Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-116
Tornado shelter construction
Status: in_force

(a) All building plans for new public school facilities may include a tornado shelter or a designated reinforced area designed to withstand tornadoes and high-speed winds. (b) (1) School districts shall be required to generate funds to meet the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (2) School districts may apply for grant funds to assist in the construction of a tornado shelter or a designated reinforced area in new public school facilities. (3) In calculating the amount of state financial participation in a facilities project that includes a tornado shelter or designated reinforced area, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall deduct from the project cost the total amount of grant funds received by the school district for the shelter or area. (c) Facilities constructed under this section will be subject to review under § 6-20-1407 . Amended by Act 2013, No. 420,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 1584, § 1; 2009, No. 1473, § 16.

(a) All building plans for new public school facilities may include a tornado shelter or a designated reinforced area designed to withstand tornadoes and high-speed winds.

(b) (1) School districts shall be required to generate funds to meet the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (2) School districts may apply for grant funds to assist in the construction of a tornado shelter or a designated reinforced area in new public school facilities. (3) In calculating the amount of state financial participation in a facilities project that includes a tornado shelter or designated reinforced area, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall deduct from the project cost the total amount of grant funds received by the school district for the shelter or area.

(1) School districts shall be required to generate funds to meet the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(2) School districts may apply for grant funds to assist in the construction of a tornado shelter or a designated reinforced area in new public school facilities.

(3) In calculating the amount of state financial participation in a facilities project that includes a tornado shelter or designated reinforced area, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall deduct from the project cost the total amount of grant funds received by the school district for the shelter or area.

(c) Facilities constructed under this section will be subject to review under § 6-20-1407 .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 420,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 1584, § 1; 2009, No. 1473, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-42-303
Board of Visitors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established a Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. (2) The persons serving on December 31, 2003, as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences shall be members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts and shall continue to serve for terms equal to the unexpired portions of their terms as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences. (3) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor for seven-year terms. (4) As initial terms expire and when vacancies occur, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill each vacancy for the remaining portion of the unexpired term. (5) Appointments shall be for terms of seven (7) years or for the remaining portion of an unexpired term. (b) (1) In addition to possessing the qualifications of an elector, each member of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts appointed by the Governor shall reside in the State of Arkansas. (2) One (1) member shall be appointed from each congressional district, and the remaining members shall be appointed from the state at large. (3) (A) In addition to appointed members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, nine (9) ex officio nonvoting members shall also serve on the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts as follows: (i) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (ii) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; (iii) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee; (iv) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (v) The president of the parent association of the school; (vi) The president of the student government of the school; (vii) The president of the faculty and staff Governing Council of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; (viii) The Chair of the Association for Alumni and Friends of ASMSA, or his or her designee; and (ix) The Chair of the ASMSA Foundation Fund Board of Ambassadors, or his or her designee. (B) The terms of office of an ex officio nonvoting member shall continue so long as he or she occupies the position or office. (c) (1) (A) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall meet at least quarterly as the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts determines and shall elect from its voting members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) With prior notice to all members, special meetings may be called as needed by either the chair or any three (3) of the voting members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. (2) Regular minutes of its meetings shall be preserved. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 7, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 354,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1804, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 718,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 69, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 69, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 3.

(a) (1) There is established a Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. (2) The persons serving on December 31, 2003, as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences shall be members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts and shall continue to serve for terms equal to the unexpired portions of their terms as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences. (3) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor for seven-year terms. (4) As initial terms expire and when vacancies occur, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill each vacancy for the remaining portion of the unexpired term. (5) Appointments shall be for terms of seven (7) years or for the remaining portion of an unexpired term.

(1) There is established a Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

(2) The persons serving on December 31, 2003, as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences shall be members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts and shall continue to serve for terms equal to the unexpired portions of their terms as members of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences.

(3) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor for seven-year terms.

(4) As initial terms expire and when vacancies occur, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill each vacancy for the remaining portion of the unexpired term.

(5) Appointments shall be for terms of seven (7) years or for the remaining portion of an unexpired term.

(b) (1) In addition to possessing the qualifications of an elector, each member of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts appointed by the Governor shall reside in the State of Arkansas. (2) One (1) member shall be appointed from each congressional district, and the remaining members shall be appointed from the state at large. (3) (A) In addition to appointed members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, nine (9) ex officio nonvoting members shall also serve on the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts as follows: (i) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (ii) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; (iii) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee; (iv) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (v) The president of the parent association of the school; (vi) The president of the student government of the school; (vii) The president of the faculty and staff Governing Council of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; (viii) The Chair of the Association for Alumni and Friends of ASMSA, or his or her designee; and (ix) The Chair of the ASMSA Foundation Fund Board of Ambassadors, or his or her designee. (B) The terms of office of an ex officio nonvoting member shall continue so long as he or she occupies the position or office.

(1) In addition to possessing the qualifications of an elector, each member of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts appointed by the Governor shall reside in the State of Arkansas.

(2) One (1) member shall be appointed from each congressional district, and the remaining members shall be appointed from the state at large.

(3) (A) In addition to appointed members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, nine (9) ex officio nonvoting members shall also serve on the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts as follows: (i) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (ii) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; (iii) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee; (iv) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (v) The president of the parent association of the school; (vi) The president of the student government of the school; (vii) The president of the faculty and staff Governing Council of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; (viii) The Chair of the Association for Alumni and Friends of ASMSA, or his or her designee; and (ix) The Chair of the ASMSA Foundation Fund Board of Ambassadors, or his or her designee. (B) The terms of office of an ex officio nonvoting member shall continue so long as he or she occupies the position or office.

(A) In addition to appointed members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, nine (9) ex officio nonvoting members shall also serve on the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts as follows: (i) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (ii) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; (iii) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee; (iv) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (v) The president of the parent association of the school; (vi) The president of the student government of the school; (vii) The president of the faculty and staff Governing Council of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; (viii) The Chair of the Association for Alumni and Friends of ASMSA, or his or her designee; and (ix) The Chair of the ASMSA Foundation Fund Board of Ambassadors, or his or her designee.

(i) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(ii) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education;

(iii) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee;

(iv) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage;

(v) The president of the parent association of the school;

(vi) The president of the student government of the school;

(vii) The president of the faculty and staff Governing Council of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts;

(viii) The Chair of the Association for Alumni and Friends of ASMSA, or his or her designee; and

(ix) The Chair of the ASMSA Foundation Fund Board of Ambassadors, or his or her designee.

(B) The terms of office of an ex officio nonvoting member shall continue so long as he or she occupies the position or office.

(c) (1) (A) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall meet at least quarterly as the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts determines and shall elect from its voting members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) With prior notice to all members, special meetings may be called as needed by either the chair or any three (3) of the voting members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. (2) Regular minutes of its meetings shall be preserved.

(1) (A) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall meet at least quarterly as the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts determines and shall elect from its voting members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) With prior notice to all members, special meetings may be called as needed by either the chair or any three (3) of the voting members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

(A) The Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts shall meet at least quarterly as the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts determines and shall elect from its voting members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.

(B) With prior notice to all members, special meetings may be called as needed by either the chair or any three (3) of the voting members of the Board of Visitors for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

(2) Regular minutes of its meetings shall be preserved.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 7, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 354,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1804, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 718,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 69, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 69, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-207
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The General Assembly hereby acknowledges that too often, persons enrolled in institutions of higher education do not appreciate the value of their postsecondary educational experience and, following a brief history of poor and failing grades, such persons decide to pursue other worldly pursuits outside the academic world. The General Assembly further finds that following a considerable passage of time, the appreciation for postsecondary educational opportunities increases in such persons to the point that they seek to return to the institution only to find that the grades they acquired during their earlier experience act as a barrier and hindrance to their academic progress. (2) The purpose of this section is to provide a mechanism for institutions of higher education to disregard the records of such persons which prevent or impede their academic success. (b) A student enrolled in an institution of higher education on April 8, 1991, shall be eligible for academic clemency. Acts 1991, No. 1000, §§ 1, 2.

(a) (1) The General Assembly hereby acknowledges that too often, persons enrolled in institutions of higher education do not appreciate the value of their postsecondary educational experience and, following a brief history of poor and failing grades, such persons decide to pursue other worldly pursuits outside the academic world. The General Assembly further finds that following a considerable passage of time, the appreciation for postsecondary educational opportunities increases in such persons to the point that they seek to return to the institution only to find that the grades they acquired during their earlier experience act as a barrier and hindrance to their academic progress. (2) The purpose of this section is to provide a mechanism for institutions of higher education to disregard the records of such persons which prevent or impede their academic success.

(1) The General Assembly hereby acknowledges that too often, persons enrolled in institutions of higher education do not appreciate the value of their postsecondary educational experience and, following a brief history of poor and failing grades, such persons decide to pursue other worldly pursuits outside the academic world. The General Assembly further finds that following a considerable passage of time, the appreciation for postsecondary educational opportunities increases in such persons to the point that they seek to return to the institution only to find that the grades they acquired during their earlier experience act as a barrier and hindrance to their academic progress.

(2) The purpose of this section is to provide a mechanism for institutions of higher education to disregard the records of such persons which prevent or impede their academic success.

(b) A student enrolled in an institution of higher education on April 8, 1991, shall be eligible for academic clemency.

Acts 1991, No. 1000, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1909, No. 283, § 2, p. 873; C. & M. Dig., § 9564; Pope's Dig., § 13150; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2824.

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

Acts 1909, No. 283, § 2, p. 873; C. & M. Dig., § 9564; Pope's Dig., § 13150; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2824.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-108
Eye protection required - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Every student and teacher in the colleges and universities of this state participating in any of the following courses is required to wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in the following courses or laboratories: (1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; and (F) Caustic or explosive materials; and (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids. (b) The boards of trustees of the state-supported institutions of higher education in this state may in their discretion: (1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers; (2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or (3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own protective devices without cost to the school, college, or university. (c) As used in this section, "industrial-quality eye protective devices" means devices meeting the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2. 1-1959, promulgated by the American National Standards Institute. Acts 1965, No. 48, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1634 -- 80-1636.

(a) Every student and teacher in the colleges and universities of this state participating in any of the following courses is required to wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in the following courses or laboratories: (1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; and (F) Caustic or explosive materials; and (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids.

(1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; and (F) Caustic or explosive materials; and

(A) Hot molten metals;

(B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials;

(C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials;

(D) Gas or electric arc welding;

(E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; and

(F) Caustic or explosive materials; and

(2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids.

(b) The boards of trustees of the state-supported institutions of higher education in this state may in their discretion: (1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers; (2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or (3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own protective devices without cost to the school, college, or university.

(1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers;

(2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or

(3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own protective devices without cost to the school, college, or university.

(c) As used in this section, "industrial-quality eye protective devices" means devices meeting the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2. 1-1959, promulgated by the American National Standards Institute.

Acts 1965, No. 48, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1634 -- 80-1636.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-17-1701
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1991, No. 631, § 1.

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

Acts 1991, No. 631, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-319 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-319
Cruel or severe punishment forbidden
Status: in_force

There shall be no cruel or severe punishment inflicted upon the pupils of the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Acts 1868, No. 36, § 23, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9359; Pope's Dig., § 12824; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2318.

There shall be no cruel or severe punishment inflicted upon the pupils of the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

Acts 1868, No. 36, § 23, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9359; Pope's Dig., § 12824; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2318.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1308
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-2005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-81-2005
Eligibility and requirements for scholarships
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Psychology Board may award a scholarship, stipend, or incentive under the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program available to an applicant who: (1) Is a bona fide resident of Arkansas; and (2) Is: (A) Enrolled in good standing or has been accepted for admission to a program as a: (i) Psychology student or trainee who is pursuing a bachelor's degree to obtain status as a technician according to the requirements of § 17-97-401 et seq. and the board; or (ii) Master level or doctoral psychology student or trainee who has been placed in an approved training site that is focused on psychological or neuropsychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; or (B) A licensed psychological examiner or licensed psychologist who provides psychological or neuropsychological testing services. Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

The Arkansas Psychology Board may award a scholarship, stipend, or incentive under the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program available to an applicant who:

(1) Is a bona fide resident of Arkansas; and

(2) Is: (A) Enrolled in good standing or has been accepted for admission to a program as a: (i) Psychology student or trainee who is pursuing a bachelor's degree to obtain status as a technician according to the requirements of § 17-97-401 et seq. and the board; or (ii) Master level or doctoral psychology student or trainee who has been placed in an approved training site that is focused on psychological or neuropsychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; or (B) A licensed psychological examiner or licensed psychologist who provides psychological or neuropsychological testing services.

(A) Enrolled in good standing or has been accepted for admission to a program as a: (i) Psychology student or trainee who is pursuing a bachelor's degree to obtain status as a technician according to the requirements of § 17-97-401 et seq. and the board; or (ii) Master level or doctoral psychology student or trainee who has been placed in an approved training site that is focused on psychological or neuropsychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; or

(i) Psychology student or trainee who is pursuing a bachelor's degree to obtain status as a technician according to the requirements of § 17-97-401 et seq. and the board; or

(ii) Master level or doctoral psychology student or trainee who has been placed in an approved training site that is focused on psychological or neuropsychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; or

(B) A licensed psychological examiner or licensed psychologist who provides psychological or neuropsychological testing services.

Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-112
School safety and crisis line fund - Report
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "ARSafeSchools Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute solely to create and maintain the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line under § 6-18-111 . (d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year. (e) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute is not required to implement provisions of this section if the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line under § 6-18-111 is not funded. (f) (1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall submit an annual report containing the following information to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee: (A) The balance of the fund as of the reporting date; (B) A list of administrative costs paid for from the fund, including without limitation salaries, pensions, and packages; (C) The total revenue received by the fund during the reporting period; and (D) A detailed description of steps taken to create and implement the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line. (2) The annual report required under this subsection shall be submitted by January 1 and July 1 of each year. Added by Act 2019, No. 1064,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "ARSafeSchools Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law.

(1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and

(2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute solely to create and maintain the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line under § 6-18-111 .

(d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year.

(e) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute is not required to implement provisions of this section if the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line under § 6-18-111 is not funded.

(f) (1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall submit an annual report containing the following information to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee: (A) The balance of the fund as of the reporting date; (B) A list of administrative costs paid for from the fund, including without limitation salaries, pensions, and packages; (C) The total revenue received by the fund during the reporting period; and (D) A detailed description of steps taken to create and implement the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line. (2) The annual report required under this subsection shall be submitted by January 1 and July 1 of each year.

(1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall submit an annual report containing the following information to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee: (A) The balance of the fund as of the reporting date; (B) A list of administrative costs paid for from the fund, including without limitation salaries, pensions, and packages; (C) The total revenue received by the fund during the reporting period; and (D) A detailed description of steps taken to create and implement the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line.

(A) The balance of the fund as of the reporting date;

(B) A list of administrative costs paid for from the fund, including without limitation salaries, pensions, and packages;

(C) The total revenue received by the fund during the reporting period; and

(D) A detailed description of steps taken to create and implement the ARSafeSchools school safety and crisis line.

(2) The annual report required under this subsection shall be submitted by January 1 and July 1 of each year.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1064,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-612 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-612
Lease agreement - Repurchase of property
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the lease agreement may be for such term and may contain such covenants and provisions to which the parties agree. (b) (1) The board's obligations under the lease agreement and under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter shall be obligations only of the board, and in no event shall they constitute obligations for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged. (2) No member of the board shall be personally liable to perform any obligations under the lease agreement or under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter or for any damages sustained by any person in connection with the lease agreement, any other contract entered into, or any actions taken pursuant to this subchapter unless he or she shall have acted with a corrupt intent. (c) The lease agreement or any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter may provide that the obligations of the board are limited obligations payable solely from bank funds, or it may provide that the board's obligations are general obligations payable from any funds, including appropriated funds, available to the board. (d) The lease agreement shall not pledge to the payment of rent any funds appropriated or to be appropriated from the State Treasury. (e) To the extent that the obligations of the board are general obligations, the lease agreement or any other contract shall expressly provide that these obligations are subject to appropriations and that these obligations either terminate, or are subject to termination at the option of the board, not later than the end of each biennial period of the state. (f) (1) The lease agreement may give the board an option, a right of first refusal, to repurchase the property covered by the lease agreement, or a portion thereof, for a purchase price equal to not less than its fair market value at the time the option is exercised, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 , and upon such other terms and conditions as provided therein. (2) If the lease agreement provides for a purchase option, the board is authorized, upon determination of the repurchase price, to repurchase the property or to contract for the repurchase of the property. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 7; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.6.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the lease agreement may be for such term and may contain such covenants and provisions to which the parties agree.

(b) (1) The board's obligations under the lease agreement and under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter shall be obligations only of the board, and in no event shall they constitute obligations for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged. (2) No member of the board shall be personally liable to perform any obligations under the lease agreement or under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter or for any damages sustained by any person in connection with the lease agreement, any other contract entered into, or any actions taken pursuant to this subchapter unless he or she shall have acted with a corrupt intent.

(1) The board's obligations under the lease agreement and under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter shall be obligations only of the board, and in no event shall they constitute obligations for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged.

(2) No member of the board shall be personally liable to perform any obligations under the lease agreement or under any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter or for any damages sustained by any person in connection with the lease agreement, any other contract entered into, or any actions taken pursuant to this subchapter unless he or she shall have acted with a corrupt intent.

(c) The lease agreement or any other contract entered into pursuant to this subchapter may provide that the obligations of the board are limited obligations payable solely from bank funds, or it may provide that the board's obligations are general obligations payable from any funds, including appropriated funds, available to the board.

(d) The lease agreement shall not pledge to the payment of rent any funds appropriated or to be appropriated from the State Treasury.

(e) To the extent that the obligations of the board are general obligations, the lease agreement or any other contract shall expressly provide that these obligations are subject to appropriations and that these obligations either terminate, or are subject to termination at the option of the board, not later than the end of each biennial period of the state.

(f) (1) The lease agreement may give the board an option, a right of first refusal, to repurchase the property covered by the lease agreement, or a portion thereof, for a purchase price equal to not less than its fair market value at the time the option is exercised, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 , and upon such other terms and conditions as provided therein. (2) If the lease agreement provides for a purchase option, the board is authorized, upon determination of the repurchase price, to repurchase the property or to contract for the repurchase of the property.

(1) The lease agreement may give the board an option, a right of first refusal, to repurchase the property covered by the lease agreement, or a portion thereof, for a purchase price equal to not less than its fair market value at the time the option is exercised, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 , and upon such other terms and conditions as provided therein.

(2) If the lease agreement provides for a purchase option, the board is authorized, upon determination of the repurchase price, to repurchase the property or to contract for the repurchase of the property.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 7; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 27 / Section 6-20-2702
Creation
Status: in_force

There is established the Transportation Modernization Grant Program for: (1) Public school districts; (2) Open-enrollment public charter schools; (3) Early childhood care and education programs or their local early childhood coordinators; and (4) Cities, towns, or other entities deemed eligible by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 44, eff. 3/8/2023.

There is established the Transportation Modernization Grant Program for:

(1) Public school districts;

(2) Open-enrollment public charter schools;

(3) Early childhood care and education programs or their local early childhood coordinators; and

(4) Cities, towns, or other entities deemed eligible by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 44, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-11-207
Power to make plans coordinating state and federal laws
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may make plans and rules as are necessary in order for this state to meet the requirements of any law enacted by the United States Congress for vocational-technical education or any supplementary federal regulations pertaining to that legislation. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 187, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.

The State Board of Education may make plans and rules as are necessary in order for this state to meet the requirements of any law enacted by the United States Congress for vocational-technical education or any supplementary federal regulations pertaining to that legislation.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 187, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-604
Level II dyslexia screening and services - Parental notification
Status: in_force

(a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be: (1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and (2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation: (A) The characteristics of dyslexia; (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a: (i) Licensed psychological examiner; (ii) School psychology specialist; (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist; (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia therapist. (b) (1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall: (A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and (B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation. (2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be: (1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and (2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation: (A) The characteristics of dyslexia; (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a: (i) Licensed psychological examiner; (ii) School psychology specialist; (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist; (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia therapist.

(1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and

(2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation: (A) The characteristics of dyslexia; (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a: (i) Licensed psychological examiner; (ii) School psychology specialist; (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist; (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia therapist.

(A) The characteristics of dyslexia;

(B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and

(C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a: (i) Licensed psychological examiner; (ii) School psychology specialist; (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist; (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia therapist.

(i) Licensed psychological examiner;

(ii) School psychology specialist;

(iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist;

(iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or

(v) Dyslexia therapist.

(b) (1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall: (A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and (B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation. (2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district.

(1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall: (A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and (B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.

(A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and

(B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.

(2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-21-404
Duties of the State Board of Education generally
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may: (1) Make rules to implement this subchapter; (2) Require reports from school districts on the use and distribution of these items; and (3) Do whatever else may be necessary for the general welfare of the public school instructional materials system in order to acquire the items at the lowest possible cost. (b) The powers enumerated in this section are cumulative and not restrictive. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 302, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 302, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1717; Acts 1995, No. 280, § 3; 1995, No. 605, § 3; 1997, No. 333, § 1.

(a) The State Board of Education may: (1) Make rules to implement this subchapter; (2) Require reports from school districts on the use and distribution of these items; and (3) Do whatever else may be necessary for the general welfare of the public school instructional materials system in order to acquire the items at the lowest possible cost.

(1) Make rules to implement this subchapter;

(2) Require reports from school districts on the use and distribution of these items; and

(3) Do whatever else may be necessary for the general welfare of the public school instructional materials system in order to acquire the items at the lowest possible cost.

(b) The powers enumerated in this section are cumulative and not restrictive.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 302, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 302, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1717; Acts 1995, No. 280, § 3; 1995, No. 605, § 3; 1997, No. 333, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-217 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-217
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1887, No. 95, § 10, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9525; Pope's Dig., § 13144; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2818.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1887, No. 95, § 10, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9525; Pope's Dig., § 13144; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2818.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-802
Purposes of loan
Status: in_force

Subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this subchapter, any school district may borrow and the State Board of Education may lend moneys in the Revolving Loan Fund for any of the following purposes: (1) The funding of its legally issued and outstanding postdated warrants; (2) The purchase of new or used school buses or the refurbishing of school buses; (3) The payment of premiums on insurance policies covering its school buildings, facilities, and equipment in instances in which the insurance coverage extends three (3) years or longer; (4) The replacement of or payment of the school district's pro rata part of the expense of employing professional appraisers as authorized by § 26-26-601 et seq. [repealed] or other laws providing for the appraisal or reappraisal and assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes; (5) The making of major repairs and the construction of additions to existing school buildings and facilities; (6) The purchase of surplus buildings and equipment; (7) The purchase of sites for and the cost of construction thereon of school buildings and facilities and the purchase of equipment for the buildings; (8) The purchase of its legally issued and outstanding commercial bonds at a discount provided that a substantial savings in gross interest charges can be thus effected; (9) The refunding of all or any part of its legally issued and outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded; (10) The purchase of equipment; (11) The payment on loans secured for settlement resulting from litigation against a school district; (12) The purchase of energy conservation measures as defined in § 6-20-401 ; (13) The maintenance and operation of the school district in an amount equal to delinquent property taxes resulting from bankruptcies or receiverships of taxpayers; and (14) (A) Loans to school districts in an amount equal to insured facility loss or damage when the insurance claim is being litigated or arbitrated. (B) For purposes of this subdivision (14), the loans become payable and due when the final settlement is made, and the loan limits prescribed by § 6-20-803 shall not apply. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 2; 1957, No. 80, § 1; 1965, No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-942; Acts 1989, No. 403, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 49, § 1; 1997, No. 1265, § 2; 2001, No. 1220, § 12.

Subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this subchapter, any school district may borrow and the State Board of Education may lend moneys in the Revolving Loan Fund for any of the following purposes:

(1) The funding of its legally issued and outstanding postdated warrants;

(2) The purchase of new or used school buses or the refurbishing of school buses;

(3) The payment of premiums on insurance policies covering its school buildings, facilities, and equipment in instances in which the insurance coverage extends three (3) years or longer;

(4) The replacement of or payment of the school district's pro rata part of the expense of employing professional appraisers as authorized by § 26-26-601 et seq. [repealed] or other laws providing for the appraisal or reappraisal and assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes;

(5) The making of major repairs and the construction of additions to existing school buildings and facilities;

(6) The purchase of surplus buildings and equipment;

(7) The purchase of sites for and the cost of construction thereon of school buildings and facilities and the purchase of equipment for the buildings;

(8) The purchase of its legally issued and outstanding commercial bonds at a discount provided that a substantial savings in gross interest charges can be thus effected;

(9) The refunding of all or any part of its legally issued and outstanding debt, both funded and unfunded;

(10) The purchase of equipment;

(11) The payment on loans secured for settlement resulting from litigation against a school district;

(12) The purchase of energy conservation measures as defined in § 6-20-401 ;

(13) The maintenance and operation of the school district in an amount equal to delinquent property taxes resulting from bankruptcies or receiverships of taxpayers; and

(14) (A) Loans to school districts in an amount equal to insured facility loss or damage when the insurance claim is being litigated or arbitrated. (B) For purposes of this subdivision (14), the loans become payable and due when the final settlement is made, and the loan limits prescribed by § 6-20-803 shall not apply.

(A) Loans to school districts in an amount equal to insured facility loss or damage when the insurance claim is being litigated or arbitrated.

(B) For purposes of this subdivision (14), the loans become payable and due when the final settlement is made, and the loan limits prescribed by § 6-20-803 shall not apply.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 2; 1957, No. 80, § 1; 1965, No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-942; Acts 1989, No. 403, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 49, § 1; 1997, No. 1265, § 2; 2001, No. 1220, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-111
Records of proceedings - Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall keep in the office of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education a complete record of the minutes of its meetings and other proceedings and annually shall make a report to the Governor that shall embody the report of the commissioner to the state board. (b) At the opening of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Governor shall transmit to the General Assembly each annual report of the state board for each year of the biennium preceding the regular session of the General Assembly. (c) (1) Each annual report of the state board shall be printed by the state board and distributed among the various school officers of the state or made available to public school districts by including a link to the annual report on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website. (2) The annual report shall include without limitation the information required by § 6-20-2304(b) . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1100, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1099, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1931, No. 169, §§ 17, 25; Pope's Dig., §§ 11456, 11464; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-110, 80-112; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 7; 1999, No. 1323, § 12; 2007, No. 1587, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 4.

(a) The State Board of Education shall keep in the office of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education a complete record of the minutes of its meetings and other proceedings and annually shall make a report to the Governor that shall embody the report of the commissioner to the state board.

(b) At the opening of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Governor shall transmit to the General Assembly each annual report of the state board for each year of the biennium preceding the regular session of the General Assembly.

(c) (1) Each annual report of the state board shall be printed by the state board and distributed among the various school officers of the state or made available to public school districts by including a link to the annual report on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website. (2) The annual report shall include without limitation the information required by § 6-20-2304(b) .

(1) Each annual report of the state board shall be printed by the state board and distributed among the various school officers of the state or made available to public school districts by including a link to the annual report on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

(2) The annual report shall include without limitation the information required by § 6-20-2304(b) .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1100, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1099, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 169, §§ 17, 25; Pope's Dig., §§ 11456, 11464; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-110, 80-112; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 7; 1999, No. 1323, § 12; 2007, No. 1587, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1020 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1020
Policies and procedures - Expenditures, reports, and audits
Status: in_force

(a) On or before August 31 of each year, each education service cooperative shall file with the State Board of Education for the state board's approval: (1) The policies and procedures of the education service cooperative, including without limitation the board of directors' policies and procedures for overseeing the administrative and program expenditures of the education service cooperative; (2) A record of the education service cooperative's employment policies and practices for the year that includes without limitation: (A) The race and sex of each person the education service cooperative employed or terminated during the year; (B) The race and sex of every person who sought employment with the education service cooperative during the year; and (C) The name of each person employed by the education service cooperative during the year who is related by blood or marriage to another employee or board member of the education service cooperative; and (3) (A) A report of its receipts and expenditures made in accordance with uniform accounting procedures adopted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) The report shall contain without limitation: (i) An itemization of administrative and program expenditures; and (ii) The result of the board of directors' review of the expenditures made under its oversight function. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may prescribe the forms and procedures for filing the information required by subsection (a) of this section. (c) Each education service cooperative is subject to an annual audit by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (d) (1) (A) In an annual meeting of the board of directors which must convene between May 15 and July 15, each education service cooperative shall report to its constituent school districts on the year's operations. (B) The report also shall include information on fiscal distress under § 6-13-1027 . (2) The education service cooperative shall supplement its report with written reports to each school district and to the division on a school-by-school, service-by-service accounting basis. (e) Following the end of each fiscal year, any balances in particular service accounts must be apportioned and returned to the schools involved or credited to their accounts for the following year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1141, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1140, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1139, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.18; Acts 1989, No. 610, § 1; 2009, No. 1289, § 3.

(a) On or before August 31 of each year, each education service cooperative shall file with the State Board of Education for the state board's approval: (1) The policies and procedures of the education service cooperative, including without limitation the board of directors' policies and procedures for overseeing the administrative and program expenditures of the education service cooperative; (2) A record of the education service cooperative's employment policies and practices for the year that includes without limitation: (A) The race and sex of each person the education service cooperative employed or terminated during the year; (B) The race and sex of every person who sought employment with the education service cooperative during the year; and (C) The name of each person employed by the education service cooperative during the year who is related by blood or marriage to another employee or board member of the education service cooperative; and (3) (A) A report of its receipts and expenditures made in accordance with uniform accounting procedures adopted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) The report shall contain without limitation: (i) An itemization of administrative and program expenditures; and (ii) The result of the board of directors' review of the expenditures made under its oversight function.

(1) The policies and procedures of the education service cooperative, including without limitation the board of directors' policies and procedures for overseeing the administrative and program expenditures of the education service cooperative;

(2) A record of the education service cooperative's employment policies and practices for the year that includes without limitation: (A) The race and sex of each person the education service cooperative employed or terminated during the year; (B) The race and sex of every person who sought employment with the education service cooperative during the year; and (C) The name of each person employed by the education service cooperative during the year who is related by blood or marriage to another employee or board member of the education service cooperative; and

(A) The race and sex of each person the education service cooperative employed or terminated during the year;

(B) The race and sex of every person who sought employment with the education service cooperative during the year; and

(C) The name of each person employed by the education service cooperative during the year who is related by blood or marriage to another employee or board member of the education service cooperative; and

(3) (A) A report of its receipts and expenditures made in accordance with uniform accounting procedures adopted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) The report shall contain without limitation: (i) An itemization of administrative and program expenditures; and (ii) The result of the board of directors' review of the expenditures made under its oversight function.

(A) A report of its receipts and expenditures made in accordance with uniform accounting procedures adopted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(B) The report shall contain without limitation: (i) An itemization of administrative and program expenditures; and (ii) The result of the board of directors' review of the expenditures made under its oversight function.

(i) An itemization of administrative and program expenditures; and

(ii) The result of the board of directors' review of the expenditures made under its oversight function.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may prescribe the forms and procedures for filing the information required by subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Each education service cooperative is subject to an annual audit by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(d) (1) (A) In an annual meeting of the board of directors which must convene between May 15 and July 15, each education service cooperative shall report to its constituent school districts on the year's operations. (B) The report also shall include information on fiscal distress under § 6-13-1027 . (2) The education service cooperative shall supplement its report with written reports to each school district and to the division on a school-by-school, service-by-service accounting basis.

(1) (A) In an annual meeting of the board of directors which must convene between May 15 and July 15, each education service cooperative shall report to its constituent school districts on the year's operations. (B) The report also shall include information on fiscal distress under § 6-13-1027 .

(A) In an annual meeting of the board of directors which must convene between May 15 and July 15, each education service cooperative shall report to its constituent school districts on the year's operations.

(B) The report also shall include information on fiscal distress under § 6-13-1027 .

(2) The education service cooperative shall supplement its report with written reports to each school district and to the division on a school-by-school, service-by-service accounting basis.

(e) Following the end of each fiscal year, any balances in particular service accounts must be apportioned and returned to the schools involved or credited to their accounts for the following year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1141, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1140, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1139, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.18; Acts 1989, No. 610, § 1; 2009, No. 1289, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1810 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1810
Funding of loans
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All payments for osteopathic rural practice loans and community match loans under this subchapter shall be made on requisitions signed by the Chair of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board drawn against the funds held for the purpose of this subchapter. (2) These funds, consisting of state appropriations so designated, revolving amounts received from repayment of loans and interest, and all funds and property and income received by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board under its authority to accept and apply gifts, bequests, and devises shall be held in trust and disbursed by the fiscal officers of a medical school in Arkansas that is not the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for the aforesaid purposes. (b) Funds collected as a result of a recipient's breach of an osteopathic rural practice loan contract or community match loan contract shall be: (1) Held in trust for the use of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program and the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program, or as otherwise deemed appropriate by the board in its discretion; and (2) Disbursed by the fiscal officer of an osteopathic medical school in Arkansas under this subchapter. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) (1) All payments for osteopathic rural practice loans and community match loans under this subchapter shall be made on requisitions signed by the Chair of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board drawn against the funds held for the purpose of this subchapter. (2) These funds, consisting of state appropriations so designated, revolving amounts received from repayment of loans and interest, and all funds and property and income received by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board under its authority to accept and apply gifts, bequests, and devises shall be held in trust and disbursed by the fiscal officers of a medical school in Arkansas that is not the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for the aforesaid purposes.

(1) All payments for osteopathic rural practice loans and community match loans under this subchapter shall be made on requisitions signed by the Chair of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board drawn against the funds held for the purpose of this subchapter.

(2) These funds, consisting of state appropriations so designated, revolving amounts received from repayment of loans and interest, and all funds and property and income received by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board under its authority to accept and apply gifts, bequests, and devises shall be held in trust and disbursed by the fiscal officers of a medical school in Arkansas that is not the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for the aforesaid purposes.

(b) Funds collected as a result of a recipient's breach of an osteopathic rural practice loan contract or community match loan contract shall be: (1) Held in trust for the use of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program and the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program, or as otherwise deemed appropriate by the board in its discretion; and (2) Disbursed by the fiscal officer of an osteopathic medical school in Arkansas under this subchapter.

(1) Held in trust for the use of the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program and the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program, or as otherwise deemed appropriate by the board in its discretion; and

(2) Disbursed by the fiscal officer of an osteopathic medical school in Arkansas under this subchapter.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-61-1701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Consumer Guide Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Consumer Guide Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1117 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-17-1117
Health insurance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning January 1, 2023, a school district shall pay each month for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program the health insurance contribution rate enacted by the General Assembly. (2) The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 shall provide a health contribution rate recommendation to the General Assembly. (b) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay the Employee Benefits Division the amount enacted by the General Assembly. (B) The amount provided for under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall take into consideration the recommendation of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 , which may be factored according to the medical component of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program administered by the State Board of Finance. (C) In addition to the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for eligible employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Employee Benefits Division under this section shall include amounts appropriated to be used to provide contributions for insurance premiums for employees of the following who are participating in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program: (i) An education service cooperative; (ii) A vocational center; and (iii) The Arkansas Correctional School District. (2) The funds provided to the Employee Benefits Division under this subsection shall be administered by the board for the benefit of the employee participants of the public school employees' health insurance program. (3) (A) In the event that appropriation or funding is not provided, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not be responsible for the increased payments for the public school employees' health insurance program as established by this section. (B) If funding and appropriation are provided but are inadequate for the total number of employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share on behalf of each participant. (C) If funding and appropriation are provided and exceed the amount needed to make the minimum contribution under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share of the excess on behalf of each participant. (c) (1) A school district shall: (A) Provide the same employer-provided health insurance benefits for all full-time school district employees; and (B) Pay the same employer contribution rate for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program. (2) If a school district entered into a contract with a superintendent, teacher, or other employee before April 11, 2006, and the contract provides for a higher employer contribution rate than is paid for a majority of the licensed personnel in the school district, then the school district may continue to pay the higher contribution rate as provided under the existing contract but not under extensions, addendums, or new contracts created after April 11, 2006, without increasing all other employees to the same rate. (3) Any school district that entered into contracts with classified personnel before July 31, 2007, and the contracts provided for a higher employer contribution funding amount than is paid for licensed personnel in the school district shall freeze the employer contribution funding amount for classified employees until such time as the funding amount contributed for licensed personnel equals or exceeds the funding amount provided for classified employees. Amended by Act 2023, No. 572,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 4, eff. 3/1/2022. Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 3, eff. 3/1/2022. Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2022. Amended by Act 2021, No. 621,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 621,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 4, eff. 4/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1471, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 741,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 741,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 298,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 995,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 39, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 517,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1194, § 14; 2001, No. 1745, § 1; 2005, No. 1842, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 2007, No. 229, § 28; 2007, No. 306, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 18; 2007, No. 1420, § 32.

(a) (1) Beginning January 1, 2023, a school district shall pay each month for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program the health insurance contribution rate enacted by the General Assembly. (2) The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 shall provide a health contribution rate recommendation to the General Assembly.

(1) Beginning January 1, 2023, a school district shall pay each month for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program the health insurance contribution rate enacted by the General Assembly.

(2) The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 shall provide a health contribution rate recommendation to the General Assembly.

(b) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay the Employee Benefits Division the amount enacted by the General Assembly. (B) The amount provided for under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall take into consideration the recommendation of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 , which may be factored according to the medical component of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program administered by the State Board of Finance. (C) In addition to the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for eligible employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Employee Benefits Division under this section shall include amounts appropriated to be used to provide contributions for insurance premiums for employees of the following who are participating in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program: (i) An education service cooperative; (ii) A vocational center; and (iii) The Arkansas Correctional School District. (2) The funds provided to the Employee Benefits Division under this subsection shall be administered by the board for the benefit of the employee participants of the public school employees' health insurance program. (3) (A) In the event that appropriation or funding is not provided, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not be responsible for the increased payments for the public school employees' health insurance program as established by this section. (B) If funding and appropriation are provided but are inadequate for the total number of employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share on behalf of each participant. (C) If funding and appropriation are provided and exceed the amount needed to make the minimum contribution under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share of the excess on behalf of each participant.

(1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay the Employee Benefits Division the amount enacted by the General Assembly. (B) The amount provided for under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall take into consideration the recommendation of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 , which may be factored according to the medical component of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program administered by the State Board of Finance. (C) In addition to the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for eligible employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Employee Benefits Division under this section shall include amounts appropriated to be used to provide contributions for insurance premiums for employees of the following who are participating in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program: (i) An education service cooperative; (ii) A vocational center; and (iii) The Arkansas Correctional School District.

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay the Employee Benefits Division the amount enacted by the General Assembly.

(B) The amount provided for under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall take into consideration the recommendation of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education through the biennial adequacy review process required by § 10-3-2102 , which may be factored according to the medical component of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program administered by the State Board of Finance.

(C) In addition to the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for eligible employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the amount paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Employee Benefits Division under this section shall include amounts appropriated to be used to provide contributions for insurance premiums for employees of the following who are participating in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program: (i) An education service cooperative; (ii) A vocational center; and (iii) The Arkansas Correctional School District.

(i) An education service cooperative;

(ii) A vocational center; and

(iii) The Arkansas Correctional School District.

(2) The funds provided to the Employee Benefits Division under this subsection shall be administered by the board for the benefit of the employee participants of the public school employees' health insurance program.

(3) (A) In the event that appropriation or funding is not provided, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not be responsible for the increased payments for the public school employees' health insurance program as established by this section. (B) If funding and appropriation are provided but are inadequate for the total number of employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share on behalf of each participant. (C) If funding and appropriation are provided and exceed the amount needed to make the minimum contribution under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share of the excess on behalf of each participant.

(A) In the event that appropriation or funding is not provided, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not be responsible for the increased payments for the public school employees' health insurance program as established by this section.

(B) If funding and appropriation are provided but are inadequate for the total number of employees electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share on behalf of each participant.

(C) If funding and appropriation are provided and exceed the amount needed to make the minimum contribution under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a proportional share of the excess on behalf of each participant.

(c) (1) A school district shall: (A) Provide the same employer-provided health insurance benefits for all full-time school district employees; and (B) Pay the same employer contribution rate for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program. (2) If a school district entered into a contract with a superintendent, teacher, or other employee before April 11, 2006, and the contract provides for a higher employer contribution rate than is paid for a majority of the licensed personnel in the school district, then the school district may continue to pay the higher contribution rate as provided under the existing contract but not under extensions, addendums, or new contracts created after April 11, 2006, without increasing all other employees to the same rate. (3) Any school district that entered into contracts with classified personnel before July 31, 2007, and the contracts provided for a higher employer contribution funding amount than is paid for licensed personnel in the school district shall freeze the employer contribution funding amount for classified employees until such time as the funding amount contributed for licensed personnel equals or exceeds the funding amount provided for classified employees.

(1) A school district shall: (A) Provide the same employer-provided health insurance benefits for all full-time school district employees; and (B) Pay the same employer contribution rate for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program.

(A) Provide the same employer-provided health insurance benefits for all full-time school district employees; and

(B) Pay the same employer contribution rate for each eligible employee electing to participate in the public school employees' health insurance program.

(2) If a school district entered into a contract with a superintendent, teacher, or other employee before April 11, 2006, and the contract provides for a higher employer contribution rate than is paid for a majority of the licensed personnel in the school district, then the school district may continue to pay the higher contribution rate as provided under the existing contract but not under extensions, addendums, or new contracts created after April 11, 2006, without increasing all other employees to the same rate.

(3) Any school district that entered into contracts with classified personnel before July 31, 2007, and the contracts provided for a higher employer contribution funding amount than is paid for licensed personnel in the school district shall freeze the employer contribution funding amount for classified employees until such time as the funding amount contributed for licensed personnel equals or exceeds the funding amount provided for classified employees.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 572,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 4, eff. 3/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 3, eff. 3/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2022, No. 111,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 621,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 621,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 4, eff. 4/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1471, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 741,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 741,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 298,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 995,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 39, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 517,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1194, § 14; 2001, No. 1745, § 1; 2005, No. 1842, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 2007, No. 229, § 28; 2007, No. 306, § 1; 2007, No. 1009, § 18; 2007, No. 1420, § 32.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-804
Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop a comprehensive Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program that includes the following components: (1) An Academic Facilities Master Plan Program that establishes a process by which: (A) Each school district develops and submits a facilities master plan for review and approval by the division; and (B) The division develops a comprehensive state master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state; (2) A Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual that contains uniform standards to direct custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities; (3) A Public School Academic Facility Manual that contains uniform standards to guide the planning, design, and construction of new academic facilities and additions to existing academic facilities; (4) A Public School Academic Equipment Manual that contains uniform standards for technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment determined to be necessary for a public school to provide an adequate education as described in § 6-20-2302 ; and (5) An Academic Facilities Distress Program to assist school districts that are unable to conserve and protect their academic facilities in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (b) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary to administer the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program, all its component and related programs, and the provisions of this subchapter, which shall promote the intent and purposes of this subchapter and assure the prudent and resourceful expenditure of state funds with regard to public school academic facilities throughout the state. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 5.

(a) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop a comprehensive Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program that includes the following components: (1) An Academic Facilities Master Plan Program that establishes a process by which: (A) Each school district develops and submits a facilities master plan for review and approval by the division; and (B) The division develops a comprehensive state master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state; (2) A Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual that contains uniform standards to direct custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities; (3) A Public School Academic Facility Manual that contains uniform standards to guide the planning, design, and construction of new academic facilities and additions to existing academic facilities; (4) A Public School Academic Equipment Manual that contains uniform standards for technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment determined to be necessary for a public school to provide an adequate education as described in § 6-20-2302 ; and (5) An Academic Facilities Distress Program to assist school districts that are unable to conserve and protect their academic facilities in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(1) An Academic Facilities Master Plan Program that establishes a process by which: (A) Each school district develops and submits a facilities master plan for review and approval by the division; and (B) The division develops a comprehensive state master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state;

(A) Each school district develops and submits a facilities master plan for review and approval by the division; and

(B) The division develops a comprehensive state master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state;

(2) A Public School Facilities Custodial, Maintenance, Repair, and Renovation Manual that contains uniform standards to direct custodial, maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in public school facilities;

(3) A Public School Academic Facility Manual that contains uniform standards to guide the planning, design, and construction of new academic facilities and additions to existing academic facilities;

(4) A Public School Academic Equipment Manual that contains uniform standards for technology systems, instructional materials, and related academic equipment determined to be necessary for a public school to provide an adequate education as described in § 6-20-2302 ; and

(5) An Academic Facilities Distress Program to assist school districts that are unable to conserve and protect their academic facilities in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(b) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary to administer the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program, all its component and related programs, and the provisions of this subchapter, which shall promote the intent and purposes of this subchapter and assure the prudent and resourceful expenditure of state funds with regard to public school academic facilities throughout the state.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-102
Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf created in § 6-43-101 is charged with the management and control of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf. (b) The board shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board it succeeds including those set forth below: (1) The board shall exercise such powers of supervision and control as are not specifically reserved to superintendents; and (2) The board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education, shall fix the salaries of officers and employees not already fixed by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1806, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1927, No. 37, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 12798; Acts 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-202, 7-208.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf created in § 6-43-101 is charged with the management and control of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

(b) The board shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board it succeeds including those set forth below: (1) The board shall exercise such powers of supervision and control as are not specifically reserved to superintendents; and (2) The board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education, shall fix the salaries of officers and employees not already fixed by law.

(1) The board shall exercise such powers of supervision and control as are not specifically reserved to superintendents; and

(2) The board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education, shall fix the salaries of officers and employees not already fixed by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1806, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1927, No. 37, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 12798; Acts 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-202, 7-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-310 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-310
Office for Purpose of Teacher Recruitment - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the Office for the Purpose of Teacher Recruitment for ensuring that the children of our state are taught by highly qualified professionals. (2) The office may serve as an interagency center focused on teacher recruitment. (b) The office may have the following duties to: (1) Develop, disseminate, and distribute written materials and video productions on the importance of teaching as a profession, emphasizing the critical need for teachers in certain geographical areas of the state and the availability of financial scholarships to college students in exchange for service as a licensed teacher in the geographical critical-need area as identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to assist the Division of Higher Education; (2) Encourage teachers' aides and paraprofessionals in the public schools to pursue a college education that will enable them to become licensed teachers and to inform all assistant teachers of the availability of financial scholarships to both full-time and part-time college students under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; (3) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, teachers to render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state or subject-matter area where there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the State Board of Education; (4) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, nonpracticing licensed teachers to return to the teaching profession to render service as licensed teachers in a public school district in a geographical area of the state and a subject-matter area where there is a critical shortage of teachers as designated by the state board; (5) Recruit retired teachers who are willing to teach either full time or part time in public school programs; (6) Notify teachers of the availability of incentives, including, but not limited to, forgivable loans and scholarships for persons who render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers in a subject-matter area, as designated by the state board; and (7) Develop a statewide database for tracking Arkansas's educator workforce to give the state the ability it currently lacks in tracking Arkansas's ongoing process toward increasing the number of well-prepared and highly skilled teachers in high-poverty and high-priority schools or districts. (c) The office may also provide leadership for the following initiatives to: (1) Initiate and monitor high school programs for teacher recruitment; (2) Initiate and monitor college-level programs for teacher recruitment; (3) (A) Facilitate articulation agreements between two-year colleges and four-year higher education institutions to capitalize on the associates of arts candidates of two-year campuses for the purpose of recruiting candidates from underrepresented minorities. (B) The Division of Higher Education may assist the office with the measure implemented under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section; (4) Develop a plan to provide financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities as well as teachers and administrators who teach in geographical areas of the state with a shortage of teachers, subject-matter areas with a shortage of teachers, or both; (5) Provide additional scholarships for any targeted populations or geographical areas of the state needing potential teachers; (6) Provide assistance to local school districts in identifying and locating specific teacher needs; (7) Provide leadership and assistance to schools for developing Teachers of Tomorrow programs and future teacher clubs; (8) Coordinate an annual teacher-recruitment conference; (9) Promote Grow Your Own Teachers projects; (10) Coordinate teacher recruitment activities with the Division of Higher Education; (11) Develop programs to provide incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards; (12) Develop programs to promote innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and (13) Develop programs to promote partnerships between teachers and education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts. (d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may develop a supplemental funding program to be known as the "High-Priority Teacher Recruitment Program" that: (1) Provides financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities, teachers and administrators who teach in high-priority schools or school districts, or both; (2) Provides incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards; (3) Funds innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and (4) Funds partnerships between teacher education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts. (e) For purposes of this section, a "high-priority school or district" means a school or school district with: (1) Seventy-five percent (75%) or more of its students scoring below proficient on fourth grade or eighth grade statewide student assessments in the two (2) immediately preceding school years; or (2) Unacceptably wide achievement gaps as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap in Arkansas. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 28, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1376, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1375, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1374, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1373, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1372, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1371, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1745, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 100, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 11; 2007, No. 1573, § 57.

(a) (1) There is established within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the Office for the Purpose of Teacher Recruitment for ensuring that the children of our state are taught by highly qualified professionals. (2) The office may serve as an interagency center focused on teacher recruitment.

(1) There is established within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the Office for the Purpose of Teacher Recruitment for ensuring that the children of our state are taught by highly qualified professionals.

(2) The office may serve as an interagency center focused on teacher recruitment.

(b) The office may have the following duties to: (1) Develop, disseminate, and distribute written materials and video productions on the importance of teaching as a profession, emphasizing the critical need for teachers in certain geographical areas of the state and the availability of financial scholarships to college students in exchange for service as a licensed teacher in the geographical critical-need area as identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to assist the Division of Higher Education; (2) Encourage teachers' aides and paraprofessionals in the public schools to pursue a college education that will enable them to become licensed teachers and to inform all assistant teachers of the availability of financial scholarships to both full-time and part-time college students under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; (3) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, teachers to render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state or subject-matter area where there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the State Board of Education; (4) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, nonpracticing licensed teachers to return to the teaching profession to render service as licensed teachers in a public school district in a geographical area of the state and a subject-matter area where there is a critical shortage of teachers as designated by the state board; (5) Recruit retired teachers who are willing to teach either full time or part time in public school programs; (6) Notify teachers of the availability of incentives, including, but not limited to, forgivable loans and scholarships for persons who render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers in a subject-matter area, as designated by the state board; and (7) Develop a statewide database for tracking Arkansas's educator workforce to give the state the ability it currently lacks in tracking Arkansas's ongoing process toward increasing the number of well-prepared and highly skilled teachers in high-poverty and high-priority schools or districts.

(1) Develop, disseminate, and distribute written materials and video productions on the importance of teaching as a profession, emphasizing the critical need for teachers in certain geographical areas of the state and the availability of financial scholarships to college students in exchange for service as a licensed teacher in the geographical critical-need area as identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to assist the Division of Higher Education;

(2) Encourage teachers' aides and paraprofessionals in the public schools to pursue a college education that will enable them to become licensed teachers and to inform all assistant teachers of the availability of financial scholarships to both full-time and part-time college students under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program;

(3) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, teachers to render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state or subject-matter area where there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the State Board of Education;

(4) Actively recruit, both within the state and out of state, nonpracticing licensed teachers to return to the teaching profession to render service as licensed teachers in a public school district in a geographical area of the state and a subject-matter area where there is a critical shortage of teachers as designated by the state board;

(5) Recruit retired teachers who are willing to teach either full time or part time in public school programs;

(6) Notify teachers of the availability of incentives, including, but not limited to, forgivable loans and scholarships for persons who render service to the state as licensed teachers in a geographical area of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers in a subject-matter area, as designated by the state board; and

(7) Develop a statewide database for tracking Arkansas's educator workforce to give the state the ability it currently lacks in tracking Arkansas's ongoing process toward increasing the number of well-prepared and highly skilled teachers in high-poverty and high-priority schools or districts.

(c) The office may also provide leadership for the following initiatives to: (1) Initiate and monitor high school programs for teacher recruitment; (2) Initiate and monitor college-level programs for teacher recruitment; (3) (A) Facilitate articulation agreements between two-year colleges and four-year higher education institutions to capitalize on the associates of arts candidates of two-year campuses for the purpose of recruiting candidates from underrepresented minorities. (B) The Division of Higher Education may assist the office with the measure implemented under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section; (4) Develop a plan to provide financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities as well as teachers and administrators who teach in geographical areas of the state with a shortage of teachers, subject-matter areas with a shortage of teachers, or both; (5) Provide additional scholarships for any targeted populations or geographical areas of the state needing potential teachers; (6) Provide assistance to local school districts in identifying and locating specific teacher needs; (7) Provide leadership and assistance to schools for developing Teachers of Tomorrow programs and future teacher clubs; (8) Coordinate an annual teacher-recruitment conference; (9) Promote Grow Your Own Teachers projects; (10) Coordinate teacher recruitment activities with the Division of Higher Education; (11) Develop programs to provide incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards; (12) Develop programs to promote innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and (13) Develop programs to promote partnerships between teachers and education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts.

(1) Initiate and monitor high school programs for teacher recruitment;

(2) Initiate and monitor college-level programs for teacher recruitment;

(3) (A) Facilitate articulation agreements between two-year colleges and four-year higher education institutions to capitalize on the associates of arts candidates of two-year campuses for the purpose of recruiting candidates from underrepresented minorities. (B) The Division of Higher Education may assist the office with the measure implemented under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section;

(A) Facilitate articulation agreements between two-year colleges and four-year higher education institutions to capitalize on the associates of arts candidates of two-year campuses for the purpose of recruiting candidates from underrepresented minorities.

(B) The Division of Higher Education may assist the office with the measure implemented under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section;

(4) Develop a plan to provide financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities as well as teachers and administrators who teach in geographical areas of the state with a shortage of teachers, subject-matter areas with a shortage of teachers, or both;

(5) Provide additional scholarships for any targeted populations or geographical areas of the state needing potential teachers;

(6) Provide assistance to local school districts in identifying and locating specific teacher needs;

(7) Provide leadership and assistance to schools for developing Teachers of Tomorrow programs and future teacher clubs;

(8) Coordinate an annual teacher-recruitment conference;

(9) Promote Grow Your Own Teachers projects;

(10) Coordinate teacher recruitment activities with the Division of Higher Education;

(11) Develop programs to provide incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards;

(12) Develop programs to promote innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and

(13) Develop programs to promote partnerships between teachers and education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts.

(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may develop a supplemental funding program to be known as the "High-Priority Teacher Recruitment Program" that: (1) Provides financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities, teachers and administrators who teach in high-priority schools or school districts, or both; (2) Provides incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards; (3) Funds innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and (4) Funds partnerships between teacher education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts.

(1) Provides financial rewards to colleges and universities that prepare teachers and administrators from underrepresented minorities, teachers and administrators who teach in high-priority schools or school districts, or both;

(2) Provides incentives to high-priority schools or districts to encourage changes in teaching and learning environments, to help prevent high-quality teachers from leaving for other schools, and to create the instructional environments that give all students the opportunity to achieve high academic standards;

(3) Funds innovative partnerships between schools and health and social service agencies to ensure that students' noneducational needs are addressed through appropriate and effective mechanisms that do not become barriers to teaching and learning; and

(4) Funds partnerships between teacher education programs and grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12) school districts with emphasis on partnerships that prepare teachers and administrators to work in high-priority schools or districts.

(e) For purposes of this section, a "high-priority school or district" means a school or school district with: (1) Seventy-five percent (75%) or more of its students scoring below proficient on fourth grade or eighth grade statewide student assessments in the two (2) immediately preceding school years; or (2) Unacceptably wide achievement gaps as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap in Arkansas.

(1) Seventy-five percent (75%) or more of its students scoring below proficient on fourth grade or eighth grade statewide student assessments in the two (2) immediately preceding school years; or

(2) Unacceptably wide achievement gaps as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap in Arkansas.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1376, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1375, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1374, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1373, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1372, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1371, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1745, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 100, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 11; 2007, No. 1573, § 57.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-806
Revolving loan bonds and certificates of indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each such loan that is to be amortized or paid in full, both principal and interest, within or at the end of ten (10) years from the date of its approval by the State Board of Education shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations that shall be designated and known as "revolving loan certificates of indebtedness". (2) Each such loan whose date of final principal and interest maturity extends beyond the ten-year period shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations, which shall be designated and known as "revolving loan bonds". (b) (1) Revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be in such form and denomination, shall have such dates and maturities, shall bear interest payable at such times, and at such rates, shall be payable at such place or places, shall contain such provisions as to registration of ownership, if in its opinion registration is desirable, and shall contain such provisions as to redemption before maturity at such prices, including such premiums, all as the state board shall determine. (2) The bonds and certificates shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions as to registration of ownership set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (c) (1) The state board shall continually endeavor to keep the interest rates on revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as low as possible, consistent with the continued and assured funding of the revolving loan program. (2) To this end, the state board will obtain and consider relevant information regarding economic conditions and interest rates on comparable obligations and shall fix and alter interest rates of revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as feasible and appropriate. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 6; 1967, No. 480, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 1; 1981, No. 549, § 1; 1983, No. 880, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-946; Acts 1995, No. 913, § 2; 2001, No. 1220, § 13; 2003, No. 210, § 1.

(a) (1) Each such loan that is to be amortized or paid in full, both principal and interest, within or at the end of ten (10) years from the date of its approval by the State Board of Education shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations that shall be designated and known as "revolving loan certificates of indebtedness". (2) Each such loan whose date of final principal and interest maturity extends beyond the ten-year period shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations, which shall be designated and known as "revolving loan bonds".

(1) Each such loan that is to be amortized or paid in full, both principal and interest, within or at the end of ten (10) years from the date of its approval by the State Board of Education shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations that shall be designated and known as "revolving loan certificates of indebtedness".

(2) Each such loan whose date of final principal and interest maturity extends beyond the ten-year period shall be evidenced by the school district's obligations, which shall be designated and known as "revolving loan bonds".

(b) (1) Revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be in such form and denomination, shall have such dates and maturities, shall bear interest payable at such times, and at such rates, shall be payable at such place or places, shall contain such provisions as to registration of ownership, if in its opinion registration is desirable, and shall contain such provisions as to redemption before maturity at such prices, including such premiums, all as the state board shall determine. (2) The bonds and certificates shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions as to registration of ownership set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) Revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be in such form and denomination, shall have such dates and maturities, shall bear interest payable at such times, and at such rates, shall be payable at such place or places, shall contain such provisions as to registration of ownership, if in its opinion registration is desirable, and shall contain such provisions as to redemption before maturity at such prices, including such premiums, all as the state board shall determine.

(2) The bonds and certificates shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions as to registration of ownership set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) The state board shall continually endeavor to keep the interest rates on revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as low as possible, consistent with the continued and assured funding of the revolving loan program. (2) To this end, the state board will obtain and consider relevant information regarding economic conditions and interest rates on comparable obligations and shall fix and alter interest rates of revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as feasible and appropriate.

(1) The state board shall continually endeavor to keep the interest rates on revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as low as possible, consistent with the continued and assured funding of the revolving loan program.

(2) To this end, the state board will obtain and consider relevant information regarding economic conditions and interest rates on comparable obligations and shall fix and alter interest rates of revolving loan bonds and revolving loan certificates of indebtedness as feasible and appropriate.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 6; 1967, No. 480, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 1; 1981, No. 549, § 1; 1983, No. 880, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-946; Acts 1995, No. 913, § 2; 2001, No. 1220, § 13; 2003, No. 210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-45-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 45 / Section 6-45-111
Early childhood program assessments
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall assess each early childhood program in this state that receives state funding under this subchapter based on nationally recognized standards and assessments that may include without limitation the following components: (1) Curriculum and learning environment; (2) Training and education of staff; (3) Adult-to-child ratios; (4) Student assessments; (5) Health and safety conditions; (6) Family engagement; and (7) Site visits. (b) The certification under § 6-45-109 of a childcare facility that has an early childhood program is subject to the review of the assessment by each division. (c) Each division annually shall provide a summary of the results of assessments conducted under this section concerning the quality of the early childhood programs assessed to the Governor, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education. Amended by Act 2023, No. 793,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2011, No. 1130, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall assess each early childhood program in this state that receives state funding under this subchapter based on nationally recognized standards and assessments that may include without limitation the following components: (1) Curriculum and learning environment; (2) Training and education of staff; (3) Adult-to-child ratios; (4) Student assessments; (5) Health and safety conditions; (6) Family engagement; and (7) Site visits.

(1) Curriculum and learning environment;

(2) Training and education of staff;

(3) Adult-to-child ratios;

(4) Student assessments;

(5) Health and safety conditions;

(6) Family engagement; and

(7) Site visits.

(b) The certification under § 6-45-109 of a childcare facility that has an early childhood program is subject to the review of the assessment by each division.

(c) Each division annually shall provide a summary of the results of assessments conducted under this section concerning the quality of the early childhood programs assessed to the Governor, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 793,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2011, No. 1130, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-1-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 14, § 1; 1999, No. 478, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 14, § 1; 1999, No. 478, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-17-2904
Teacher eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility for an award from the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program shall include without limitation: (1) (A) A teacher who demonstrates outstanding growth in student performance, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) (i) In determining whether a teacher has demonstrated outstanding growth in student performance, the division shall calculate a value-added growth model score for grades and subjects, where possible. (ii) The division shall develop rules to establish the process and procedure for public school districts to annually report data related to value-added models that includes without limitation: (a) Student test scores; and (b) Prior student performance by subject and school; (2) Teachers serving as mentors to aspiring teachers; (3) Aspiring teachers participating in yearlong residencies; (4) Teachers instructing in subject areas or geographical areas identified as experiencing a critical shortage of teachers, including public schools that have historically been understaffed, as determined by the division; and (5) Other categories as defined by the state board. (b) In determining distribution of funds to a teacher under this section, the division shall consider factors that include without limitation: (1) The poverty level of the school as factored under § 6-17-413 ; and (2) The designated performance rating of the school under the school rating system, § 6-15-2101 et seq. (c) A teacher who is given intensive support status under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., is ineligible for receipt of funds under the program for the school year. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) Eligibility for an award from the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program shall include without limitation: (1) (A) A teacher who demonstrates outstanding growth in student performance, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) (i) In determining whether a teacher has demonstrated outstanding growth in student performance, the division shall calculate a value-added growth model score for grades and subjects, where possible. (ii) The division shall develop rules to establish the process and procedure for public school districts to annually report data related to value-added models that includes without limitation: (a) Student test scores; and (b) Prior student performance by subject and school; (2) Teachers serving as mentors to aspiring teachers; (3) Aspiring teachers participating in yearlong residencies; (4) Teachers instructing in subject areas or geographical areas identified as experiencing a critical shortage of teachers, including public schools that have historically been understaffed, as determined by the division; and (5) Other categories as defined by the state board.

(1) (A) A teacher who demonstrates outstanding growth in student performance, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) (i) In determining whether a teacher has demonstrated outstanding growth in student performance, the division shall calculate a value-added growth model score for grades and subjects, where possible. (ii) The division shall develop rules to establish the process and procedure for public school districts to annually report data related to value-added models that includes without limitation: (a) Student test scores; and (b) Prior student performance by subject and school;

(A) A teacher who demonstrates outstanding growth in student performance, as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(B) (i) In determining whether a teacher has demonstrated outstanding growth in student performance, the division shall calculate a value-added growth model score for grades and subjects, where possible. (ii) The division shall develop rules to establish the process and procedure for public school districts to annually report data related to value-added models that includes without limitation: (a) Student test scores; and (b) Prior student performance by subject and school;

(i) In determining whether a teacher has demonstrated outstanding growth in student performance, the division shall calculate a value-added growth model score for grades and subjects, where possible.

(ii) The division shall develop rules to establish the process and procedure for public school districts to annually report data related to value-added models that includes without limitation: (a) Student test scores; and (b) Prior student performance by subject and school;

(a) Student test scores; and

(b) Prior student performance by subject and school;

(2) Teachers serving as mentors to aspiring teachers;

(3) Aspiring teachers participating in yearlong residencies;

(4) Teachers instructing in subject areas or geographical areas identified as experiencing a critical shortage of teachers, including public schools that have historically been understaffed, as determined by the division; and

(5) Other categories as defined by the state board.

(b) In determining distribution of funds to a teacher under this section, the division shall consider factors that include without limitation: (1) The poverty level of the school as factored under § 6-17-413 ; and (2) The designated performance rating of the school under the school rating system, § 6-15-2101 et seq.

(1) The poverty level of the school as factored under § 6-17-413 ; and

(2) The designated performance rating of the school under the school rating system, § 6-15-2101 et seq.

(c) A teacher who is given intensive support status under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., is ineligible for receipt of funds under the program for the school year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-15-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as "The Quality Education Act of 2003". Acts 1983, No. 445, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4601; Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as "The Quality Education Act of 2003".

Acts 1983, No. 445, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4601; Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-132 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-132
Financial impact statements for administrative rules
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate their rules as provided under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The scope of the financial impact statement shall be as provided under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and shall include without limitation a public school district's estimated cost to comply with and implement the rule. Amended by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 113.

(a) The State Board of Education and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate their rules as provided under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) The scope of the financial impact statement shall be as provided under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and shall include without limitation a public school district's estimated cost to comply with and implement the rule.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 113.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-64-502
Admission of other patients not affected by subchapter
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to interfere with the admission of patients at the State Medical Center who have the ability to pay for medical care received, nor shall this subchapter interfere with or affect the admission of welfare patients at the medical center where the cost of such care is paid by the Department of Human Services according to an approved plan for medical care and hospitalization established for public welfare patients by the department. Acts 1959, No. 259, § 2; 1963, No. 183, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2923.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to interfere with the admission of patients at the State Medical Center who have the ability to pay for medical care received, nor shall this subchapter interfere with or affect the admission of welfare patients at the medical center where the cost of such care is paid by the Department of Human Services according to an approved plan for medical care and hospitalization established for public welfare patients by the department.

Acts 1959, No. 259, § 2; 1963, No. 183, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2923.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-53-203
Duties and powers of Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Status: in_force

(a) In order to promote a coordinated system of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas, to provide an effective delivery system for adult education programs, and to assure an orderly and effective development of a system of publicly and locally supported institutions, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To function as a coordinating body between the technical and community colleges in the Arkansas Technical and Community College system and the public schools, universities, state colleges, and other educational institutions in Arkansas; (2) To determine service areas containing all counties within the state and to recommend adoption of such service areas to the full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which shall designate which system institution within the service area shall be responsible for fulfillment of the two-year postsecondary educational needs of the service area; (3) (A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system. (B) (i) The full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (ii) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (iii) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (iv) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration; (4) (A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of two-year postsecondary institutions in the system. (B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process; (5) To determine, in coordination with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of such funds; (6) To determine a minimum level for student tuition and fees to be charged by institutions within the system in regard to the funding formula; (7) To plan, in cooperation with the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the allocation of federal funds for instructional programs and student services, including funds for vocational and technical education, retraining, adult basic education, and general adult education; (8) To recommend to the General Assembly the location and priorities for establishment or expansion of institutions or for abolition of institutions; and (9) (A) To develop a standardized method of calculating the full-time equivalent enrollment for use by each two-year postsecondary institution in this state. (B) Such calculation shall provide for the inclusion of students attending off-campus programs offered by the institution. (b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop and maintain short-range and long-range plans for providing current and appropriate occupational and technical training for adults and may solicit information for its planning activities from the State Board of Education, the Division of Workforce Services, any industry training program of the state, any apprenticeship training program of the state, and other state agencies, institutions, and departments. (c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have approval or disapproval authority over all future conversions of state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions to technical colleges and all consolidations of postsecondary vocational-technical institutions with community colleges or four-year institutions or their branches which must be authorized by the General Assembly. (d) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall recommend and review proposals for the establishment of curricula and for major changes in curricula of institutions within the system. It shall emphasize flexibility in responding to local business and industry needs. (e) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall define the requirements of appropriate degrees and certificates and authorize the award thereof in the institutions within the system. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall approve all degree programs at the associate degree level or above at any state-supported postsecondary institution, including those established and administered under § 6-51-701 et seq. (f) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall cooperate with the board of directors of any school district to encourage the use and sharing of facilities and staff in the offering of secondary vocational programs, including instruction in agricultural subjects, trades, or industrial subjects. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 154, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 7; 1995, No. 854, § 3; 1997, No. 1114, § 9.

(a) In order to promote a coordinated system of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas, to provide an effective delivery system for adult education programs, and to assure an orderly and effective development of a system of publicly and locally supported institutions, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To function as a coordinating body between the technical and community colleges in the Arkansas Technical and Community College system and the public schools, universities, state colleges, and other educational institutions in Arkansas; (2) To determine service areas containing all counties within the state and to recommend adoption of such service areas to the full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which shall designate which system institution within the service area shall be responsible for fulfillment of the two-year postsecondary educational needs of the service area; (3) (A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system. (B) (i) The full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (ii) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (iii) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (iv) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration; (4) (A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of two-year postsecondary institutions in the system. (B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process; (5) To determine, in coordination with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of such funds; (6) To determine a minimum level for student tuition and fees to be charged by institutions within the system in regard to the funding formula; (7) To plan, in cooperation with the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the allocation of federal funds for instructional programs and student services, including funds for vocational and technical education, retraining, adult basic education, and general adult education; (8) To recommend to the General Assembly the location and priorities for establishment or expansion of institutions or for abolition of institutions; and (9) (A) To develop a standardized method of calculating the full-time equivalent enrollment for use by each two-year postsecondary institution in this state. (B) Such calculation shall provide for the inclusion of students attending off-campus programs offered by the institution.

(1) To function as a coordinating body between the technical and community colleges in the Arkansas Technical and Community College system and the public schools, universities, state colleges, and other educational institutions in Arkansas;

(2) To determine service areas containing all counties within the state and to recommend adoption of such service areas to the full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which shall designate which system institution within the service area shall be responsible for fulfillment of the two-year postsecondary educational needs of the service area;

(3) (A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system. (B) (i) The full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (ii) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (iii) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (iv) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration;

(A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system.

(B) (i) The full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (ii) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (iii) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (iv) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration;

(i) The full Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions.

(ii) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of two-year postsecondary education in Arkansas adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(iii) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions.

(iv) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration;

(4) (A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of two-year postsecondary institutions in the system. (B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process;

(A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of two-year postsecondary institutions in the system.

(B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process;

(5) To determine, in coordination with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of such funds;

(6) To determine a minimum level for student tuition and fees to be charged by institutions within the system in regard to the funding formula;

(7) To plan, in cooperation with the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the allocation of federal funds for instructional programs and student services, including funds for vocational and technical education, retraining, adult basic education, and general adult education;

(8) To recommend to the General Assembly the location and priorities for establishment or expansion of institutions or for abolition of institutions; and

(9) (A) To develop a standardized method of calculating the full-time equivalent enrollment for use by each two-year postsecondary institution in this state. (B) Such calculation shall provide for the inclusion of students attending off-campus programs offered by the institution.

(A) To develop a standardized method of calculating the full-time equivalent enrollment for use by each two-year postsecondary institution in this state.

(B) Such calculation shall provide for the inclusion of students attending off-campus programs offered by the institution.

(b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop and maintain short-range and long-range plans for providing current and appropriate occupational and technical training for adults and may solicit information for its planning activities from the State Board of Education, the Division of Workforce Services, any industry training program of the state, any apprenticeship training program of the state, and other state agencies, institutions, and departments.

(c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have approval or disapproval authority over all future conversions of state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions to technical colleges and all consolidations of postsecondary vocational-technical institutions with community colleges or four-year institutions or their branches which must be authorized by the General Assembly.

(d) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall recommend and review proposals for the establishment of curricula and for major changes in curricula of institutions within the system. It shall emphasize flexibility in responding to local business and industry needs.

(e) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall define the requirements of appropriate degrees and certificates and authorize the award thereof in the institutions within the system. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall approve all degree programs at the associate degree level or above at any state-supported postsecondary institution, including those established and administered under § 6-51-701 et seq.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall define the requirements of appropriate degrees and certificates and authorize the award thereof in the institutions within the system.

(2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall approve all degree programs at the associate degree level or above at any state-supported postsecondary institution, including those established and administered under § 6-51-701 et seq.

(f) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall cooperate with the board of directors of any school district to encourage the use and sharing of facilities and staff in the offering of secondary vocational programs, including instruction in agricultural subjects, trades, or industrial subjects.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 154, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 7; 1995, No. 854, § 3; 1997, No. 1114, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-28-204
Purpose and duties of Arkansas Council for Military Children
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Arkansas Council for Military Children is to assist state and local education agencies, in collaboration with local military commands, in the promotion of the provisions of this chapter and the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, § 6-4-301 et seq., in order to eliminate barriers to educational success faced by children of military families. (b) The duties of the council are to: (1) Assist state and local education agencies in the promotion and communication of the provisions of this chapter to inform public school district officials and uniformed services families; (2) Assist state and local education agencies with the orientation and training of district military education coordinators on provisions of this chapter; (3) Assist in the development and delivery of programs that inform uniformed services families of the need for self-identification in order to assure accurate accounting of children of uniformed services families enrolled in public school districts; and (4) Assist in the development and administration of programs recognizing education agencies, public schools, and leaders who have established or contributed to programs facilitating successful school transitions of children of uniformed services families. (c) (1) The council shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently as decided upon by a majority of its members. (2) The Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children may call special meetings. (d) The council may: (1) Form committees to carry out its purpose; and (2) Enlist volunteer participation by knowledgeable individuals and organizations to assist in development and execution of programs. (e) (1) A majority of all council members shall constitute a quorum at council meetings. (2) The absence of the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education or the Chair of the House Committee on Education or designees from each of the committees shall not count against a quorum. (f) At least annually, the council shall hold a virtual or in-person public forum in a military community to receive feedback from Arkansas uniformed services families regarding the effectiveness of the provisions of this chapter. (g) The council may provide recommendations to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding without limitation suggested: (1) Legislative initiatives amending this chapter; and (2) Rules applicable to the division and public school districts under this chapter. (h) The council shall provide annually a report to the Governor, the State Board of Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education that includes without limitation the following: (1) Information regarding the achievements of the council and public school districts regarding the support provided to uniformed services families under this chapter; (2) Details of the reports provided to the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission; (3) The number of children of military families in each public school district transferring to or from another state or federal education agency in the previous year; (4) (A) Summaries of cases elevated to the chair for counsel and assistance in resolving cases involving: (i) The transition of children of military families that were elevated by military families; (ii) United States Department of Defense officials; or (iii) Public school districts. (B) Information provided under subdivision (h)(4)(A) of this section shall be provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g , as it existed on January 1, 2021, and state student privacy laws; (5) Information regarding training that is provided to public school district personnel with respect to this chapter; (6) Details regarding plans for future engagement efforts with uniformed services families under this chapter; and (7) Any other information deemed relevant by the council. (i) The division shall provide administrative staff support to the Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children to assist with the achievement of the purpose and the administration of duties of the council. Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The purpose of the Arkansas Council for Military Children is to assist state and local education agencies, in collaboration with local military commands, in the promotion of the provisions of this chapter and the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, § 6-4-301 et seq., in order to eliminate barriers to educational success faced by children of military families.

(b) The duties of the council are to: (1) Assist state and local education agencies in the promotion and communication of the provisions of this chapter to inform public school district officials and uniformed services families; (2) Assist state and local education agencies with the orientation and training of district military education coordinators on provisions of this chapter; (3) Assist in the development and delivery of programs that inform uniformed services families of the need for self-identification in order to assure accurate accounting of children of uniformed services families enrolled in public school districts; and (4) Assist in the development and administration of programs recognizing education agencies, public schools, and leaders who have established or contributed to programs facilitating successful school transitions of children of uniformed services families.

(1) Assist state and local education agencies in the promotion and communication of the provisions of this chapter to inform public school district officials and uniformed services families;

(2) Assist state and local education agencies with the orientation and training of district military education coordinators on provisions of this chapter;

(3) Assist in the development and delivery of programs that inform uniformed services families of the need for self-identification in order to assure accurate accounting of children of uniformed services families enrolled in public school districts; and

(4) Assist in the development and administration of programs recognizing education agencies, public schools, and leaders who have established or contributed to programs facilitating successful school transitions of children of uniformed services families.

(c) (1) The council shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently as decided upon by a majority of its members. (2) The Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children may call special meetings.

(1) The council shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently as decided upon by a majority of its members.

(2) The Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children may call special meetings.

(d) The council may: (1) Form committees to carry out its purpose; and (2) Enlist volunteer participation by knowledgeable individuals and organizations to assist in development and execution of programs.

(1) Form committees to carry out its purpose; and

(2) Enlist volunteer participation by knowledgeable individuals and organizations to assist in development and execution of programs.

(e) (1) A majority of all council members shall constitute a quorum at council meetings. (2) The absence of the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education or the Chair of the House Committee on Education or designees from each of the committees shall not count against a quorum.

(1) A majority of all council members shall constitute a quorum at council meetings.

(2) The absence of the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education or the Chair of the House Committee on Education or designees from each of the committees shall not count against a quorum.

(f) At least annually, the council shall hold a virtual or in-person public forum in a military community to receive feedback from Arkansas uniformed services families regarding the effectiveness of the provisions of this chapter.

(g) The council may provide recommendations to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding without limitation suggested: (1) Legislative initiatives amending this chapter; and (2) Rules applicable to the division and public school districts under this chapter.

(1) Legislative initiatives amending this chapter; and

(2) Rules applicable to the division and public school districts under this chapter.

(h) The council shall provide annually a report to the Governor, the State Board of Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education that includes without limitation the following: (1) Information regarding the achievements of the council and public school districts regarding the support provided to uniformed services families under this chapter; (2) Details of the reports provided to the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission; (3) The number of children of military families in each public school district transferring to or from another state or federal education agency in the previous year; (4) (A) Summaries of cases elevated to the chair for counsel and assistance in resolving cases involving: (i) The transition of children of military families that were elevated by military families; (ii) United States Department of Defense officials; or (iii) Public school districts. (B) Information provided under subdivision (h)(4)(A) of this section shall be provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g , as it existed on January 1, 2021, and state student privacy laws; (5) Information regarding training that is provided to public school district personnel with respect to this chapter; (6) Details regarding plans for future engagement efforts with uniformed services families under this chapter; and (7) Any other information deemed relevant by the council.

(1) Information regarding the achievements of the council and public school districts regarding the support provided to uniformed services families under this chapter;

(2) Details of the reports provided to the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission;

(3) The number of children of military families in each public school district transferring to or from another state or federal education agency in the previous year;

(4) (A) Summaries of cases elevated to the chair for counsel and assistance in resolving cases involving: (i) The transition of children of military families that were elevated by military families; (ii) United States Department of Defense officials; or (iii) Public school districts. (B) Information provided under subdivision (h)(4)(A) of this section shall be provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g , as it existed on January 1, 2021, and state student privacy laws;

(A) Summaries of cases elevated to the chair for counsel and assistance in resolving cases involving: (i) The transition of children of military families that were elevated by military families; (ii) United States Department of Defense officials; or (iii) Public school districts.

(i) The transition of children of military families that were elevated by military families;

(ii) United States Department of Defense officials; or

(iii) Public school districts.

(B) Information provided under subdivision (h)(4)(A) of this section shall be provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g , as it existed on January 1, 2021, and state student privacy laws;

(5) Information regarding training that is provided to public school district personnel with respect to this chapter;

(6) Details regarding plans for future engagement efforts with uniformed services families under this chapter; and

(7) Any other information deemed relevant by the council.

(i) The division shall provide administrative staff support to the Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children to assist with the achievement of the purpose and the administration of duties of the council.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 638,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-20-2003
Reporting by local school districts
Status: in_force

(a) During the appropriate Arkansas Public School Computer Network reporting cycle each year, a school district shall submit appropriate data to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education documenting the school district's total athletic expenditures paid from state funds. (b) Annually, each school district shall submit as part of the budget of expenditures and receipts required under § 6-20-2202 a budget for the total athletic expenditures to be paid from state funds for the budgeted year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1648, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1358,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 1; 2007, No. 255, § 2.

(a) During the appropriate Arkansas Public School Computer Network reporting cycle each year, a school district shall submit appropriate data to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education documenting the school district's total athletic expenditures paid from state funds.

(b) Annually, each school district shall submit as part of the budget of expenditures and receipts required under § 6-20-2202 a budget for the total athletic expenditures to be paid from state funds for the budgeted year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1648, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1358,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 1; 2007, No. 255, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-416 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-416
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 36, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1607, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1606, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1605, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1604, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1603, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1602, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1601, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1600, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 395, § 2; 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 2, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 242, § 2; 2011, No. 624, § 1; 2011, No. 701, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 36, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1607, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1606, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1605, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1604, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1603, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1602, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1601, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1600, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 395, § 2; 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 2, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 242, § 2; 2011, No. 624, § 1; 2011, No. 701, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-20-2501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter is known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act". Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.

This subchapter is known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act".

Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 30 / Section 6-15-3002
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Community school" means a public school that implements a service and inclusion strategy that coordinates resources and relationships in order to accelerate equitable outcomes. (B) Community school strategies may vary among public schools based on the needs of individual communities, but at a minimum include the following without limitation: (i) The four (4) key pillars of an evidence-based community school approach, which include: (a) Integrated student supports; (b) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities; (c) Active family and community engagement; and (d) Collaborative leadership and practices that: (1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and (2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning; (ii) A community school coordinator at each community school site; and (iii) A community school plan. (C) Community school strategies require that public schools obtain consent from parents and legal guardians of public school students for services provided; (2) (A) "Community school coordinator" means a designated site resource coordinator at a public school or local education agency who provides a variety of resources, including partnerships with community resources, and whose primary responsibilities include: (i) Leading needs and assets analyses; (ii) Facilitating development and implementation of a community school plan in collaboration with other members of school-based leadership; (iii) Building relationships between the school and community partners for the provision of identified supports and services; and (iv) Connecting public school students and families to available services and opportunities. (B) To the extent possible, the responsibilities of a community school coordinator may be undertaken in coordination with a parent facilitator appointed under § 6-15-1702 ; and (3) "Community school plan" means a plan that establishes how educators, school staff, governmental entities, and community partners will use and leverage all available assets to meet specific student and family needs in order to improve opportunities and outcomes for students. Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Community school" means a public school that implements a service and inclusion strategy that coordinates resources and relationships in order to accelerate equitable outcomes. (B) Community school strategies may vary among public schools based on the needs of individual communities, but at a minimum include the following without limitation: (i) The four (4) key pillars of an evidence-based community school approach, which include: (a) Integrated student supports; (b) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities; (c) Active family and community engagement; and (d) Collaborative leadership and practices that: (1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and (2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning; (ii) A community school coordinator at each community school site; and (iii) A community school plan. (C) Community school strategies require that public schools obtain consent from parents and legal guardians of public school students for services provided;

(A) "Community school" means a public school that implements a service and inclusion strategy that coordinates resources and relationships in order to accelerate equitable outcomes.

(B) Community school strategies may vary among public schools based on the needs of individual communities, but at a minimum include the following without limitation: (i) The four (4) key pillars of an evidence-based community school approach, which include: (a) Integrated student supports; (b) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities; (c) Active family and community engagement; and (d) Collaborative leadership and practices that: (1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and (2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning; (ii) A community school coordinator at each community school site; and (iii) A community school plan.

(i) The four (4) key pillars of an evidence-based community school approach, which include: (a) Integrated student supports; (b) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities; (c) Active family and community engagement; and (d) Collaborative leadership and practices that: (1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and (2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning;

(a) Integrated student supports;

(b) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities;

(c) Active family and community engagement; and

(d) Collaborative leadership and practices that: (1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and (2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning;

(1) Promote conditions found in high-quality schools; and

(2) Address out-of-school barriers to learning;

(ii) A community school coordinator at each community school site; and

(iii) A community school plan.

(C) Community school strategies require that public schools obtain consent from parents and legal guardians of public school students for services provided;

(2) (A) "Community school coordinator" means a designated site resource coordinator at a public school or local education agency who provides a variety of resources, including partnerships with community resources, and whose primary responsibilities include: (i) Leading needs and assets analyses; (ii) Facilitating development and implementation of a community school plan in collaboration with other members of school-based leadership; (iii) Building relationships between the school and community partners for the provision of identified supports and services; and (iv) Connecting public school students and families to available services and opportunities. (B) To the extent possible, the responsibilities of a community school coordinator may be undertaken in coordination with a parent facilitator appointed under § 6-15-1702 ; and

(A) "Community school coordinator" means a designated site resource coordinator at a public school or local education agency who provides a variety of resources, including partnerships with community resources, and whose primary responsibilities include: (i) Leading needs and assets analyses; (ii) Facilitating development and implementation of a community school plan in collaboration with other members of school-based leadership; (iii) Building relationships between the school and community partners for the provision of identified supports and services; and (iv) Connecting public school students and families to available services and opportunities.

(i) Leading needs and assets analyses;

(ii) Facilitating development and implementation of a community school plan in collaboration with other members of school-based leadership;

(iii) Building relationships between the school and community partners for the provision of identified supports and services; and

(iv) Connecting public school students and families to available services and opportunities.

(B) To the extent possible, the responsibilities of a community school coordinator may be undertaken in coordination with a parent facilitator appointed under § 6-15-1702 ; and

(3) "Community school plan" means a plan that establishes how educators, school staff, governmental entities, and community partners will use and leverage all available assets to meet specific student and family needs in order to improve opportunities and outcomes for students.

Added by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 1, eff. 4/19/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-215
Student tuition and fees - Reporting
Status: in_force

Annually, by July 1, the Division of Higher Education shall report the tuition and mandatory fees charged to students, including all changes to tuition and mandatory fees, for each state-supported institution of higher education to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1970, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 700,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

Annually, by July 1, the Division of Higher Education shall report the tuition and mandatory fees charged to students, including all changes to tuition and mandatory fees, for each state-supported institution of higher education to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1970, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 700,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-46-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-46-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1824, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 839, § 1; 1997, No. 540, § 1; 1999, No. 1323, § 27.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1824, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1993, No. 839, § 1; 1997, No. 540, § 1; 1999, No. 1323, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-18-2505
Account funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall allocate annually to each participating student's account, from funds appropriated to the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Fund or otherwise made available for the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 . (2) For the 2023-2024 school year and each school year thereafter, a student who participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program during the 2022-2023 school year shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding amount allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 until: (A) The participating student graduates from high school; (B) The participating student receives a certificate of completion; or (C) An event that requires an account to be closed under subdivision (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this section occurs. (b) (1) For the 2023-2024 school year, on behalf of participating students enrolled in participating schools or with participating service providers and at the direction of a participating student's parent, the Department of Education shall make four (4) equal payments in quarterly installments from the participating student's account to the participating school or participating service provider in which the participating student is enrolled for tuition, fees, and costs associated with testing and uniforms. (2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (b); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program. (c) For the 2023-2024 school year, if a participating student is enrolled full-time in a participating school or with a participating service provider and the total amount of tuition, fees, testing, and uniform costs is less than the amount determined under subsection (a) of this section, the amount allocated to the student shall be the lesser amount. (d) Account funds shall: (1) (A) Not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner. (B) Any refund or rebate for goods or services purchased with account funds shall be credited directly to the participating student's account; and (2) Be used only for qualifying education expenses for a participating student. (e) (1) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, the department shall develop a system for parents to direct account funds to participating schools and participating service providers by electronic funds transfer, automated clearinghouse transfer, debit card, or another system. (2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider, including without limitation a private institution, to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (e); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program. (3) The department shall: (A) Not adopt a payment system under this subsection that relies exclusively on requiring parents to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses; and (B) Ensure a payment system developed under this subsection provides maximum flexibility to parents by facilitating direct payments to participating service providers and requests for preapproval of and reimbursements for qualifying expenses. (f) (1) An account shall remain in force, and any unused funds shall roll over from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year, until: (A) A parent withdraws his or her participating student from the program; (B) A participating student graduates from high school; or (C) The end of the school year if a participating student turns twenty-one (21) years of age, whichever occurs first. (2) An account shall be closed before an event occurs under subdivision (f)(1) of this section if the State Board of Education finds: (A) A substantial misuse of funds; or (B) That a parent has failed to comply with this subchapter or state board rules governing the program. (3) (A) Any unused funds shall revert to the division and be allocated to fund other accounts. (B) (i) There shall be a maximum amount of funds allowed to remain in each participating student's account. (ii) The state board may establish rules to determine the: (a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and (b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department. (g) Account funds shall not: (1) Constitute taxable income of the parent or the participating student; and (2) Be claimed as a credit, deduction, exemption, or rebate. (h) The division shall create procedures to ensure that a fair process exists to determine whether a participating student is no longer eligible for participation in the program, including without limitation a participating student who is no longer eligible for participation in the program due to his or her failure to demonstrate academic achievement or academic growth. (i) (1) If the division bars a student from participating in the program, it shall notify the participating student and his or her parent of its decision within three (3) days of its decision. (2) A parent may appeal the division's decision to bar him or her from receiving payments from accounts to the state board according to rules established by the state board. (j) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 5,§ 3, eff. 9/14/2023. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall allocate annually to each participating student's account, from funds appropriated to the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Fund or otherwise made available for the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 . (2) For the 2023-2024 school year and each school year thereafter, a student who participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program during the 2022-2023 school year shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding amount allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 until: (A) The participating student graduates from high school; (B) The participating student receives a certificate of completion; or (C) An event that requires an account to be closed under subdivision (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this section occurs.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall allocate annually to each participating student's account, from funds appropriated to the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Fund or otherwise made available for the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 .

(2) For the 2023-2024 school year and each school year thereafter, a student who participated in the Succeed Scholarship Program during the 2022-2023 school year shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of the prior year's statewide foundation funding amount allotted per student under § 6-20-2305 until: (A) The participating student graduates from high school; (B) The participating student receives a certificate of completion; or (C) An event that requires an account to be closed under subdivision (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this section occurs.

(A) The participating student graduates from high school;

(B) The participating student receives a certificate of completion; or

(C) An event that requires an account to be closed under subdivision (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this section occurs.

(b) (1) For the 2023-2024 school year, on behalf of participating students enrolled in participating schools or with participating service providers and at the direction of a participating student's parent, the Department of Education shall make four (4) equal payments in quarterly installments from the participating student's account to the participating school or participating service provider in which the participating student is enrolled for tuition, fees, and costs associated with testing and uniforms. (2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (b); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program.

(1) For the 2023-2024 school year, on behalf of participating students enrolled in participating schools or with participating service providers and at the direction of a participating student's parent, the Department of Education shall make four (4) equal payments in quarterly installments from the participating student's account to the participating school or participating service provider in which the participating student is enrolled for tuition, fees, and costs associated with testing and uniforms.

(2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (b); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program.

(A) Contract with a vendor or provider to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (b); and

(B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program.

(c) For the 2023-2024 school year, if a participating student is enrolled full-time in a participating school or with a participating service provider and the total amount of tuition, fees, testing, and uniform costs is less than the amount determined under subsection (a) of this section, the amount allocated to the student shall be the lesser amount.

(d) Account funds shall: (1) (A) Not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner. (B) Any refund or rebate for goods or services purchased with account funds shall be credited directly to the participating student's account; and (2) Be used only for qualifying education expenses for a participating student.

(1) (A) Not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner. (B) Any refund or rebate for goods or services purchased with account funds shall be credited directly to the participating student's account; and

(A) Not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.

(B) Any refund or rebate for goods or services purchased with account funds shall be credited directly to the participating student's account; and

(2) Be used only for qualifying education expenses for a participating student.

(e) (1) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, the department shall develop a system for parents to direct account funds to participating schools and participating service providers by electronic funds transfer, automated clearinghouse transfer, debit card, or another system. (2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider, including without limitation a private institution, to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (e); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program. (3) The department shall: (A) Not adopt a payment system under this subsection that relies exclusively on requiring parents to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses; and (B) Ensure a payment system developed under this subsection provides maximum flexibility to parents by facilitating direct payments to participating service providers and requests for preapproval of and reimbursements for qualifying expenses.

(1) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, the department shall develop a system for parents to direct account funds to participating schools and participating service providers by electronic funds transfer, automated clearinghouse transfer, debit card, or another system.

(2) The department may: (A) Contract with a vendor or provider, including without limitation a private institution, to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (e); and (B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program.

(A) Contract with a vendor or provider, including without limitation a private institution, to manage the payment system used for purposes of implementing this subsection (e); and

(B) Withhold up to five percent (5%) of funds allocated for each account annually for the administration of the program.

(3) The department shall: (A) Not adopt a payment system under this subsection that relies exclusively on requiring parents to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses; and (B) Ensure a payment system developed under this subsection provides maximum flexibility to parents by facilitating direct payments to participating service providers and requests for preapproval of and reimbursements for qualifying expenses.

(A) Not adopt a payment system under this subsection that relies exclusively on requiring parents to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses; and

(B) Ensure a payment system developed under this subsection provides maximum flexibility to parents by facilitating direct payments to participating service providers and requests for preapproval of and reimbursements for qualifying expenses.

(f) (1) An account shall remain in force, and any unused funds shall roll over from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year, until: (A) A parent withdraws his or her participating student from the program; (B) A participating student graduates from high school; or (C) The end of the school year if a participating student turns twenty-one (21) years of age, whichever occurs first. (2) An account shall be closed before an event occurs under subdivision (f)(1) of this section if the State Board of Education finds: (A) A substantial misuse of funds; or (B) That a parent has failed to comply with this subchapter or state board rules governing the program. (3) (A) Any unused funds shall revert to the division and be allocated to fund other accounts. (B) (i) There shall be a maximum amount of funds allowed to remain in each participating student's account. (ii) The state board may establish rules to determine the: (a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and (b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department.

(1) An account shall remain in force, and any unused funds shall roll over from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year, until: (A) A parent withdraws his or her participating student from the program; (B) A participating student graduates from high school; or (C) The end of the school year if a participating student turns twenty-one (21) years of age, whichever occurs first.

(A) A parent withdraws his or her participating student from the program;

(B) A participating student graduates from high school; or

(C) The end of the school year if a participating student turns twenty-one (21) years of age, whichever occurs first.

(2) An account shall be closed before an event occurs under subdivision (f)(1) of this section if the State Board of Education finds: (A) A substantial misuse of funds; or (B) That a parent has failed to comply with this subchapter or state board rules governing the program.

(A) A substantial misuse of funds; or

(B) That a parent has failed to comply with this subchapter or state board rules governing the program.

(3) (A) Any unused funds shall revert to the division and be allocated to fund other accounts. (B) (i) There shall be a maximum amount of funds allowed to remain in each participating student's account. (ii) The state board may establish rules to determine the: (a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and (b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department.

(A) Any unused funds shall revert to the division and be allocated to fund other accounts.

(B) (i) There shall be a maximum amount of funds allowed to remain in each participating student's account. (ii) The state board may establish rules to determine the: (a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and (b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department.

(i) There shall be a maximum amount of funds allowed to remain in each participating student's account.

(ii) The state board may establish rules to determine the: (a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and (b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department.

(a) Maximum amount of funds allowed under subdivision (f)(3)(B)(i) of this section; and

(b) Process by which account funds will be returned to the appropriate fund within the department.

(g) Account funds shall not: (1) Constitute taxable income of the parent or the participating student; and (2) Be claimed as a credit, deduction, exemption, or rebate.

(1) Constitute taxable income of the parent or the participating student; and

(2) Be claimed as a credit, deduction, exemption, or rebate.

(h) The division shall create procedures to ensure that a fair process exists to determine whether a participating student is no longer eligible for participation in the program, including without limitation a participating student who is no longer eligible for participation in the program due to his or her failure to demonstrate academic achievement or academic growth.

(i) (1) If the division bars a student from participating in the program, it shall notify the participating student and his or her parent of its decision within three (3) days of its decision. (2) A parent may appeal the division's decision to bar him or her from receiving payments from accounts to the state board according to rules established by the state board.

(1) If the division bars a student from participating in the program, it shall notify the participating student and his or her parent of its decision within three (3) days of its decision.

(2) A parent may appeal the division's decision to bar him or her from receiving payments from accounts to the state board according to rules established by the state board.

(j) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 5,§ 3, eff. 9/14/2023.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-59-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-110
Work Force 2000 funding
Status: in_force

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall be provided to Arkansas Northeastern College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas Northeastern College. Acts 2003, No. 830, § 10.

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall be provided to Arkansas Northeastern College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas Northeastern College.

Acts 2003, No. 830, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-60-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act". Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act".

Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-62-502
Trust conveyances authorized
Status: in_force

Property may be conveyed to the State of Arkansas in trust for any tax-supported institution of higher education within the state, which property shall be held by the state, subject to the terms of the conveyance, for and on behalf of the institution for whose benefit the conveyance shall have been made. Acts 1965, No. 565, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3338.

Property may be conveyed to the State of Arkansas in trust for any tax-supported institution of higher education within the state, which property shall be held by the state, subject to the terms of the conveyance, for and on behalf of the institution for whose benefit the conveyance shall have been made.

Acts 1965, No. 565, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3338.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-430 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-430
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 2, eff. 4/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 5, eff. 4/4/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 2, eff. 4/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 5, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.