the center, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) Any degree program at or above the associate degree level offered at a comprehensive lifelong learning center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and awarded by an Arkansas institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (C) Any such degree program must be offered through the center's center for collegiate instruction. (d) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall periodically review the program offerings and curricula of the postsecondary vocational-technical schools to assure that lifelong learning opportunities exist for the population served. (2) The comprehensive lifelong learning centers shall include offerings of: (A) Workplace literacy programs consisting of remedial education, including adult basic education and general adult education; (B) Occupational and technical preparation; (C) Applied foundation courses in mathematics, science, communications, and technologies; (D) Customized training and adult retraining programs; (E) Apprenticeship work-based training programs; (F) Other relevant education and training which meets the needs of the work force and which prepares the state's citizens for lifelong learning opportunities and a quality life; and (G) May include courses leading to an associate of applied science degree, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (e) (1) Except as provided in this section, the construction, operation, and maintenance of the comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be financed by the state. (2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center, acting through its board, shall have the power to accept and receive gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, local millages, and any other local funds to be used as local matching funds for capital outlay expenses of the center. (3) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to establish a plan that specifically outlines cooperative efforts with local industries and businesses to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business and industry. (4) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to offer courses to address industry and business needs and, when appropriate, to teach the course at the business or industry site. (B) The comprehensive lifelong learning center may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1925, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1924, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 773, § 4.

(a) Schools not converting to technical institutes as provided by other sections of this subchapter, or community colleges under existing law, shall expand program offerings and become a comprehensive lifelong learning center.

(b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall establish criteria and program expansions which would require all remaining postsecondary vocational-technical schools to become comprehensive lifelong learning centers.

(c) (1) When a postsecondary vocational-technical school meets the criteria for becoming a comprehensive lifelong learning center as established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the school shall make application to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board seeking that it be designated as such. (2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (3) (A) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center may operate satellite campuses apart from the campus of the main center but within the service area of the center. (B) The establishment, locations, and number of satellite campuses of a center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (4) (A) The board of directors of a comprehensive lifelong learning center may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the center, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) Any degree program at or above the associate degree level offered at a comprehensive lifelong learning center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and awarded by an Arkansas institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (C) Any such degree program must be offered through the center's center for collegiate instruction.

(1) When a postsecondary vocational-technical school meets the criteria for becoming a comprehensive lifelong learning center as established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the school shall make application to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board seeking that it be designated as such.

(2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(3) (A) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center may operate satellite campuses apart from the campus of the main center but within the service area of the center. (B) The establishment, locations, and number of satellite campuses of a center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(A) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center may operate satellite campuses apart from the campus of the main center but within the service area of the center.

(B) The establishment, locations, and number of satellite campuses of a center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(4) (A) The board of directors of a comprehensive lifelong learning center may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the center, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) Any degree program at or above the associate degree level offered at a comprehensive lifelong learning center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and awarded by an Arkansas institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (C) Any such degree program must be offered through the center's center for collegiate instruction.

(A) The board of directors of a comprehensive lifelong learning center may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the center, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(B) Any degree program at or above the associate degree level offered at a comprehensive lifelong learning center must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and awarded by an Arkansas institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(C) Any such degree program must be offered through the center's center for collegiate instruction.

(d) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall periodically review the program offerings and curricula of the postsecondary vocational-technical schools to assure that lifelong learning opportunities exist for the population served. (2) The comprehensive lifelong learning centers shall include offerings of: (A) Workplace literacy programs consisting of remedial education, including adult basic education and general adult education; (B) Occupational and technical preparation; (C) Applied foundation courses in mathematics, science, communications, and technologies; (D) Customized training and adult retraining programs; (E) Apprenticeship work-based training programs; (F) Other relevant education and training which meets the needs of the work force and which prepares the state's citizens for lifelong learning opportunities and a quality life; and (G) May include courses leading to an associate of applied science degree, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall periodically review the program offerings and curricula of the postsecondary vocational-technical schools to assure that lifelong learning opportunities exist for the population served.

(2) The comprehensive lifelong learning centers shall include offerings of: (A) Workplace literacy programs consisting of remedial education, including adult basic education and general adult education; (B) Occupational and technical preparation; (C) Applied foundation courses in mathematics, science, communications, and technologies; (D) Customized training and adult retraining programs; (E) Apprenticeship work-based training programs; (F) Other relevant education and training which meets the needs of the work force and which prepares the state's citizens for lifelong learning opportunities and a quality life; and (G) May include courses leading to an associate of applied science degree, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(A) Workplace literacy programs consisting of remedial education, including adult basic education and general adult education;

(B) Occupational and technical preparation;

(C) Applied foundation courses in mathematics, science, communications, and technologies;

(D) Customized training and adult retraining programs;

(E) Apprenticeship work-based training programs;

(F) Other relevant education and training which meets the needs of the work force and which prepares the state's citizens for lifelong learning opportunities and a quality life; and

(G) May include courses leading to an associate of applied science degree, upon approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(e) (1) Except as provided in this section, the construction, operation, and maintenance of the comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be financed by the state. (2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center, acting through its board, shall have the power to accept and receive gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, local millages, and any other local funds to be used as local matching funds for capital outlay expenses of the center. (3) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to establish a plan that specifically outlines cooperative efforts with local industries and businesses to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business and industry. (4) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to offer courses to address industry and business needs and, when appropriate, to teach the course at the business or industry site. (B) The comprehensive lifelong learning center may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

(1) Except as provided in this section, the construction, operation, and maintenance of the comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be financed by the state.

(2) Each comprehensive lifelong learning center, acting through its board, shall have the power to accept and receive gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, local millages, and any other local funds to be used as local matching funds for capital outlay expenses of the center.

(3) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to establish a plan that specifically outlines cooperative efforts with local industries and businesses to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business and industry.

(A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to establish a plan that specifically outlines cooperative efforts with local industries and businesses to meet technological and training needs.

(B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval.

(C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business and industry.

(4) (A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to offer courses to address industry and business needs and, when appropriate, to teach the course at the business or industry site. (B) The comprehensive lifelong learning center may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

(A) The comprehensive lifelong learning center shall be required to offer courses to address industry and business needs and, when appropriate, to teach the course at the business or industry site.

(B) The comprehensive lifelong learning center may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1925, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1924, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 773, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-82-2203
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Academy attendee" means an individual who is enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution who is a: (A) Current teacher; (B) Teacher who has graduated from an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution; or (C) Current student; (2) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means a public or private two-year or four-year institution of higher education that: (A) Offers a postbaccalaureate program that leads to teacher certification; and (B) Has entered into an agreement with the Division of Higher Education for purposes of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program; and (3) "Tuition and fees" means any one (1) of the following charged by an eligible postsecondary institution that is associated with a program of study that is part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program and that leads to teacher certification: (A) Tuition; (B) Mandatory fees; and (C) Program fees. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Academy attendee" means an individual who is enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution who is a: (A) Current teacher; (B) Teacher who has graduated from an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution; or (C) Current student;

(A) Current teacher;

(B) Teacher who has graduated from an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution; or

(C) Current student;

(2) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means a public or private two-year or four-year institution of higher education that: (A) Offers a postbaccalaureate program that leads to teacher certification; and (B) Has entered into an agreement with the Division of Higher Education for purposes of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program; and

(A) Offers a postbaccalaureate program that leads to teacher certification; and

(B) Has entered into an agreement with the Division of Higher Education for purposes of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program; and

(3) "Tuition and fees" means any one (1) of the following charged by an eligible postsecondary institution that is associated with a program of study that is part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program and that leads to teacher certification: (A) Tuition; (B) Mandatory fees; and (C) Program fees.

(A) Tuition;

(B) Mandatory fees; and

(C) Program fees.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-18-1904
General provisions - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The transfer of a student under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989, § 6-18-206 [repealed], or the Public School Choice Act of 2015, § 6-18-1901 et seq., is not voided by this subchapter and shall be treated as a transfer under this subchapter. (b) (1) A student may accept only one (1) school choice transfer per school year. (2) (A) A student who accepts a public school choice transfer may return to his or her resident district during the school year. (B) If a transfer student returns to his or her resident district or enrolls in a private or home school, the student's transfer is voided, and the student shall reapply if the student seeks a future school choice transfer. (c) (1) A transfer student attending a nonresident school under this subchapter may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district. (2) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district under this subsection and applies for a school choice transfer under § 6-18-1905 may enroll in the nonresident district if the district has the capacity to accept the sibling without adding teachers, staff, or classrooms or exceeding the regulations, rules, or standards established by law. (3) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district and who enrolls in the nonresident district under subdivision (c)(2) of this section may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district. (d) (1) The transfer student or the transfer student's parent is responsible for the transportation of the transfer student to and from the school in the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled. (2) The nonresident district may enter into a written agreement with the student, the student's parent, or the resident district to provide the transportation. (e) For purposes of determining a school district's state aid, a transfer student is counted as a part of the average daily membership of the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled. (f) (1) A student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter shall not be: (A) Denied participation in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident district to which he or she transfers based exclusively on his or her decision to transfer to the public school or nonresident district; or (B) Disciplined in any manner based exclusively on the exercise of his or her right to transfer to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter. (2) (A) However, a student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident school district under this subchapter shall complete a Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form as defined by the Arkansas Activities Association. (B) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be completed and filed with the: (i) Public school or nonresident school district to which the student transfers under this section; and (ii) Arkansas Activities Association. (C) (i) Before a student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident school district to which he or she transfers, the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form submitted by the student as required under subdivision (f)(2)(B) of this section shall be signed by the: (a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district; (b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and (c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (ii) The superintendent of a student's resident school district and the superintendent of the nonresident school district to which a student transfers shall sign the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form unless there is demonstrable evidence: (a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or (b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes. (D) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be used only for eligibility determination of a student who transfers to another public school or nonresident school district under this subchapter and is enrolled in the receiving school district by July 1 before the student enters grades seven through twelve (7-12). (E) (i) Public school district personnel and registered volunteers, as defined by the Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act, § 6-22-101 et seq., shall not recruit students to the public school at which they are employed or volunteer for athletic purposes. (ii) As used in this section, "recruiting" means the use of undue influence or special inducement by an individual who is connected directly or indirectly with a school that is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association in an attempt to encourage, induce, pressure, urge, or entice a prospective student of any age to transfer to the school or retain a student at the school for the purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. (3) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "extracurricular activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups. Amended by Act 2023, No. 768,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 266, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 4/6/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 5, eff. 3/20/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 6, eff. 4/16/2013.

(a) The transfer of a student under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989, § 6-18-206 [repealed], or the Public School Choice Act of 2015, § 6-18-1901 et seq., is not voided by this subchapter and shall be treated as a transfer under this subchapter.

(b) (1) A student may accept only one (1) school choice transfer per school year. (2) (A) A student who accepts a public school choice transfer may return to his or her resident district during the school year. (B) If a transfer student returns to his or her resident district or enrolls in a private or home school, the student's transfer is voided, and the student shall reapply if the student seeks a future school choice transfer.

(1) A student may accept only one (1) school choice transfer per school year.

(2) (A) A student who accepts a public school choice transfer may return to his or her resident district during the school year. (B) If a transfer student returns to his or her resident district or enrolls in a private or home school, the student's transfer is voided, and the student shall reapply if the student seeks a future school choice transfer.

(A) A student who accepts a public school choice transfer may return to his or her resident district during the school year.

(B) If a transfer student returns to his or her resident district or enrolls in a private or home school, the student's transfer is voided, and the student shall reapply if the student seeks a future school choice transfer.

(c) (1) A transfer student attending a nonresident school under this subchapter may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district. (2) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district under this subsection and applies for a school choice transfer under § 6-18-1905 may enroll in the nonresident district if the district has the capacity to accept the sibling without adding teachers, staff, or classrooms or exceeding the regulations, rules, or standards established by law. (3) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district and who enrolls in the nonresident district under subdivision (c)(2) of this section may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district.

(1) A transfer student attending a nonresident school under this subchapter may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district.

(2) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district under this subsection and applies for a school choice transfer under § 6-18-1905 may enroll in the nonresident district if the district has the capacity to accept the sibling without adding teachers, staff, or classrooms or exceeding the regulations, rules, or standards established by law.

(3) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district and who enrolls in the nonresident district under subdivision (c)(2) of this section may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district.

(d) (1) The transfer student or the transfer student's parent is responsible for the transportation of the transfer student to and from the school in the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled. (2) The nonresident district may enter into a written agreement with the student, the student's parent, or the resident district to provide the transportation.

(1) The transfer student or the transfer student's parent is responsible for the transportation of the transfer student to and from the school in the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled.

(2) The nonresident district may enter into a written agreement with the student, the student's parent, or the resident district to provide the transportation.

(e) For purposes of determining a school district's state aid, a transfer student is counted as a part of the average daily membership of the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled.

(f) (1) A student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter shall not be: (A) Denied participation in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident district to which he or she transfers based exclusively on his or her decision to transfer to the public school or nonresident district; or (B) Disciplined in any manner based exclusively on the exercise of his or her right to transfer to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter. (2) (A) However, a student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident school district under this subchapter shall complete a Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form as defined by the Arkansas Activities Association. (B) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be completed and filed with the: (i) Public school or nonresident school district to which the student transfers under this section; and (ii) Arkansas Activities Association. (C) (i) Before a student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident school district to which he or she transfers, the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form submitted by the student as required under subdivision (f)(2)(B) of this section shall be signed by the: (a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district; (b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and (c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (ii) The superintendent of a student's resident school district and the superintendent of the nonresident school district to which a student transfers shall sign the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form unless there is demonstrable evidence: (a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or (b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes. (D) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be used only for eligibility determination of a student who transfers to another public school or nonresident school district under this subchapter and is enrolled in the receiving school district by July 1 before the student enters grades seven through twelve (7-12). (E) (i) Public school district personnel and registered volunteers, as defined by the Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act, § 6-22-101 et seq., shall not recruit students to the public school at which they are employed or volunteer for athletic purposes. (ii) As used in this section, "recruiting" means the use of undue influence or special inducement by an individual who is connected directly or indirectly with a school that is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association in an attempt to encourage, induce, pressure, urge, or entice a prospective student of any age to transfer to the school or retain a student at the school for the purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. (3) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "extracurricular activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups.

(1) A student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter shall not be: (A) Denied participation in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident district to which he or she transfers based exclusively on his or her decision to transfer to the public school or nonresident district; or (B) Disciplined in any manner based exclusively on the exercise of his or her right to transfer to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter.

(A) Denied participation in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident district to which he or she transfers based exclusively on his or her decision to transfer to the public school or nonresident district; or

(B) Disciplined in any manner based exclusively on the exercise of his or her right to transfer to another public school or a nonresident district under this subchapter.

(2) (A) However, a student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident school district under this subchapter shall complete a Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form as defined by the Arkansas Activities Association. (B) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be completed and filed with the: (i) Public school or nonresident school district to which the student transfers under this section; and (ii) Arkansas Activities Association. (C) (i) Before a student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident school district to which he or she transfers, the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form submitted by the student as required under subdivision (f)(2)(B) of this section shall be signed by the: (a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district; (b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and (c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (ii) The superintendent of a student's resident school district and the superintendent of the nonresident school district to which a student transfers shall sign the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form unless there is demonstrable evidence: (a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or (b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes. (D) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be used only for eligibility determination of a student who transfers to another public school or nonresident school district under this subchapter and is enrolled in the receiving school district by July 1 before the student enters grades seven through twelve (7-12). (E) (i) Public school district personnel and registered volunteers, as defined by the Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act, § 6-22-101 et seq., shall not recruit students to the public school at which they are employed or volunteer for athletic purposes. (ii) As used in this section, "recruiting" means the use of undue influence or special inducement by an individual who is connected directly or indirectly with a school that is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association in an attempt to encourage, induce, pressure, urge, or entice a prospective student of any age to transfer to the school or retain a student at the school for the purpose of participating in extracurricular activities.

(A) However, a student who transfers to another public school or a nonresident school district under this subchapter shall complete a Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form as defined by the Arkansas Activities Association.

(B) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be completed and filed with the: (i) Public school or nonresident school district to which the student transfers under this section; and (ii) Arkansas Activities Association.

(i) Public school or nonresident school district to which the student transfers under this section; and

(ii) Arkansas Activities Association.

(C) (i) Before a student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident school district to which he or she transfers, the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form submitted by the student as required under subdivision (f)(2)(B) of this section shall be signed by the: (a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district; (b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and (c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (ii) The superintendent of a student's resident school district and the superintendent of the nonresident school district to which a student transfers shall sign the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form unless there is demonstrable evidence: (a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or (b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes.

(i) Before a student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at the public school or nonresident school district to which he or she transfers, the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form submitted by the student as required under subdivision (f)(2)(B) of this section shall be signed by the: (a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district; (b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and (c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(a) Superintendent of the student's resident school district;

(b) Superintendent of the nonresident school district to which the student transfers; and

(c) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(ii) The superintendent of a student's resident school district and the superintendent of the nonresident school district to which a student transfers shall sign the Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form unless there is demonstrable evidence: (a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or (b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes.

(a) Of recruiting by the receiving school district personnel; or

(b) The student is transferring to the public school or nonresident school district solely for athletic purposes.

(D) A Changing Schools/Athletic Participation form shall be used only for eligibility determination of a student who transfers to another public school or nonresident school district under this subchapter and is enrolled in the receiving school district by July 1 before the student enters grades seven through twelve (7-12).

(E) (i) Public school district personnel and registered volunteers, as defined by the Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act, § 6-22-101 et seq., shall not recruit students to the public school at which they are employed or volunteer for athletic purposes. (ii) As used in this section, "recruiting" means the use of undue influence or special inducement by an individual who is connected directly or indirectly with a school that is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association in an attempt to encourage, induce, pressure, urge, or entice a prospective student of any age to transfer to the school or retain a student at the school for the purpose of participating in extracurricular activities.

(i) Public school district personnel and registered volunteers, as defined by the Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act, § 6-22-101 et seq., shall not recruit students to the public school at which they are employed or volunteer for athletic purposes.

(ii) As used in this section, "recruiting" means the use of undue influence or special inducement by an individual who is connected directly or indirectly with a school that is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association in an attempt to encourage, induce, pressure, urge, or entice a prospective student of any age to transfer to the school or retain a student at the school for the purpose of participating in extracurricular activities.

(3) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "extracurricular activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 768,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 266, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 4/6/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 5, eff. 3/20/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 6, eff. 4/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-17-1705
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1991, No. 631, §§ 4, 5; 1999, No. 1314, § 3.

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

Acts 1991, No. 631, §§ 4, 5; 1999, No. 1314, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-113
Maintenance assessments
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of maintaining and keeping the improvements in good state, when authorized in the petition provided for in § 6-71-105 , the board of assessors shall each year assess the value of all benefits to be received by each lot, tract, or parcel of land in the district by reason of the maintenance and keeping of the improvement for the following year as affecting each of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land and shall at once proceed to record in the assessment book of the district the value of such benefits to accrue to each of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land. (b) Immediately upon the recording of the assessment of benefits, notice thereof shall be inserted in a newspaper published in the county, and the assessment shall become final unless attacked within thirty (30) days thereafter in the circuit court of the county in which the district is located. (c) Each annual assessment for such maintenance shall be in addition to the ten-percent limitation permitted for the original cost of the improvement by § 6-71-111 but shall not be in excess of two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) of the valuation of the real property in the district, as ascertained by the county assessment of the property referred to heretofore. (d) The commission shall provide by resolution for the levy of the assessment of the benefits for the purpose of maintenance as made by the assessors. (e) The assessment shall be a charge and lien against all the real property in the district from the date of the resolution and shall be entitled to preference over all judgments, executions, encumbrances, or liens whensoever created, except the lien for original assessments, and shall continue until such assessments, with any penalty and costs that may accrue, shall be paid. However, as between grantor and grantee, all payments not due at the date of transfer of such real property shall be payable by the grantee. (f) Notice and collection of the assessment, the infliction of a penalty for nonpayment, and the enforcement and foreclosure of the lien shall all be had and done in the same manner as is provided in reference to the original assessment. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3611.

(a) For the purpose of maintaining and keeping the improvements in good state, when authorized in the petition provided for in § 6-71-105 , the board of assessors shall each year assess the value of all benefits to be received by each lot, tract, or parcel of land in the district by reason of the maintenance and keeping of the improvement for the following year as affecting each of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land and shall at once proceed to record in the assessment book of the district the value of such benefits to accrue to each of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land.

(b) Immediately upon the recording of the assessment of benefits, notice thereof shall be inserted in a newspaper published in the county, and the assessment shall become final unless attacked within thirty (30) days thereafter in the circuit court of the county in which the district is located.

(c) Each annual assessment for such maintenance shall be in addition to the ten-percent limitation permitted for the original cost of the improvement by § 6-71-111 but shall not be in excess of two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) of the valuation of the real property in the district, as ascertained by the county assessment of the property referred to heretofore.

(d) The commission shall provide by resolution for the levy of the assessment of the benefits for the purpose of maintenance as made by the assessors.

(e) The assessment shall be a charge and lien against all the real property in the district from the date of the resolution and shall be entitled to preference over all judgments, executions, encumbrances, or liens whensoever created, except the lien for original assessments, and shall continue until such assessments, with any penalty and costs that may accrue, shall be paid. However, as between grantor and grantee, all payments not due at the date of transfer of such real property shall be payable by the grantee.

(f) Notice and collection of the assessment, the infliction of a penalty for nonpayment, and the enforcement and foreclosure of the lien shall all be had and done in the same manner as is provided in reference to the original assessment.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-626 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-626
Access of military recruiters to school facilities and records
Status: in_force

If the board of directors of a school district permits access to the school grounds, facilities, and records by any person or group of persons whose purpose is to make students aware of occupational and educational options and opportunities, the board of directors shall also permit such access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the state and the United States to enable those representatives to inform students of educational and career opportunities available in the military. Acts 1981, No. 254, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-550.

If the board of directors of a school district permits access to the school grounds, facilities, and records by any person or group of persons whose purpose is to make students aware of occupational and educational options and opportunities, the board of directors shall also permit such access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the state and the United States to enable those representatives to inform students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.

Acts 1981, No. 254, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-550.