Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-104
Effect of merger on employees
Status: in_force

(a) All full-time employees of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe on July 1, 2003. Upon the merger, Foothills Technical Institute employees shall become Arkansas State University-Beebe employees and therefore have the same rights and opportunities as other Arkansas State University-Beebe employees. (b) A person employed by Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be employed by Arkansas State University-Searcy effective July 1, 2003, if: (1) Job performance is satisfactory; and (2) Student enrollment in the program is satisfactory. (c) On July 1, 2003, a vice chancellor position of Arkansas State University-Searcy shall be established. The Vice Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Searcy will be a member of the senior management team at Arkansas State University-Beebe. The President of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, shall be the Vice Chancellor of the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus. (d) The vice presidents of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become directors for the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus. (e) The employees of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who were the president and vice presidents shall retain and continue to receive: (1) All options, rights, and benefits of employment granted in this section; and (2) Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of the President of Foothills Technical Institute. (f) An employee who was a member of the faculty of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be deemed qualified to teach in the same level program if: (1) The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory; and (2) Student enrollment is satisfactory. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 4.

(a) All full-time employees of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe on July 1, 2003. Upon the merger, Foothills Technical Institute employees shall become Arkansas State University-Beebe employees and therefore have the same rights and opportunities as other Arkansas State University-Beebe employees.

(b) A person employed by Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be employed by Arkansas State University-Searcy effective July 1, 2003, if: (1) Job performance is satisfactory; and (2) Student enrollment in the program is satisfactory.

(1) Job performance is satisfactory; and

(2) Student enrollment in the program is satisfactory.

(c) On July 1, 2003, a vice chancellor position of Arkansas State University-Searcy shall be established. The Vice Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Searcy will be a member of the senior management team at Arkansas State University-Beebe. The President of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, shall be the Vice Chancellor of the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus.

(d) The vice presidents of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become directors for the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus.

(e) The employees of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who were the president and vice presidents shall retain and continue to receive: (1) All options, rights, and benefits of employment granted in this section; and (2) Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of the President of Foothills Technical Institute.

(1) All options, rights, and benefits of employment granted in this section; and

(2) Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of the President of Foothills Technical Institute.

(f) An employee who was a member of the faculty of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be deemed qualified to teach in the same level program if: (1) The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory; and (2) Student enrollment is satisfactory.

(1) The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory; and

(2) Student enrollment is satisfactory.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-61-1601
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) There is a need to create and promote a comprehensive energy summary and report for the state. (2) The collaboration of all state-supported institutions of higher education that participate in energy research activities is vital to ensure an orderly and effective set of data and other research necessary to promote energy conservation and develop alternative energy sources on a statewide level. Added by Act 2013, No. 280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) There is a need to create and promote a comprehensive energy summary and report for the state.

(2) The collaboration of all state-supported institutions of higher education that participate in energy research activities is vital to ensure an orderly and effective set of data and other research necessary to promote energy conservation and develop alternative energy sources on a statewide level.

Added by Act 2013, No. 280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-308
Custodian of funds - Payment of bills, warrants, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The Treasurer of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education, shall have the custody of all moneys, notes, securities, and other obligations belonging to the Arkansas School for the Deaf and shall be responsible for them under his or her bond and oath as the Treasurer of State. (b) The Treasurer of State, in consultation with the secretary, shall pay all the expenses of the school out of the funds appropriated for the use of the school, upon warrants drawn by the Auditor of State in favor of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, who shall issue his or her warrants upon orders signed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and at least two (2) members of the board of trustees, except as herein otherwise provided. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1810, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1868, No. 36, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 9346; Pope's Dig., § 12811; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2306.

(a) The Treasurer of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education, shall have the custody of all moneys, notes, securities, and other obligations belonging to the Arkansas School for the Deaf and shall be responsible for them under his or her bond and oath as the Treasurer of State.

(b) The Treasurer of State, in consultation with the secretary, shall pay all the expenses of the school out of the funds appropriated for the use of the school, upon warrants drawn by the Auditor of State in favor of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, who shall issue his or her warrants upon orders signed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and at least two (2) members of the board of trustees, except as herein otherwise provided.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1810, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1868, No. 36, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 9346; Pope's Dig., § 12811; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-61-1108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1997, No. 971, § 7; 2001, No. 1649, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1997, No. 971, § 7; 2001, No. 1649, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2511 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-18-2511
Legal proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be no liability on the part of the Department of Education or the state or of any public school or public school district based on the award of or use of an account under this subchapter. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity or any other defenses available to the State of Arkansas. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) There shall be no liability on the part of the Department of Education or the state or of any public school or public school district based on the award of or use of an account under this subchapter.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity or any other defenses available to the State of Arkansas.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-104
Initial meeting - Quorum
Status: in_force

(a) When the requisite number of persons shall have associated according to the provisions of this chapter, any three (3) of them may call the first meeting of the corporation by giving notice of the meeting to each member of the association by written or printed circulars at least ten (10) days before the time of the meeting and when they shall elect the necessary officers. (b) The majority of members shall constitute a quorum. Acts 1911, No. 375, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 1766; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1403.

(a) When the requisite number of persons shall have associated according to the provisions of this chapter, any three (3) of them may call the first meeting of the corporation by giving notice of the meeting to each member of the association by written or printed circulars at least ten (10) days before the time of the meeting and when they shall elect the necessary officers.

(b) The majority of members shall constitute a quorum.

Acts 1911, No. 375, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 1766; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-111
Funeral expenses
Status: in_force

In case of the death of any pupil at the Arkansas School for the Blind or the Arkansas School for the Deaf, when funeral expenses are not otherwise provided for, an account thereof shall be made out, certified to, collected, and applied as provided in § 6-43-109 . Acts 1875 (Adj. Sess.), No. 65, § 5, p. 134; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9373, 9485; Pope's Dig., §§ 12838, 12888; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2423.

In case of the death of any pupil at the Arkansas School for the Blind or the Arkansas School for the Deaf, when funeral expenses are not otherwise provided for, an account thereof shall be made out, certified to, collected, and applied as provided in § 6-43-109 .

Acts 1875 (Adj. Sess.), No. 65, § 5, p. 134; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9373, 9485; Pope's Dig., §§ 12838, 12888; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-41-705
Responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An institution of higher education that wishes to establish a Building Better Futures Program on campus shall seek recognition as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program by the United States Department of Education. (2) Only approved institutions are eligible for funding for the Building Better Futures Program if funding is available. (b) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall provide information statewide, including to each high school in the state, on the options for postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. (2) Each public high school in Arkansas shall provide the information distributed by the division to the parent or guardian of a student with an intellectual or developmental disability enrolled in the public high school. (3) A public high school shall begin providing the information when transition services for a student are discussed at an annual review conference of the individualized education program committee meeting. (c) A variety of sources may be used to support the Building Better Futures Program, including the costs associated with tuition and support services. Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.

(a) (1) An institution of higher education that wishes to establish a Building Better Futures Program on campus shall seek recognition as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program by the United States Department of Education. (2) Only approved institutions are eligible for funding for the Building Better Futures Program if funding is available.

(1) An institution of higher education that wishes to establish a Building Better Futures Program on campus shall seek recognition as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program by the United States Department of Education.

(2) Only approved institutions are eligible for funding for the Building Better Futures Program if funding is available.

(b) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall provide information statewide, including to each high school in the state, on the options for postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. (2) Each public high school in Arkansas shall provide the information distributed by the division to the parent or guardian of a student with an intellectual or developmental disability enrolled in the public high school. (3) A public high school shall begin providing the information when transition services for a student are discussed at an annual review conference of the individualized education program committee meeting.

(1) The Division of Higher Education shall provide information statewide, including to each high school in the state, on the options for postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.

(2) Each public high school in Arkansas shall provide the information distributed by the division to the parent or guardian of a student with an intellectual or developmental disability enrolled in the public high school.

(3) A public high school shall begin providing the information when transition services for a student are discussed at an annual review conference of the individualized education program committee meeting.

(c) A variety of sources may be used to support the Building Better Futures Program, including the costs associated with tuition and support services.

Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-18-1801
Intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes: (1) The importance of adequate eye and vision care for school-age children as an important component to maximizing their educational opportunities and classroom performance; and (2) The need for a study to be conducted to evaluate eye and vision care in school-age children and to develop a strategic statewide plan regarding the needs and solutions of eye and vision problems of school-age children. (b) Therefore, the purposes of this subchapter are to create a commission to conduct such a study and to make findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor. Acts 2003, No. 755, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes: (1) The importance of adequate eye and vision care for school-age children as an important component to maximizing their educational opportunities and classroom performance; and (2) The need for a study to be conducted to evaluate eye and vision care in school-age children and to develop a strategic statewide plan regarding the needs and solutions of eye and vision problems of school-age children.

(1) The importance of adequate eye and vision care for school-age children as an important component to maximizing their educational opportunities and classroom performance; and

(2) The need for a study to be conducted to evaluate eye and vision care in school-age children and to develop a strategic statewide plan regarding the needs and solutions of eye and vision problems of school-age children.

(b) Therefore, the purposes of this subchapter are to create a commission to conduct such a study and to make findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor.

Acts 2003, No. 755, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-801
Indefinite teacher employment contract void
Status: in_force

(a) In any contract of employment entered into by and between a school district and a teacher as defined by Acts 1979, No. 766 [repealed], any provision therein specifying that the employee's salary may be decreased to conform to legal fiscal requirements or any other attempt therein to make the salary to be paid to the employee less than definite and certain as to the minimum amount of salary is declared to be null and void as opposed to the public policy of the State of Arkansas. (b) In any contract attempting to make a teacher's salary less than definite and certain by qualifying language, the amount of stated salary without such qualifying language shall be the minimum amount the employee is entitled to receive for services rendered. (c) The remaining provisions of any contract found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be given full force and effect. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 3, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1335 -- 80-1337.

(a) In any contract of employment entered into by and between a school district and a teacher as defined by Acts 1979, No. 766 [repealed], any provision therein specifying that the employee's salary may be decreased to conform to legal fiscal requirements or any other attempt therein to make the salary to be paid to the employee less than definite and certain as to the minimum amount of salary is declared to be null and void as opposed to the public policy of the State of Arkansas.

(b) In any contract attempting to make a teacher's salary less than definite and certain by qualifying language, the amount of stated salary without such qualifying language shall be the minimum amount the employee is entitled to receive for services rendered.

(c) The remaining provisions of any contract found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be given full force and effect.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 3, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1335 -- 80-1337.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2510 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-20-2510
Incentives for collaboration
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage school districts to explore and consider arrangements with other districts that have the potential to: (1) Improve academic facilities and equipment available to the public school students in the districts; (2) Result in improved transportation arrangements for public school students in the state; (3) Create any type of efficiency for school districts or enhanced learning opportunities for public school students in the state; and (4) Facilitate the highest and best use of state funds in support of public school academic facilities. (b) (1) If school districts voluntarily consolidate or if one (1) school district annexes another school district, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall use the lowest wealth index of the participating school districts to determine the amount of state financial participation in the first eligible academic facilities project undertaken by the resulting school district. (2) After the completion of the first academic facilities project, the division shall compute a new wealth index for the resulting district that shall be used to determine the amount of state financial participation in future academic facilities projects undertaken by the resulting school district. Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage school districts to explore and consider arrangements with other districts that have the potential to: (1) Improve academic facilities and equipment available to the public school students in the districts; (2) Result in improved transportation arrangements for public school students in the state; (3) Create any type of efficiency for school districts or enhanced learning opportunities for public school students in the state; and (4) Facilitate the highest and best use of state funds in support of public school academic facilities.

(1) Improve academic facilities and equipment available to the public school students in the districts;

(2) Result in improved transportation arrangements for public school students in the state;

(3) Create any type of efficiency for school districts or enhanced learning opportunities for public school students in the state; and

(4) Facilitate the highest and best use of state funds in support of public school academic facilities.

(b) (1) If school districts voluntarily consolidate or if one (1) school district annexes another school district, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall use the lowest wealth index of the participating school districts to determine the amount of state financial participation in the first eligible academic facilities project undertaken by the resulting school district. (2) After the completion of the first academic facilities project, the division shall compute a new wealth index for the resulting district that shall be used to determine the amount of state financial participation in future academic facilities projects undertaken by the resulting school district.

(1) If school districts voluntarily consolidate or if one (1) school district annexes another school district, the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall use the lowest wealth index of the participating school districts to determine the amount of state financial participation in the first eligible academic facilities project undertaken by the resulting school district.

(2) After the completion of the first academic facilities project, the division shall compute a new wealth index for the resulting district that shall be used to determine the amount of state financial participation in future academic facilities projects undertaken by the resulting school district.

Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-210
Minor child as legal resident - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "minor child" means a child under twenty-one (21) years of age. (b) Any minor child of a parent who is a legal resident of Arkansas shall be considered a legal resident of Arkansas for the following purposes: (1) Admission and enrollment in a public institution of higher education; and (2) Eligibility for a postsecondary scholarship offered by the State of Arkansas or by a public institution of higher education. (c) In determining admission or scholarship eligibility, a public institution of higher education shall give the same consideration to an official high school transcript issued by an out-of-state school or school district on behalf of any minor child of a parent who is a legal resident of Arkansas as a high school transcript issued by a school or school district in Arkansas. Acts 1997, No. 692, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "minor child" means a child under twenty-one (21) years of age.

(b) Any minor child of a parent who is a legal resident of Arkansas shall be considered a legal resident of Arkansas for the following purposes: (1) Admission and enrollment in a public institution of higher education; and (2) Eligibility for a postsecondary scholarship offered by the State of Arkansas or by a public institution of higher education.

(1) Admission and enrollment in a public institution of higher education; and

(2) Eligibility for a postsecondary scholarship offered by the State of Arkansas or by a public institution of higher education.

(c) In determining admission or scholarship eligibility, a public institution of higher education shall give the same consideration to an official high school transcript issued by an out-of-state school or school district on behalf of any minor child of a parent who is a legal resident of Arkansas as a high school transcript issued by a school or school district in Arkansas.

Acts 1997, No. 692, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-59-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-109
Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority
Status: in_force

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College. (b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall become obligations of Arkansas Northeastern College. (c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Cotton Boll Technical Institute to Arkansas Northeastern College. (d) All cash fund balances of Cotton Boll Technical Institute transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas Northeastern College. Acts 2003, No. 830, § 9.

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College.

(b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall become obligations of Arkansas Northeastern College.

(c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Cotton Boll Technical Institute to Arkansas Northeastern College.

(d) All cash fund balances of Cotton Boll Technical Institute transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas Northeastern College.

Acts 2003, No. 830, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-112
Tax exemption for school vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) All motor vehicles owned and operated by public school districts in Arkansas and used exclusively for school purposes shall be exempt from taxation by the state, county, or municipality. (b) This exemption is to include license tag fees and charges as well as property taxes. Acts 1927, No. 241, § 1; 1951, No. 43, § 1; 1953, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1816.

(a) All motor vehicles owned and operated by public school districts in Arkansas and used exclusively for school purposes shall be exempt from taxation by the state, county, or municipality.

(b) This exemption is to include license tag fees and charges as well as property taxes.

Acts 1927, No. 241, § 1; 1951, No. 43, § 1; 1953, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1816.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-52-105
Office facilities
Status: in_force

The Building Authority Division shall ensure that all offices of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services are exemplary models of accessibility and conform to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 574, § 9.

The Building Authority Division shall ensure that all offices of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services are exemplary models of accessibility and conform to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 574, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1403
Arkansas State Board of Nursing - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall: (1) Prescribe forms to be used in the Nursing Student Loan Program; (2) Regulate the submission of applications for loans; (3) Determine eligibility of applicants; (4) Allow or disallow applications for financial assistance; (5) Contract for, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all loans made under this subchapter and the repayment of these loans; (6) Forgive loans and portions of loans as provided for; and (7) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for purposes of funding this program. (b) The board may: (1) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, devises, donations, and any federal funds available for the program, to be used together with funds appropriated for the program for making loans under this subchapter; and (2) Hire a qualified person or entity to administer any aspect of the program. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 5; 2009, No. 9, § 2.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall: (1) Prescribe forms to be used in the Nursing Student Loan Program; (2) Regulate the submission of applications for loans; (3) Determine eligibility of applicants; (4) Allow or disallow applications for financial assistance; (5) Contract for, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all loans made under this subchapter and the repayment of these loans; (6) Forgive loans and portions of loans as provided for; and (7) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for purposes of funding this program.

(1) Prescribe forms to be used in the Nursing Student Loan Program;

(2) Regulate the submission of applications for loans;

(3) Determine eligibility of applicants;

(4) Allow or disallow applications for financial assistance;

(5) Contract for, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all loans made under this subchapter and the repayment of these loans;

(6) Forgive loans and portions of loans as provided for; and

(7) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for purposes of funding this program.

(b) The board may: (1) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, devises, donations, and any federal funds available for the program, to be used together with funds appropriated for the program for making loans under this subchapter; and (2) Hire a qualified person or entity to administer any aspect of the program.

(1) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, devises, donations, and any federal funds available for the program, to be used together with funds appropriated for the program for making loans under this subchapter; and

(2) Hire a qualified person or entity to administer any aspect of the program.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 5; 2009, No. 9, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-428 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-428
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 3, eff. 4/4/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 3, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-65-305
Easements
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University is empowered to grant and convey easements of lands belonging to Arkansas Tech University or to the state and held for the benefit of the university. (b) To that end, the board may execute and deliver for and on behalf of the state and the university an easement or easements containing such terms and conditions as the board may deem proper and in the best interest of the state and the university. (c) The proceeds from any such easement shall be placed in a bank account of the university and may be expended for the benefit of the university at the discretion of the board. Acts 1963, No. 201, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3144, 80-3145.

(a) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University is empowered to grant and convey easements of lands belonging to Arkansas Tech University or to the state and held for the benefit of the university.

(b) To that end, the board may execute and deliver for and on behalf of the state and the university an easement or easements containing such terms and conditions as the board may deem proper and in the best interest of the state and the university.

(c) The proceeds from any such easement shall be placed in a bank account of the university and may be expended for the benefit of the university at the discretion of the board.

Acts 1963, No. 201, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3144, 80-3145.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-210
Special Education Unit for children with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) There is established in the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a Special Education Unit. (b) The unit shall be headed by a director, who shall be qualified by education, training, and experience to take responsibility for, and give direction to, the programs of the division relating to children with disabilities. (c) Implementation of this section shall be dependent upon funds being made available to the division for this purpose. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 59, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1765, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2126; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

(a) There is established in the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a Special Education Unit.

(b) The unit shall be headed by a director, who shall be qualified by education, training, and experience to take responsibility for, and give direction to, the programs of the division relating to children with disabilities.

(c) Implementation of this section shall be dependent upon funds being made available to the division for this purpose.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 59, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1765, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2126; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1222 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1222
Sale of school property securing deed of trust - Release of lien
Status: in_force

(a) When any school district of Arkansas desires to abandon any property for school purposes and to sell and convey the property and use the proceeds for either repairs or new construction of buildings for school purposes of the school district, the trustee of the deed of trust securing any bond issue of the school district and including the land so to be abandoned, sold, and conveyed shall have the power, if the trustee deems it to be to the best interest of the school district, to release the land to be sold or conveyed from the lien of the deed of trust by which the trustee is appointed. (b) The release may be either by endorsement of the trustee, if an individual, or by endorsement by one (1) of the corporate officers of the trustee, if a corporation, on the margin of the record of the deed of trust, or by a separate instrument executed and placed on record in the county in which the land is situated. Acts 1939, No. 341, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1128.

(a) When any school district of Arkansas desires to abandon any property for school purposes and to sell and convey the property and use the proceeds for either repairs or new construction of buildings for school purposes of the school district, the trustee of the deed of trust securing any bond issue of the school district and including the land so to be abandoned, sold, and conveyed shall have the power, if the trustee deems it to be to the best interest of the school district, to release the land to be sold or conveyed from the lien of the deed of trust by which the trustee is appointed.

(b) The release may be either by endorsement of the trustee, if an individual, or by endorsement by one (1) of the corporate officers of the trustee, if a corporation, on the margin of the record of the deed of trust, or by a separate instrument executed and placed on record in the county in which the land is situated.

Acts 1939, No. 341, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1128.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-45-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 45 / Section 6-45-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Appropriate early childhood program" means a developmentally appropriate program for young children, birth through five (5) years of age, approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as complying with the regulatory guidelines of the early childhood state accreditation by the Department of Human Services and Arkansas Better Chance Program Core Quality Approval Standards of the division to be issued by the division pursuant to this chapter; (2) "Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program" means a developmentally appropriate early care and education program for children three (3) and four (4) years of age created under § 6-45-105(a)(1)(B) ; (3) "Arkansas Early Childhood Commission" or "commission" means a twenty-five-member advisory body appointed by the Governor to perform certain duties and responsibilities relating to the development, expansion, and coordination of early childhood programs, including, but not limited to, serving as the advisory body to the division on early childhood program issues; and (4) "Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board" means a citizen board appointed through the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center to develop public awareness, to promote program expansion, to encourage local development of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A., and to provide consultation and guidance to the center. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1813, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1812, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1811, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 403,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 36; 1999, No. 1222, § 3; 2003, No. 1105, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 2; 2009, No. 28, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Appropriate early childhood program" means a developmentally appropriate program for young children, birth through five (5) years of age, approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as complying with the regulatory guidelines of the early childhood state accreditation by the Department of Human Services and Arkansas Better Chance Program Core Quality Approval Standards of the division to be issued by the division pursuant to this chapter;

(2) "Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program" means a developmentally appropriate early care and education program for children three (3) and four (4) years of age created under § 6-45-105(a)(1)(B) ;

(3) "Arkansas Early Childhood Commission" or "commission" means a twenty-five-member advisory body appointed by the Governor to perform certain duties and responsibilities relating to the development, expansion, and coordination of early childhood programs, including, but not limited to, serving as the advisory body to the division on early childhood program issues; and

(4) "Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board" means a citizen board appointed through the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center to develop public awareness, to promote program expansion, to encourage local development of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A., and to provide consultation and guidance to the center.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1813, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1812, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1811, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 403,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 36; 1999, No. 1222, § 3; 2003, No. 1105, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 2; 2009, No. 28, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-409 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-81-409
Disbursement of funds
Status: in_force

The disbursing agent of the University of Arkansas is authorized to draw the sums referred to in this subchapter in cash from the State Treasury as they may be needed, but not exceeding forty thousand dollars ($40,000) at any one (1) time. Acts 1925, No. 115, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 13179; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2835; Acts 1991, No. 902, § 4.

The disbursing agent of the University of Arkansas is authorized to draw the sums referred to in this subchapter in cash from the State Treasury as they may be needed, but not exceeding forty thousand dollars ($40,000) at any one (1) time.

Acts 1925, No. 115, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 13179; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2835; Acts 1991, No. 902, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-15-1901
Establishment of plan
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may establish a Delta Student Academic Success Plan to reduce the disparities in the academic performance of youth in the Arkansas delta. (b) The plan shall consist of the following components: (1) A coalition effort between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and various school districts in Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties; (2) A plan to establish a standards-based curriculum to be used in the various school districts in mathematics, reading, and English using instructional strategies based on students' assessed mastery level and learning styles; (3) Faculty development in: (A) Standards-based mathematics, reading, and English; (B) Use of student assessment data in instructional design; and (C) Instructional design based on assessed mastery and learning styles; (4) Development of an Arkansas Teacher Corps to increase the number of new and licensed teachers; (5) Development of an after-school academic program to reinforce knowledge and skills taught during the regular class day and to help develop knowledge and skills in wellness, art, hobbies, personal growth, decision making, and career awareness and requirements; and (6) Development of a comprehensive evaluation program in which key assessment measures shall include: (A) The number of participants; (B) The participants' mastery of English, mathematics, and reading as measured by the state benchmark examinations; (C) Stanford Achievement Test Series and National Assessment of Educational Progress measures; and (D) Admission to and graduation from an accredited college or technical institution. (c) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may enter into an agreement with the superintendents of the school districts within Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties to implement the plan to the extent that the plan does not conflict with Arkansas law or with the standards set forth by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (d) If a plan is established, the chancellor shall make a yearly report of the progress of the plan, including the evaluations and measures as described under subdivision (b)(6) of this section to the superintendents of the school districts in Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties, the division, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1242, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 21, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 31, § 1.

(a) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may establish a Delta Student Academic Success Plan to reduce the disparities in the academic performance of youth in the Arkansas delta.

(b) The plan shall consist of the following components: (1) A coalition effort between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and various school districts in Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties; (2) A plan to establish a standards-based curriculum to be used in the various school districts in mathematics, reading, and English using instructional strategies based on students' assessed mastery level and learning styles; (3) Faculty development in: (A) Standards-based mathematics, reading, and English; (B) Use of student assessment data in instructional design; and (C) Instructional design based on assessed mastery and learning styles; (4) Development of an Arkansas Teacher Corps to increase the number of new and licensed teachers; (5) Development of an after-school academic program to reinforce knowledge and skills taught during the regular class day and to help develop knowledge and skills in wellness, art, hobbies, personal growth, decision making, and career awareness and requirements; and (6) Development of a comprehensive evaluation program in which key assessment measures shall include: (A) The number of participants; (B) The participants' mastery of English, mathematics, and reading as measured by the state benchmark examinations; (C) Stanford Achievement Test Series and National Assessment of Educational Progress measures; and (D) Admission to and graduation from an accredited college or technical institution.

(1) A coalition effort between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and various school districts in Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties;

(2) A plan to establish a standards-based curriculum to be used in the various school districts in mathematics, reading, and English using instructional strategies based on students' assessed mastery level and learning styles;

(3) Faculty development in: (A) Standards-based mathematics, reading, and English; (B) Use of student assessment data in instructional design; and (C) Instructional design based on assessed mastery and learning styles;

(A) Standards-based mathematics, reading, and English;

(B) Use of student assessment data in instructional design; and

(C) Instructional design based on assessed mastery and learning styles;

(4) Development of an Arkansas Teacher Corps to increase the number of new and licensed teachers;

(5) Development of an after-school academic program to reinforce knowledge and skills taught during the regular class day and to help develop knowledge and skills in wellness, art, hobbies, personal growth, decision making, and career awareness and requirements; and

(6) Development of a comprehensive evaluation program in which key assessment measures shall include: (A) The number of participants; (B) The participants' mastery of English, mathematics, and reading as measured by the state benchmark examinations; (C) Stanford Achievement Test Series and National Assessment of Educational Progress measures; and (D) Admission to and graduation from an accredited college or technical institution.

(A) The number of participants;

(B) The participants' mastery of English, mathematics, and reading as measured by the state benchmark examinations;

(C) Stanford Achievement Test Series and National Assessment of Educational Progress measures; and

(D) Admission to and graduation from an accredited college or technical institution.

(c) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may enter into an agreement with the superintendents of the school districts within Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties to implement the plan to the extent that the plan does not conflict with Arkansas law or with the standards set forth by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(d) If a plan is established, the chancellor shall make a yearly report of the progress of the plan, including the evaluations and measures as described under subdivision (b)(6) of this section to the superintendents of the school districts in Arkansas, Chicot, Drew, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties, the division, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1242, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 21, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 31, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-220 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-220
Equality in expenditure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the responsibility of school districts to expend effort on behalf of the education of each child with disabilities equal to the effort expended on account of the education of each child who does not have a disability. (2) Any additional effort necessary to provide supplemental aids and services shall be the ultimate responsibility of the state but shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be the responsibility of the local school districts. (b) (1) Two (2) or more school districts may join together to establish special classes for children with disabilities. (2) In such event, one (1) school district shall be designated as the controlling agent, and all reimbursement for the education of children with disabilities from the State Board of Education shall be made to this school district. (3) Local revenues or tuition from other school districts participating in the cooperative will be paid to the controlling school district on an accepted prorated formula per child. Acts 1973, No. 102, §§ 8, 18; 1975, No. 641, § 2; 1979, No. 1055, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2122, 80-2132; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14; 2007, No. 1573, § 39.

(a) (1) It is the responsibility of school districts to expend effort on behalf of the education of each child with disabilities equal to the effort expended on account of the education of each child who does not have a disability. (2) Any additional effort necessary to provide supplemental aids and services shall be the ultimate responsibility of the state but shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be the responsibility of the local school districts.

(1) It is the responsibility of school districts to expend effort on behalf of the education of each child with disabilities equal to the effort expended on account of the education of each child who does not have a disability.

(2) Any additional effort necessary to provide supplemental aids and services shall be the ultimate responsibility of the state but shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be the responsibility of the local school districts.

(b) (1) Two (2) or more school districts may join together to establish special classes for children with disabilities. (2) In such event, one (1) school district shall be designated as the controlling agent, and all reimbursement for the education of children with disabilities from the State Board of Education shall be made to this school district. (3) Local revenues or tuition from other school districts participating in the cooperative will be paid to the controlling school district on an accepted prorated formula per child.

(1) Two (2) or more school districts may join together to establish special classes for children with disabilities.

(2) In such event, one (1) school district shall be designated as the controlling agent, and all reimbursement for the education of children with disabilities from the State Board of Education shall be made to this school district.

(3) Local revenues or tuition from other school districts participating in the cooperative will be paid to the controlling school district on an accepted prorated formula per child.

Acts 1973, No. 102, §§ 8, 18; 1975, No. 641, § 2; 1979, No. 1055, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2122, 80-2132; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14; 2007, No. 1573, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-62-306
Bonds or notes - Issuance on advice of Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Status: in_force

(a) The boards of trustees of the University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas State University system, Arkansas Tech University, and Southern Arkansas University, hereinafter referred to as the "board of the institution involved", shall not issue any notes or bonds under the provisions of this subchapter for any of the purposes authorized by this subchapter, unless prior to the issuance of such notes or bonds, the board of the institution involved shall have obtained the advice of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as to the economic feasibility of the particular project to be financed, in whole or in part, by those notes or bonds. (b) The board of the institution involved shall submit to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board information pertaining to the proposed project concerning existing and proposed buildings, improvements, equipment, and facilities of the institution involved; finances, revenues, appropriations, and cash funds of the institution involved; and enrollment, housing, and other information deemed pertinent to and requested by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to enable the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to determine the feasibility of the project. (c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall notify the board of the institution involved, within thirty (30) days from the date the information is submitted to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board's advice with respect to the economic feasibility of the particular project. (d) The advice of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under this section shall not be binding on the board of the institution involved. (e) (1) This section shall not be construed to deprive, transfer, limit, or in any way alter or change any of the powers vested in the board of the institution involved under existing constitutional and statutory provisions. (2) Furthermore, the authority conferred upon the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board by this section shall not extend to the feasibility of the notes or bonds proposed to be issued by the board of the institution involved or to any of the terms, conditions, and provisions thereof, and this section shall not be construed to impair in any way the validity of any notes or bonds issued by the board of the institutions involved under this subchapter or impair or affect in any way the obligations of the board of the institution involved or the rights of any holder or registered owner of the notes or bonds. Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 1, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1963, No. 242, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3328 -- 80-3331.

(a) The boards of trustees of the University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas State University system, Arkansas Tech University, and Southern Arkansas University, hereinafter referred to as the "board of the institution involved", shall not issue any notes or bonds under the provisions of this subchapter for any of the purposes authorized by this subchapter, unless prior to the issuance of such notes or bonds, the board of the institution involved shall have obtained the advice of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as to the economic feasibility of the particular project to be financed, in whole or in part, by those notes or bonds.

(b) The board of the institution involved shall submit to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board information pertaining to the proposed project concerning existing and proposed buildings, improvements, equipment, and facilities of the institution involved; finances, revenues, appropriations, and cash funds of the institution involved; and enrollment, housing, and other information deemed pertinent to and requested by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to enable the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to determine the feasibility of the project.

(c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall notify the board of the institution involved, within thirty (30) days from the date the information is submitted to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board's advice with respect to the economic feasibility of the particular project.

(d) The advice of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under this section shall not be binding on the board of the institution involved.

(e) (1) This section shall not be construed to deprive, transfer, limit, or in any way alter or change any of the powers vested in the board of the institution involved under existing constitutional and statutory provisions. (2) Furthermore, the authority conferred upon the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board by this section shall not extend to the feasibility of the notes or bonds proposed to be issued by the board of the institution involved or to any of the terms, conditions, and provisions thereof, and this section shall not be construed to impair in any way the validity of any notes or bonds issued by the board of the institutions involved under this subchapter or impair or affect in any way the obligations of the board of the institution involved or the rights of any holder or registered owner of the notes or bonds.

(1) This section shall not be construed to deprive, transfer, limit, or in any way alter or change any of the powers vested in the board of the institution involved under existing constitutional and statutory provisions.

(2) Furthermore, the authority conferred upon the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board by this section shall not extend to the feasibility of the notes or bonds proposed to be issued by the board of the institution involved or to any of the terms, conditions, and provisions thereof, and this section shall not be construed to impair in any way the validity of any notes or bonds issued by the board of the institutions involved under this subchapter or impair or affect in any way the obligations of the board of the institution involved or the rights of any holder or registered owner of the notes or bonds.

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

Acts 1963, No. 242, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3328 -- 80-3331.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-103
Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas created in § 6-67-102 is charged with the management and control of the University of Central Arkansas. (b) The board shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board which it succeeds, including those set forth in this section. (c) The board shall be charged with the liabilities of the corporate body which it succeeds. (d) (1) The board shall: (A) Have perpetual succession of officers and members; (B) Have the right to use and keep a common seal and to alter the seal at will; (C) Have the right to contract and be contracted with; and (D) Have the right to own, purchase, sell, and convey property, real, personal, and mixed, and be authorized and empowered to receive and hold donations, devises, bequests, and legacies for the use and benefit of the university, provided that all property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be free from liens and encumbrances and that the title to the property as well as to any donation that the board may receive shall be taken in the name of the members of the board and shall become the property of the State of Arkansas. (2) The board shall have full power and authority from time to time to make, constitute, and establish such bylaws, rules, and orders not inconsistent with law as to the board seems necessary for the regulation, government, and control of the board as trustees and all officers, teachers, and other persons by the board employed in and about the university, all persons in the university, and regarding limitations as to number of pupils to be admitted. (3) The board shall fix and regulate tuition and all fees, costs, and other charges for attendance at the university. (4) Admission requirements shall be established by the board, in accordance with policies adopted by the board, consistent with the laws and rules of this state. (5) The board shall have the authority to grant diplomas and degrees. (e) (1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards. (2) Reimbursement under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas. Amended by Act 2023, No. 384,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 392, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1907, No. 317, § 2, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9587; Pope's Dig., § 13091; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 1; 1943, No. 1, § 3; 1975, No. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202, 80-2602.2, 80-2605; Acts 2003, No. 207, § 1.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas created in § 6-67-102 is charged with the management and control of the University of Central Arkansas.

(b) The board shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board which it succeeds, including those set forth in this section.

(c) The board shall be charged with the liabilities of the corporate body which it succeeds.

(d) (1) The board shall: (A) Have perpetual succession of officers and members; (B) Have the right to use and keep a common seal and to alter the seal at will; (C) Have the right to contract and be contracted with; and (D) Have the right to own, purchase, sell, and convey property, real, personal, and mixed, and be authorized and empowered to receive and hold donations, devises, bequests, and legacies for the use and benefit of the university, provided that all property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be free from liens and encumbrances and that the title to the property as well as to any donation that the board may receive shall be taken in the name of the members of the board and shall become the property of the State of Arkansas. (2) The board shall have full power and authority from time to time to make, constitute, and establish such bylaws, rules, and orders not inconsistent with law as to the board seems necessary for the regulation, government, and control of the board as trustees and all officers, teachers, and other persons by the board employed in and about the university, all persons in the university, and regarding limitations as to number of pupils to be admitted. (3) The board shall fix and regulate tuition and all fees, costs, and other charges for attendance at the university. (4) Admission requirements shall be established by the board, in accordance with policies adopted by the board, consistent with the laws and rules of this state. (5) The board shall have the authority to grant diplomas and degrees.

(1) The board shall: (A) Have perpetual succession of officers and members; (B) Have the right to use and keep a common seal and to alter the seal at will; (C) Have the right to contract and be contracted with; and (D) Have the right to own, purchase, sell, and convey property, real, personal, and mixed, and be authorized and empowered to receive and hold donations, devises, bequests, and legacies for the use and benefit of the university, provided that all property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be free from liens and encumbrances and that the title to the property as well as to any donation that the board may receive shall be taken in the name of the members of the board and shall become the property of the State of Arkansas.

(A) Have perpetual succession of officers and members;

(B) Have the right to use and keep a common seal and to alter the seal at will;

(C) Have the right to contract and be contracted with; and

(D) Have the right to own, purchase, sell, and convey property, real, personal, and mixed, and be authorized and empowered to receive and hold donations, devises, bequests, and legacies for the use and benefit of the university, provided that all property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be free from liens and encumbrances and that the title to the property as well as to any donation that the board may receive shall be taken in the name of the members of the board and shall become the property of the State of Arkansas.

(2) The board shall have full power and authority from time to time to make, constitute, and establish such bylaws, rules, and orders not inconsistent with law as to the board seems necessary for the regulation, government, and control of the board as trustees and all officers, teachers, and other persons by the board employed in and about the university, all persons in the university, and regarding limitations as to number of pupils to be admitted.

(3) The board shall fix and regulate tuition and all fees, costs, and other charges for attendance at the university.

(4) Admission requirements shall be established by the board, in accordance with policies adopted by the board, consistent with the laws and rules of this state.

(5) The board shall have the authority to grant diplomas and degrees.

(e) (1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards. (2) Reimbursement under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.

(1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards.

(2) Reimbursement under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 384,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 392, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1907, No. 317, § 2, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9587; Pope's Dig., § 13091; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 1; 1943, No. 1, § 3; 1975, No. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202, 80-2602.2, 80-2605; Acts 2003, No. 207, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-20-904
Obligations - Security - Payment
Status: in_force

(a) The certificates shall be obligations of the State Board of Education only, secured by a pledge of the collateral and payable from the proceeds realized from the collateral, as specified in § 6-20-905 . (b) The certificates shall not be obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall not be secured by a pledge of any revenues belonging to the State of Arkansas. (c) It shall be stated on the face of each certificate that it has been issued under this subchapter. Acts 1967, No. 479, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-961.

(a) The certificates shall be obligations of the State Board of Education only, secured by a pledge of the collateral and payable from the proceeds realized from the collateral, as specified in § 6-20-905 .

(b) The certificates shall not be obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall not be secured by a pledge of any revenues belonging to the State of Arkansas.

(c) It shall be stated on the face of each certificate that it has been issued under this subchapter.

Acts 1967, No. 479, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-961.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-403
Costs of maintenance
Status: in_force

(a) The expenses and costs of maintenance and operation of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be borne by the State of Arkansas. (b) The General Assembly shall provide for the expenses and costs of maintenance by appropriations made in like manner as appropriations are made for the maintenance and operation of the University of Arkansas. Acts 1911, No. 360, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9584; Pope's Dig., § 13250; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2904.

(a) The expenses and costs of maintenance and operation of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be borne by the State of Arkansas.

(b) The General Assembly shall provide for the expenses and costs of maintenance by appropriations made in like manner as appropriations are made for the maintenance and operation of the University of Arkansas.

Acts 1911, No. 360, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9584; Pope's Dig., § 13250; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-18-901
Maintenance of permanent student records
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the direction of the State Board of Education and in cooperation with any other appropriate state agencies, shall develop and publish an itemized listing of all information to be maintained in a student's permanent record during enrollment in a school district in this state. (b) The permanent student record shall include all information concerning educational programming including statewide student assessments required under the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq. (c) Each school district shall maintain a permanent student record for each student. (d) (1) (A) A copy of the permanent student record shall be provided to the receiving school district upon the transfer of a student to another district. (B) The school district shall provide the copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district within ten (10) school days after the date a request from the receiving school district is received. (C) The school district shall not fail or refuse to provide a copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district because the student owes money to the school district for school-related charges, including without limitation charges for: (i) Food services; (ii) Unreturned library books; or (iii) Fees. (2) Upon request by the Division of Youth Services, a copy of the education record, as defined by rules promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall be transmitted to the Division of Youth Services within ten (10) school days. (e) The permanent student record shall be maintained by each school district until the student receives a high school diploma or its equivalent or is beyond the age for compulsory attendance under § 6-18-201 . (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the maintenance of a permanent student record by electronic database provided that a copy of the record can be produced for transmittal to another district upon the transfer of the student. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 261, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1563, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1562, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 50, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 355, § 1; 2005, No. 1998, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 26.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the direction of the State Board of Education and in cooperation with any other appropriate state agencies, shall develop and publish an itemized listing of all information to be maintained in a student's permanent record during enrollment in a school district in this state.

(b) The permanent student record shall include all information concerning educational programming including statewide student assessments required under the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq.

(c) Each school district shall maintain a permanent student record for each student.

(d) (1) (A) A copy of the permanent student record shall be provided to the receiving school district upon the transfer of a student to another district. (B) The school district shall provide the copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district within ten (10) school days after the date a request from the receiving school district is received. (C) The school district shall not fail or refuse to provide a copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district because the student owes money to the school district for school-related charges, including without limitation charges for: (i) Food services; (ii) Unreturned library books; or (iii) Fees. (2) Upon request by the Division of Youth Services, a copy of the education record, as defined by rules promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall be transmitted to the Division of Youth Services within ten (10) school days.

(1) (A) A copy of the permanent student record shall be provided to the receiving school district upon the transfer of a student to another district. (B) The school district shall provide the copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district within ten (10) school days after the date a request from the receiving school district is received. (C) The school district shall not fail or refuse to provide a copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district because the student owes money to the school district for school-related charges, including without limitation charges for: (i) Food services; (ii) Unreturned library books; or (iii) Fees.

(A) A copy of the permanent student record shall be provided to the receiving school district upon the transfer of a student to another district.

(B) The school district shall provide the copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district within ten (10) school days after the date a request from the receiving school district is received.

(C) The school district shall not fail or refuse to provide a copy of the student's permanent student record to the receiving school district because the student owes money to the school district for school-related charges, including without limitation charges for: (i) Food services; (ii) Unreturned library books; or (iii) Fees.

(i) Food services;

(ii) Unreturned library books; or

(iii) Fees.

(2) Upon request by the Division of Youth Services, a copy of the education record, as defined by rules promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall be transmitted to the Division of Youth Services within ten (10) school days.

(e) The permanent student record shall be maintained by each school district until the student receives a high school diploma or its equivalent or is beyond the age for compulsory attendance under § 6-18-201 .

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the maintenance of a permanent student record by electronic database provided that a copy of the record can be produced for transmittal to another district upon the transfer of the student.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 261, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1563, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1562, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 50, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 355, § 1; 2005, No. 1998, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-217 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-217
General school fund - Funds of doubtful application
Status: in_force

The quorum court of any county is authorized to place all funds about which there is a doubt as to their proper application to the credit of the general school fund in the county treasury. These funds shall be apportioned by the county treasurer among the school districts of the county based upon the average daily membership of each school district. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 135; Pope's Dig., § 11577; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-722; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 78; 2005, No. 433, § 2.

The quorum court of any county is authorized to place all funds about which there is a doubt as to their proper application to the credit of the general school fund in the county treasury. These funds shall be apportioned by the county treasurer among the school districts of the county based upon the average daily membership of each school district.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 135; Pope's Dig., § 11577; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-722; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 78; 2005, No. 433, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-28-202
Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children and Compact Commissioner for Arkansas
Status: in_force

(a) Under this chapter, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee shall serve as both the: (1) Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children; and (2) Compact Commissioner for Arkansas. (b) The chair shall lead the Arkansas Council for Military Children's collaborative support of state and public school district programs that carry out the provisions of this chapter. (c) The Compact Commissioner for Arkansas is responsible for the administration and management of the state's participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, § 6-4-301 et seq. (d) In order to administer this chapter and supplementary agreements entered into by the state, or as further directed by law, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or the State Board of Education and the chair and the Compact Commissioner for Arkansas, shall cooperate with all: (1) Departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state; and (2) School districts and political subdivisions of this state. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) Under this chapter, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee shall serve as both the: (1) Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children; and (2) Compact Commissioner for Arkansas.

(1) Chair of the Arkansas Council for Military Children; and

(2) Compact Commissioner for Arkansas.

(b) The chair shall lead the Arkansas Council for Military Children's collaborative support of state and public school district programs that carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(c) The Compact Commissioner for Arkansas is responsible for the administration and management of the state's participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, § 6-4-301 et seq.

(d) In order to administer this chapter and supplementary agreements entered into by the state, or as further directed by law, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or the State Board of Education and the chair and the Compact Commissioner for Arkansas, shall cooperate with all: (1) Departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state; and (2) School districts and political subdivisions of this state.

(1) Departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state; and

(2) School districts and political subdivisions of this state.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2409 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 24 / Section 6-18-2409
Crisis Intervention Training Program - Criteria
Status: in_force

A program used by a school district to train school personnel on the use of physical restraint on a student shall: (1) Teach evidence-based techniques that are shown to be effective in the prevention and safe use of physical restraint; (2) Provide evidence-based skills training relating to positive support, conflict prevention, de-escalation, and crisis response techniques, including without limitation: (A) Guidelines on understanding when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others; (B) Guidelines on when to intervene when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others; (C) An emphasis on safety and the respect for the rights and dignity of each person involved in an incident that involves the use of physical restraint on a student; (D) An emphasis on using the least restrictive form of intervention and taking incremental steps in an intervention; (E) The provision of updates on information concerning alternatives to the use of restrictive interventions; (F) Strategies for the safe implementation of restrictive interventions; (G) The use of emergency safety interventions that include without limitation continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical well-being of a student and the safe use of physical restraint throughout the duration of a restrictive intervention; (H) Prohibited procedures; (I) Debriefing strategies, including without limitation the importance and purpose of debriefing; and (J) Documentation of methods and procedures concerning the use of physical restraint on a student; (3) Be competency-based and include measurable learning objectives, measurable testing using written documentation of behavior and observation of behavior on the objectives of the testing, and measurable methods to determine passing or failing the program; (4) Require recertification at least biennially; and (5) Be consistent with the philosophies, practices, and techniques for physical restraint provided under this subchapter. Added by Act 2021, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

A program used by a school district to train school personnel on the use of physical restraint on a student shall:

(1) Teach evidence-based techniques that are shown to be effective in the prevention and safe use of physical restraint;

(2) Provide evidence-based skills training relating to positive support, conflict prevention, de-escalation, and crisis response techniques, including without limitation: (A) Guidelines on understanding when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others; (B) Guidelines on when to intervene when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others; (C) An emphasis on safety and the respect for the rights and dignity of each person involved in an incident that involves the use of physical restraint on a student; (D) An emphasis on using the least restrictive form of intervention and taking incremental steps in an intervention; (E) The provision of updates on information concerning alternatives to the use of restrictive interventions; (F) Strategies for the safe implementation of restrictive interventions; (G) The use of emergency safety interventions that include without limitation continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical well-being of a student and the safe use of physical restraint throughout the duration of a restrictive intervention; (H) Prohibited procedures; (I) Debriefing strategies, including without limitation the importance and purpose of debriefing; and (J) Documentation of methods and procedures concerning the use of physical restraint on a student;

(A) Guidelines on understanding when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others;

(B) Guidelines on when to intervene when there is an imminent danger of serious physical harm to a student or others;

(C) An emphasis on safety and the respect for the rights and dignity of each person involved in an incident that involves the use of physical restraint on a student;

(D) An emphasis on using the least restrictive form of intervention and taking incremental steps in an intervention;

(E) The provision of updates on information concerning alternatives to the use of restrictive interventions;

(F) Strategies for the safe implementation of restrictive interventions;

(G) The use of emergency safety interventions that include without limitation continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical well-being of a student and the safe use of physical restraint throughout the duration of a restrictive intervention;

(H) Prohibited procedures;

(I) Debriefing strategies, including without limitation the importance and purpose of debriefing; and

(J) Documentation of methods and procedures concerning the use of physical restraint on a student;

(3) Be competency-based and include measurable learning objectives, measurable testing using written documentation of behavior and observation of behavior on the objectives of the testing, and measurable methods to determine passing or failing the program;

(4) Require recertification at least biennially; and

(5) Be consistent with the philosophies, practices, and techniques for physical restraint provided under this subchapter.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-21-205
Limited open forum
Status: in_force

A public secondary school has a limited open forum whenever such school grants an offering to or opportunity for one (1) or more noncurriculum-related student groups to meet on school premises during noninstructional time. Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919.

A public secondary school has a limited open forum whenever such school grants an offering to or opportunity for one (1) or more noncurriculum-related student groups to meet on school premises during noninstructional time.

Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-130 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-130
Commissioner's deed to purchaser
Status: in_force

(a) If any land sold under a decree as herein mentioned is not redeemed within the time allowed herein, the court in which the suit is brought for condemnation shall direct the special commissioner to execute to the purchaser or his or her assignee a deed, which may be in the form and have the force and effect of a deed of a special commissioner who has sold lands in a suit brought by an improvement district as prescribed in § 14-90-1303 . (b) The deed mentioned in subsection (a) of this section shall only be made on the filing of the certificate of purchase in the court, unless proof of the loss thereof shall be made to the satisfaction of the court. Acts 1949, No. 260, §§ 27, 28; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3629, 80-3630.

(a) If any land sold under a decree as herein mentioned is not redeemed within the time allowed herein, the court in which the suit is brought for condemnation shall direct the special commissioner to execute to the purchaser or his or her assignee a deed, which may be in the form and have the force and effect of a deed of a special commissioner who has sold lands in a suit brought by an improvement district as prescribed in § 14-90-1303 .

(b) The deed mentioned in subsection (a) of this section shall only be made on the filing of the certificate of purchase in the court, unless proof of the loss thereof shall be made to the satisfaction of the court.

Acts 1949, No. 260, §§ 27, 28; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3629, 80-3630.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-126 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-126
Form of decree
Status: in_force

If the decree is in favor of the district and for the condemnation of the land, it shall be for the penalty and costs of suit as well as for the amount of assessment. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3626.

If the decree is in favor of the district and for the condemnation of the land, it shall be for the penalty and costs of suit as well as for the amount of assessment.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3626.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-23-406
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education review
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Conduct an end-of-semester review of each open-enrollment public charter school that is in its initial school year of operation at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year; and (2) Report to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education on the open-enrollment public charter school's: (A) Overall financial condition; and (B) Overall condition of student enrollment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1746, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 993, § 11.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall:

(1) Conduct an end-of-semester review of each open-enrollment public charter school that is in its initial school year of operation at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year; and

(2) Report to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education on the open-enrollment public charter school's: (A) Overall financial condition; and (B) Overall condition of student enrollment.

(A) Overall financial condition; and

(B) Overall condition of student enrollment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1746, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 993, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-21-502
Operation or cooperation - No state aid
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district or any board of directors thereof may: (1) Operate such a program independently or cooperate in its conduct with any other public corporation, board, or body in any manner in which they mutually agree; or (2) Delegate the operation of the program to a recreation board created by one (1) or more of them, and appropriate money voted for this purpose to that board. (b) (1) The right of a school district to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body, or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation, shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election. (2) However, state aid shall not be used for recreational purposes as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.

(a) Any school district or any board of directors thereof may: (1) Operate such a program independently or cooperate in its conduct with any other public corporation, board, or body in any manner in which they mutually agree; or (2) Delegate the operation of the program to a recreation board created by one (1) or more of them, and appropriate money voted for this purpose to that board.

(1) Operate such a program independently or cooperate in its conduct with any other public corporation, board, or body in any manner in which they mutually agree; or

(2) Delegate the operation of the program to a recreation board created by one (1) or more of them, and appropriate money voted for this purpose to that board.

(b) (1) The right of a school district to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body, or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation, shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election. (2) However, state aid shall not be used for recreational purposes as provided in this subchapter.

(1) The right of a school district to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body, or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation, shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election.

(2) However, state aid shall not be used for recreational purposes as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-623 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-623
Defensive driving instruction
Status: in_force

A person shall not be required to obtain a license from the Division of Higher Education as a requirement for teaching or providing a course in defensive driving under a court-mandated defensive driving class. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1913, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 20, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 2003, No. 768, § 1.

A person shall not be required to obtain a license from the Division of Higher Education as a requirement for teaching or providing a course in defensive driving under a court-mandated defensive driving class.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1913, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 20, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 2003, No. 768, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-402
Control and management
Status: in_force

(a) The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be under the management and control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as fully and with like effect as the other departments of the University of Arkansas. (b) (1) The board shall employ all necessary supervisors, professors, teachers, agents, and servants required to carry on the college and shall cause the college to be operated in a first-class manner and with courses of study, methods of instruction, and equipment of a standard equal to that required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (2) The board shall from time to time as the finances will allow and the advancement and necessity of the department require, add courses, fill professorships, and add buildings, furniture, libraries, apparatus, and other things so as to keep the college up to the standard required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Acts 1911, No. 360, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 9582; Pope's Dig., § 13248; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2902.

(a) The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be under the management and control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as fully and with like effect as the other departments of the University of Arkansas.

(b) (1) The board shall employ all necessary supervisors, professors, teachers, agents, and servants required to carry on the college and shall cause the college to be operated in a first-class manner and with courses of study, methods of instruction, and equipment of a standard equal to that required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (2) The board shall from time to time as the finances will allow and the advancement and necessity of the department require, add courses, fill professorships, and add buildings, furniture, libraries, apparatus, and other things so as to keep the college up to the standard required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

(1) The board shall employ all necessary supervisors, professors, teachers, agents, and servants required to carry on the college and shall cause the college to be operated in a first-class manner and with courses of study, methods of instruction, and equipment of a standard equal to that required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

(2) The board shall from time to time as the finances will allow and the advancement and necessity of the department require, add courses, fill professorships, and add buildings, furniture, libraries, apparatus, and other things so as to keep the college up to the standard required of medical colleges by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Acts 1911, No. 360, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 9582; Pope's Dig., § 13248; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-230 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-230
Minimum age for enrolling in prekindergarten
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children three (3) years of age if the child will attain three (3) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year. (2) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children four (4) years of age if the child will attain four (4) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year. (b) (1) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall notify all providers of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten of the age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section by providing one (1) written notification letter sent to each provider of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten at the address of record on file with the Department of Human Services. (2) The prekindergarten age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be published on the website of the: (A) Department of Human Services; and (B) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1523, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 46, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 426, § 1.

(a) (1) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children three (3) years of age if the child will attain three (3) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year. (2) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children four (4) years of age if the child will attain four (4) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year.

(1) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children three (3) years of age if the child will attain three (3) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year.

(2) A child may enter a prekindergarten program for children four (4) years of age if the child will attain four (4) years of age on or before August 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the school year.

(b) (1) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall notify all providers of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten of the age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section by providing one (1) written notification letter sent to each provider of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten at the address of record on file with the Department of Human Services. (2) The prekindergarten age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be published on the website of the: (A) Department of Human Services; and (B) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(1) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall notify all providers of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten of the age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section by providing one (1) written notification letter sent to each provider of appropriate early childhood programs for prekindergarten at the address of record on file with the Department of Human Services.

(2) The prekindergarten age requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be published on the website of the: (A) Department of Human Services; and (B) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) Department of Human Services; and

(B) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1523, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 46, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 426, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-908 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-908
Teachers' salary fund
Status: in_force

(a) Only warrants or checks in payment of the following shall be paid from the teachers' salary fund: (1) Salaries of teachers; (2) Teachers' contributions to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; and (3) (A) Insurance or other fringe benefits for teachers. (B) However, insurance or other fringe benefits must be approved by a majority of the teachers in the school district voting in a secret election. (b) The county treasurer and his or her surety or the school district treasurer, if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her surety shall be liable for any warrants or checks paid from the teachers' salary fund which are not herein authorized. (c) No officer, agent, or other person shall charge or collect any commission for handling any part of the teachers' salary fund. Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1941, No. 319, §§ 3, 15; 1943, No. 136, § 2; 1945, No. 301, § 2; 1979, No. 602, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1303, 80-1315; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 2009, No. 376, § 29.

(a) Only warrants or checks in payment of the following shall be paid from the teachers' salary fund: (1) Salaries of teachers; (2) Teachers' contributions to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; and (3) (A) Insurance or other fringe benefits for teachers. (B) However, insurance or other fringe benefits must be approved by a majority of the teachers in the school district voting in a secret election.

(1) Salaries of teachers;

(2) Teachers' contributions to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; and

(3) (A) Insurance or other fringe benefits for teachers. (B) However, insurance or other fringe benefits must be approved by a majority of the teachers in the school district voting in a secret election.

(A) Insurance or other fringe benefits for teachers.

(B) However, insurance or other fringe benefits must be approved by a majority of the teachers in the school district voting in a secret election.

(b) The county treasurer and his or her surety or the school district treasurer, if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her surety shall be liable for any warrants or checks paid from the teachers' salary fund which are not herein authorized.

(c) No officer, agent, or other person shall charge or collect any commission for handling any part of the teachers' salary fund.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1941, No. 319, §§ 3, 15; 1943, No. 136, § 2; 1945, No. 301, § 2; 1979, No. 602, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1303, 80-1315; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 2009, No. 376, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-82-1502
Program established - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program. (b) The purpose of the program is to attract qualified minority teachers to the Delta and those geographical areas of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers by awarding scholarships to minorities declaring an intention to serve in the teaching field who actually render service to this state while possessing an appropriate teaching license. Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 2; 2003, No. 1746, § 1.

(a) There is established the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program.

(b) The purpose of the program is to attract qualified minority teachers to the Delta and those geographical areas of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers by awarding scholarships to minorities declaring an intention to serve in the teaching field who actually render service to this state while possessing an appropriate teaching license.

Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 2; 2003, No. 1746, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-81-406
Rules as to repayment
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall establish rules regarding the manner and time of the repayment of the note. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 394, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1925, No. 115, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 13177; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2833.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall establish rules regarding the manner and time of the repayment of the note.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 394, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1925, No. 115, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 13177; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2833.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-45-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 45 / Section 6-45-105
Establishment of Arkansas Better Chance Program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Arkansas Better Chance Program to assist in the establishment and funding of the appropriate early childhood programs for children from birth through five (5) years of age. (B) Within the Arkansas Better Chance Program there is established the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program for providing appropriate early care and education programs for children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age as identified under § 6-45-108(a) . (2) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall award grants or contracts to appropriate early childhood programs selected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with specified programmatic standards. (B) (i) These standards will be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. (ii) Standards for funding the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. will be developed in conjunction with the Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board. (C) The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center shall be defined and funded as an integral part of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. to provide necessary training, technical assistance, and program support to program sites in Arkansas. (b) The programmatic standards and other rules necessary for the implementation of the Arkansas Better Chance Program shall be adopted by the State Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may expend a maximum of two percent (2%) of available funds to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program and to monitor Arkansas Better Chance Program grantees to ensure compliance with programmatic standards. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may contract with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 332, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1815, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 1993, No. 923, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 38; 2003, No. 1332, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 52.

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Arkansas Better Chance Program to assist in the establishment and funding of the appropriate early childhood programs for children from birth through five (5) years of age. (B) Within the Arkansas Better Chance Program there is established the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program for providing appropriate early care and education programs for children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age as identified under § 6-45-108(a) . (2) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall award grants or contracts to appropriate early childhood programs selected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with specified programmatic standards. (B) (i) These standards will be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. (ii) Standards for funding the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. will be developed in conjunction with the Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board. (C) The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center shall be defined and funded as an integral part of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. to provide necessary training, technical assistance, and program support to program sites in Arkansas.

(1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Arkansas Better Chance Program to assist in the establishment and funding of the appropriate early childhood programs for children from birth through five (5) years of age. (B) Within the Arkansas Better Chance Program there is established the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program for providing appropriate early care and education programs for children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age as identified under § 6-45-108(a) .

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Arkansas Better Chance Program to assist in the establishment and funding of the appropriate early childhood programs for children from birth through five (5) years of age.

(B) Within the Arkansas Better Chance Program there is established the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program for providing appropriate early care and education programs for children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age as identified under § 6-45-108(a) .

(2) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall award grants or contracts to appropriate early childhood programs selected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with specified programmatic standards. (B) (i) These standards will be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. (ii) Standards for funding the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. will be developed in conjunction with the Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board. (C) The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center shall be defined and funded as an integral part of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. to provide necessary training, technical assistance, and program support to program sites in Arkansas.

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall award grants or contracts to appropriate early childhood programs selected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with specified programmatic standards.

(B) (i) These standards will be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. (ii) Standards for funding the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. will be developed in conjunction with the Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board.

(i) These standards will be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission.

(ii) Standards for funding the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. will be developed in conjunction with the Arkansas HIPPY Advisory Board.

(C) The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. regional technical assistance and training center shall be defined and funded as an integral part of the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) U.S.A. to provide necessary training, technical assistance, and program support to program sites in Arkansas.

(b) The programmatic standards and other rules necessary for the implementation of the Arkansas Better Chance Program shall be adopted by the State Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may expend a maximum of two percent (2%) of available funds to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program and to monitor Arkansas Better Chance Program grantees to ensure compliance with programmatic standards. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may contract with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may expend a maximum of two percent (2%) of available funds to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program and to monitor Arkansas Better Chance Program grantees to ensure compliance with programmatic standards.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may contract with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education to administer the Arkansas Better Chance Program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 332, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1815, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 1993, No. 923, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 38; 2003, No. 1332, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 52.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-18-1303
Questionnaires or surveys administered in public schools
Status: in_force

(a) A public school or public school district shall not administer or permit to be administered a questionnaire or survey that requests or requires a student to supply any personal identifying information unless written permission is obtained from the student's parent or legal guardian before the administration of the questionnaire or survey. (b) To obtain written permission to administer a questionnaire or survey that requests or requires a student to supply any personal identifying information, the public school or public school district must give the student's parent or legal guardian an opportunity to review the questionnaire or survey and must give the parent or guardian written notice specifying: (1) How the questionnaire or survey will be administered to the student; (2) How the results of the questionnaire or survey will be utilized; and (3) The persons or entities that will have access to the results of the completed questionnaire or survey. (c) A student's parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the student to participate in any specified questionnaire or survey. Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.

(a) A public school or public school district shall not administer or permit to be administered a questionnaire or survey that requests or requires a student to supply any personal identifying information unless written permission is obtained from the student's parent or legal guardian before the administration of the questionnaire or survey.

(b) To obtain written permission to administer a questionnaire or survey that requests or requires a student to supply any personal identifying information, the public school or public school district must give the student's parent or legal guardian an opportunity to review the questionnaire or survey and must give the parent or guardian written notice specifying: (1) How the questionnaire or survey will be administered to the student; (2) How the results of the questionnaire or survey will be utilized; and (3) The persons or entities that will have access to the results of the completed questionnaire or survey.

(1) How the questionnaire or survey will be administered to the student;

(2) How the results of the questionnaire or survey will be utilized; and

(3) The persons or entities that will have access to the results of the completed questionnaire or survey.

(c) A student's parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the student to participate in any specified questionnaire or survey.

Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-16-1902
Waivers - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public school district board of directors may grant a waiver of this requirement for extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. (2) Extenuating circumstances permitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may include without limitation: (A) A major illness associated with a student or a family member of a student; (B) Student homelessness or housing insecurity; and (C) Notice to the public school district board of directors if the student is a major contributor to family income. (b) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) (1) A public school district board of directors may grant a waiver of this requirement for extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. (2) Extenuating circumstances permitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may include without limitation: (A) A major illness associated with a student or a family member of a student; (B) Student homelessness or housing insecurity; and (C) Notice to the public school district board of directors if the student is a major contributor to family income.

(1) A public school district board of directors may grant a waiver of this requirement for extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

(2) Extenuating circumstances permitted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may include without limitation: (A) A major illness associated with a student or a family member of a student; (B) Student homelessness or housing insecurity; and (C) Notice to the public school district board of directors if the student is a major contributor to family income.

(A) A major illness associated with a student or a family member of a student;

(B) Student homelessness or housing insecurity; and

(C) Notice to the public school district board of directors if the student is a major contributor to family income.

(b) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-16-1204
Implementation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In order to prepare students for the rigor inherent in Advanced Placement courses, school districts shall offer pre-Advanced Placement courses to prepare students for the demands of Advanced Placement coursework. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall approve all classes designated as pre-Advanced Placement courses. (b) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course must meet the following requirements: (1) The course must be a course offered by an institution of higher education in this state that is: (A) Approved through the institution of higher education's normal process; and (B) Listed in the institution of higher education's catalog; (2) The course content and instruction must meet the same standards and adopt the same learning outcomes as those developed for a course taught on the campus of the institution of higher education, including without limitation: (A) The administration of any departmental exams applicable to the course; and (B) The use of substantially the same book and syllabus as is used at the college level; (3) The course must be taught by an instructor with the qualifications required under § 6-16-1203(b) ; (4) The institution of higher education offering the course must: (A) Provide to the course instructor staff development, supervision, and evaluation; and (B) (i) Provide the students enrolled in the course with: (a) Academic guidance counseling; and (b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education. (ii) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(4) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to meet the requirements of this subdivision (b)(4); (5) To be eligible to enroll in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course, the student must: (A) Be admitted by the institution of higher education as a nondegree or noncertificate-seeking student; and (B) Meet all of the prerequisites for the course in which he or she is enrolled; and (6) (A) Credit for the endorsed concurrent enrollment course may only be awarded by the institution of higher education offering the course. (B) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(6) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to provide the course and award course credit. (c) Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, all school districts shall offer one (1) College Board Advanced Placement course in each of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies for a total of four (4) courses. (d) (1) The requirement under subsection (c) of this section shall be phased in over a period of four (4) years beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. (2) Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, all high schools in Arkansas shall offer a minimum of four (4) Advanced Placement courses by adding at least one (1) core course each year to the list of courses available to high school students. (e) (1) (A) A state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education may offer a reduced tuition rate for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses offered by the institution of higher education to high school students under this subchapter. (B) The reduction in tuition under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section or any tuition paid by the institution of higher education under subdivision (e)(3)(B) of this section shall not be considered an institutional scholarship. (2) The number of students enrolled and the semester credit hours for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses shall be included in the calculation of full-time-equivalent enrollment for the institution of higher education. (3) (A) A national school lunch student, as defined in § 6-20-2303 , shall not be required to pay any of the costs up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours of endorsed concurrent enrollment courses that are taught: (i) On the grounds of the public school district in which the student is enrolled; and (ii) By a teacher employed by the public school district in which the student is enrolled. (B) The costs for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses under subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section shall be paid: (i) By the public school district in which the student is enrolled; (ii) By the institution of higher education offering the course; or (iii) Through a cost-sharing agreement between the public school district and the institution of higher education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1353, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1118,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1118,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1; 2007, No. 936, § 3; 2009, No. 1451, § 1.

(a) (1) In order to prepare students for the rigor inherent in Advanced Placement courses, school districts shall offer pre-Advanced Placement courses to prepare students for the demands of Advanced Placement coursework. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall approve all classes designated as pre-Advanced Placement courses.

(1) In order to prepare students for the rigor inherent in Advanced Placement courses, school districts shall offer pre-Advanced Placement courses to prepare students for the demands of Advanced Placement coursework.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall approve all classes designated as pre-Advanced Placement courses.

(b) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course must meet the following requirements: (1) The course must be a course offered by an institution of higher education in this state that is: (A) Approved through the institution of higher education's normal process; and (B) Listed in the institution of higher education's catalog; (2) The course content and instruction must meet the same standards and adopt the same learning outcomes as those developed for a course taught on the campus of the institution of higher education, including without limitation: (A) The administration of any departmental exams applicable to the course; and (B) The use of substantially the same book and syllabus as is used at the college level; (3) The course must be taught by an instructor with the qualifications required under § 6-16-1203(b) ; (4) The institution of higher education offering the course must: (A) Provide to the course instructor staff development, supervision, and evaluation; and (B) (i) Provide the students enrolled in the course with: (a) Academic guidance counseling; and (b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education. (ii) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(4) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to meet the requirements of this subdivision (b)(4); (5) To be eligible to enroll in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course, the student must: (A) Be admitted by the institution of higher education as a nondegree or noncertificate-seeking student; and (B) Meet all of the prerequisites for the course in which he or she is enrolled; and (6) (A) Credit for the endorsed concurrent enrollment course may only be awarded by the institution of higher education offering the course. (B) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(6) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to provide the course and award course credit.

(1) The course must be a course offered by an institution of higher education in this state that is: (A) Approved through the institution of higher education's normal process; and (B) Listed in the institution of higher education's catalog;

(A) Approved through the institution of higher education's normal process; and

(B) Listed in the institution of higher education's catalog;

(2) The course content and instruction must meet the same standards and adopt the same learning outcomes as those developed for a course taught on the campus of the institution of higher education, including without limitation: (A) The administration of any departmental exams applicable to the course; and (B) The use of substantially the same book and syllabus as is used at the college level;

(A) The administration of any departmental exams applicable to the course; and

(B) The use of substantially the same book and syllabus as is used at the college level;

(3) The course must be taught by an instructor with the qualifications required under § 6-16-1203(b) ;

(4) The institution of higher education offering the course must: (A) Provide to the course instructor staff development, supervision, and evaluation; and (B) (i) Provide the students enrolled in the course with: (a) Academic guidance counseling; and (b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education. (ii) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(4) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to meet the requirements of this subdivision (b)(4);

(A) Provide to the course instructor staff development, supervision, and evaluation; and

(B) (i) Provide the students enrolled in the course with: (a) Academic guidance counseling; and (b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education. (ii) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(4) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to meet the requirements of this subdivision (b)(4);

(i) Provide the students enrolled in the course with: (a) Academic guidance counseling; and (b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education.

(a) Academic guidance counseling; and

(b) The opportunity to utilize the on-campus library or other academic resources of the institution of higher education.

(ii) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(4) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to meet the requirements of this subdivision (b)(4);

(5) To be eligible to enroll in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course, the student must: (A) Be admitted by the institution of higher education as a nondegree or noncertificate-seeking student; and (B) Meet all of the prerequisites for the course in which he or she is enrolled; and

(A) Be admitted by the institution of higher education as a nondegree or noncertificate-seeking student; and

(B) Meet all of the prerequisites for the course in which he or she is enrolled; and

(6) (A) Credit for the endorsed concurrent enrollment course may only be awarded by the institution of higher education offering the course. (B) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(6) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to provide the course and award course credit.

(A) Credit for the endorsed concurrent enrollment course may only be awarded by the institution of higher education offering the course.

(B) Nothing in this subdivision (b)(6) shall preclude institutions of higher education from collaborating to provide the course and award course credit.

(c) Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, all school districts shall offer one (1) College Board Advanced Placement course in each of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies for a total of four (4) courses.

(d) (1) The requirement under subsection (c) of this section shall be phased in over a period of four (4) years beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. (2) Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, all high schools in Arkansas shall offer a minimum of four (4) Advanced Placement courses by adding at least one (1) core course each year to the list of courses available to high school students.

(1) The requirement under subsection (c) of this section shall be phased in over a period of four (4) years beginning with the 2005-2006 school year.

(2) Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, all high schools in Arkansas shall offer a minimum of four (4) Advanced Placement courses by adding at least one (1) core course each year to the list of courses available to high school students.

(e) (1) (A) A state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education may offer a reduced tuition rate for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses offered by the institution of higher education to high school students under this subchapter. (B) The reduction in tuition under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section or any tuition paid by the institution of higher education under subdivision (e)(3)(B) of this section shall not be considered an institutional scholarship. (2) The number of students enrolled and the semester credit hours for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses shall be included in the calculation of full-time-equivalent enrollment for the institution of higher education. (3) (A) A national school lunch student, as defined in § 6-20-2303 , shall not be required to pay any of the costs up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours of endorsed concurrent enrollment courses that are taught: (i) On the grounds of the public school district in which the student is enrolled; and (ii) By a teacher employed by the public school district in which the student is enrolled. (B) The costs for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses under subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section shall be paid: (i) By the public school district in which the student is enrolled; (ii) By the institution of higher education offering the course; or (iii) Through a cost-sharing agreement between the public school district and the institution of higher education.

(1) (A) A state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education may offer a reduced tuition rate for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses offered by the institution of higher education to high school students under this subchapter. (B) The reduction in tuition under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section or any tuition paid by the institution of higher education under subdivision (e)(3)(B) of this section shall not be considered an institutional scholarship.

(A) A state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education may offer a reduced tuition rate for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses offered by the institution of higher education to high school students under this subchapter.

(B) The reduction in tuition under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section or any tuition paid by the institution of higher education under subdivision (e)(3)(B) of this section shall not be considered an institutional scholarship.

(2) The number of students enrolled and the semester credit hours for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses shall be included in the calculation of full-time-equivalent enrollment for the institution of higher education.

(3) (A) A national school lunch student, as defined in § 6-20-2303 , shall not be required to pay any of the costs up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours of endorsed concurrent enrollment courses that are taught: (i) On the grounds of the public school district in which the student is enrolled; and (ii) By a teacher employed by the public school district in which the student is enrolled. (B) The costs for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses under subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section shall be paid: (i) By the public school district in which the student is enrolled; (ii) By the institution of higher education offering the course; or (iii) Through a cost-sharing agreement between the public school district and the institution of higher education.

(A) A national school lunch student, as defined in § 6-20-2303 , shall not be required to pay any of the costs up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours of endorsed concurrent enrollment courses that are taught: (i) On the grounds of the public school district in which the student is enrolled; and (ii) By a teacher employed by the public school district in which the student is enrolled.

(i) On the grounds of the public school district in which the student is enrolled; and

(ii) By a teacher employed by the public school district in which the student is enrolled.

(B) The costs for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses under subdivision (e)(3)(A) of this section shall be paid: (i) By the public school district in which the student is enrolled; (ii) By the institution of higher education offering the course; or (iii) Through a cost-sharing agreement between the public school district and the institution of higher education.

(i) By the public school district in which the student is enrolled;

(ii) By the institution of higher education offering the course; or

(iii) Through a cost-sharing agreement between the public school district and the institution of higher education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1353, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1118,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1118,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1; 2007, No. 936, § 3; 2009, No. 1451, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-13-906
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 192, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1133, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 860, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-474, 80-475.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 192, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1133, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 860, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-474, 80-475.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1006 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1006
Authorizing resolution - Nature and contents of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the State Board of Education. (b) The bonds may be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registered as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination, may be in such form and denomination, may have such date or dates, may be stated to mature at such time or times, may bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, may be made payable at such places within or without the State of Arkansas, may be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, and may contain such terms and conditions, all as the state board shall determine. (c) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration, as set forth in subsection (b) of this section. (d) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution by the state board of a trust indenture with a bank or trust company within or without the State of Arkansas. (e) The authorizing resolution or the indenture may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the state board, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves, the nature and extent of the security, the issuance of additional bonds, and the nature of the security and pledge, as set forth in § 6-20-1011 , in that event; (2) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (3) The collection and disposition of revenues; (4) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the state board, of any moneys during the periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (5) The rights, duties, and obligations of the state board and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 19, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 2; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 2; 1983, No. 880, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-967.

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the State Board of Education.

(b) The bonds may be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registered as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination, may be in such form and denomination, may have such date or dates, may be stated to mature at such time or times, may bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, may be made payable at such places within or without the State of Arkansas, may be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, and may contain such terms and conditions, all as the state board shall determine.

(c) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration, as set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution by the state board of a trust indenture with a bank or trust company within or without the State of Arkansas.

(e) The authorizing resolution or the indenture may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the state board, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves, the nature and extent of the security, the issuance of additional bonds, and the nature of the security and pledge, as set forth in § 6-20-1011 , in that event; (2) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (3) The collection and disposition of revenues; (4) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the state board, of any moneys during the periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (5) The rights, duties, and obligations of the state board and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves, the nature and extent of the security, the issuance of additional bonds, and the nature of the security and pledge, as set forth in § 6-20-1011 , in that event;

(2) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(3) The collection and disposition of revenues;

(4) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the state board, of any moneys during the periods not needed for authorized purposes; and

(5) The rights, duties, and obligations of the state board and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 19, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 2; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 2; 1983, No. 880, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-967.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-13-1607
Retention of historical records and documents
Status: in_force

Following the annexations or consolidations under §§ 6-13-1601 - 6-13-1603 effective before December 1, 2004, and before any consolidation, annexation, detachment, approval of a conversion charter, or any other type of reclassification or reorganization of a school district after December 31, 2004, a receiving or resulting school district shall obtain and retain all student and historical records and documents from the affected school district, specifically including, but not limited to: (1) Student transcripts; (2) Graduation records; (3) Minutes and other legal documents of the local board of directors; (4) Maps or boundary documents; (5) Sports records, trophies, and awards; (6) Employee records; and (7) Financial records. Acts 2005, No. 2146, § 1.

Following the annexations or consolidations under §§ 6-13-1601 - 6-13-1603 effective before December 1, 2004, and before any consolidation, annexation, detachment, approval of a conversion charter, or any other type of reclassification or reorganization of a school district after December 31, 2004, a receiving or resulting school district shall obtain and retain all student and historical records and documents from the affected school district, specifically including, but not limited to:

(1) Student transcripts;

(2) Graduation records;

(3) Minutes and other legal documents of the local board of directors;

(4) Maps or boundary documents;

(5) Sports records, trophies, and awards;

(6) Employee records; and

(7) Financial records.

Acts 2005, No. 2146, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-514 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-514
Formation of district - Election - Conduct
Status: in_force

The election shall be conducted by the county board of election commissioners in the manner provided by law for special elections, and the ballots shall be marked by each elector, and the returns thereof shall be tabulated, certified, and reported as provided by law. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

The election shall be conducted by the county board of election commissioners in the manner provided by law for special elections, and the ballots shall be marked by each elector, and the returns thereof shall be tabulated, certified, and reported as provided by law.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-232 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-232
Maximum semester hours required for a degree program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An associate degree program shall require no more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit, which may be satisfied by completing the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 . (2) An associate degree program may require more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit if prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (b) (1) A baccalaureate degree program shall require no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit, which shall include the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 . (2) A baccalaureate degree program may require more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit if: (A) Prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported four-year institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; or (B) It is a requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body. (c) All required coursework shall count toward the associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of arts in teaching degree, or selected baccalaureate degrees. Acts 2011, No. 747, § 4.

(a) (1) An associate degree program shall require no more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit, which may be satisfied by completing the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 . (2) An associate degree program may require more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit if prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(1) An associate degree program shall require no more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit, which may be satisfied by completing the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 .

(2) An associate degree program may require more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit if prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(b) (1) A baccalaureate degree program shall require no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit, which shall include the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 . (2) A baccalaureate degree program may require more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit if: (A) Prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported four-year institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; or (B) It is a requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(1) A baccalaureate degree program shall require no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit, which shall include the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 .

(2) A baccalaureate degree program may require more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit if: (A) Prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported four-year institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; or (B) It is a requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(A) Prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported four-year institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; or

(B) It is a requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body.

(c) All required coursework shall count toward the associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of arts in teaching degree, or selected baccalaureate degrees.

Acts 2011, No. 747, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-219 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-219
False attendance reports
Status: in_force

Any teacher, principal, superintendent, or any other person whose duty it is to make reports as to the schools of the county who shall make a false report to the State Board of Education as to the number of children enumerated, the number enrolled in school, or the number in average daily attendance in the schools shall be: (1) Guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), payable into the general school fund of the county; and (2) Liable personally for any loss of revenue that the district or state sustains as a result of the false report. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 176; Pope's Dig., §§ 3591, 11618; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1901; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 12; 1999, No. 1078, § 72; 2005, No. 1994, § 65.

Any teacher, principal, superintendent, or any other person whose duty it is to make reports as to the schools of the county who shall make a false report to the State Board of Education as to the number of children enumerated, the number enrolled in school, or the number in average daily attendance in the schools shall be:

(1) Guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), payable into the general school fund of the county; and

(2) Liable personally for any loss of revenue that the district or state sustains as a result of the false report.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 176; Pope's Dig., §§ 3591, 11618; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1901; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 12; 1999, No. 1078, § 72; 2005, No. 1994, § 65.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-82-2005
Planning grants for additional years of residency
Status: in_force

(a) If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that funds appropriated under this subchapter are available after all eligible planning grant applications under §§ 6-82-2002 and 6-82-2003 have been funded, the board shall award planning grants from excess funds to support medical residents who: (1) Have completed at least three (3) years of residency; and (2) Are enrolled in a residency program in a field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board. (b) The board shall determine the following with respect to planning grants under this section: (1) The amount of a planning grant awarded under this section; (2) The number of planning grants awarded under this section; and (3) The residency fields in which recipients of planning grants under this section work. (c) A planning grant under this section shall be used to support the direct resident costs to the graduate medical education program, including without limitation stipends and benefits. (d) The board shall distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled. Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that funds appropriated under this subchapter are available after all eligible planning grant applications under §§ 6-82-2002 and 6-82-2003 have been funded, the board shall award planning grants from excess funds to support medical residents who: (1) Have completed at least three (3) years of residency; and (2) Are enrolled in a residency program in a field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board.

(1) Have completed at least three (3) years of residency; and

(2) Are enrolled in a residency program in a field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board.

(b) The board shall determine the following with respect to planning grants under this section: (1) The amount of a planning grant awarded under this section; (2) The number of planning grants awarded under this section; and (3) The residency fields in which recipients of planning grants under this section work.

(1) The amount of a planning grant awarded under this section;

(2) The number of planning grants awarded under this section; and

(3) The residency fields in which recipients of planning grants under this section work.

(c) A planning grant under this section shall be used to support the direct resident costs to the graduate medical education program, including without limitation stipends and benefits.

(d) The board shall distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled.

Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-611 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-611
Enforcement - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public school district that fails to comply with this subchapter: (A) Shall be in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (B) May be placed on probationary status. (2) A public school district placed on probationary status under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall report the reason for being placed on probationary status: (A) On the website of the public school district; and (B) By written notification to the parents of each student in the public school district. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (1) Shall enforce the requirements of this subchapter; and (2) May promulgate rules to enforce and implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1787, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1039,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A public school district that fails to comply with this subchapter: (A) Shall be in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (B) May be placed on probationary status. (2) A public school district placed on probationary status under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall report the reason for being placed on probationary status: (A) On the website of the public school district; and (B) By written notification to the parents of each student in the public school district.

(1) A public school district that fails to comply with this subchapter: (A) Shall be in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and (B) May be placed on probationary status.

(A) Shall be in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; and

(B) May be placed on probationary status.

(2) A public school district placed on probationary status under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall report the reason for being placed on probationary status: (A) On the website of the public school district; and (B) By written notification to the parents of each student in the public school district.

(A) On the website of the public school district; and

(B) By written notification to the parents of each student in the public school district.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (1) Shall enforce the requirements of this subchapter; and (2) May promulgate rules to enforce and implement this subchapter.

(1) Shall enforce the requirements of this subchapter; and

(2) May promulgate rules to enforce and implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1787, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1039,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-17-1112
Life and disability insurance - Members of retirement systems
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who have rendered, or shall render, service as employees of the public schools who hereafter retire and receive retirement benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System shall be eligible to participate in the group insurance program administered by the Employee Benefits Division of the Department of Finance and Administration under the provisions of this subchapter and other laws enacted to implement such programs, provided that such persons are participating in the group insurance program at the time of retirement. (b) (1) In addition, upon the death of an active member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, the survivors of such member who are eligible for or are receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who were covered on the active member's health insurance policy at the time of death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of such insurance group at the prevailing rates established for members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, upon application for such coverage. (2) Upon the death of a retired member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a survivor of a member who was receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who was covered on the member's health insurance policy at the time of the member's death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of the insurance group at the prevailing rates established for the members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System upon application for the coverage. (c) (1) A person drawing retirement benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who elects to participate or continue to participate in the group insurance program provided by the division shall pay the retiree portion of the premium or cost of the policy. (2) The retiree portion of the premium or cost shall be deducted from the retirement benefit check of the participant. (d) To the extent that funding is appropriated and available for this purpose, the retiree portion of the premium or cost of a health insurance policy under this section for a member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System who is not Medicare primary shall not exceed the retiree portion of the premium or cost of a health insurance policy under this section for a member of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who is not Medicare primary. (e) (1) The state may make a monthly contribution on behalf of the members who participate in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System group insurance program provided by the division multiplied by the amount necessary to meet the requirement of subsection (d) of this section. (2) The state contribution amount shall not exceed the state contribution amount permitted by law for state contributions for members and retirees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to the division for the benefit of state employees as provided in § 21-5-414 . (3) The Department of Finance and Administration may make a monthly contribution to partially defray the cost of the group insurance provided in this section utilizing funds made available for that purpose, not to exceed the amount authorized by law. Acts 1977, No. 834, § 12; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 1; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5112; Acts 2009, No. 1172, § 1.

(a) Members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who have rendered, or shall render, service as employees of the public schools who hereafter retire and receive retirement benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System shall be eligible to participate in the group insurance program administered by the Employee Benefits Division of the Department of Finance and Administration under the provisions of this subchapter and other laws enacted to implement such programs, provided that such persons are participating in the group insurance program at the time of retirement.

(b) (1) In addition, upon the death of an active member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, the survivors of such member who are eligible for or are receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who were covered on the active member's health insurance policy at the time of death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of such insurance group at the prevailing rates established for members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, upon application for such coverage. (2) Upon the death of a retired member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a survivor of a member who was receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who was covered on the member's health insurance policy at the time of the member's death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of the insurance group at the prevailing rates established for the members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System upon application for the coverage.

(1) In addition, upon the death of an active member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, the survivors of such member who are eligible for or are receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who were covered on the active member's health insurance policy at the time of death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of such insurance group at the prevailing rates established for members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, upon application for such coverage.

(2) Upon the death of a retired member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a survivor of a member who was receiving an annuity under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and who was covered on the member's health insurance policy at the time of the member's death shall have the option of continuing to be a member of the insurance group at the prevailing rates established for the members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System upon application for the coverage.

(c) (1) A person drawing retirement benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who elects to participate or continue to participate in the group insurance program provided by the division shall pay the retiree portion of the premium or cost of the policy. (2) The retiree portion of the premium or cost shall be deducted from the retirement benefit check of the participant.

(1) A person drawing retirement benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who elects to participate or continue to participate in the group insurance program provided by the division shall pay the retiree portion of the premium or cost of the policy.

(2) The retiree portion of the premium or cost shall be deducted from the retirement benefit check of the participant.

(d) To the extent that funding is appropriated and available for this purpose, the retiree portion of the premium or cost of a health insurance policy under this section for a member of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System who is not Medicare primary shall not exceed the retiree portion of the premium or cost of a health insurance policy under this section for a member of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System who is not Medicare primary.

(e) (1) The state may make a monthly contribution on behalf of the members who participate in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System group insurance program provided by the division multiplied by the amount necessary to meet the requirement of subsection (d) of this section. (2) The state contribution amount shall not exceed the state contribution amount permitted by law for state contributions for members and retirees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to the division for the benefit of state employees as provided in § 21-5-414 . (3) The Department of Finance and Administration may make a monthly contribution to partially defray the cost of the group insurance provided in this section utilizing funds made available for that purpose, not to exceed the amount authorized by law.

(1) The state may make a monthly contribution on behalf of the members who participate in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System group insurance program provided by the division multiplied by the amount necessary to meet the requirement of subsection (d) of this section.

(2) The state contribution amount shall not exceed the state contribution amount permitted by law for state contributions for members and retirees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to the division for the benefit of state employees as provided in § 21-5-414 .

(3) The Department of Finance and Administration may make a monthly contribution to partially defray the cost of the group insurance provided in this section utilizing funds made available for that purpose, not to exceed the amount authorized by law.

Acts 1977, No. 834, § 12; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 1; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5112; Acts 2009, No. 1172, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-111
Rental of unused facilities authorized
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of each school are authorized to rent to the best advantage from time to time any portion of the property of such schools not required for the immediate use of the school. Acts 1909, No. 100, § 9, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9611; Pope's Dig., § 12958; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3111.

The board of trustees of each school are authorized to rent to the best advantage from time to time any portion of the property of such schools not required for the immediate use of the school.

Acts 1909, No. 100, § 9, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9611; Pope's Dig., § 12958; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3111.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 28 / Section 6-17-2805
Summative evaluations
Status: in_force

(a) At least one (1) time every four (4) school years, a public school shall conduct a summative evaluation for each teacher who is not a novice teacher. (b) The evaluation framework for a summative evaluation for a classroom teacher shall include without limitation: (1) The following teacher evaluation domains: (A) Planning and preparation; (B) Classroom environment; (C) Instruction; and (D) Professional responsibilities; and (2) An evaluation rubric using nationally accepted components that consists of at least four (4) performance ratings. (c) A summative evaluation shall: (1) Result in a written evaluation determination for the teacher's performance on all evaluation domains as a whole; (2) Use the evaluation framework and evaluation rubric appropriate to the teacher's role; (3) (A) Use multiple sources of evidence of the teacher's professional practice including direct observation, indirect observation, artifacts, and data. (B) Subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section does not require that every component of the domains be evidenced by artifacts when observation or data is used. (C) A school or school district may adopt policies to: (i) Incorporate peer observations and student feedback that contribute to the summative rating; and (ii) Substitute for the whole or any part of the summative evaluation any part of a teacher's work completed for the certification or renewal of a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; (4) Include presentations of evidence chosen by the teacher, the evaluator, or both; (5) Provide an opportunity for the evaluator and teacher to discuss the review of evidence used in the evaluation; and (6) Provide feedback based on the evaluation rubric that the teacher can use to improve teaching skills and student learning. (d) At the conclusion of a summative evaluation, a public school shall assign the teacher being evaluated an overall performance rating. Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.

(a) At least one (1) time every four (4) school years, a public school shall conduct a summative evaluation for each teacher who is not a novice teacher.

(b) The evaluation framework for a summative evaluation for a classroom teacher shall include without limitation: (1) The following teacher evaluation domains: (A) Planning and preparation; (B) Classroom environment; (C) Instruction; and (D) Professional responsibilities; and (2) An evaluation rubric using nationally accepted components that consists of at least four (4) performance ratings.

(1) The following teacher evaluation domains: (A) Planning and preparation; (B) Classroom environment; (C) Instruction; and (D) Professional responsibilities; and

(A) Planning and preparation;

(B) Classroom environment;

(C) Instruction; and

(D) Professional responsibilities; and

(2) An evaluation rubric using nationally accepted components that consists of at least four (4) performance ratings.

(c) A summative evaluation shall: (1) Result in a written evaluation determination for the teacher's performance on all evaluation domains as a whole; (2) Use the evaluation framework and evaluation rubric appropriate to the teacher's role; (3) (A) Use multiple sources of evidence of the teacher's professional practice including direct observation, indirect observation, artifacts, and data. (B) Subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section does not require that every component of the domains be evidenced by artifacts when observation or data is used. (C) A school or school district may adopt policies to: (i) Incorporate peer observations and student feedback that contribute to the summative rating; and (ii) Substitute for the whole or any part of the summative evaluation any part of a teacher's work completed for the certification or renewal of a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; (4) Include presentations of evidence chosen by the teacher, the evaluator, or both; (5) Provide an opportunity for the evaluator and teacher to discuss the review of evidence used in the evaluation; and (6) Provide feedback based on the evaluation rubric that the teacher can use to improve teaching skills and student learning.

(1) Result in a written evaluation determination for the teacher's performance on all evaluation domains as a whole;

(2) Use the evaluation framework and evaluation rubric appropriate to the teacher's role;

(3) (A) Use multiple sources of evidence of the teacher's professional practice including direct observation, indirect observation, artifacts, and data. (B) Subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section does not require that every component of the domains be evidenced by artifacts when observation or data is used. (C) A school or school district may adopt policies to: (i) Incorporate peer observations and student feedback that contribute to the summative rating; and (ii) Substitute for the whole or any part of the summative evaluation any part of a teacher's work completed for the certification or renewal of a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;

(A) Use multiple sources of evidence of the teacher's professional practice including direct observation, indirect observation, artifacts, and data.

(B) Subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section does not require that every component of the domains be evidenced by artifacts when observation or data is used.

(C) A school or school district may adopt policies to: (i) Incorporate peer observations and student feedback that contribute to the summative rating; and (ii) Substitute for the whole or any part of the summative evaluation any part of a teacher's work completed for the certification or renewal of a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;

(i) Incorporate peer observations and student feedback that contribute to the summative rating; and

(ii) Substitute for the whole or any part of the summative evaluation any part of a teacher's work completed for the certification or renewal of a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;

(4) Include presentations of evidence chosen by the teacher, the evaluator, or both;

(5) Provide an opportunity for the evaluator and teacher to discuss the review of evidence used in the evaluation; and

(6) Provide feedback based on the evaluation rubric that the teacher can use to improve teaching skills and student learning.

(d) At the conclusion of a summative evaluation, a public school shall assign the teacher being evaluated an overall performance rating.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-105
Disbursing agency
Status: in_force

The Department of Education is designated as the state agency to receive and disburse federal funds designed to improve educational opportunities for gifted and talented children and shall develop such plans and procedures as may be required in order to receive and disburse such federal funds. Acts 1979, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5204.

The Department of Education is designated as the state agency to receive and disburse federal funds designed to improve educational opportunities for gifted and talented children and shall develop such plans and procedures as may be required in order to receive and disburse such federal funds.

Acts 1979, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-18-1101
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The General Assembly hereby finds that the door-to-door selling of fund-raising merchandise by elementary school children should be conducted with adult supervision. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly by this subchapter to further ensure the well-being of public school students throughout the State of Arkansas. Acts 1993, No. 525, § 1.

The General Assembly hereby finds that the door-to-door selling of fund-raising merchandise by elementary school children should be conducted with adult supervision. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General Assembly by this subchapter to further ensure the well-being of public school students throughout the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1993, No. 525, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-1-402
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) A statewide performance and results-based system of leadership development to ensure high levels of collaborative leadership and continuous improvement must have all educators work collaboratively with community stakeholders to apply effective, evidence-based strategies and practices that increase student and adult learning and close the achievement gap; (2) High-quality classroom teaching and administrative leadership are strong predictors of student success, and all educators in the state must possess the skills and knowledge to increase student and adult learning and close the achievement gap; (3) High-quality leadership capacity building and training is required to align the public education system from kindergarten through postsecondary and workforce readiness with an objective of universal proficiency for all students; (4) High-quality learning experiences focus on both individual and organizational improvement and provide educational leaders with a variety of support systems as they progress on the career continuum from aspiring to retiring; and (5) An effective statewide leadership development system will result in increased graduation rates, reduced remediation rates, the closing of achievement gaps, increased student and adult performance, increased recruitment of effective leaders, and increased capacity for instructional leaders, and thus will increase the number of Arkansas citizens with bachelor's degrees. Acts 2009, No. 222, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) A statewide performance and results-based system of leadership development to ensure high levels of collaborative leadership and continuous improvement must have all educators work collaboratively with community stakeholders to apply effective, evidence-based strategies and practices that increase student and adult learning and close the achievement gap;

(2) High-quality classroom teaching and administrative leadership are strong predictors of student success, and all educators in the state must possess the skills and knowledge to increase student and adult learning and close the achievement gap;

(3) High-quality leadership capacity building and training is required to align the public education system from kindergarten through postsecondary and workforce readiness with an objective of universal proficiency for all students;

(4) High-quality learning experiences focus on both individual and organizational improvement and provide educational leaders with a variety of support systems as they progress on the career continuum from aspiring to retiring; and

(5) An effective statewide leadership development system will result in increased graduation rates, reduced remediation rates, the closing of achievement gaps, increased student and adult performance, increased recruitment of effective leaders, and increased capacity for instructional leaders, and thus will increase the number of Arkansas citizens with bachelor's degrees.

Acts 2009, No. 222, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Admissions representative" means a person who executes an enrollment agreement and who receives compensation for the primary duties of encouraging prospective students to enroll for training in a program of study offered by a school covered under the provisions of this subchapter; (2) "Board" means the State Board of Private Career Education; (3) "Combination school" means any school in which programs of study are conducted by both distance education and resident training; (4) "Director" means the authorized representative of the State Board of Private Career Education for the purpose of administering the provisions of this subchapter; (5) "Distance education school" means any school in which all programs of study are conducted by distance education; (6) "Extension course site" means a location away from the school where a course or courses are conducted one (1) or more times during the licensure period; (7) "Program of study" means an organized unit of courses or an individual course in which instruction is offered; (8) "Resident school" means any school in which all programs of study are conducted in resident classrooms or held in public meeting facilities; (9) "Satellite school" means a location within the State of Arkansas away from the school where programs of study are offered on a regular continuing basis by Arkansas schools; (10) (A) "School" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization seeking to do business or offering in the State of Arkansas resident or correspondence training that leads to or enhances occupational qualifications. (B) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers instruction in airframe or power plant mechanics. (C) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers training as preparation for passing exams that may lead to employment. (D) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers driver education training excluding those courses taught motor vehicle violators pursuant to court order. (E) "School" does not include: (i) A program of instruction in yoga or in yoga-teacher training; or (ii) An institution that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 ; and (11) "Student" or "enrollee" means a person who is seeking to enroll, has been enrolled, is sought for enrollment, or is seeking training or instruction in a school as defined in this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 45,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 770, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4302; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 1478, § 1.

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

(1) "Admissions representative" means a person who executes an enrollment agreement and who receives compensation for the primary duties of encouraging prospective students to enroll for training in a program of study offered by a school covered under the provisions of this subchapter;

(2) "Board" means the State Board of Private Career Education;

(3) "Combination school" means any school in which programs of study are conducted by both distance education and resident training;

(4) "Director" means the authorized representative of the State Board of Private Career Education for the purpose of administering the provisions of this subchapter;

(5) "Distance education school" means any school in which all programs of study are conducted by distance education;

(6) "Extension course site" means a location away from the school where a course or courses are conducted one (1) or more times during the licensure period;

(7) "Program of study" means an organized unit of courses or an individual course in which instruction is offered;

(8) "Resident school" means any school in which all programs of study are conducted in resident classrooms or held in public meeting facilities;

(9) "Satellite school" means a location within the State of Arkansas away from the school where programs of study are offered on a regular continuing basis by Arkansas schools;

(10) (A) "School" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization seeking to do business or offering in the State of Arkansas resident or correspondence training that leads to or enhances occupational qualifications. (B) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers instruction in airframe or power plant mechanics. (C) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers training as preparation for passing exams that may lead to employment. (D) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers driver education training excluding those courses taught motor vehicle violators pursuant to court order. (E) "School" does not include: (i) A program of instruction in yoga or in yoga-teacher training; or (ii) An institution that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 ; and

(A) "School" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization seeking to do business or offering in the State of Arkansas resident or correspondence training that leads to or enhances occupational qualifications.

(B) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers instruction in airframe or power plant mechanics.

(C) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers training as preparation for passing exams that may lead to employment.

(D) "School" also means any firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization that offers driver education training excluding those courses taught motor vehicle violators pursuant to court order.

(E) "School" does not include: (i) A program of instruction in yoga or in yoga-teacher training; or (ii) An institution that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 ; and

(i) A program of instruction in yoga or in yoga-teacher training; or

(ii) An institution that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 ; and

(11) "Student" or "enrollee" means a person who is seeking to enroll, has been enrolled, is sought for enrollment, or is seeking training or instruction in a school as defined in this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 45,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 770, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4302; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 1478, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-215
Cooperation of various boards in establishing vocational programs - Use of tax moneys
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of any school district or board of trustees of any state school, college, or university may cooperate with the Career Education and Workforce Development Board in the establishment of vocational schools, departments, or classes giving instruction in vocational-technical subjects, including secondary instruction in agricultural subjects, trades or industrial subjects, or family and consumer science subjects. (b) Any board of directors or board of trustees may use any moneys raised by public taxation in the same manner as moneys for other school purposes are used for the maintenance and support of public schools or state schools, colleges, and universities. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 189; Pope's Dig., § 11631; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2516; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 85; 1999, No. 1323, § 37.

(a) The board of directors of any school district or board of trustees of any state school, college, or university may cooperate with the Career Education and Workforce Development Board in the establishment of vocational schools, departments, or classes giving instruction in vocational-technical subjects, including secondary instruction in agricultural subjects, trades or industrial subjects, or family and consumer science subjects.

(b) Any board of directors or board of trustees may use any moneys raised by public taxation in the same manner as moneys for other school purposes are used for the maintenance and support of public schools or state schools, colleges, and universities.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 189; Pope's Dig., § 11631; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2516; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 85; 1999, No. 1323, § 37.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-222 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-222
Financial condition report
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall prepare a financial condition report, which shall include without limitation the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (2) The financial condition report prepared under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be subject to biennial review by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education. (3) The board may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this section and shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education the failure of an institution to comply with this section. (b) (1) On a date determined by the division, each state-supported institution of higher education shall submit annually the following information for inclusion in the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) Expenditures per full-time equivalent student by function, which includes without limitation: (i) Instruction; (ii) Research; (iii) Public service; (iv) Academic support; (v) Student services; (vi) Institutional support; (vii) Operating and maintenance of plant; and (viii) Scholarships and fellowships; (B) Operating margins and education and general revenue fund balances; (C) Net tuition and fee income; (D) Faculty salaries; (E) Institutional scholarship expenditures; (F) Deferred and critical maintenance needs as determined by the facilities audit program; (G) Auxiliary enterprise expenditures; (H) Intercollegiate athletics revenues and expenditures; (I) Bonds and loans that are reviewed for economic feasibility; (J) Gross tuition and fee income; (K) Gross direct state income; (L) Gross federal income; (M) Total student accounts receivable and an aging report in accordance with § 6-61-131 ; (N) A calculation of the number of days of cash on hand in accordance with § 6-62-109 ; and (O) Any other information requested by the division or the board. (2) The board shall review the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section and submit it to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by January 15 of each odd-numbered year. (c) The board may establish standards to report other information that may be required to meet other state or federal statutory or regulatory requirements. Amended by Act 2021, No. 69,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 367, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1973, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 376, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 537, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 392, § 1; 1997, No. 112, §§ 15, 16; 1999, No. 523, § 1; 2011, No. 696, § 3.

(a) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall prepare a financial condition report, which shall include without limitation the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (2) The financial condition report prepared under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be subject to biennial review by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education. (3) The board may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this section and shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education the failure of an institution to comply with this section.

(1) The Division of Higher Education shall prepare a financial condition report, which shall include without limitation the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(2) The financial condition report prepared under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be subject to biennial review by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education.

(3) The board may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this section and shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education the failure of an institution to comply with this section.

(b) (1) On a date determined by the division, each state-supported institution of higher education shall submit annually the following information for inclusion in the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) Expenditures per full-time equivalent student by function, which includes without limitation: (i) Instruction; (ii) Research; (iii) Public service; (iv) Academic support; (v) Student services; (vi) Institutional support; (vii) Operating and maintenance of plant; and (viii) Scholarships and fellowships; (B) Operating margins and education and general revenue fund balances; (C) Net tuition and fee income; (D) Faculty salaries; (E) Institutional scholarship expenditures; (F) Deferred and critical maintenance needs as determined by the facilities audit program; (G) Auxiliary enterprise expenditures; (H) Intercollegiate athletics revenues and expenditures; (I) Bonds and loans that are reviewed for economic feasibility; (J) Gross tuition and fee income; (K) Gross direct state income; (L) Gross federal income; (M) Total student accounts receivable and an aging report in accordance with § 6-61-131 ; (N) A calculation of the number of days of cash on hand in accordance with § 6-62-109 ; and (O) Any other information requested by the division or the board. (2) The board shall review the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section and submit it to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by January 15 of each odd-numbered year.

(1) On a date determined by the division, each state-supported institution of higher education shall submit annually the following information for inclusion in the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) Expenditures per full-time equivalent student by function, which includes without limitation: (i) Instruction; (ii) Research; (iii) Public service; (iv) Academic support; (v) Student services; (vi) Institutional support; (vii) Operating and maintenance of plant; and (viii) Scholarships and fellowships; (B) Operating margins and education and general revenue fund balances; (C) Net tuition and fee income; (D) Faculty salaries; (E) Institutional scholarship expenditures; (F) Deferred and critical maintenance needs as determined by the facilities audit program; (G) Auxiliary enterprise expenditures; (H) Intercollegiate athletics revenues and expenditures; (I) Bonds and loans that are reviewed for economic feasibility; (J) Gross tuition and fee income; (K) Gross direct state income; (L) Gross federal income; (M) Total student accounts receivable and an aging report in accordance with § 6-61-131 ; (N) A calculation of the number of days of cash on hand in accordance with § 6-62-109 ; and (O) Any other information requested by the division or the board.

(A) Expenditures per full-time equivalent student by function, which includes without limitation: (i) Instruction; (ii) Research; (iii) Public service; (iv) Academic support; (v) Student services; (vi) Institutional support; (vii) Operating and maintenance of plant; and (viii) Scholarships and fellowships;

(i) Instruction;

(ii) Research;

(iii) Public service;

(iv) Academic support;

(v) Student services;

(vi) Institutional support;

(vii) Operating and maintenance of plant; and

(viii) Scholarships and fellowships;

(B) Operating margins and education and general revenue fund balances;

(C) Net tuition and fee income;

(D) Faculty salaries;

(E) Institutional scholarship expenditures;

(F) Deferred and critical maintenance needs as determined by the facilities audit program;

(G) Auxiliary enterprise expenditures;

(H) Intercollegiate athletics revenues and expenditures;

(I) Bonds and loans that are reviewed for economic feasibility;

(J) Gross tuition and fee income;

(K) Gross direct state income;

(L) Gross federal income;

(M) Total student accounts receivable and an aging report in accordance with § 6-61-131 ;

(N) A calculation of the number of days of cash on hand in accordance with § 6-62-109 ; and

(O) Any other information requested by the division or the board.

(2) The board shall review the financial condition report required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section and submit it to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by January 15 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) The board may establish standards to report other information that may be required to meet other state or federal statutory or regulatory requirements.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 69,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 367, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1973, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 376, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 537, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 392, § 1; 1997, No. 112, §§ 15, 16; 1999, No. 523, § 1; 2011, No. 696, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-4-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 1; 1967, No. 40, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4501.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 1; 1967, No. 40, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-126 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-126
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, §§ 11, 15; 1985, No. 429, §§ 5, 8; 1985, No. 449, §§ 5, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4041, 80-4045; Acts 1993, No. 1284, § 6; 2011, No. 521, § 23.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, §§ 11, 15; 1985, No. 429, §§ 5, 8; 1985, No. 449, §§ 5, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4041, 80-4045; Acts 1993, No. 1284, § 6; 2011, No. 521, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-129 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-129
Advertising on school buses
Status: in_force

(a) A school district board of directors may elect to allow advertising that meets the requirements established by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation on school buses. (b) Any revenue generated from advertisements on school buses shall be used for school transportation purposes only, as determined by the school district board of directors. (c) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Added by Act 2015, No. 941,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A school district board of directors may elect to allow advertising that meets the requirements established by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation on school buses.

(b) Any revenue generated from advertisements on school buses shall be used for school transportation purposes only, as determined by the school district board of directors.

(c) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

Added by Act 2015, No. 941,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-112
Rent on Department of Education buildings
Status: in_force

(a) The various programs and departments of the Department of Education that are financed from state, federal, or cash funds are authorized to pay rent for space utilized in the buildings annexed to the Department of Education Building. (b) Such rent is to be paid from authorized maintenance accounts. Acts 1969, No. 655, § 39.

(a) The various programs and departments of the Department of Education that are financed from state, federal, or cash funds are authorized to pay rent for space utilized in the buildings annexed to the Department of Education Building.

(b) Such rent is to be paid from authorized maintenance accounts.

Acts 1969, No. 655, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-26-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-62-301
Construction of subchapter
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof. Acts 1947, No. 62, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3316.

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof.

Acts 1947, No. 62, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-712 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-712
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1935, No. 127, §§ 1, 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 12402, 12405, 12406; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3022, 80-3025, 80-3026.

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

Acts 1935, No. 127, §§ 1, 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 12402, 12405, 12406; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3022, 80-3025, 80-3026.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1004
Authority to issue bonds
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to issue bonds from time to time, as described hereinafter, and to use the proceeds thereof, together with other available funds, for the purpose of financing the operation of the Revolving Loan Program, as administered by the state board pursuant to § 6-20-801 et seq. or any similar law, as set forth herein, paying expenses incidental to the sale and issuance of the bonds, providing for necessary reserves to secure the bonds, and providing for payments of debt service on the bonds until revenues are available. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-966.

The State Board of Education is authorized to issue bonds from time to time, as described hereinafter, and to use the proceeds thereof, together with other available funds, for the purpose of financing the operation of the Revolving Loan Program, as administered by the state board pursuant to § 6-20-801 et seq. or any similar law, as set forth herein, paying expenses incidental to the sale and issuance of the bonds, providing for necessary reserves to secure the bonds, and providing for payments of debt service on the bonds until revenues are available.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-966.