Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-16-1005
Licensed Practical Nurse Pathway Pilot Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Licensed Practical Nurse Pathway Pilot Program. (b) By the 2022-2023 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education, shall establish and implement the program by which a public school student enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) in a public school or open-enrollment public charter school may enroll in undergraduate courses required to obtain a diploma or certificate of completion as a licensed practical nurse by the date on which the public school student graduates or within a reasonable frame of time after the public school student graduates. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall work with the following entities without limitation to establish and implement the program as required under subsection (b) of this section: (1) The Department of Health; (2) The Division of Higher Education; (3) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (4) The Office of Skills Development; and (5) Any other individual or entity involved in the practice of nursing and nursing education programs. (d) (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (A) An application to participate in the program; and (B) The name of the institution of higher education that has indicated its willingness to partner with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to implement the program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single public school within the public school district. (3) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may partner with a secondary vocational center to implement the program under this section. (e) In selecting participants, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics; and (2) Consult with entities listed under subsection (c) of this section. (f) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education, shall develop: (1) An application form, schedule, and procedure by which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may apply to participate in the program; (2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to participate in the program; and (3) A policy clarifying that an institution of higher education with which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is partnered shall exercise oversight and control of the academic aspects of the program, including without limitation faculty selection, curricula, and evaluation processes. Added by Act 2021, No. 757,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.

(a) There is created the Licensed Practical Nurse Pathway Pilot Program.

(b) By the 2022-2023 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education, shall establish and implement the program by which a public school student enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) in a public school or open-enrollment public charter school may enroll in undergraduate courses required to obtain a diploma or certificate of completion as a licensed practical nurse by the date on which the public school student graduates or within a reasonable frame of time after the public school student graduates.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall work with the following entities without limitation to establish and implement the program as required under subsection (b) of this section: (1) The Department of Health; (2) The Division of Higher Education; (3) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (4) The Office of Skills Development; and (5) Any other individual or entity involved in the practice of nursing and nursing education programs.

(1) The Department of Health;

(2) The Division of Higher Education;

(3) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(4) The Office of Skills Development; and

(5) Any other individual or entity involved in the practice of nursing and nursing education programs.

(d) (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (A) An application to participate in the program; and (B) The name of the institution of higher education that has indicated its willingness to partner with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to implement the program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single public school within the public school district. (3) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may partner with a secondary vocational center to implement the program under this section.

(1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (A) An application to participate in the program; and (B) The name of the institution of higher education that has indicated its willingness to partner with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to implement the program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

(A) An application to participate in the program; and

(B) The name of the institution of higher education that has indicated its willingness to partner with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to implement the program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

(2) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single public school within the public school district.

(3) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may partner with a secondary vocational center to implement the program under this section.

(e) In selecting participants, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics; and (2) Consult with entities listed under subsection (c) of this section.

(1) Consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics; and

(2) Consult with entities listed under subsection (c) of this section.

(f) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education, shall develop: (1) An application form, schedule, and procedure by which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may apply to participate in the program; (2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to participate in the program; and (3) A policy clarifying that an institution of higher education with which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is partnered shall exercise oversight and control of the academic aspects of the program, including without limitation faculty selection, curricula, and evaluation processes.

(1) An application form, schedule, and procedure by which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may apply to participate in the program;

(2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to participate in the program; and

(3) A policy clarifying that an institution of higher education with which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is partnered shall exercise oversight and control of the academic aspects of the program, including without limitation faculty selection, curricula, and evaluation processes.

Added by Act 2021, No. 757,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1209
Debt service fund - Establishment and purpose
Status: in_force

All school districts in Arkansas proceeding under this act to borrow money and issue bonds, in addition to other security herein authorized, may and are authorized to establish a debt service fund in an amount sufficient to pay the maturities of bond principal and interest, as they accrue, of the issue of bonds, that the debt service fund shall be set aside out of the first revenues of the school district from whatever source derived and shall be held by the county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, solely in the manner and for the purposes set out throughout this act. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 66; Pope's Dig., § 11499; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1111; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 17; 2011, No. 989, § 64.

All school districts in Arkansas proceeding under this act to borrow money and issue bonds, in addition to other security herein authorized, may and are authorized to establish a debt service fund in an amount sufficient to pay the maturities of bond principal and interest, as they accrue, of the issue of bonds, that the debt service fund shall be set aside out of the first revenues of the school district from whatever source derived and shall be held by the county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, solely in the manner and for the purposes set out throughout this act.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 66; Pope's Dig., § 11499; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1111; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 17; 2011, No. 989, § 64.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-132 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-132
Physical education
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Research has shown that active children become active adults; (2) Children who engage in physical education at school are twice as likely to engage in physical activity outside of school; (3) Research has shown that physical exercise contributes to maximizing brain function by increasing cerebral blood flow and levels of brain cell growth hormone; and (4) Research has shown that physical exercise decreases the incidence of clinical depression, even for persons diagnosed with cancer. (b) (1) (A) The physical education curriculum and physical activity requirements for every public school student who is able to participate are: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6): (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and (b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports; (ii) For students in grades five through eight (5-8) who attend a public school organized to teach grades five through eight (5-8), or any combination thereof, at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year with no additional requirement for physical activity; and (iii) For students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), one-half (1/2) unit of physical education as required for high school graduation with no additional requirement for physical activity. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section prohibits: (i) A public school student's elective enrollment or voluntary participation in physical activity or physical education as a part of public school curriculum or extra-curricular activities; or (ii) A school district's decision to require physical education instruction or physical activity in excess of the amounts identified in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section. (2) The physical education training and instruction shall be designed to: (A) Improve the health of this state's school children; (B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise; (C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity; (D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and (E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education. (3) Suitable modified courses shall be provided for students physically or mentally unable or unfit to take the course or courses prescribed for other pupils. (4) (A) A student may be exempted from physical education and physical activity requirements by seeking a waiver from the local school district board of directors. (B) The local school district board of directors may grant such a waiver based on the following criteria: (i) The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health and well-being; or (ii) (a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection. (b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed. (c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section. (d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education. (f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1079,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 26, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1748, §§ 1, 2; 2003, No. 1729, § 1; 2007, No. 317, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 1573, § 54.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Research has shown that active children become active adults; (2) Children who engage in physical education at school are twice as likely to engage in physical activity outside of school; (3) Research has shown that physical exercise contributes to maximizing brain function by increasing cerebral blood flow and levels of brain cell growth hormone; and (4) Research has shown that physical exercise decreases the incidence of clinical depression, even for persons diagnosed with cancer.

(1) Research has shown that active children become active adults;

(2) Children who engage in physical education at school are twice as likely to engage in physical activity outside of school;

(3) Research has shown that physical exercise contributes to maximizing brain function by increasing cerebral blood flow and levels of brain cell growth hormone; and

(4) Research has shown that physical exercise decreases the incidence of clinical depression, even for persons diagnosed with cancer.

(b) (1) (A) The physical education curriculum and physical activity requirements for every public school student who is able to participate are: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6): (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and (b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports; (ii) For students in grades five through eight (5-8) who attend a public school organized to teach grades five through eight (5-8), or any combination thereof, at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year with no additional requirement for physical activity; and (iii) For students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), one-half (1/2) unit of physical education as required for high school graduation with no additional requirement for physical activity. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section prohibits: (i) A public school student's elective enrollment or voluntary participation in physical activity or physical education as a part of public school curriculum or extra-curricular activities; or (ii) A school district's decision to require physical education instruction or physical activity in excess of the amounts identified in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section. (2) The physical education training and instruction shall be designed to: (A) Improve the health of this state's school children; (B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise; (C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity; (D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and (E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education. (3) Suitable modified courses shall be provided for students physically or mentally unable or unfit to take the course or courses prescribed for other pupils. (4) (A) A student may be exempted from physical education and physical activity requirements by seeking a waiver from the local school district board of directors. (B) The local school district board of directors may grant such a waiver based on the following criteria: (i) The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health and well-being; or (ii) (a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection. (b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed. (c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section. (d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education. (f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) (A) The physical education curriculum and physical activity requirements for every public school student who is able to participate are: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6): (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and (b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports; (ii) For students in grades five through eight (5-8) who attend a public school organized to teach grades five through eight (5-8), or any combination thereof, at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year with no additional requirement for physical activity; and (iii) For students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), one-half (1/2) unit of physical education as required for high school graduation with no additional requirement for physical activity. (B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section prohibits: (i) A public school student's elective enrollment or voluntary participation in physical activity or physical education as a part of public school curriculum or extra-curricular activities; or (ii) A school district's decision to require physical education instruction or physical activity in excess of the amounts identified in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.

(A) The physical education curriculum and physical activity requirements for every public school student who is able to participate are: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6): (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and (b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports; (ii) For students in grades five through eight (5-8) who attend a public school organized to teach grades five through eight (5-8), or any combination thereof, at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year with no additional requirement for physical activity; and (iii) For students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), one-half (1/2) unit of physical education as required for high school graduation with no additional requirement for physical activity.

(i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6): (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and (b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports;

(a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and

(b) Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) (a) of this section, or intramural sports;

(ii) For students in grades five through eight (5-8) who attend a public school organized to teach grades five through eight (5-8), or any combination thereof, at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year with no additional requirement for physical activity; and

(iii) For students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), one-half (1/2) unit of physical education as required for high school graduation with no additional requirement for physical activity.

(B) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section prohibits: (i) A public school student's elective enrollment or voluntary participation in physical activity or physical education as a part of public school curriculum or extra-curricular activities; or (ii) A school district's decision to require physical education instruction or physical activity in excess of the amounts identified in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.

(i) A public school student's elective enrollment or voluntary participation in physical activity or physical education as a part of public school curriculum or extra-curricular activities; or

(ii) A school district's decision to require physical education instruction or physical activity in excess of the amounts identified in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.

(2) The physical education training and instruction shall be designed to: (A) Improve the health of this state's school children; (B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise; (C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity; (D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and (E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education.

(A) Improve the health of this state's school children;

(B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise;

(C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity;

(D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and

(E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education.

(3) Suitable modified courses shall be provided for students physically or mentally unable or unfit to take the course or courses prescribed for other pupils.

(4) (A) A student may be exempted from physical education and physical activity requirements by seeking a waiver from the local school district board of directors. (B) The local school district board of directors may grant such a waiver based on the following criteria: (i) The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health and well-being; or (ii) (a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection. (b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed. (c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section. (d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education. (f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(A) A student may be exempted from physical education and physical activity requirements by seeking a waiver from the local school district board of directors.

(B) The local school district board of directors may grant such a waiver based on the following criteria: (i) The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health and well-being; or (ii) (a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection. (b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed. (c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section. (d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education. (f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(i) The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health and well-being; or

(ii) (a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection. (b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed. (c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section. (d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education. (f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(a) The parent and student must show that attending physical education classes will violate the student's religious beliefs and would not be merely a matter of personal objection.

(b) The parent or student must be members of a recognized religious faith that objects to physical education as part of its official doctrine or creed.

(c) The local school district board of directors shall encourage a student granted a waiver under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to take, as an alternative to physical education, appropriate instruction in health education or other instruction in lifestyle modification if an exemption is granted pursuant to this section.

(d) Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization while incorporating the goals of this section.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any school or school district to hire personnel licensed in physical education.

(f) The State Board of Education shall submit to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education for the House Committee on Education's review and the Senate Committee on Education's review any proposed rules regarding physical education or physical activity standards for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) developed pursuant to this section that exceed the maximums identified in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1079,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 26, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1748, §§ 1, 2; 2003, No. 1729, § 1; 2007, No. 317, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 1573, § 54.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-804
Application for loan
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of any school district desiring to borrow money from the Revolving Loan Fund, acting through its chair or president, and secretary, shall file a formal application with the State Board of Education. (2) The application shall contain the following information: (A) The name, number, and location of the school district; (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board of directors at which action was taken authorizing its chair or president, and secretary to make formal application for a loan; (C) The purpose for which the proceeds of the loan would be used; (D) The amount of the assessed valuation of both real and personal property within its boundaries for the then-current year; (E) The estimated amount that it proposes to borrow, together with supporting evidence upon which the estimate is based; (F) A detailed description of its valid outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded, itemizing the respective amounts thereof, and a statement setting forth the security, if any, pledged to the payment of each classification of the debt; (G) The method that it proposes to adopt to secure, and to amortize, any proposed borrowing from the fund; and (H) Such additional information as may be required by the state board. (b) Each application shall be executed in duplicate, the original to be filed with the state board and one (1) copy to be retained in the files of the school district. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-944; Acts 2005, No. 2121, § 13.

(a) (1) The board of directors of any school district desiring to borrow money from the Revolving Loan Fund, acting through its chair or president, and secretary, shall file a formal application with the State Board of Education. (2) The application shall contain the following information: (A) The name, number, and location of the school district; (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board of directors at which action was taken authorizing its chair or president, and secretary to make formal application for a loan; (C) The purpose for which the proceeds of the loan would be used; (D) The amount of the assessed valuation of both real and personal property within its boundaries for the then-current year; (E) The estimated amount that it proposes to borrow, together with supporting evidence upon which the estimate is based; (F) A detailed description of its valid outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded, itemizing the respective amounts thereof, and a statement setting forth the security, if any, pledged to the payment of each classification of the debt; (G) The method that it proposes to adopt to secure, and to amortize, any proposed borrowing from the fund; and (H) Such additional information as may be required by the state board.

(1) The board of directors of any school district desiring to borrow money from the Revolving Loan Fund, acting through its chair or president, and secretary, shall file a formal application with the State Board of Education.

(2) The application shall contain the following information: (A) The name, number, and location of the school district; (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board of directors at which action was taken authorizing its chair or president, and secretary to make formal application for a loan; (C) The purpose for which the proceeds of the loan would be used; (D) The amount of the assessed valuation of both real and personal property within its boundaries for the then-current year; (E) The estimated amount that it proposes to borrow, together with supporting evidence upon which the estimate is based; (F) A detailed description of its valid outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded, itemizing the respective amounts thereof, and a statement setting forth the security, if any, pledged to the payment of each classification of the debt; (G) The method that it proposes to adopt to secure, and to amortize, any proposed borrowing from the fund; and (H) Such additional information as may be required by the state board.

(A) The name, number, and location of the school district;

(B) The date and place of the meeting of the board of directors at which action was taken authorizing its chair or president, and secretary to make formal application for a loan;

(C) The purpose for which the proceeds of the loan would be used;

(D) The amount of the assessed valuation of both real and personal property within its boundaries for the then-current year;

(E) The estimated amount that it proposes to borrow, together with supporting evidence upon which the estimate is based;

(F) A detailed description of its valid outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded, itemizing the respective amounts thereof, and a statement setting forth the security, if any, pledged to the payment of each classification of the debt;

(G) The method that it proposes to adopt to secure, and to amortize, any proposed borrowing from the fund; and

(H) Such additional information as may be required by the state board.

(b) Each application shall be executed in duplicate, the original to be filed with the state board and one (1) copy to be retained in the files of the school district.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-944; Acts 2005, No. 2121, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Classified employee" means any person for whom licensure is not required as the basis of employment in the public schools of the state; (2) "Licensed employee" means any person for whom licensure is required as the basis of employment in the public schools of the state; (3) "Parent" means any parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or charge of a student enrolled in a public school; and (4) "Site-based decision making" means a joint planning and problem-solving process implemented within a local school building, providing for a sharing of power, authority, and responsibility among teachers, administrators, and parents, and designed to shift decision making activity to the local building level. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Classified employee" means any person for whom licensure is not required as the basis of employment in the public schools of the state;

(2) "Licensed employee" means any person for whom licensure is required as the basis of employment in the public schools of the state;

(3) "Parent" means any parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or charge of a student enrolled in a public school; and

(4) "Site-based decision making" means a joint planning and problem-solving process implemented within a local school building, providing for a sharing of power, authority, and responsibility among teachers, administrators, and parents, and designed to shift decision making activity to the local building level.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-62-504
Title - Encumbrances
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas shall take and hold title to any such lands, buildings, and other real property in fee simple or subject to existing encumbrances. (b) However, the state shall not be required to discharge any encumbrance from funds other than those received from the administration of the property. Acts 1965, No. 565, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3340.

(a) The State of Arkansas shall take and hold title to any such lands, buildings, and other real property in fee simple or subject to existing encumbrances.

(b) However, the state shall not be required to discharge any encumbrance from funds other than those received from the administration of the property.

Acts 1965, No. 565, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3340.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-112
Reports regarding appropriations
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of each of the agricultural schools shall make a report to the General Assembly every two (2) years, giving itemized statements showing the amount of each appropriation for each item and how and for what purpose expended. Acts 1913, No. 215, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 9614; Pope's Dig., § 12961; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3114.

The board of trustees of each of the agricultural schools shall make a report to the General Assembly every two (2) years, giving itemized statements showing the amount of each appropriation for each item and how and for what purpose expended.

Acts 1913, No. 215, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 9614; Pope's Dig., § 12961; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-125 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-125
American Sign Language as foreign language
Status: in_force

The American Sign Language may qualify as a foreign language for the purpose of meeting general elective credit requirements for graduation from state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas if the language is taught by a qualified instructor of American Sign Language and if the course is conducted under the supervision of an instructor at the college or university as approved by that college or university. Acts 1999, No. 1269, § 1.

The American Sign Language may qualify as a foreign language for the purpose of meeting general elective credit requirements for graduation from state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas if the language is taught by a qualified instructor of American Sign Language and if the course is conducted under the supervision of an instructor at the college or university as approved by that college or university.

Acts 1999, No. 1269, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1203
Bonds to comply with existing statutes
Status: in_force

All bonds authorized to be issued under this statute shall be issued in full compliance with all of the laws governing the issuance of school bonds in effect at the time of their issuance. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 21, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1947, No. 84, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1103.

All bonds authorized to be issued under this statute shall be issued in full compliance with all of the laws governing the issuance of school bonds in effect at the time of their issuance.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 21, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1947, No. 84, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-15-2904
Responsibility of Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and implement a comprehensive accountability system for Arkansas public schools and school districts that: (1) Establishes clear academic standards that are periodically reviewed and revised; (2) Maintains a statewide student assessment system that includes a variety of assessment measures; (3) Assesses whether all students have equitable access to excellent educators; (4) Establishes levels of support for public school districts; and (5) Maintains information systems composed of performance indicators that allow the division to identify levels of public school district support and generate reports for the public. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1291, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and implement a comprehensive accountability system for Arkansas public schools and school districts that:

(1) Establishes clear academic standards that are periodically reviewed and revised;

(2) Maintains a statewide student assessment system that includes a variety of assessment measures;

(3) Assesses whether all students have equitable access to excellent educators;

(4) Establishes levels of support for public school districts; and

(5) Maintains information systems composed of performance indicators that allow the division to identify levels of public school district support and generate reports for the public.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1291, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2509 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-18-2509
Testing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each participating school and participating service provider shall provide for each participating student to annually take an assessment approved by the State Board of Education, which shall include: (A) An examination identified by the state board that is required for students attending public schools; or (B) A state board-approved nationally recognized norm-referenced test or a statewide assessment, which measures, at a minimum, literacy and math. (2) (A) However, a participating student who has an individualized service plan and is determined by a participating private school to need an exemption from standardized testing due to the existence of a significant cognitive disability is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) If a student is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a participating private school shall annually make provision for the student to take an alternate assessment approved by the state board or prepare a portfolio that provides information on a student's progress to the student's parent or guardian. (b) For a participating student who is served by a participating service provider that is not a private school that is a participating school during or after the 2024-2025 school year, his or her parent shall provide for his or her child who is a participating student to take an approved examination meeting the standards established under subsection (a) of this section. (c) (1) The Department of Education shall develop a process for the collection and aggregate reporting of the results of examinations required under this section, which shall include the public dissemination of the results collected by participating private schools and participating service providers. (2) However, the reporting required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Not identify any individual student; and (B) Ensure that the summary results of the examinations required under this section are provided to parents of participating students. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) (1) Each participating school and participating service provider shall provide for each participating student to annually take an assessment approved by the State Board of Education, which shall include: (A) An examination identified by the state board that is required for students attending public schools; or (B) A state board-approved nationally recognized norm-referenced test or a statewide assessment, which measures, at a minimum, literacy and math. (2) (A) However, a participating student who has an individualized service plan and is determined by a participating private school to need an exemption from standardized testing due to the existence of a significant cognitive disability is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) If a student is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a participating private school shall annually make provision for the student to take an alternate assessment approved by the state board or prepare a portfolio that provides information on a student's progress to the student's parent or guardian.

(1) Each participating school and participating service provider shall provide for each participating student to annually take an assessment approved by the State Board of Education, which shall include: (A) An examination identified by the state board that is required for students attending public schools; or (B) A state board-approved nationally recognized norm-referenced test or a statewide assessment, which measures, at a minimum, literacy and math.

(A) An examination identified by the state board that is required for students attending public schools; or

(B) A state board-approved nationally recognized norm-referenced test or a statewide assessment, which measures, at a minimum, literacy and math.

(2) (A) However, a participating student who has an individualized service plan and is determined by a participating private school to need an exemption from standardized testing due to the existence of a significant cognitive disability is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) If a student is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a participating private school shall annually make provision for the student to take an alternate assessment approved by the state board or prepare a portfolio that provides information on a student's progress to the student's parent or guardian.

(A) However, a participating student who has an individualized service plan and is determined by a participating private school to need an exemption from standardized testing due to the existence of a significant cognitive disability is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(B) If a student is not required to take the test required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a participating private school shall annually make provision for the student to take an alternate assessment approved by the state board or prepare a portfolio that provides information on a student's progress to the student's parent or guardian.

(b) For a participating student who is served by a participating service provider that is not a private school that is a participating school during or after the 2024-2025 school year, his or her parent shall provide for his or her child who is a participating student to take an approved examination meeting the standards established under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) The Department of Education shall develop a process for the collection and aggregate reporting of the results of examinations required under this section, which shall include the public dissemination of the results collected by participating private schools and participating service providers. (2) However, the reporting required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Not identify any individual student; and (B) Ensure that the summary results of the examinations required under this section are provided to parents of participating students.

(1) The Department of Education shall develop a process for the collection and aggregate reporting of the results of examinations required under this section, which shall include the public dissemination of the results collected by participating private schools and participating service providers.

(2) However, the reporting required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Not identify any individual student; and (B) Ensure that the summary results of the examinations required under this section are provided to parents of participating students.

(A) Not identify any individual student; and

(B) Ensure that the summary results of the examinations required under this section are provided to parents of participating students.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-130 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-130
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 22; 1985, No. 429, § 10; 1985, No. 449, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4052; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 5; 1987, No. 705, § 5.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 22; 1985, No. 429, § 10; 1985, No. 449, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4052; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 5; 1987, No. 705, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-802
Intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that: (1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwarks of a free and good government; and (2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the state to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure the advantages and opportunities of education to the people of the State of Arkansas. (b) The General Assembly finds that because of the opinions of the Supreme Court in the matter of Lake View School District No. 25 vs. Huckabee, it is the absolute duty of the State of Arkansas to provide all public school children with an opportunity for an adequate education, which includes access to adequate academic facilities and equipment. (c) The General Assembly finds that in order to satisfy the constitutional expectations of the Supreme Court, the state should: (1) Provide constitutionally appropriate public school academic facilities for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools of Arkansas, regardless of where that child resides within the state; (2) Require all public school academic facilities to meet applicable facilities standards established in this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (3) Provide that all public school students are educated in facilities that are suitable for teaching in accordance with: (A) Standards for accreditation adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board; and (C) Technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment necessary to provide the adequate education explicated in subdivisions (c)(3)(A) and (B) of this section; and (4) Require school districts to conserve and protect their academic facilities in such a manner that the academic facilities remain adequate. (d) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a system of state oversight of public school academic facilities so that school districts have academic facilities that support the opportunity for each public school student in the State of Arkansas to have an adequate education. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that: (1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwarks of a free and good government; and (2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the state to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure the advantages and opportunities of education to the people of the State of Arkansas.

(1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwarks of a free and good government; and

(2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the state to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure the advantages and opportunities of education to the people of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The General Assembly finds that because of the opinions of the Supreme Court in the matter of Lake View School District No. 25 vs. Huckabee, it is the absolute duty of the State of Arkansas to provide all public school children with an opportunity for an adequate education, which includes access to adequate academic facilities and equipment.

(c) The General Assembly finds that in order to satisfy the constitutional expectations of the Supreme Court, the state should: (1) Provide constitutionally appropriate public school academic facilities for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools of Arkansas, regardless of where that child resides within the state; (2) Require all public school academic facilities to meet applicable facilities standards established in this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (3) Provide that all public school students are educated in facilities that are suitable for teaching in accordance with: (A) Standards for accreditation adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board; and (C) Technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment necessary to provide the adequate education explicated in subdivisions (c)(3)(A) and (B) of this section; and (4) Require school districts to conserve and protect their academic facilities in such a manner that the academic facilities remain adequate.

(1) Provide constitutionally appropriate public school academic facilities for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools of Arkansas, regardless of where that child resides within the state;

(2) Require all public school academic facilities to meet applicable facilities standards established in this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation;

(3) Provide that all public school students are educated in facilities that are suitable for teaching in accordance with: (A) Standards for accreditation adopted by the State Board of Education; (B) Curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board; and (C) Technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment necessary to provide the adequate education explicated in subdivisions (c)(3)(A) and (B) of this section; and

(A) Standards for accreditation adopted by the State Board of Education;

(B) Curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board; and

(C) Technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment necessary to provide the adequate education explicated in subdivisions (c)(3)(A) and (B) of this section; and

(4) Require school districts to conserve and protect their academic facilities in such a manner that the academic facilities remain adequate.

(d) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a system of state oversight of public school academic facilities so that school districts have academic facilities that support the opportunity for each public school student in the State of Arkansas to have an adequate education.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-12-317 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-12-317
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2190, § 20.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2190, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-16-1805
Reimbursement for workers' compensation insurance premiums
Status: in_force

(a) A public school student who is in a work-based learning opportunity that is provided in coordination with a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall be covered by the workers' compensation insurance of his or her employer as provided in the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (b) For purposes of §§ 6-17-1401 and 11-9-102 , a public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall be considered an employer, as applicable, and a student an employee, when the student is providing services under a work-based learning opportunity provided in coordination with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (c) Subject to legislative appropriation, the Department of Education may reimburse employers, including without limitation public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools, for the proportionate cost of workers' compensation premiums for students in work-based learning opportunities in accordance with department rules. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) A public school student who is in a work-based learning opportunity that is provided in coordination with a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall be covered by the workers' compensation insurance of his or her employer as provided in the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(b) For purposes of §§ 6-17-1401 and 11-9-102 , a public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall be considered an employer, as applicable, and a student an employee, when the student is providing services under a work-based learning opportunity provided in coordination with the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

(c) Subject to legislative appropriation, the Department of Education may reimburse employers, including without limitation public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools, for the proportionate cost of workers' compensation premiums for students in work-based learning opportunities in accordance with department rules.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-210
Performance of duties by employees
Status: in_force

(a) The teachers, officers, and employees shall perform such other duties as the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind may direct, and when their services are not needed, they shall be discharged. (b) However, if the teachers, officers, and employees are unjustly discharged, they shall be entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Acts 1907, No. 324, § 3, p. 785; C. & M. Dig., § 9461; Pope's Dig., § 12864; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2212.

(a) The teachers, officers, and employees shall perform such other duties as the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind may direct, and when their services are not needed, they shall be discharged.

(b) However, if the teachers, officers, and employees are unjustly discharged, they shall be entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

Acts 1907, No. 324, § 3, p. 785; C. & M. Dig., § 9461; Pope's Dig., § 12864; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2212.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-116
New student reception programs - Military family education coordinators
Status: in_force

A public school with twenty (20) or more children of military families enrolled as students under this chapter or a public school district with at least three thousand (3,000) enrolled public school students shall: (1) Incorporate into the policies of the public school district specific procedures that outline actions to take in support of students who are the children of military families who transition to and from the public school district; and (2) (A) Designate in each public school district a military family education coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for each child of a military family and his or her parent or legal guardian. (B) The public school military family education coordinator shall: (i) Have specialized knowledge regarding the educational needs of children of military families and the obstacles that children of military families face in obtaining an education; and (ii) Be included in the establishment and adoption of a public school district's and public school's parent and family engagement plan as required under § 6-15-1702 . (C) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall supply relevant resources for the orientation and training of public school military family education coordinators under this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

A public school with twenty (20) or more children of military families enrolled as students under this chapter or a public school district with at least three thousand (3,000) enrolled public school students shall:

(1) Incorporate into the policies of the public school district specific procedures that outline actions to take in support of students who are the children of military families who transition to and from the public school district; and

(2) (A) Designate in each public school district a military family education coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for each child of a military family and his or her parent or legal guardian. (B) The public school military family education coordinator shall: (i) Have specialized knowledge regarding the educational needs of children of military families and the obstacles that children of military families face in obtaining an education; and (ii) Be included in the establishment and adoption of a public school district's and public school's parent and family engagement plan as required under § 6-15-1702 . (C) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall supply relevant resources for the orientation and training of public school military family education coordinators under this section.

(A) Designate in each public school district a military family education coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for each child of a military family and his or her parent or legal guardian.

(B) The public school military family education coordinator shall: (i) Have specialized knowledge regarding the educational needs of children of military families and the obstacles that children of military families face in obtaining an education; and (ii) Be included in the establishment and adoption of a public school district's and public school's parent and family engagement plan as required under § 6-15-1702 .

(i) Have specialized knowledge regarding the educational needs of children of military families and the obstacles that children of military families face in obtaining an education; and

(ii) Be included in the establishment and adoption of a public school district's and public school's parent and family engagement plan as required under § 6-15-1702 .

(C) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall supply relevant resources for the orientation and training of public school military family education coordinators under this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-227 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-227
Annual transfer credit report
Status: in_force

All public institutions of higher education and any participating private institutions of higher education shall file a report annually with the Division of Higher Education identifying the number of students who requested transfer credit for a completed course in the state minimum core curriculum but were not given credit. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1976, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 672, § 3.

All public institutions of higher education and any participating private institutions of higher education shall file a report annually with the Division of Higher Education identifying the number of students who requested transfer credit for a completed course in the state minimum core curriculum but were not given credit.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1976, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 672, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-211 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-211
Advisory Council for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There shall be an Advisory Council for the Education of Children with Disabilities, which shall advise and consult with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Director of the Special Education Unit and which shall engage in such other activities as are set forth in this section. (2) The council shall be advisory only and shall have no administrative responsibility or authority. (b) (1) The council shall be composed of individuals involved in, or concerned with, the education of children with disabilities, including: (A) Parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities; (B) Individuals with disabilities; (C) Teachers; (D) Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and related services personnel; (E) State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.; (F) Administrators of programs for children with disabilities; (G) Representatives of other state agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities; (H) Representatives of private schools and public charter schools; (I) Not fewer than one (1) representative of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transitional services to children with disabilities; (J) Representatives from the state juvenile and adult corrections agencies; and (K) A representative from the Arkansas child welfare agency responsible for foster care. (2) A majority of the members of the council shall be individuals with disabilities or parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities. (c) (1) The commissioner shall appoint the members of the council for three-year terms. (2) Appointees may be eligible for reappointment for one (1) term. (d) Vacancies which leave unexpired terms shall be filled in the regular manner for the unexpired period of time, and vacancies as a result of expiration of terms shall be filled in the regular manner for three-year periods. (e) The council shall elect annually its own chair and vice chair. (f) The director shall meet with and act as secretary to the council and, subject to the availability of personnel, facilities, and appropriations, shall furnish meeting facilities and staff services for the council. (g) The council shall: (1) Advise the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of unmet needs within the state in the education of children with disabilities; (2) Comment publicly on any rules proposed by the state regarding the education of children with disabilities; (3) Advise the division in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the United States Secretary of Education under 20 U.S.C. § 1418 ; (4) Advise the division in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in federal monitoring reports under Title 20, Chapter 33, Subchapter II of the United States Code; and (5) Advise the division in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 321, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 60, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1767, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1766, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 15; 1975, No. 641, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2129; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14; 1995, No. 1296, § 30; 1999, No. 391, §§ 27, 28; 2005, No. 2151, § 28; 2009, No. 376, § 49.

(a) (1) There shall be an Advisory Council for the Education of Children with Disabilities, which shall advise and consult with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Director of the Special Education Unit and which shall engage in such other activities as are set forth in this section. (2) The council shall be advisory only and shall have no administrative responsibility or authority.

(1) There shall be an Advisory Council for the Education of Children with Disabilities, which shall advise and consult with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Director of the Special Education Unit and which shall engage in such other activities as are set forth in this section.

(2) The council shall be advisory only and shall have no administrative responsibility or authority.

(b) (1) The council shall be composed of individuals involved in, or concerned with, the education of children with disabilities, including: (A) Parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities; (B) Individuals with disabilities; (C) Teachers; (D) Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and related services personnel; (E) State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.; (F) Administrators of programs for children with disabilities; (G) Representatives of other state agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities; (H) Representatives of private schools and public charter schools; (I) Not fewer than one (1) representative of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transitional services to children with disabilities; (J) Representatives from the state juvenile and adult corrections agencies; and (K) A representative from the Arkansas child welfare agency responsible for foster care. (2) A majority of the members of the council shall be individuals with disabilities or parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities.

(1) The council shall be composed of individuals involved in, or concerned with, the education of children with disabilities, including: (A) Parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities; (B) Individuals with disabilities; (C) Teachers; (D) Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and related services personnel; (E) State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.; (F) Administrators of programs for children with disabilities; (G) Representatives of other state agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities; (H) Representatives of private schools and public charter schools; (I) Not fewer than one (1) representative of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transitional services to children with disabilities; (J) Representatives from the state juvenile and adult corrections agencies; and (K) A representative from the Arkansas child welfare agency responsible for foster care.

(A) Parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities;

(B) Individuals with disabilities;

(C) Teachers;

(D) Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and related services personnel;

(E) State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.;

(F) Administrators of programs for children with disabilities;

(G) Representatives of other state agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities;

(H) Representatives of private schools and public charter schools;

(I) Not fewer than one (1) representative of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transitional services to children with disabilities;

(J) Representatives from the state juvenile and adult corrections agencies; and

(K) A representative from the Arkansas child welfare agency responsible for foster care.

(2) A majority of the members of the council shall be individuals with disabilities or parents of persons from birth to twenty-six (26) years of age with disabilities.

(c) (1) The commissioner shall appoint the members of the council for three-year terms. (2) Appointees may be eligible for reappointment for one (1) term.

(1) The commissioner shall appoint the members of the council for three-year terms.

(2) Appointees may be eligible for reappointment for one (1) term.

(d) Vacancies which leave unexpired terms shall be filled in the regular manner for the unexpired period of time, and vacancies as a result of expiration of terms shall be filled in the regular manner for three-year periods.

(e) The council shall elect annually its own chair and vice chair.

(f) The director shall meet with and act as secretary to the council and, subject to the availability of personnel, facilities, and appropriations, shall furnish meeting facilities and staff services for the council.

(g) The council shall: (1) Advise the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of unmet needs within the state in the education of children with disabilities; (2) Comment publicly on any rules proposed by the state regarding the education of children with disabilities; (3) Advise the division in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the United States Secretary of Education under 20 U.S.C. § 1418 ; (4) Advise the division in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in federal monitoring reports under Title 20, Chapter 33, Subchapter II of the United States Code; and (5) Advise the division in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities.

(1) Advise the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of unmet needs within the state in the education of children with disabilities;

(2) Comment publicly on any rules proposed by the state regarding the education of children with disabilities;

(3) Advise the division in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the United States Secretary of Education under 20 U.S.C. § 1418 ;

(4) Advise the division in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in federal monitoring reports under Title 20, Chapter 33, Subchapter II of the United States Code; and

(5) Advise the division in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 321, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 60, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1767, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1766, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 15; 1975, No. 641, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2129; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14; 1995, No. 1296, § 30; 1999, No. 391, §§ 27, 28; 2005, No. 2151, § 28; 2009, No. 376, § 49.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1909 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-18-1909
Public school choice for dependent of uniformed service member and uniformed service veteran
Status: in_force

(a) A child shall be eligible for enrollment in the public school district of his or her choice if he or she is a dependent of a: (1) Uniformed service member in full-time active-duty status; (2) Surviving spouse of a uniformed service member; (3) Reserve component uniformed service member during the period six (6) months before until six (6) months after a Title 10, Title 32, or state active duty mobilization and service; or (4) Uniformed service veteran who is returning to civilian status at the conclusion of the uniformed service veteran's active duty status. (b) If a student eligible under subsection (a) of this section seeks to attend a school in a nonresident district, the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student shall submit an application approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by regular mail, electronic mail, or in person to the student's nonresident district and resident district, which includes: (1) A copy of the identification card of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis that qualifies the student under this section; and (2) A copy of the official orders, assignment notification, or notice of mobilization of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. (c) An application deadline required under this subchapter shall not apply to a school transfer under this section. (d) A student eligible for a school transfer under this section shall be permitted only one (1) school transfer per academic year under this section. (e) The parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a student eligible for a school transfer under this section shall be responsible for the transportation of his or her child to and from a nonresident district. Added by Act 2023, No. 649,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A child shall be eligible for enrollment in the public school district of his or her choice if he or she is a dependent of a: (1) Uniformed service member in full-time active-duty status; (2) Surviving spouse of a uniformed service member; (3) Reserve component uniformed service member during the period six (6) months before until six (6) months after a Title 10, Title 32, or state active duty mobilization and service; or (4) Uniformed service veteran who is returning to civilian status at the conclusion of the uniformed service veteran's active duty status.

(1) Uniformed service member in full-time active-duty status;

(2) Surviving spouse of a uniformed service member;

(3) Reserve component uniformed service member during the period six (6) months before until six (6) months after a Title 10, Title 32, or state active duty mobilization and service; or

(4) Uniformed service veteran who is returning to civilian status at the conclusion of the uniformed service veteran's active duty status.

(b) If a student eligible under subsection (a) of this section seeks to attend a school in a nonresident district, the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student shall submit an application approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by regular mail, electronic mail, or in person to the student's nonresident district and resident district, which includes: (1) A copy of the identification card of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis that qualifies the student under this section; and (2) A copy of the official orders, assignment notification, or notice of mobilization of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis.

(1) A copy of the identification card of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis that qualifies the student under this section; and

(2) A copy of the official orders, assignment notification, or notice of mobilization of the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis.

(c) An application deadline required under this subchapter shall not apply to a school transfer under this section.

(d) A student eligible for a school transfer under this section shall be permitted only one (1) school transfer per academic year under this section.

(e) The parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a student eligible for a school transfer under this section shall be responsible for the transportation of his or her child to and from a nonresident district.

Added by Act 2023, No. 649,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-311 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-311
Special authorization and contracts - National Center for Toxicological Research
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system, after seeking the advice of the Legislative Council, may make a special allowance available, in such amounts as the boards may determine are justified and equitable in view of the complexities of the duties and in consideration of the competence of individual scientists, as part of the compensation of scientists employed by the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University in connection with any contract entered into between the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University and the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies for conducting research and educational programs connected with the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff, if: (1) All of the compensation is paid from funds received by the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University under terms of the contract; (2) (A) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall not exceed an amount equal to one and one-half (11/2) that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff. (B) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the other participating institutions shall not exceed an amount equal to that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff; and (3) The Division of Higher Education will be notified of when and in what amount the special allowance will be paid prior to activation of the special allowance. (b) In no event shall the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas or the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system authorize or make special allowances, as provided for in this section, for more than twenty-five (25) scientist positions for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences nor more than ten (10) scientist positions for each of the other participating institutions. (c) Furthermore, the gross salaries to be received by each of the scientists referred to above shall be limited to a maximum of seventy-three thousand four hundred sixty dollars ($73,460) from all sources for each fiscal year of the biennium. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2008, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 13, as added by Acts 1985, No. 845, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5613.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system, after seeking the advice of the Legislative Council, may make a special allowance available, in such amounts as the boards may determine are justified and equitable in view of the complexities of the duties and in consideration of the competence of individual scientists, as part of the compensation of scientists employed by the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University in connection with any contract entered into between the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University and the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies for conducting research and educational programs connected with the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff, if: (1) All of the compensation is paid from funds received by the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University under terms of the contract; (2) (A) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall not exceed an amount equal to one and one-half (11/2) that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff. (B) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the other participating institutions shall not exceed an amount equal to that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff; and (3) The Division of Higher Education will be notified of when and in what amount the special allowance will be paid prior to activation of the special allowance.

(1) All of the compensation is paid from funds received by the University of Arkansas or Arkansas State University under terms of the contract;

(2) (A) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall not exceed an amount equal to one and one-half (11/2) that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff. (B) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the other participating institutions shall not exceed an amount equal to that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff; and

(A) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall not exceed an amount equal to one and one-half (11/2) that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff.

(B) The special allowance for any scientist and related personnel employed by the other participating institutions shall not exceed an amount equal to that portion of his or her salary which could be paid from state funds if he or she were employed in a similar position, but unrelated to the National Center for Toxicological Research at Pine Bluff; and

(3) The Division of Higher Education will be notified of when and in what amount the special allowance will be paid prior to activation of the special allowance.

(b) In no event shall the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas or the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system authorize or make special allowances, as provided for in this section, for more than twenty-five (25) scientist positions for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences nor more than ten (10) scientist positions for each of the other participating institutions.

(c) Furthermore, the gross salaries to be received by each of the scientists referred to above shall be limited to a maximum of seventy-three thousand four hundred sixty dollars ($73,460) from all sources for each fiscal year of the biennium.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2008, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 13, as added by Acts 1985, No. 845, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5613.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2913 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-15-2913
Levels of school district support
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to establish: (A) (i) The process for determining the differentiated levels of support that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide to school districts. (ii) The levels of support shall include: (a) Level 1 - General; (b) Level 2 - Collaborative; (c) Level 3 - Coordinated; (d) Level 4 - Directed; and (e) Level 5 - Intensive; and (B) The process for guiding, monitoring, or directing: (i) School-level improvement plans; (ii) Supports; (iii) Resources; (iv) Interventions; and (v) Reporting requirements. (2) The process established by the state board for determining the level of support provided to a public school district may include without limitation consideration of: (A) The performance levels of all students on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (B) The performance levels of subgroup populations on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (C) The schools identified as in need of targeted or comprehensive support, or both, pursuant to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-95; and (D) Other criteria the state board determines appropriate, including without limitation: (i) Feeder pattern performance; (ii) Graduation rates; (iii) Growth calculations; and (iv) Other indicators of school success. (3) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the division shall provide: (A) (i) Level 3 - Coordinated support to a public school district in which forty percent (40%) or more of the public school district's students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading. (ii) Level 3 - Coordinated support shall be provided in collaboration with the public school district's educational service cooperative; and (B) Level 4 - Directed support to a public school district in which fifty percent (50%) or more of its students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading. (b) (1) The state board may adopt, by rule, an alternate process of determining the level of support to be provided to public schools or school districts serving specific student populations, including without limitation: (A) A public school that is designated solely as an alternative learning environment; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (C) A conversion public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (D) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (E) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (F) A public school or system of education that primarily serves adjudicated youth. (2) The alternate process adopted by the state board under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall specify the method to measure student academic performance. (c) A public school district that fails to comply with requirements placed on the public school district by the state board under this subchapter is in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1082,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1304, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to establish: (A) (i) The process for determining the differentiated levels of support that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide to school districts. (ii) The levels of support shall include: (a) Level 1 - General; (b) Level 2 - Collaborative; (c) Level 3 - Coordinated; (d) Level 4 - Directed; and (e) Level 5 - Intensive; and (B) The process for guiding, monitoring, or directing: (i) School-level improvement plans; (ii) Supports; (iii) Resources; (iv) Interventions; and (v) Reporting requirements. (2) The process established by the state board for determining the level of support provided to a public school district may include without limitation consideration of: (A) The performance levels of all students on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (B) The performance levels of subgroup populations on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (C) The schools identified as in need of targeted or comprehensive support, or both, pursuant to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-95; and (D) Other criteria the state board determines appropriate, including without limitation: (i) Feeder pattern performance; (ii) Graduation rates; (iii) Growth calculations; and (iv) Other indicators of school success. (3) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the division shall provide: (A) (i) Level 3 - Coordinated support to a public school district in which forty percent (40%) or more of the public school district's students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading. (ii) Level 3 - Coordinated support shall be provided in collaboration with the public school district's educational service cooperative; and (B) Level 4 - Directed support to a public school district in which fifty percent (50%) or more of its students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading.

(1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to establish: (A) (i) The process for determining the differentiated levels of support that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide to school districts. (ii) The levels of support shall include: (a) Level 1 - General; (b) Level 2 - Collaborative; (c) Level 3 - Coordinated; (d) Level 4 - Directed; and (e) Level 5 - Intensive; and (B) The process for guiding, monitoring, or directing: (i) School-level improvement plans; (ii) Supports; (iii) Resources; (iv) Interventions; and (v) Reporting requirements.

(A) (i) The process for determining the differentiated levels of support that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide to school districts. (ii) The levels of support shall include: (a) Level 1 - General; (b) Level 2 - Collaborative; (c) Level 3 - Coordinated; (d) Level 4 - Directed; and (e) Level 5 - Intensive; and

(i) The process for determining the differentiated levels of support that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide to school districts.

(ii) The levels of support shall include: (a) Level 1 - General; (b) Level 2 - Collaborative; (c) Level 3 - Coordinated; (d) Level 4 - Directed; and (e) Level 5 - Intensive; and

(a) Level 1 - General;

(b) Level 2 - Collaborative;

(c) Level 3 - Coordinated;

(d) Level 4 - Directed; and

(e) Level 5 - Intensive; and

(B) The process for guiding, monitoring, or directing: (i) School-level improvement plans; (ii) Supports; (iii) Resources; (iv) Interventions; and (v) Reporting requirements.

(i) School-level improvement plans;

(ii) Supports;

(iii) Resources;

(iv) Interventions; and

(v) Reporting requirements.

(2) The process established by the state board for determining the level of support provided to a public school district may include without limitation consideration of: (A) The performance levels of all students on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (B) The performance levels of subgroup populations on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan; (C) The schools identified as in need of targeted or comprehensive support, or both, pursuant to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-95; and (D) Other criteria the state board determines appropriate, including without limitation: (i) Feeder pattern performance; (ii) Graduation rates; (iii) Growth calculations; and (iv) Other indicators of school success.

(A) The performance levels of all students on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan;

(B) The performance levels of subgroup populations on statewide student assessments adopted in accordance with the consolidated state plan;

(C) The schools identified as in need of targeted or comprehensive support, or both, pursuant to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-95; and

(D) Other criteria the state board determines appropriate, including without limitation: (i) Feeder pattern performance; (ii) Graduation rates; (iii) Growth calculations; and (iv) Other indicators of school success.

(i) Feeder pattern performance;

(ii) Graduation rates;

(iii) Growth calculations; and

(iv) Other indicators of school success.

(3) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the division shall provide: (A) (i) Level 3 - Coordinated support to a public school district in which forty percent (40%) or more of the public school district's students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading. (ii) Level 3 - Coordinated support shall be provided in collaboration with the public school district's educational service cooperative; and (B) Level 4 - Directed support to a public school district in which fifty percent (50%) or more of its students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading.

(A) (i) Level 3 - Coordinated support to a public school district in which forty percent (40%) or more of the public school district's students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading. (ii) Level 3 - Coordinated support shall be provided in collaboration with the public school district's educational service cooperative; and

(i) Level 3 - Coordinated support to a public school district in which forty percent (40%) or more of the public school district's students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading.

(ii) Level 3 - Coordinated support shall be provided in collaboration with the public school district's educational service cooperative; and

(B) Level 4 - Directed support to a public school district in which fifty percent (50%) or more of its students score "in need of support" on the state's prior year summative assessment for reading.

(b) (1) The state board may adopt, by rule, an alternate process of determining the level of support to be provided to public schools or school districts serving specific student populations, including without limitation: (A) A public school that is designated solely as an alternative learning environment; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (C) A conversion public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (D) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (E) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (F) A public school or system of education that primarily serves adjudicated youth. (2) The alternate process adopted by the state board under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall specify the method to measure student academic performance.

(1) The state board may adopt, by rule, an alternate process of determining the level of support to be provided to public schools or school districts serving specific student populations, including without limitation: (A) A public school that is designated solely as an alternative learning environment; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (C) A conversion public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school; (D) The Arkansas School for the Blind; (E) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and (F) A public school or system of education that primarily serves adjudicated youth.

(A) A public school that is designated solely as an alternative learning environment;

(B) An open-enrollment public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school;

(C) A conversion public charter school whose mission and enrollment are primarily focused on students who have dropped out of school or are identified as at risk of dropping out of school;

(D) The Arkansas School for the Blind;

(E) The Arkansas School for the Deaf; and

(F) A public school or system of education that primarily serves adjudicated youth.

(2) The alternate process adopted by the state board under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall specify the method to measure student academic performance.

(c) A public school district that fails to comply with requirements placed on the public school district by the state board under this subchapter is in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1082,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1304, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-113
Federal aid - Acceptance and distribution generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The General Assembly accepts all federal aid to education that may be provided by the United States Congress. (2) The State Board of Education is designated as the state educational authority for the purpose of representing the state in the administration of funds provided by the United States Congress. (3) The state board is empowered to promulgate such rules and enforce such federal regulations as are necessary on the part of the state to meet any and all requirements of the United States Government in the distribution of federal aid. (4) The state board shall provide for the proper auditing and accounting of all federal funds and for making all necessary reports regarding the expenditures of the federal funds. (5) The state board shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the act providing aid. (b) The Treasurer of State is designated to serve as trustee for such funds as may be apportioned to the State of Arkansas in this connection. (c) The funds shall be disbursed according to the provisions of the federal act allocating them. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 184, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1939, No. 184, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-123, 80-124; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 12; 1999, No. 1323, § 14.

(a) (1) The General Assembly accepts all federal aid to education that may be provided by the United States Congress. (2) The State Board of Education is designated as the state educational authority for the purpose of representing the state in the administration of funds provided by the United States Congress. (3) The state board is empowered to promulgate such rules and enforce such federal regulations as are necessary on the part of the state to meet any and all requirements of the United States Government in the distribution of federal aid. (4) The state board shall provide for the proper auditing and accounting of all federal funds and for making all necessary reports regarding the expenditures of the federal funds. (5) The state board shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the act providing aid.

(1) The General Assembly accepts all federal aid to education that may be provided by the United States Congress.

(2) The State Board of Education is designated as the state educational authority for the purpose of representing the state in the administration of funds provided by the United States Congress.

(3) The state board is empowered to promulgate such rules and enforce such federal regulations as are necessary on the part of the state to meet any and all requirements of the United States Government in the distribution of federal aid.

(4) The state board shall provide for the proper auditing and accounting of all federal funds and for making all necessary reports regarding the expenditures of the federal funds.

(5) The state board shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the act providing aid.

(b) The Treasurer of State is designated to serve as trustee for such funds as may be apportioned to the State of Arkansas in this connection.

(c) The funds shall be disbursed according to the provisions of the federal act allocating them.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 184, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1939, No. 184, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-123, 80-124; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 12; 1999, No. 1323, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-16-1401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Digital Learning Act of 2013". Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Digital Learning Act of 2013".

Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-207
Minimum age for enrollment in public school
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A student may enter kindergarten in the public schools of this state if he or she will attain the age of five (5) years on or before August 1 of the year in which he or she is seeking initial enrollment. (2) Any student who has been enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the school district. (3) A student who was enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country may be enrolled in kindergarten in this state upon a written request to the school district if the student: (A) Becomes a resident of this state as a direct result of active military orders or a court-ordered change of custody; (B) Will become five (5) years of age during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten; and (C) Meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance. (b) (1) Any child may enter the first grade in the public schools of this state if the child will attain the age of six (6) years during the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has successfully completed a kindergarten program in a public school in this state. (2) Any child who will be six (6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state-accredited kindergarten program shall be enrolled pursuant to § 6-18-201(f) . (3) Any child who has been enrolled in the first grade in a state-accredited or state-approved elementary school in another state or in the first grade equivalent in another country for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become six (6) years of age during the school year in which the child is enrolled in grade one (1), and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in the first grade. Amended by Act 2019, No. 756,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 424,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, § 2; 1985, No. 1029, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1501.2; Acts 1989, No. 598, § 2; 1997, No. 1230, § 2; 1999, No. 570, § 2; 2001, No. 1535, § 2; 2007, No. 462, § 1; 2009, No. 29, § 1.

(a) (1) A student may enter kindergarten in the public schools of this state if he or she will attain the age of five (5) years on or before August 1 of the year in which he or she is seeking initial enrollment. (2) Any student who has been enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the school district. (3) A student who was enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country may be enrolled in kindergarten in this state upon a written request to the school district if the student: (A) Becomes a resident of this state as a direct result of active military orders or a court-ordered change of custody; (B) Will become five (5) years of age during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten; and (C) Meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance.

(1) A student may enter kindergarten in the public schools of this state if he or she will attain the age of five (5) years on or before August 1 of the year in which he or she is seeking initial enrollment.

(2) Any student who has been enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the school district.

(3) A student who was enrolled in a state-accredited or state-approved kindergarten program in another state or in a kindergarten program equivalent in another country may be enrolled in kindergarten in this state upon a written request to the school district if the student: (A) Becomes a resident of this state as a direct result of active military orders or a court-ordered change of custody; (B) Will become five (5) years of age during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten; and (C) Meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance.

(A) Becomes a resident of this state as a direct result of active military orders or a court-ordered change of custody;

(B) Will become five (5) years of age during the year in which he or she is enrolled in kindergarten; and

(C) Meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance.

(b) (1) Any child may enter the first grade in the public schools of this state if the child will attain the age of six (6) years during the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has successfully completed a kindergarten program in a public school in this state. (2) Any child who will be six (6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state-accredited kindergarten program shall be enrolled pursuant to § 6-18-201(f) . (3) Any child who has been enrolled in the first grade in a state-accredited or state-approved elementary school in another state or in the first grade equivalent in another country for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become six (6) years of age during the school year in which the child is enrolled in grade one (1), and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in the first grade.

(1) Any child may enter the first grade in the public schools of this state if the child will attain the age of six (6) years during the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has successfully completed a kindergarten program in a public school in this state.

(2) Any child who will be six (6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state-accredited kindergarten program shall be enrolled pursuant to § 6-18-201(f) .

(3) Any child who has been enrolled in the first grade in a state-accredited or state-approved elementary school in another state or in the first grade equivalent in another country for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become six (6) years of age during the school year in which the child is enrolled in grade one (1), and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in the first grade.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 756,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 424,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, § 2; 1985, No. 1029, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1501.2; Acts 1989, No. 598, § 2; 1997, No. 1230, § 2; 1999, No. 570, § 2; 2001, No. 1535, § 2; 2007, No. 462, § 1; 2009, No. 29, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-608
Resolution authorizing transfer and lease
Status: in_force

(a) Before proceeding with any transfer, the board shall first determine, by resolution adopted at a legal meeting of the board: (1) That the property proposed for transfer continues to be needed in the operation of the university; and (2) That it is in the best interest of the university to transfer the property and use it as lessee under a lease agreement as provided in this subchapter. (b) The resolution shall designate one (1) or more persons to act on behalf of the board to negotiate with potential owners concerning the terms of the transfer and lease agreement for the property described in the resolution. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.2.

(a) Before proceeding with any transfer, the board shall first determine, by resolution adopted at a legal meeting of the board: (1) That the property proposed for transfer continues to be needed in the operation of the university; and (2) That it is in the best interest of the university to transfer the property and use it as lessee under a lease agreement as provided in this subchapter.

(1) That the property proposed for transfer continues to be needed in the operation of the university; and

(2) That it is in the best interest of the university to transfer the property and use it as lessee under a lease agreement as provided in this subchapter.

(b) The resolution shall designate one (1) or more persons to act on behalf of the board to negotiate with potential owners concerning the terms of the transfer and lease agreement for the property described in the resolution.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-61-402
Contracts and cooperation with Southern Regional Education Board
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The boards of trustees of the state-supported senior colleges and universities and the community colleges which presently exist and those which will be established are authorized to cooperate or enter into contracts with the Southern Regional Education Board in order that students from states comprising the Southern Regional Education Board area may attend Arkansas state-supported institutions through the Academic Common Market while paying the same level of student fees as an Arkansas resident. (2) Participation shall be authorized only after the program of the Arkansas institution is classified as an uncommon program of the region by the Southern Regional Education Board staff and final approval is granted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to cooperate, or enter into contracts, with the Southern Regional Education Board or institutions of higher education in order that Arkansas residents shall participate in uncommon programs in other states of the Southern Regional Education Board area through the Academic Common Market. (c) The Division of Higher Education staff, at the direction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is empowered to conduct necessary administrative duties in connection with this program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1986, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4922.

(a) (1) The boards of trustees of the state-supported senior colleges and universities and the community colleges which presently exist and those which will be established are authorized to cooperate or enter into contracts with the Southern Regional Education Board in order that students from states comprising the Southern Regional Education Board area may attend Arkansas state-supported institutions through the Academic Common Market while paying the same level of student fees as an Arkansas resident. (2) Participation shall be authorized only after the program of the Arkansas institution is classified as an uncommon program of the region by the Southern Regional Education Board staff and final approval is granted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(1) The boards of trustees of the state-supported senior colleges and universities and the community colleges which presently exist and those which will be established are authorized to cooperate or enter into contracts with the Southern Regional Education Board in order that students from states comprising the Southern Regional Education Board area may attend Arkansas state-supported institutions through the Academic Common Market while paying the same level of student fees as an Arkansas resident.

(2) Participation shall be authorized only after the program of the Arkansas institution is classified as an uncommon program of the region by the Southern Regional Education Board staff and final approval is granted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to cooperate, or enter into contracts, with the Southern Regional Education Board or institutions of higher education in order that Arkansas residents shall participate in uncommon programs in other states of the Southern Regional Education Board area through the Academic Common Market.

(c) The Division of Higher Education staff, at the direction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is empowered to conduct necessary administrative duties in connection with this program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1986, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4922.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-53-304
Student tuition - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The intent of this chapter is to make technical and community college programs available to as many citizens of Arkansas as possible. To this end, tuition and fees should be maintained at a reasonable level so as not to exclude citizens because of cost. (b) The local board shall determine the minimum student tuition and fees to be charged by institutions within the Arkansas Technical and Community College system. (c) The local board shall set both in-district and out-of-district student tuition and fees for each institution within its service area. Students residing outside a community college district may be subject to extra tuition and fees. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 26; 1999, No. 1107, § 2.

(a) The intent of this chapter is to make technical and community college programs available to as many citizens of Arkansas as possible. To this end, tuition and fees should be maintained at a reasonable level so as not to exclude citizens because of cost.

(b) The local board shall determine the minimum student tuition and fees to be charged by institutions within the Arkansas Technical and Community College system.

(c) The local board shall set both in-district and out-of-district student tuition and fees for each institution within its service area. Students residing outside a community college district may be subject to extra tuition and fees.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 26; 1999, No. 1107, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-82-1504
Service requirement for scholarship recipients
Status: in_force

(a) Except in those cases where employment positions may not be available upon completion of licensure requirements, at the beginning of the first school year in which a recipient of a Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship is eligible for employment as a licensed teacher, that person shall begin to render service as a licensed teacher in a public school district in a geographical area of the state where there is a critical shortage of teachers or in the Mississippi Delta, as designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) (1) Any person who received four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render two (2) years' service as a licensed teacher. (2) Any person who received fewer than four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render one (1) school semester of service as a licensed teacher for each year that the person received a full-time student scholarship or for the number of academic hours equivalent to one (1) school year, as determined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for which a part-time student received a scholarship. (c) Students receiving a scholarship shall execute a note made payable to the university for an amount equal to the scholarship award each semester that shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the Division of Higher Education beginning September 1 after completion of the program or immediately after termination of the scholarship loan, whichever is earlier. (d) (1) Any person failing to complete a program of study which will enable the person to become a licensed teacher shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered. (2) Any person failing to complete his or her teaching obligation, as required under subsection (b) of this section, shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered, except in the case of a deferral of debt for cause approved by the State Board of Education if there is no employment position immediately available upon a teacher's completion of licensure requirements. (3) After the period of the deferral, the person shall begin or resume teaching duties as required under this section or shall become liable on the note under this section. (4) If a claim for payment under subsection (c) of this section is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the obligor shall be liable for an additional amount equal to a reasonable attorney's fee. (e) The obligations made by the recipient of a scholarship award shall not be voidable by reason of the age of the student at the time of receiving the scholarship. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2105, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2104, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 4; 2003, No. 1746, § 3.

(a) Except in those cases where employment positions may not be available upon completion of licensure requirements, at the beginning of the first school year in which a recipient of a Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship is eligible for employment as a licensed teacher, that person shall begin to render service as a licensed teacher in a public school district in a geographical area of the state where there is a critical shortage of teachers or in the Mississippi Delta, as designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) (1) Any person who received four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render two (2) years' service as a licensed teacher. (2) Any person who received fewer than four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render one (1) school semester of service as a licensed teacher for each year that the person received a full-time student scholarship or for the number of academic hours equivalent to one (1) school year, as determined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for which a part-time student received a scholarship.

(1) Any person who received four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render two (2) years' service as a licensed teacher.

(2) Any person who received fewer than four (4) annual awards, or the equivalent of four (4) annual awards, shall render one (1) school semester of service as a licensed teacher for each year that the person received a full-time student scholarship or for the number of academic hours equivalent to one (1) school year, as determined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for which a part-time student received a scholarship.

(c) Students receiving a scholarship shall execute a note made payable to the university for an amount equal to the scholarship award each semester that shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the Division of Higher Education beginning September 1 after completion of the program or immediately after termination of the scholarship loan, whichever is earlier.

(d) (1) Any person failing to complete a program of study which will enable the person to become a licensed teacher shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered. (2) Any person failing to complete his or her teaching obligation, as required under subsection (b) of this section, shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered, except in the case of a deferral of debt for cause approved by the State Board of Education if there is no employment position immediately available upon a teacher's completion of licensure requirements. (3) After the period of the deferral, the person shall begin or resume teaching duties as required under this section or shall become liable on the note under this section. (4) If a claim for payment under subsection (c) of this section is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the obligor shall be liable for an additional amount equal to a reasonable attorney's fee.

(1) Any person failing to complete a program of study which will enable the person to become a licensed teacher shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered.

(2) Any person failing to complete his or her teaching obligation, as required under subsection (b) of this section, shall begin repaying the note according to the note's terms for the sum of all scholarship awards made to that person less the corresponding amount of any awards for which service has been rendered, except in the case of a deferral of debt for cause approved by the State Board of Education if there is no employment position immediately available upon a teacher's completion of licensure requirements.

(3) After the period of the deferral, the person shall begin or resume teaching duties as required under this section or shall become liable on the note under this section.

(4) If a claim for payment under subsection (c) of this section is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the obligor shall be liable for an additional amount equal to a reasonable attorney's fee.

(e) The obligations made by the recipient of a scholarship award shall not be voidable by reason of the age of the student at the time of receiving the scholarship.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2105, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2104, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 4; 2003, No. 1746, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1301
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the General Assembly through this subchapter to: (1) Stimulate local innovation and creativity in restructuring Arkansas public schools; (2) Facilitate the empowerment of educators and other persons at the local building site level to identify the needs of their particular students; and (3) Implement methods of satisfying those needs. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 1.

It is the intention of the General Assembly through this subchapter to:

(1) Stimulate local innovation and creativity in restructuring Arkansas public schools;

(2) Facilitate the empowerment of educators and other persons at the local building site level to identify the needs of their particular students; and

(3) Implement methods of satisfying those needs.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-51-105
Priorities - Vocational-technical institutions
Status: in_force

A high priority of the vocational-technical institutions shall be to combat illiteracy and to provide industrial training in the workplace. Acts 1997, No. 1347, § 34.

A high priority of the vocational-technical institutions shall be to combat illiteracy and to provide industrial training in the workplace.

Acts 1997, No. 1347, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-1-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1521, § 1.

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

Acts 2001, No. 1521, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-18-1405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-1-504
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 1306, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-23-108
School for Agricultural Studies
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizer may designate a public charter school as a "School for Agricultural Studies". (b) To be designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies", the applicant must include in its original application or charter amendment request: (1) A request to be designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies"; (2) The school's agricultural studies plan, which shall include without limitation: (A) The type of agricultural industry in the school's local region; (B) How the school will address the needs of that industry and the state's agricultural-based economy; and (C) Anticipated support from the agricultural industry; and (3) A written review of the agricultural studies plan from the Division of Career and Technical Education. (c) (1) A School for Agricultural Studies may petition the State Board of Education for creation of a new school district by detachment under § 6-13-1501 et seq. if the School for Agricultural Studies meets the conditions of this subsection. (2) To be eligible to petition for detachment, the school shall: (A) Complete three (3) academic years serving students as a School for Agricultural Studies; (B) Not currently be classified in need of Level 5 - Intensive support, fiscal distress, or facilities distress; (C) Not be in probationary status for violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (D) Show evidence that the school is meeting its stated goals. (3) A School for Agricultural Studies: (A) Is exempt from the minimum student enrollment and square mileage requirements under § 6-13-1501(a)(2) and § 6-13-1502 ; and (B) Shall not be approved to create a new school district by detachment with fewer than three hundred fifty (350) students as determined by a feasibility study included with the petition. (d) (1) Nothing in this section prohibits a public charter school from offering agricultural programming without the designation as a "School for Agricultural Studies". (2) A public charter school shall not refer to itself as a "School for Agricultural Studies" unless it is designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies" under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 55, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1737, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 742,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The authorizer may designate a public charter school as a "School for Agricultural Studies".

(b) To be designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies", the applicant must include in its original application or charter amendment request: (1) A request to be designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies"; (2) The school's agricultural studies plan, which shall include without limitation: (A) The type of agricultural industry in the school's local region; (B) How the school will address the needs of that industry and the state's agricultural-based economy; and (C) Anticipated support from the agricultural industry; and (3) A written review of the agricultural studies plan from the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(1) A request to be designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies";

(2) The school's agricultural studies plan, which shall include without limitation: (A) The type of agricultural industry in the school's local region; (B) How the school will address the needs of that industry and the state's agricultural-based economy; and (C) Anticipated support from the agricultural industry; and

(A) The type of agricultural industry in the school's local region;

(B) How the school will address the needs of that industry and the state's agricultural-based economy; and

(C) Anticipated support from the agricultural industry; and

(3) A written review of the agricultural studies plan from the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(c) (1) A School for Agricultural Studies may petition the State Board of Education for creation of a new school district by detachment under § 6-13-1501 et seq. if the School for Agricultural Studies meets the conditions of this subsection. (2) To be eligible to petition for detachment, the school shall: (A) Complete three (3) academic years serving students as a School for Agricultural Studies; (B) Not currently be classified in need of Level 5 - Intensive support, fiscal distress, or facilities distress; (C) Not be in probationary status for violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (D) Show evidence that the school is meeting its stated goals. (3) A School for Agricultural Studies: (A) Is exempt from the minimum student enrollment and square mileage requirements under § 6-13-1501(a)(2) and § 6-13-1502 ; and (B) Shall not be approved to create a new school district by detachment with fewer than three hundred fifty (350) students as determined by a feasibility study included with the petition.

(1) A School for Agricultural Studies may petition the State Board of Education for creation of a new school district by detachment under § 6-13-1501 et seq. if the School for Agricultural Studies meets the conditions of this subsection.

(2) To be eligible to petition for detachment, the school shall: (A) Complete three (3) academic years serving students as a School for Agricultural Studies; (B) Not currently be classified in need of Level 5 - Intensive support, fiscal distress, or facilities distress; (C) Not be in probationary status for violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (D) Show evidence that the school is meeting its stated goals.

(A) Complete three (3) academic years serving students as a School for Agricultural Studies;

(B) Not currently be classified in need of Level 5 - Intensive support, fiscal distress, or facilities distress;

(C) Not be in probationary status for violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and

(D) Show evidence that the school is meeting its stated goals.

(3) A School for Agricultural Studies: (A) Is exempt from the minimum student enrollment and square mileage requirements under § 6-13-1501(a)(2) and § 6-13-1502 ; and (B) Shall not be approved to create a new school district by detachment with fewer than three hundred fifty (350) students as determined by a feasibility study included with the petition.

(A) Is exempt from the minimum student enrollment and square mileage requirements under § 6-13-1501(a)(2) and § 6-13-1502 ; and

(B) Shall not be approved to create a new school district by detachment with fewer than three hundred fifty (350) students as determined by a feasibility study included with the petition.

(d) (1) Nothing in this section prohibits a public charter school from offering agricultural programming without the designation as a "School for Agricultural Studies". (2) A public charter school shall not refer to itself as a "School for Agricultural Studies" unless it is designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies" under this section.

(1) Nothing in this section prohibits a public charter school from offering agricultural programming without the designation as a "School for Agricultural Studies".

(2) A public charter school shall not refer to itself as a "School for Agricultural Studies" unless it is designated as a "School for Agricultural Studies" under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 55, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1737, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 742,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-81-1705
Repayment - Deferment
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who receives a loan under this subchapter shall immediately begin repayment of each loan the individual received, together with interest as determined by the Division of Higher Education, if the individual: (1) Ceases to be enrolled in good standing at an institution of higher education in this state, unless the individual has graduated and received a degree; (2) Does not obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of graduating and receiving a degree; (3) Does not begin work as a licensed teacher in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; (4) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area in the individual's first year as a licensed teacher; or (5) (A) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area for five (5) consecutive years beginning immediately upon obtaining licensure. (B) The total amount of the loans awarded to an individual that are subject to repayment under subdivision (a)(5)(A) of this section shall be reduced on a pro rata basis as required under § 6-81-1704(b) . (b) (1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (a)(3)-(5) 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 that would reasonably enable the individual to meet the requirements. (2) After the period of deferral, the individual shall begin or resume teaching in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area or become subject to repayment under subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2065, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) An individual who receives a loan under this subchapter shall immediately begin repayment of each loan the individual received, together with interest as determined by the Division of Higher Education, if the individual: (1) Ceases to be enrolled in good standing at an institution of higher education in this state, unless the individual has graduated and received a degree; (2) Does not obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of graduating and receiving a degree; (3) Does not begin work as a licensed teacher in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed; (4) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area in the individual's first year as a licensed teacher; or (5) (A) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area for five (5) consecutive years beginning immediately upon obtaining licensure. (B) The total amount of the loans awarded to an individual that are subject to repayment under subdivision (a)(5)(A) of this section shall be reduced on a pro rata basis as required under § 6-81-1704(b) .

(1) Ceases to be enrolled in good standing at an institution of higher education in this state, unless the individual has graduated and received a degree;

(2) Does not obtain licensure as a teacher from the State Board of Education within one (1) year of graduating and receiving a degree;

(3) Does not begin work as a licensed teacher in the academic year immediately following becoming licensed;

(4) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area in the individual's first year as a licensed teacher; or

(5) (A) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area for five (5) consecutive years beginning immediately upon obtaining licensure. (B) The total amount of the loans awarded to an individual that are subject to repayment under subdivision (a)(5)(A) of this section shall be reduced on a pro rata basis as required under § 6-81-1704(b) .

(A) Does not teach in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area for five (5) consecutive years beginning immediately upon obtaining licensure.

(B) The total amount of the loans awarded to an individual that are subject to repayment under subdivision (a)(5)(A) of this section shall be reduced on a pro rata basis as required under § 6-81-1704(b) .

(b) (1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (a)(3)-(5) 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 that would reasonably enable the individual to meet the requirements. (2) After the period of deferral, the individual shall begin or resume teaching in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area or become subject to repayment under subsection (a) of this section.

(1) The Division of Higher Education may defer the requirements under subdivisions (a)(3)-(5) 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 that would reasonably enable the individual to meet the requirements.

(2) After the period of deferral, the individual shall begin or resume teaching in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area or become subject to repayment under subsection (a) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2065, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-305
New or additional positions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In the event that additional federal funds, grants, gifts, or collections become available that were not authorized or contemplated at the time of the passage of the fiscal year appropriation act for operations for each institution enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, that such new funds make it possible for the recipient institution to engage in educational projects that would be of benefit to the State of Arkansas, and that such projects would make it necessary to employ additional personnel, the president of the recipient institution may establish the positions if: (A) A request for a specific nonclassified position, title, and salary has been requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board of trustees, recommended by the Division of Higher Education, and reported to the Legislative Council; or (B) A request for a specific classified position will be assigned only after a specific position, class title, and grade are requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board, recommended by the division and reported to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee; and (C) The salary rates for these positions do not exceed the highest maximum annual salary rate or the highest grade for any position authorized in the regular salary section of the requesting institution's appropriation act for operations, under the Higher Education Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-1401 et seq. (2) The number of additional positions shall not exceed the maximum number of positions authorized for the institution in the appropriation act for operations. (3) The source of funding for the additional positions established under this subsection shall be reported to the division and the Legislative Council by the institution at the time of the request. (4) Determining the number of persons to be employed by an institution of higher education is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximum number of persons by identifying the job titles and the maximum grades or salaries attached to them. The General Assembly has determined that the institutions of higher education could be operated more efficiently if some flexibility were given to the institutions. That flexibility is being accomplished by providing new or additional positions in subsection (b) of this section, and since the General Assembly has granted the institutions broad powers under the new or additional position concept, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight of the utilization of the new or additional positions by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council in the utilization of the new or additional positions. Therefore, the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this entire section is void. (b) The following maximum number of new additional positions is established for the biennium for the following institutions of higher education at salary rates not to exceed the salary rate or the highest grade level position of comparable positions established in the regular salaries section of the appropriations act for operations for each institution: Institution Maximum Number of Additional Positions (1) Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 375 (2) Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 40 (3) Arkansas State University-Beebe 100 (4) Arkansas State University-Newport 60 (5) Arkansas Tech University 75 (6) Black River Technical College 44 (7) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 105 (8) East Arkansas Community College 40 (9) National Park College 50 (10) Henderson State University 60 (11) Arkansas State University Mid-South 75 (12) Arkansas Northeastern College 70 (13) North Arkansas College 70 (14) Northwest Arkansas Community College 80 (15) Arkansas State University Three Rivers 40 (16) Ozarka College 46 (17) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 40 (18) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 40 (19) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College 80 (20) University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain 40 (21) South Arkansas Community College 50 (22) Southeast Arkansas College 60 (23) Southern Arkansas University 70 (24) SAU-Tech 40 (25) University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 750 (26) Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas 500 (27) [Repealed by 2023 legislation.] (28) University of Arkansas - Arkansas Archeological Survey 150 (29) University of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute 250 (30) University of Arkansas at Little Rock 300 (31) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1,000 (32) University of Arkansas at Monticello 100 (33) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 150 (34) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville 40 (35) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana 40 (36) University of Central Arkansas 300 (37) University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 40 (38) University of Arkansas - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts 60 (39) University of Arkansas - Clinton School of Public Service 75 (40) University of Arkansas system 60 (c) The positions established under this subchapter shall expire at the end of the fiscal year in which they are established. (d) Each institution shall include in its annual budget request presented to the Legislative Council a request to continue any position authorized under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 710,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 710,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 204,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 179,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 178,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 140,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 3, eff. 4/8/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 1, eff. 4/8/2015. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 4; 1985, No. 845, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5604; Acts 1989, No. 36, § 1; 1991, No. 1089, § 1; 1993, No. 823, § 2; 1995, No. 70, § 1; 1995, No. 1164, §§ 1, 3; 1999, No. 664, § 1; 2001, No. 739, § 1; 2003, No. 1460, § 1; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, § 33; 2005, No. 2123, § 34; No. 2200, § 1; 2007, No. 620, § 1; No. 1255, § 38; 2009, No. 245, § 1; 2009, No. 688, § 1; 2009, No. 1334, § 37.

(a) (1) In the event that additional federal funds, grants, gifts, or collections become available that were not authorized or contemplated at the time of the passage of the fiscal year appropriation act for operations for each institution enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, that such new funds make it possible for the recipient institution to engage in educational projects that would be of benefit to the State of Arkansas, and that such projects would make it necessary to employ additional personnel, the president of the recipient institution may establish the positions if: (A) A request for a specific nonclassified position, title, and salary has been requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board of trustees, recommended by the Division of Higher Education, and reported to the Legislative Council; or (B) A request for a specific classified position will be assigned only after a specific position, class title, and grade are requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board, recommended by the division and reported to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee; and (C) The salary rates for these positions do not exceed the highest maximum annual salary rate or the highest grade for any position authorized in the regular salary section of the requesting institution's appropriation act for operations, under the Higher Education Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-1401 et seq. (2) The number of additional positions shall not exceed the maximum number of positions authorized for the institution in the appropriation act for operations. (3) The source of funding for the additional positions established under this subsection shall be reported to the division and the Legislative Council by the institution at the time of the request. (4) Determining the number of persons to be employed by an institution of higher education is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximum number of persons by identifying the job titles and the maximum grades or salaries attached to them. The General Assembly has determined that the institutions of higher education could be operated more efficiently if some flexibility were given to the institutions. That flexibility is being accomplished by providing new or additional positions in subsection (b) of this section, and since the General Assembly has granted the institutions broad powers under the new or additional position concept, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight of the utilization of the new or additional positions by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council in the utilization of the new or additional positions. Therefore, the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this entire section is void.

(1) In the event that additional federal funds, grants, gifts, or collections become available that were not authorized or contemplated at the time of the passage of the fiscal year appropriation act for operations for each institution enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, that such new funds make it possible for the recipient institution to engage in educational projects that would be of benefit to the State of Arkansas, and that such projects would make it necessary to employ additional personnel, the president of the recipient institution may establish the positions if: (A) A request for a specific nonclassified position, title, and salary has been requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board of trustees, recommended by the Division of Higher Education, and reported to the Legislative Council; or (B) A request for a specific classified position will be assigned only after a specific position, class title, and grade are requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board, recommended by the division and reported to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee; and (C) The salary rates for these positions do not exceed the highest maximum annual salary rate or the highest grade for any position authorized in the regular salary section of the requesting institution's appropriation act for operations, under the Higher Education Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-1401 et seq.

(A) A request for a specific nonclassified position, title, and salary has been requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board of trustees, recommended by the Division of Higher Education, and reported to the Legislative Council; or

(B) A request for a specific classified position will be assigned only after a specific position, class title, and grade are requested by the institution of higher education, approved by the institution's board, recommended by the division and reported to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee; and

(C) The salary rates for these positions do not exceed the highest maximum annual salary rate or the highest grade for any position authorized in the regular salary section of the requesting institution's appropriation act for operations, under the Higher Education Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-1401 et seq.

(2) The number of additional positions shall not exceed the maximum number of positions authorized for the institution in the appropriation act for operations.

(3) The source of funding for the additional positions established under this subsection shall be reported to the division and the Legislative Council by the institution at the time of the request.

(4) Determining the number of persons to be employed by an institution of higher education is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximum number of persons by identifying the job titles and the maximum grades or salaries attached to them. The General Assembly has determined that the institutions of higher education could be operated more efficiently if some flexibility were given to the institutions. That flexibility is being accomplished by providing new or additional positions in subsection (b) of this section, and since the General Assembly has granted the institutions broad powers under the new or additional position concept, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight of the utilization of the new or additional positions by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council in the utilization of the new or additional positions. Therefore, the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this entire section is void.

(b) The following maximum number of new additional positions is established for the biennium for the following institutions of higher education at salary rates not to exceed the salary rate or the highest grade level position of comparable positions established in the regular salaries section of the appropriations act for operations for each institution: Institution Maximum Number of Additional Positions (1) Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 375 (2) Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 40 (3) Arkansas State University-Beebe 100 (4) Arkansas State University-Newport 60 (5) Arkansas Tech University 75 (6) Black River Technical College 44 (7) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 105 (8) East Arkansas Community College 40 (9) National Park College 50 (10) Henderson State University 60 (11) Arkansas State University Mid-South 75 (12) Arkansas Northeastern College 70 (13) North Arkansas College 70 (14) Northwest Arkansas Community College 80 (15) Arkansas State University Three Rivers 40 (16) Ozarka College 46 (17) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 40 (18) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 40 (19) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College 80 (20) University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain 40 (21) South Arkansas Community College 50 (22) Southeast Arkansas College 60 (23) Southern Arkansas University 70 (24) SAU-Tech 40 (25) University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 750 (26) Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas 500 (27) [Repealed by 2023 legislation.] (28) University of Arkansas - Arkansas Archeological Survey 150 (29) University of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute 250 (30) University of Arkansas at Little Rock 300 (31) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1,000 (32) University of Arkansas at Monticello 100 (33) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 150 (34) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville 40 (35) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana 40 (36) University of Central Arkansas 300 (37) University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 40 (38) University of Arkansas - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts 60 (39) University of Arkansas - Clinton School of Public Service 75 (40) University of Arkansas system 60

Institution Maximum Number of Additional Positions (1) Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 375 (2) Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 40 (3) Arkansas State University-Beebe 100 (4) Arkansas State University-Newport 60 (5) Arkansas Tech University 75 (6) Black River Technical College 44 (7) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 105 (8) East Arkansas Community College 40 (9) National Park College 50 (10) Henderson State University 60 (11) Arkansas State University Mid-South 75 (12) Arkansas Northeastern College 70 (13) North Arkansas College 70 (14) Northwest Arkansas Community College 80 (15) Arkansas State University Three Rivers 40 (16) Ozarka College 46 (17) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 40 (18) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 40 (19) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College 80 (20) University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain 40 (21) South Arkansas Community College 50 (22) Southeast Arkansas College 60 (23) Southern Arkansas University 70 (24) SAU-Tech 40 (25) University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 750 (26) Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas 500 (27) [Repealed by 2023 legislation.] (28) University of Arkansas - Arkansas Archeological Survey 150 (29) University of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute 250 (30) University of Arkansas at Little Rock 300 (31) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1,000 (32) University of Arkansas at Monticello 100 (33) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 150 (34) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville 40 (35) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana 40 (36) University of Central Arkansas 300 (37) University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 40 (38) University of Arkansas - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts 60 (39) University of Arkansas - Clinton School of Public Service 75 (40) University of Arkansas system 60

Institution

Maximum Number of Additional Positions

(1) Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

375

(2) Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

40

(3) Arkansas State University-Beebe

100

(4) Arkansas State University-Newport

60

(5) Arkansas Tech University

75

(6) Black River Technical College

44

(7) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

105

(8) East Arkansas Community College

40

(9) National Park College

50

(10) Henderson State University

60

(11) Arkansas State University Mid-South

75

(12) Arkansas Northeastern College

70

(13) North Arkansas College

70

(14) Northwest Arkansas Community College

80

(15) Arkansas State University Three Rivers

40

(16) Ozarka College

46

(17) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

40

(18) Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

40

(19) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

80

(20) University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain

40

(21) South Arkansas Community College

50

(22) Southeast Arkansas College

60

(23) Southern Arkansas University

70

(24) SAU-Tech

40

(25) University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

750

(26) Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

500

(27) [Repealed by 2023 legislation.]

(28) University of Arkansas - Arkansas Archeological Survey

150

(29) University of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute

250

(30) University of Arkansas at Little Rock

300

(31) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

1,000

(32) University of Arkansas at Monticello

100

(33) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

150

(34) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

40

(35) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana

40

(36) University of Central Arkansas

300

(37) University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

40

(38) University of Arkansas - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

60

(39) University of Arkansas - Clinton School of Public Service

75

(40) University of Arkansas system

60

(c) The positions established under this subchapter shall expire at the end of the fiscal year in which they are established.

(d) Each institution shall include in its annual budget request presented to the Legislative Council a request to continue any position authorized under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 645,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 289,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 710,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 710,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 204,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 179,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 178,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016F, No. 140,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 3, eff. 4/8/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1273,§ 1, eff. 4/8/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 4; 1985, No. 845, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5604; Acts 1989, No. 36, § 1; 1991, No. 1089, § 1; 1993, No. 823, § 2; 1995, No. 70, § 1; 1995, No. 1164, §§ 1, 3; 1999, No. 664, § 1; 2001, No. 739, § 1; 2003, No. 1460, § 1; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, § 33; 2005, No. 2123, § 34; No. 2200, § 1; 2007, No. 620, § 1; No. 1255, § 38; 2009, No. 245, § 1; 2009, No. 688, § 1; 2009, No. 1334, § 37.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-16-1001
Kids-For-Health program established
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall use moneys from the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act, § 19-12-101 et seq., to establish a Kids-For-Health program. Acts 2001, No. 1749, § 1.

The Department of Health shall use moneys from the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act, § 19-12-101 et seq., to establish a Kids-For-Health program.

Acts 2001, No. 1749, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-107
Change of name or provisions
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the trustees of any corporate institution of learning are desirous of changing its name or the provisions of its charter, they may meet at their regular place of transacting business and change the name of the institution or the provisions of its charter. (b) A majority of all the trustees shall consent to the change, and no change shall be made without due notice of the meeting and the intention thereof given to the several trustees at least ten (10) days before the time of such meeting. (c) When a change of name or of the provisions of the charter shall be made, the changes shall not be effective until they are approved by the State Board of Education. (d) When a change is so approved, a copy of the resolution of the board of trustees providing for such a change, together with a certificate of the State Board of Education as to its approval, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and recorded by him or her in a book to be kept for such purposes. Acts 1911, No. 375, §§ 11, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1774, 1775; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 64-1411, 64-1412.

(a) Whenever the trustees of any corporate institution of learning are desirous of changing its name or the provisions of its charter, they may meet at their regular place of transacting business and change the name of the institution or the provisions of its charter.

(b) A majority of all the trustees shall consent to the change, and no change shall be made without due notice of the meeting and the intention thereof given to the several trustees at least ten (10) days before the time of such meeting.

(c) When a change of name or of the provisions of the charter shall be made, the changes shall not be effective until they are approved by the State Board of Education.

(d) When a change is so approved, a copy of the resolution of the board of trustees providing for such a change, together with a certificate of the State Board of Education as to its approval, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and recorded by him or her in a book to be kept for such purposes.

Acts 1911, No. 375, §§ 11, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1774, 1775; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 64-1411, 64-1412.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-204
Disbursing agent - Drawing vouchers
Status: in_force

(a) In view of the uncertainty as to the maximum amount of funds to be realized from tax sources, the disbursing agent is directed to inform himself or herself at all times as to the condition of the cash balance to the credit of his or her institution. (b) No voucher shall be drawn unless at the time of its execution there is sufficient credit on the Treasurer of State's books to pay the voucher when converted into a warrant and all other warrants previously issued in pursuance of vouchers executed by the disbursing agent. Acts 1939, No. 294, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3120.

(a) In view of the uncertainty as to the maximum amount of funds to be realized from tax sources, the disbursing agent is directed to inform himself or herself at all times as to the condition of the cash balance to the credit of his or her institution.

(b) No voucher shall be drawn unless at the time of its execution there is sufficient credit on the Treasurer of State's books to pay the voucher when converted into a warrant and all other warrants previously issued in pursuance of vouchers executed by the disbursing agent.

Acts 1939, No. 294, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3120.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-61-401
State Student Incentive Grant Program
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education, in accordance with policy established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, shall administer the federal State Student Incentive Grant Program. (b) (1) The board is authorized, empowered, and directed to prepare and submit an application for federal funds to support the State Student Incentive Grant Program under this federal act and, upon the approval thereof, to administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program and otherwise to do, or cause to be done, all things and acts of every nature which are necessary or desirable: (A) To meet and comply with all requirements of the federal act, regulations pursuant to the federal act, and regulations of the departments and agencies of the United States that administer the federal act; (B) To administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program; and (C) To obtain and utilize or cause to be utilized all grants, funds, and benefits to which the State of Arkansas or students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities or other postsecondary institutions of education are entitled under the federal act. (2) Specifically, but without limiting any other authority, powers, or duties as assigned in this section, the board is authorized, empowered, and directed to operate the State Student Incentive Grant Program and to make and cancel grants to individual students according to rules of the board. (c) (1) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed in order that the State of Arkansas and students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities and other postsecondary institutions of education which are entitled to benefits under the federal act may receive fully and promptly all benefits conferred and intended by the federal act and 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] and that the intended public benefits and purposes be achieved and accomplished. (2) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed as being supplemental to any existing purposes and powers of the board in order that it may accomplish in the most expeditious and efficient manner the purposes and intent of the federal act for this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 371, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1985, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4921.

(a) The Division of Higher Education, in accordance with policy established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, shall administer the federal State Student Incentive Grant Program.

(b) (1) The board is authorized, empowered, and directed to prepare and submit an application for federal funds to support the State Student Incentive Grant Program under this federal act and, upon the approval thereof, to administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program and otherwise to do, or cause to be done, all things and acts of every nature which are necessary or desirable: (A) To meet and comply with all requirements of the federal act, regulations pursuant to the federal act, and regulations of the departments and agencies of the United States that administer the federal act; (B) To administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program; and (C) To obtain and utilize or cause to be utilized all grants, funds, and benefits to which the State of Arkansas or students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities or other postsecondary institutions of education are entitled under the federal act. (2) Specifically, but without limiting any other authority, powers, or duties as assigned in this section, the board is authorized, empowered, and directed to operate the State Student Incentive Grant Program and to make and cancel grants to individual students according to rules of the board.

(1) The board is authorized, empowered, and directed to prepare and submit an application for federal funds to support the State Student Incentive Grant Program under this federal act and, upon the approval thereof, to administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program and otherwise to do, or cause to be done, all things and acts of every nature which are necessary or desirable: (A) To meet and comply with all requirements of the federal act, regulations pursuant to the federal act, and regulations of the departments and agencies of the United States that administer the federal act; (B) To administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program; and (C) To obtain and utilize or cause to be utilized all grants, funds, and benefits to which the State of Arkansas or students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities or other postsecondary institutions of education are entitled under the federal act.

(A) To meet and comply with all requirements of the federal act, regulations pursuant to the federal act, and regulations of the departments and agencies of the United States that administer the federal act;

(B) To administer the State Student Incentive Grant Program; and

(C) To obtain and utilize or cause to be utilized all grants, funds, and benefits to which the State of Arkansas or students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities or other postsecondary institutions of education are entitled under the federal act.

(2) Specifically, but without limiting any other authority, powers, or duties as assigned in this section, the board is authorized, empowered, and directed to operate the State Student Incentive Grant Program and to make and cancel grants to individual students according to rules of the board.

(c) (1) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed in order that the State of Arkansas and students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities and other postsecondary institutions of education which are entitled to benefits under the federal act may receive fully and promptly all benefits conferred and intended by the federal act and 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] and that the intended public benefits and purposes be achieved and accomplished. (2) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed as being supplemental to any existing purposes and powers of the board in order that it may accomplish in the most expeditious and efficient manner the purposes and intent of the federal act for this state.

(1) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed in order that the State of Arkansas and students in attendance at state and private colleges and universities and other postsecondary institutions of education which are entitled to benefits under the federal act may receive fully and promptly all benefits conferred and intended by the federal act and 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] and that the intended public benefits and purposes be achieved and accomplished.

(2) 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], § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed] shall be liberally construed as being supplemental to any existing purposes and powers of the board in order that it may accomplish in the most expeditious and efficient manner the purposes and intent of the federal act for this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 371, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1985, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4921.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-21-305
Exemptions from bidding requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding; (2) Commodities available only from the United States Government; (3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; (4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and (5) Commodities available only from a single source. (b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order. Acts 1983, No. 639, § 3; 1985, No. 1030, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-553; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 3; 1997, No. 820, § 3.

(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding; (2) Commodities available only from the United States Government; (3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; (4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and (5) Commodities available only from a single source.

(1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency.

(B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(2) Commodities available only from the United States Government;

(3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;

(4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and

(5) Commodities available only from a single source.

(b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order.

Acts 1983, No. 639, § 3; 1985, No. 1030, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-553; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 3; 1997, No. 820, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-913 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-913
Audits of accounts
Status: in_force

(a) The accounts of all school districts shall be audited annually by Arkansas Legislative Audit or a certified public accountant. (b) Where audits are made by a certified public accountant, a certified copy of the audit shall be distributed to the school district, the Department of Finance and Administration, the Division of Career and Technical Education, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (c) (1) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall provide a copy of every audit report performed on each school district to the county clerk of the county in which the school district is located. (2) The county clerk shall keep a copy of the audit reports performed on the school district on file for at least two (2) years. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1464, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1943, No. 136, § 3; 1947, No. 138, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1999, No. 1078, § 65; 1999, No. 1244, § 1.

(a) The accounts of all school districts shall be audited annually by Arkansas Legislative Audit or a certified public accountant.

(b) Where audits are made by a certified public accountant, a certified copy of the audit shall be distributed to the school district, the Department of Finance and Administration, the Division of Career and Technical Education, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(c) (1) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall provide a copy of every audit report performed on each school district to the county clerk of the county in which the school district is located. (2) The county clerk shall keep a copy of the audit reports performed on the school district on file for at least two (2) years.

(1) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall provide a copy of every audit report performed on each school district to the county clerk of the county in which the school district is located.

(2) The county clerk shall keep a copy of the audit reports performed on the school district on file for at least two (2) years.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1464, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1943, No. 136, § 3; 1947, No. 138, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1999, No. 1078, § 65; 1999, No. 1244, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 30 / Section 6-15-3001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Community Schools Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Community Schools Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-704
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1921, No. 542, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 13170-13172; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3004 -- 80-3006.

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

Acts 1921, No. 542, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 13170-13172; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3004 -- 80-3006.