Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-703
Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program - Participation
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established a Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program for all school motor vehicles of participating public school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools in the State of Arkansas. (b) Participation in the program provided for in this section shall be optional with each school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school. Acts 1991, No. 824, §§ 3, 17; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 17; 2007, No. 617, § 27.

(a) There is hereby established a Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program for all school motor vehicles of participating public school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools in the State of Arkansas.

(b) Participation in the program provided for in this section shall be optional with each school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school.

Acts 1991, No. 824, §§ 3, 17; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 17; 2007, No. 617, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-505
State Community College Board
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to act and shall act as the statewide coordinating board for the community colleges established in conformity with this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 . (b) When the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is acting as the State Community College Board, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of that Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (c) The State Community College Board shall have the following duties and powers: (1) (A) It shall function as the coordinating agency between the community colleges, the public schools, the universities, the state colleges, and the other educational institutions in Arkansas. (B) In relation to the senior institutions of the state, it shall work with them and with the community colleges to develop the criteria for transfer of credits of students entering senior institutions from community colleges; (2) (A) It shall set forth the criteria in conformity with, but not limited to, §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-519 for establishment of community college districts. (B) In addition to the specific requirements set forth in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , the criteria shall provide for the size and location of sites for the proposed community college, the nature and extent of the program, and the size and type of buildings required; (3) It shall develop objective criteria for the determination of the requirements in § 6-61-508 ; (4) It shall upon request of a citizens' group develop a tentative budget to determine the annual cost of the operation; (5) It shall act in an advisory capacity concerning changes and expansion of the overall program for community colleges and the program for each community college; (6) It shall develop a uniform budget format and accounting and reporting procedures to be used by all community colleges; (7) It shall, with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, determine that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of the funds; and (8) (A) (i) It shall develop criteria for determining if an institution is adequately comprehensive. (ii) In developing criteria to determine if an institution is adequately comprehensive, the State Community College Board shall require that each community college fulfill all aspects of the definition of a community college as contained in § 6-61-501 and shall specifically provide for occupational programs that do not require academic transfer courses for completion. (B) It must make an annual determination, and may do so more often, as to whether each community college is adequately comprehensive or is becoming adequately comprehensive. (C) If it is determined that any community college is not adequately comprehensive and is not becoming adequately comprehensive, that institution shall not be eligible for state funds until it has corrected the deficiencies and has received a favorable determination by the State Community College Board. (d) In furtherance of the purposes of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 and in addition to the powers and duties vested in the State Community College Board, the State Community College Board shall have authority to make agreements with agencies of this state, the United States Government, and political subdivisions of this state, and their institutions and agencies, not inconsistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, when these agreements are to the advantage of the State of Arkansas in the furtherance of the state community college program as authorized by law. Amended by Act 2023, No. 726,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1988, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, §§ 9, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4909, 80-4917; Acts 1999, No. 478, § 5.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to act and shall act as the statewide coordinating board for the community colleges established in conformity with this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 .

(b) When the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is acting as the State Community College Board, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of that Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(c) The State Community College Board shall have the following duties and powers: (1) (A) It shall function as the coordinating agency between the community colleges, the public schools, the universities, the state colleges, and the other educational institutions in Arkansas. (B) In relation to the senior institutions of the state, it shall work with them and with the community colleges to develop the criteria for transfer of credits of students entering senior institutions from community colleges; (2) (A) It shall set forth the criteria in conformity with, but not limited to, §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-519 for establishment of community college districts. (B) In addition to the specific requirements set forth in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , the criteria shall provide for the size and location of sites for the proposed community college, the nature and extent of the program, and the size and type of buildings required; (3) It shall develop objective criteria for the determination of the requirements in § 6-61-508 ; (4) It shall upon request of a citizens' group develop a tentative budget to determine the annual cost of the operation; (5) It shall act in an advisory capacity concerning changes and expansion of the overall program for community colleges and the program for each community college; (6) It shall develop a uniform budget format and accounting and reporting procedures to be used by all community colleges; (7) It shall, with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, determine that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of the funds; and (8) (A) (i) It shall develop criteria for determining if an institution is adequately comprehensive. (ii) In developing criteria to determine if an institution is adequately comprehensive, the State Community College Board shall require that each community college fulfill all aspects of the definition of a community college as contained in § 6-61-501 and shall specifically provide for occupational programs that do not require academic transfer courses for completion. (B) It must make an annual determination, and may do so more often, as to whether each community college is adequately comprehensive or is becoming adequately comprehensive. (C) If it is determined that any community college is not adequately comprehensive and is not becoming adequately comprehensive, that institution shall not be eligible for state funds until it has corrected the deficiencies and has received a favorable determination by the State Community College Board.

(1) (A) It shall function as the coordinating agency between the community colleges, the public schools, the universities, the state colleges, and the other educational institutions in Arkansas. (B) In relation to the senior institutions of the state, it shall work with them and with the community colleges to develop the criteria for transfer of credits of students entering senior institutions from community colleges;

(A) It shall function as the coordinating agency between the community colleges, the public schools, the universities, the state colleges, and the other educational institutions in Arkansas.

(B) In relation to the senior institutions of the state, it shall work with them and with the community colleges to develop the criteria for transfer of credits of students entering senior institutions from community colleges;

(2) (A) It shall set forth the criteria in conformity with, but not limited to, §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-519 for establishment of community college districts. (B) In addition to the specific requirements set forth in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , the criteria shall provide for the size and location of sites for the proposed community college, the nature and extent of the program, and the size and type of buildings required;

(A) It shall set forth the criteria in conformity with, but not limited to, §§ 6-61-510 - 6-61-519 for establishment of community college districts.

(B) In addition to the specific requirements set forth in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , the criteria shall provide for the size and location of sites for the proposed community college, the nature and extent of the program, and the size and type of buildings required;

(3) It shall develop objective criteria for the determination of the requirements in § 6-61-508 ;

(4) It shall upon request of a citizens' group develop a tentative budget to determine the annual cost of the operation;

(5) It shall act in an advisory capacity concerning changes and expansion of the overall program for community colleges and the program for each community college;

(6) It shall develop a uniform budget format and accounting and reporting procedures to be used by all community colleges;

(7) It shall, with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, determine that state funds are used in conformity with the grants of the funds; and

(8) (A) (i) It shall develop criteria for determining if an institution is adequately comprehensive. (ii) In developing criteria to determine if an institution is adequately comprehensive, the State Community College Board shall require that each community college fulfill all aspects of the definition of a community college as contained in § 6-61-501 and shall specifically provide for occupational programs that do not require academic transfer courses for completion. (B) It must make an annual determination, and may do so more often, as to whether each community college is adequately comprehensive or is becoming adequately comprehensive. (C) If it is determined that any community college is not adequately comprehensive and is not becoming adequately comprehensive, that institution shall not be eligible for state funds until it has corrected the deficiencies and has received a favorable determination by the State Community College Board.

(A) (i) It shall develop criteria for determining if an institution is adequately comprehensive. (ii) In developing criteria to determine if an institution is adequately comprehensive, the State Community College Board shall require that each community college fulfill all aspects of the definition of a community college as contained in § 6-61-501 and shall specifically provide for occupational programs that do not require academic transfer courses for completion.

(i) It shall develop criteria for determining if an institution is adequately comprehensive.

(ii) In developing criteria to determine if an institution is adequately comprehensive, the State Community College Board shall require that each community college fulfill all aspects of the definition of a community college as contained in § 6-61-501 and shall specifically provide for occupational programs that do not require academic transfer courses for completion.

(B) It must make an annual determination, and may do so more often, as to whether each community college is adequately comprehensive or is becoming adequately comprehensive.

(C) If it is determined that any community college is not adequately comprehensive and is not becoming adequately comprehensive, that institution shall not be eligible for state funds until it has corrected the deficiencies and has received a favorable determination by the State Community College Board.

(d) In furtherance of the purposes of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-504 , §§ 6-61-506 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 and in addition to the powers and duties vested in the State Community College Board, the State Community College Board shall have authority to make agreements with agencies of this state, the United States Government, and political subdivisions of this state, and their institutions and agencies, not inconsistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, when these agreements are to the advantage of the State of Arkansas in the furtherance of the state community college program as authorized by law.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1988, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, §§ 9, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4909, 80-4917; Acts 1999, No. 478, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-713 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-713
Bonds - Terms and conditions - Series bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be issued whether or not the interest is subject to federal income taxation, in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or any part of project costs with the respective series to be designated in alphabetical order or by the year in which issued. (b) The bonds of each series shall: (1) Have such date as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine and shall mature semiannually or annually, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series so as to provide annual debt service of approximately equal amounts insofar as practicable each year throughout the term of the bonds, as determined by the authority. Pending the issuance of bonds hereunder, the authority may issue temporary notes, to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds at such times as bonds may be issued; (2) Bear interest at the rate or rates accepted by the authority at the sale of the bonds. Interest shall be payable at such times and in such manner as the authority shall determine, including the utilization of zero coupon or capital appreciation bonds; and (3) Have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions regarding registration of ownership set forth above. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 5.

(a) The bonds shall be issued whether or not the interest is subject to federal income taxation, in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or any part of project costs with the respective series to be designated in alphabetical order or by the year in which issued.

(b) The bonds of each series shall: (1) Have such date as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine and shall mature semiannually or annually, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series so as to provide annual debt service of approximately equal amounts insofar as practicable each year throughout the term of the bonds, as determined by the authority. Pending the issuance of bonds hereunder, the authority may issue temporary notes, to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds at such times as bonds may be issued; (2) Bear interest at the rate or rates accepted by the authority at the sale of the bonds. Interest shall be payable at such times and in such manner as the authority shall determine, including the utilization of zero coupon or capital appreciation bonds; and (3) Have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions regarding registration of ownership set forth above.

(1) Have such date as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine and shall mature semiannually or annually, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series so as to provide annual debt service of approximately equal amounts insofar as practicable each year throughout the term of the bonds, as determined by the authority. Pending the issuance of bonds hereunder, the authority may issue temporary notes, to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds at such times as bonds may be issued;

(2) Bear interest at the rate or rates accepted by the authority at the sale of the bonds. Interest shall be payable at such times and in such manner as the authority shall determine, including the utilization of zero coupon or capital appreciation bonds; and

(3) Have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to the provisions regarding registration of ownership set forth above.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-17-1902
Equity Assistance Center - Coordination and contents of plan
Status: in_force

(a) The Equity Assistance Center shall provide technical assistance, guidance, and support to public school districts and public open-enrollment charter schools in developing recruitment and retention plans and setting and meeting annual goals. (b) (1) Each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall designate an employee to coordinate the implementation and review of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan. (2) The designated equity assistance coordinator in each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school may serve as the coordinator of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan. (c) The teacher and administrator recruitment and retention plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (1) The annual goals of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school established pursuant to § 6-17-1901(b) ; (2) The actions and steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school has taken and will take to meet each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (3) The progress of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in meeting each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (4) The evaluative methods the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will use to measure progress towards meeting the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (5) If the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school did not meet the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals for the previous reporting period, the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall state the reasons for not meeting the goals and the steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to overcome the reasons for not meeting the goals; (6) The steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to encourage students to pursue a career in education, including steps specific to students of minority races and ethnicities; (7) Public school district or open-enrollment public charter school teacher and administrator recruitment and retention data to show the: (A) Racial and ethnic composition of teachers and administrators employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school for each of the previous three (3) years; and (B) Effectiveness of the plan; and (8) The racial and ethnic composition of the student body and the racial and ethnic composition of the residents of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (d) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules necessary for implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 646,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1480, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1164, § 1.

(a) The Equity Assistance Center shall provide technical assistance, guidance, and support to public school districts and public open-enrollment charter schools in developing recruitment and retention plans and setting and meeting annual goals.

(b) (1) Each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall designate an employee to coordinate the implementation and review of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan. (2) The designated equity assistance coordinator in each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school may serve as the coordinator of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan.

(1) Each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall designate an employee to coordinate the implementation and review of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan.

(2) The designated equity assistance coordinator in each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school may serve as the coordinator of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's recruitment and retention plan.

(c) The teacher and administrator recruitment and retention plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (1) The annual goals of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school established pursuant to § 6-17-1901(b) ; (2) The actions and steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school has taken and will take to meet each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (3) The progress of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in meeting each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (4) The evaluative methods the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will use to measure progress towards meeting the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals; (5) If the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school did not meet the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals for the previous reporting period, the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall state the reasons for not meeting the goals and the steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to overcome the reasons for not meeting the goals; (6) The steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to encourage students to pursue a career in education, including steps specific to students of minority races and ethnicities; (7) Public school district or open-enrollment public charter school teacher and administrator recruitment and retention data to show the: (A) Racial and ethnic composition of teachers and administrators employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school for each of the previous three (3) years; and (B) Effectiveness of the plan; and (8) The racial and ethnic composition of the student body and the racial and ethnic composition of the residents of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

(1) The annual goals of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school established pursuant to § 6-17-1901(b) ;

(2) The actions and steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school has taken and will take to meet each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals;

(3) The progress of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in meeting each of the public school district's and open-enrollment public charter school's goals;

(4) The evaluative methods the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will use to measure progress towards meeting the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals;

(5) If the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school did not meet the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's goals for the previous reporting period, the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall state the reasons for not meeting the goals and the steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to overcome the reasons for not meeting the goals;

(6) The steps the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school will take to encourage students to pursue a career in education, including steps specific to students of minority races and ethnicities;

(7) Public school district or open-enrollment public charter school teacher and administrator recruitment and retention data to show the: (A) Racial and ethnic composition of teachers and administrators employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school for each of the previous three (3) years; and (B) Effectiveness of the plan; and

(A) Racial and ethnic composition of teachers and administrators employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school for each of the previous three (3) years; and

(B) Effectiveness of the plan; and

(8) The racial and ethnic composition of the student body and the racial and ethnic composition of the residents of the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

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

Amended by Act 2021, No. 646,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1480, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1164, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-121
Suits against several owners may be joined
Status: in_force

It shall be no objection to any suit brought for the purpose that the land of two (2) or more owners are joined in the same proceedings, and such suits may be brought against one (1) or more owners, providing the suit is brought in the county in which the land is situated. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3620.

It shall be no objection to any suit brought for the purpose that the land of two (2) or more owners are joined in the same proceedings, and such suits may be brought against one (1) or more owners, providing the suit is brought in the county in which the land is situated.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-113
Advisory Committee on Public School Academic Facilities
Status: in_force

(a) To assist the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, there is established the Advisory Committee on Public School Academic Facilities to be composed of the following members who must be willing to devote adequate time to the work of the committee and who reflect the demographics of the state: (1) The Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or the director's designee, who shall also serve as secretary to the committee; (2) One (1) person who is a licensed building contractor experienced in public school construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America; (3) One (1) person who is a licensed architect experienced in public school design submitted by the Arkansas Chapter, the American Institute of Architects; (4) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered mechanical engineer experienced in public school mechanical and plumbing systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (5) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered electrical engineer experienced in public school electrical systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (6) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered civil engineer experienced in public school civil engineering design and construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (7) Two (2) persons selected by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, one (1) of whom is knowledgeable and holds certification in the field of educational technology applications and strategies; (8) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators from its membership; (9) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Education Association from its membership; (10) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas School Boards Association from its membership; (11) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Rural Ed Association from its membership; (12) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center, Inc., from its membership; and (13) Three (3) persons, one (1) from each of the professions of construction, architecture, and education, selected by the commission to serve as ex-officio members of the committee based on prior service on the committee. (b) (1) (A) All members shall serve four-year terms. (B) One-half (1/2) of the members shall serve a term that is staggered from the remaining members' terms by two (2) years. (C) All terms shall expire on April 1. (2) Membership is limited to two (2) terms. (c) Nonstate employee members of the committee shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 . (d) All members of the committee shall be appointed by the commission. (e) The committee shall meet at least one (1) time every year. (f) The committee shall study and review the current and long-term viability of the Academic Facilities Partnership Program. (g) The committee may study and review other programs, laws, and administrative rules pertaining to school facilities, including without limitation the following: (1) Design and construction standards contained in the Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual; (2) Public school district participation in and compliance with the Academic Facilities Master Plan Program; (3) The efficacy of establishing, on a ten-year cycle, a statewide public school assessment survey to assess the condition of all elementary and secondary school facilities; and (4) Public school inspection reports compiled in accordance with § 6-21-813 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 801,§ 2, eff. 4/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 801,§ 1, eff. 4/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1422,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 2.

(a) To assist the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, there is established the Advisory Committee on Public School Academic Facilities to be composed of the following members who must be willing to devote adequate time to the work of the committee and who reflect the demographics of the state: (1) The Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or the director's designee, who shall also serve as secretary to the committee; (2) One (1) person who is a licensed building contractor experienced in public school construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America; (3) One (1) person who is a licensed architect experienced in public school design submitted by the Arkansas Chapter, the American Institute of Architects; (4) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered mechanical engineer experienced in public school mechanical and plumbing systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (5) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered electrical engineer experienced in public school electrical systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (6) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered civil engineer experienced in public school civil engineering design and construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers; (7) Two (2) persons selected by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, one (1) of whom is knowledgeable and holds certification in the field of educational technology applications and strategies; (8) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators from its membership; (9) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Education Association from its membership; (10) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas School Boards Association from its membership; (11) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Rural Ed Association from its membership; (12) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center, Inc., from its membership; and (13) Three (3) persons, one (1) from each of the professions of construction, architecture, and education, selected by the commission to serve as ex-officio members of the committee based on prior service on the committee.

(1) The Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or the director's designee, who shall also serve as secretary to the committee;

(2) One (1) person who is a licensed building contractor experienced in public school construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America;

(3) One (1) person who is a licensed architect experienced in public school design submitted by the Arkansas Chapter, the American Institute of Architects;

(4) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered mechanical engineer experienced in public school mechanical and plumbing systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers;

(5) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered electrical engineer experienced in public school electrical systems design selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers;

(6) One (1) person who is a licensed or registered civil engineer experienced in public school civil engineering design and construction selected from a list of no fewer than three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers;

(7) Two (2) persons selected by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, one (1) of whom is knowledgeable and holds certification in the field of educational technology applications and strategies;

(8) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators from its membership;

(9) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Education Association from its membership;

(10) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas School Boards Association from its membership;

(11) Two (2) persons selected from a list of six (6) names submitted by the Arkansas Rural Ed Association from its membership;

(12) One (1) person selected from a list of three (3) names submitted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center, Inc., from its membership; and

(13) Three (3) persons, one (1) from each of the professions of construction, architecture, and education, selected by the commission to serve as ex-officio members of the committee based on prior service on the committee.

(b) (1) (A) All members shall serve four-year terms. (B) One-half (1/2) of the members shall serve a term that is staggered from the remaining members' terms by two (2) years. (C) All terms shall expire on April 1. (2) Membership is limited to two (2) terms.

(1) (A) All members shall serve four-year terms. (B) One-half (1/2) of the members shall serve a term that is staggered from the remaining members' terms by two (2) years. (C) All terms shall expire on April 1.

(A) All members shall serve four-year terms.

(B) One-half (1/2) of the members shall serve a term that is staggered from the remaining members' terms by two (2) years.

(C) All terms shall expire on April 1.

(2) Membership is limited to two (2) terms.

(c) Nonstate employee members of the committee shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 .

(d) All members of the committee shall be appointed by the commission.

(e) The committee shall meet at least one (1) time every year.

(f) The committee shall study and review the current and long-term viability of the Academic Facilities Partnership Program.

(g) The committee may study and review other programs, laws, and administrative rules pertaining to school facilities, including without limitation the following: (1) Design and construction standards contained in the Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual; (2) Public school district participation in and compliance with the Academic Facilities Master Plan Program; (3) The efficacy of establishing, on a ten-year cycle, a statewide public school assessment survey to assess the condition of all elementary and secondary school facilities; and (4) Public school inspection reports compiled in accordance with § 6-21-813 .

(1) Design and construction standards contained in the Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual;

(2) Public school district participation in and compliance with the Academic Facilities Master Plan Program;

(3) The efficacy of establishing, on a ten-year cycle, a statewide public school assessment survey to assess the condition of all elementary and secondary school facilities; and

(4) Public school inspection reports compiled in accordance with § 6-21-813 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 801,§ 2, eff. 4/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 801,§ 1, eff. 4/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1422,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-606
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-115
Name of division - Operation - Director
Status: in_force

(a) The division established under § 6-21-112 within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be known as the "Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation". (b) (1) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall not operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the State Board of Education. (c) The Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall be selected by the commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1726, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1672, § 5; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 3; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 3.

(a) The division established under § 6-21-112 within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be known as the "Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation".

(b) (1) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall not operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the State Board of Education.

(1) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(2) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall not operate under the direction, control, and supervision of the State Board of Education.

(c) The Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall be selected by the commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1726, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1672, § 5; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 3; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1005
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1915, No. 289, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 9554; Pope's Dig., § 13203; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2841.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1915, No. 289, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 9554; Pope's Dig., § 13203; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2841.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-18-2504
State Board of Education - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program under this subchapter, which shall be subject to the rules adopted by the State Board of Education. (b) The rules adopted by the state board under this subchapter shall include without limitation the: (1) Process for determining the eligibility of students and service providers, including the awarding of accounts to eligible students and removal of unnecessary barriers or disincentives to participation by potential participating service providers; (2) (A) Process for conducting account and program audits, including establishing the authority for the division to conduct or contract for the auditing of accounts. (B) The division shall establish a process for conducting an audit of an entity receiving funds under this subchapter, including: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school. (C) At least one (1) time each year, the division shall conduct random audits of the following according to the auditing process established under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school; (3) Authority of the division to: (A) Deem any participating student ineligible for the program; and (B) Refer a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to: (i) The Attorney General; or (ii) The Secretary of the Department of Inspector General; (4) Authority of the division to contract with a vendor or other supplier for the administration of the program or parts of the program; (5) Requirement that the program shall: (A) Begin enrolling participating students no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year; and (B) Be fully implemented to serve all Arkansas children eligible to enroll in a public school by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year; (6) Establishment or creation of a contract for the establishment of an online anonymous fraud reporting service, including without limitation a telephone hotline; (7) Requirement for a surety bond for a participating service provider that receives more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in account funds; (8) Mechanism for the refunding of payments from service providers back to the account from which they were paid; (9) Required compliance with all state procurement laws and procedures; and (10) Means for preventing unreasonable inflation or fraud in participating school tuition and fees. (c) The following shall be forwarded to Arkansas Legislative Audit: (1) An audit conducted under subdivision (b)(2) of this section that identifies a potential misuse of account funds; and (2) The referral of a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Inspector General under subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section. (d) To ensure that account funds under this subchapter provide for the expansion of access to education options by reducing family financial burdens and are not abused by service providers for financial gain, the state board shall take all necessary action in establishing rules under this subchapter, including without limitation the disqualification of a participating school or a participating service provider. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program under this subchapter, which shall be subject to the rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(b) The rules adopted by the state board under this subchapter shall include without limitation the: (1) Process for determining the eligibility of students and service providers, including the awarding of accounts to eligible students and removal of unnecessary barriers or disincentives to participation by potential participating service providers; (2) (A) Process for conducting account and program audits, including establishing the authority for the division to conduct or contract for the auditing of accounts. (B) The division shall establish a process for conducting an audit of an entity receiving funds under this subchapter, including: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school. (C) At least one (1) time each year, the division shall conduct random audits of the following according to the auditing process established under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school; (3) Authority of the division to: (A) Deem any participating student ineligible for the program; and (B) Refer a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to: (i) The Attorney General; or (ii) The Secretary of the Department of Inspector General; (4) Authority of the division to contract with a vendor or other supplier for the administration of the program or parts of the program; (5) Requirement that the program shall: (A) Begin enrolling participating students no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year; and (B) Be fully implemented to serve all Arkansas children eligible to enroll in a public school by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year; (6) Establishment or creation of a contract for the establishment of an online anonymous fraud reporting service, including without limitation a telephone hotline; (7) Requirement for a surety bond for a participating service provider that receives more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in account funds; (8) Mechanism for the refunding of payments from service providers back to the account from which they were paid; (9) Required compliance with all state procurement laws and procedures; and (10) Means for preventing unreasonable inflation or fraud in participating school tuition and fees.

(1) Process for determining the eligibility of students and service providers, including the awarding of accounts to eligible students and removal of unnecessary barriers or disincentives to participation by potential participating service providers;

(2) (A) Process for conducting account and program audits, including establishing the authority for the division to conduct or contract for the auditing of accounts. (B) The division shall establish a process for conducting an audit of an entity receiving funds under this subchapter, including: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school. (C) At least one (1) time each year, the division shall conduct random audits of the following according to the auditing process established under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school;

(A) Process for conducting account and program audits, including establishing the authority for the division to conduct or contract for the auditing of accounts.

(B) The division shall establish a process for conducting an audit of an entity receiving funds under this subchapter, including: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school.

(i) An individual account;

(ii) A participating service provider; and

(iii) A participating school.

(C) At least one (1) time each year, the division shall conduct random audits of the following according to the auditing process established under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section: (i) An individual account; (ii) A participating service provider; and (iii) A participating school;

(i) An individual account;

(ii) A participating service provider; and

(iii) A participating school;

(3) Authority of the division to: (A) Deem any participating student ineligible for the program; and (B) Refer a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to: (i) The Attorney General; or (ii) The Secretary of the Department of Inspector General;

(A) Deem any participating student ineligible for the program; and

(B) Refer a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to: (i) The Attorney General; or (ii) The Secretary of the Department of Inspector General;

(i) The Attorney General; or

(ii) The Secretary of the Department of Inspector General;

(4) Authority of the division to contract with a vendor or other supplier for the administration of the program or parts of the program;

(5) Requirement that the program shall: (A) Begin enrolling participating students no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year; and (B) Be fully implemented to serve all Arkansas children eligible to enroll in a public school by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year;

(A) Begin enrolling participating students no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year; and

(B) Be fully implemented to serve all Arkansas children eligible to enroll in a public school by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year;

(6) Establishment or creation of a contract for the establishment of an online anonymous fraud reporting service, including without limitation a telephone hotline;

(7) Requirement for a surety bond for a participating service provider that receives more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in account funds;

(8) Mechanism for the refunding of payments from service providers back to the account from which they were paid;

(9) Required compliance with all state procurement laws and procedures; and

(10) Means for preventing unreasonable inflation or fraud in participating school tuition and fees.

(c) The following shall be forwarded to Arkansas Legislative Audit: (1) An audit conducted under subdivision (b)(2) of this section that identifies a potential misuse of account funds; and (2) The referral of a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Inspector General under subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section.

(1) An audit conducted under subdivision (b)(2) of this section that identifies a potential misuse of account funds; and

(2) The referral of a case involving the misuse of account funds for investigation to the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Inspector General under subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section.

(d) To ensure that account funds under this subchapter provide for the expansion of access to education options by reducing family financial burdens and are not abused by service providers for financial gain, the state board shall take all necessary action in establishing rules under this subchapter, including without limitation the disqualification of a participating school or a participating service provider.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-201
Members - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) (i) Six (6) members who shall be: (a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and (b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state. (ii) If an appointee under this subdivision (a)(1)(A) is serving as a member of a board of a two-year or four-year institution of higher education at the time of appointment to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the appointee shall relinquish his or her membership on the board of the two-year or four-year institution of higher education; and (B) (i) Six (6) members shall be selected from business, industry, education, agriculturally related industry, and medical services and shall not be current members of a board of a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education. (ii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have a strong interest in and commitment to economic and workforce development. (iii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have experience in the knowledge-based technology field. (2) No more than four (4) members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be appointed from any one (1) congressional district as the districts exist at the time of the appointment. (b) Vacancies on the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be filled for the unexpired terms, and the appointments shall be made in the same manner as the positions vacated. (c) (1) The members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve staggered terms of six (6) years. (2) The terms of two (2) members shall expire each year. (d) An intensive orientation program designed by the Presidents Council shall be mandatory for members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (e) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board annually shall elect from its membership the Chair of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other officers necessary to carry on its business. (f) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall meet at least one (1) time during each calendar quarter and at other times upon the call of the chair or of any other four (4) members. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall, at the times that it desires, meet on the campuses of the respective public institutions of higher education in the state. (g) Members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 55,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 560, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4902, 80-4903; Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 25; 1997, No. 1114, § 2; 1999, No. 1352, § 1; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 36.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) (i) Six (6) members who shall be: (a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and (b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state. (ii) If an appointee under this subdivision (a)(1)(A) is serving as a member of a board of a two-year or four-year institution of higher education at the time of appointment to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the appointee shall relinquish his or her membership on the board of the two-year or four-year institution of higher education; and (B) (i) Six (6) members shall be selected from business, industry, education, agriculturally related industry, and medical services and shall not be current members of a board of a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education. (ii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have a strong interest in and commitment to economic and workforce development. (iii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have experience in the knowledge-based technology field. (2) No more than four (4) members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be appointed from any one (1) congressional district as the districts exist at the time of the appointment.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) (i) Six (6) members who shall be: (a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and (b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state. (ii) If an appointee under this subdivision (a)(1)(A) is serving as a member of a board of a two-year or four-year institution of higher education at the time of appointment to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the appointee shall relinquish his or her membership on the board of the two-year or four-year institution of higher education; and (B) (i) Six (6) members shall be selected from business, industry, education, agriculturally related industry, and medical services and shall not be current members of a board of a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education. (ii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have a strong interest in and commitment to economic and workforce development. (iii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have experience in the knowledge-based technology field.

(A) (i) Six (6) members who shall be: (a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and (b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state. (ii) If an appointee under this subdivision (a)(1)(A) is serving as a member of a board of a two-year or four-year institution of higher education at the time of appointment to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the appointee shall relinquish his or her membership on the board of the two-year or four-year institution of higher education; and

(i) Six (6) members who shall be: (a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and (b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state.

(a) Qualified electors of the State of Arkansas; and

(b) Graduates of public two-year or four-year institutions of higher education within the state.

(ii) If an appointee under this subdivision (a)(1)(A) is serving as a member of a board of a two-year or four-year institution of higher education at the time of appointment to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the appointee shall relinquish his or her membership on the board of the two-year or four-year institution of higher education; and

(B) (i) Six (6) members shall be selected from business, industry, education, agriculturally related industry, and medical services and shall not be current members of a board of a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education. (ii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have a strong interest in and commitment to economic and workforce development. (iii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have experience in the knowledge-based technology field.

(i) Six (6) members shall be selected from business, industry, education, agriculturally related industry, and medical services and shall not be current members of a board of a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education.

(ii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have a strong interest in and commitment to economic and workforce development.

(iii) At least one (1) of the appointees shall have experience in the knowledge-based technology field.

(2) No more than four (4) members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be appointed from any one (1) congressional district as the districts exist at the time of the appointment.

(b) Vacancies on the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be filled for the unexpired terms, and the appointments shall be made in the same manner as the positions vacated.

(c) (1) The members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve staggered terms of six (6) years. (2) The terms of two (2) members shall expire each year.

(1) The members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve staggered terms of six (6) years.

(2) The terms of two (2) members shall expire each year.

(d) An intensive orientation program designed by the Presidents Council shall be mandatory for members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(e) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board annually shall elect from its membership the Chair of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other officers necessary to carry on its business.

(f) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall meet at least one (1) time during each calendar quarter and at other times upon the call of the chair or of any other four (4) members. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall, at the times that it desires, meet on the campuses of the respective public institutions of higher education in the state.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall meet at least one (1) time during each calendar quarter and at other times upon the call of the chair or of any other four (4) members.

(2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall, at the times that it desires, meet on the campuses of the respective public institutions of higher education in the state.

(g) Members of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 55,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 560, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4902, 80-4903; Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 25; 1997, No. 1114, § 2; 1999, No. 1352, § 1; 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-13-102
Body corporate - Name
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district in the state shall be a body corporate, may contract and be contracted with, and may sue and be sued in its corporate name, which shall be the name it currently has unless changed by the State Board of Education. (b) A school district may acquire and hold real estate and other classes of property. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 11490; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-402; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 25.

(a) Each school district in the state shall be a body corporate, may contract and be contracted with, and may sue and be sued in its corporate name, which shall be the name it currently has unless changed by the State Board of Education.

(b) A school district may acquire and hold real estate and other classes of property.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 11490; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-402; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-47-302
Implementation in elementary and secondary schools - Courses offered
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall plan for the statewide implementation of distance learning in elementary and secondary public schools in the state. (b) (1) The elementary or secondary school may utilize courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education before the school offers the courses through distance learning. (2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow Division of Elementary and Secondary Education course frameworks. (c) The courses offered through distance learning may include college preparatory courses, advanced mathematics and science courses, and technological courses. (d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall work with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Educational Television Division, the education service cooperatives, the Arkansas State Library, and other state agencies involved in distance learning. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1834, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 26.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall plan for the statewide implementation of distance learning in elementary and secondary public schools in the state.

(b) (1) The elementary or secondary school may utilize courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education before the school offers the courses through distance learning. (2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow Division of Elementary and Secondary Education course frameworks.

(1) The elementary or secondary school may utilize courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education before the school offers the courses through distance learning.

(2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow Division of Elementary and Secondary Education course frameworks.

(c) The courses offered through distance learning may include college preparatory courses, advanced mathematics and science courses, and technological courses.

(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall work with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Educational Television Division, the education service cooperatives, the Arkansas State Library, and other state agencies involved in distance learning.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1834, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2614 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2614
Additional powers of commission
Status: in_force

In addition to powers conferred under other laws, the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may take appropriate action to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

In addition to powers conferred under other laws, the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may take appropriate action to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-50-206
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 337, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 652, § 6; 2003, No. 1160, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 337, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 652, § 6; 2003, No. 1160, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-809 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-809
Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual shall contain uniform standards to guide the planning, design, and construction of new public school academic facilities and additions to existing public school academic facilities. (b) Design and construction standards shall include provisions addressing the following areas: (1) Planning concepts related to current educational best practices, special education, workforce development, and program and design capacity; (2) Organizational, facility, program, and service issues, including grade configuration, school size, and class size; (3) (A) Site selection, including without limitation guidelines about site size and site amenities, such as site access, grading, drainage, drives, parking, walks, fencing, exterior security provisions, exterior lighting, mechanical yards, electrical yards, site furnishings, play fields, playgrounds, and landscaping. (B) (i) A public school district shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation of its site selection under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section. (ii) Upon receipt of notification under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section, the department may perform a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact the public school district's facility design or construction project may have on traffic. (iii) A public school district may incorporate the results and recommendations that address the results of the traffic impact analysis into the design plan for a public school district facility design or construction project. (iv) Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section may be considered an eligible construction expense for any design or construction project undertaken by a public school district. (v) (a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (vi) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate rules necessary to implement this subdivision (b)(3)(B); (4) Standards for size and quantity of instruction and support spaces; (5) Program space guidelines, including necessary features, loose furnishings, and finishes related to identified programs and services; (6) Design standards and guidelines regarding the quality of materials and systems for the following building systems: (A) Fire and safety; (B) Roofing; (C) Structural; (D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; (E) Plumbing; (F) Electrical; (G) Exterior; (H) Interior; (I) Technology; and (J) Specialties, including equipment and furnishings; and (7) Repair and construction cost guidelines. (c) The manual shall also include provisions addressing the following areas: (1) (A) A process by which a school district may apply for a variance from applicable academic facility standards upon presenting evidence of: (i) The existence of conditions that make compliance with applicable standards impractical or unreasonably burdensome; and (ii) Other conditions determined by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as warranting a variance from applicable public school academic facility standards. (B) The variance provision shall address minimum standards for academic facilities that are reasonably expected to close or be replaced within three (3) years; (2) Review and approval of all plans and designs for major building systems related to new construction of academic facilities before preparation of final bid or other applicable procurement documents; (3) Site inspections of all major building and design systems at appropriate stages of construction; (4) Contingency plans for review and inspection by the division if appropriate state, local, or other officials are unable or unwilling to complete an appropriate plan review or site inspection; and (5) The short-term temporary use of premanufactured portable buildings. (d) The division shall review and update the manual on an annual basis. Amended by Act 2019, No. 858,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 722,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual shall contain uniform standards to guide the planning, design, and construction of new public school academic facilities and additions to existing public school academic facilities.

(b) Design and construction standards shall include provisions addressing the following areas: (1) Planning concepts related to current educational best practices, special education, workforce development, and program and design capacity; (2) Organizational, facility, program, and service issues, including grade configuration, school size, and class size; (3) (A) Site selection, including without limitation guidelines about site size and site amenities, such as site access, grading, drainage, drives, parking, walks, fencing, exterior security provisions, exterior lighting, mechanical yards, electrical yards, site furnishings, play fields, playgrounds, and landscaping. (B) (i) A public school district shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation of its site selection under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section. (ii) Upon receipt of notification under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section, the department may perform a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact the public school district's facility design or construction project may have on traffic. (iii) A public school district may incorporate the results and recommendations that address the results of the traffic impact analysis into the design plan for a public school district facility design or construction project. (iv) Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section may be considered an eligible construction expense for any design or construction project undertaken by a public school district. (v) (a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (vi) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate rules necessary to implement this subdivision (b)(3)(B); (4) Standards for size and quantity of instruction and support spaces; (5) Program space guidelines, including necessary features, loose furnishings, and finishes related to identified programs and services; (6) Design standards and guidelines regarding the quality of materials and systems for the following building systems: (A) Fire and safety; (B) Roofing; (C) Structural; (D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; (E) Plumbing; (F) Electrical; (G) Exterior; (H) Interior; (I) Technology; and (J) Specialties, including equipment and furnishings; and (7) Repair and construction cost guidelines.

(1) Planning concepts related to current educational best practices, special education, workforce development, and program and design capacity;

(2) Organizational, facility, program, and service issues, including grade configuration, school size, and class size;

(3) (A) Site selection, including without limitation guidelines about site size and site amenities, such as site access, grading, drainage, drives, parking, walks, fencing, exterior security provisions, exterior lighting, mechanical yards, electrical yards, site furnishings, play fields, playgrounds, and landscaping. (B) (i) A public school district shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation of its site selection under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section. (ii) Upon receipt of notification under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section, the department may perform a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact the public school district's facility design or construction project may have on traffic. (iii) A public school district may incorporate the results and recommendations that address the results of the traffic impact analysis into the design plan for a public school district facility design or construction project. (iv) Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section may be considered an eligible construction expense for any design or construction project undertaken by a public school district. (v) (a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (vi) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate rules necessary to implement this subdivision (b)(3)(B);

(A) Site selection, including without limitation guidelines about site size and site amenities, such as site access, grading, drainage, drives, parking, walks, fencing, exterior security provisions, exterior lighting, mechanical yards, electrical yards, site furnishings, play fields, playgrounds, and landscaping.

(B) (i) A public school district shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation of its site selection under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section. (ii) Upon receipt of notification under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section, the department may perform a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact the public school district's facility design or construction project may have on traffic. (iii) A public school district may incorporate the results and recommendations that address the results of the traffic impact analysis into the design plan for a public school district facility design or construction project. (iv) Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section may be considered an eligible construction expense for any design or construction project undertaken by a public school district. (v) (a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (vi) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate rules necessary to implement this subdivision (b)(3)(B);

(i) A public school district shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation of its site selection under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section.

(ii) Upon receipt of notification under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section, the department may perform a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact the public school district's facility design or construction project may have on traffic.

(iii) A public school district may incorporate the results and recommendations that address the results of the traffic impact analysis into the design plan for a public school district facility design or construction project.

(iv) Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section may be considered an eligible construction expense for any design or construction project undertaken by a public school district.

(v) (a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section. (b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section.

(a) Nonrevenue receipts of a school district and revenue receipts of a school district, as defined under § 6-20-401(3) and (4) , may be used to pay for the cost of any recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section.

(b) However, facilities partnership funds shall not be used to pay for the cost of recommendations under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(iii) of this section.

(vi) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate rules necessary to implement this subdivision (b)(3)(B);

(4) Standards for size and quantity of instruction and support spaces;

(5) Program space guidelines, including necessary features, loose furnishings, and finishes related to identified programs and services;

(6) Design standards and guidelines regarding the quality of materials and systems for the following building systems: (A) Fire and safety; (B) Roofing; (C) Structural; (D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; (E) Plumbing; (F) Electrical; (G) Exterior; (H) Interior; (I) Technology; and (J) Specialties, including equipment and furnishings; and

(A) Fire and safety;

(B) Roofing;

(C) Structural;

(D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning;

(E) Plumbing;

(F) Electrical;

(G) Exterior;

(H) Interior;

(I) Technology; and

(J) Specialties, including equipment and furnishings; and

(7) Repair and construction cost guidelines.

(c) The manual shall also include provisions addressing the following areas: (1) (A) A process by which a school district may apply for a variance from applicable academic facility standards upon presenting evidence of: (i) The existence of conditions that make compliance with applicable standards impractical or unreasonably burdensome; and (ii) Other conditions determined by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as warranting a variance from applicable public school academic facility standards. (B) The variance provision shall address minimum standards for academic facilities that are reasonably expected to close or be replaced within three (3) years; (2) Review and approval of all plans and designs for major building systems related to new construction of academic facilities before preparation of final bid or other applicable procurement documents; (3) Site inspections of all major building and design systems at appropriate stages of construction; (4) Contingency plans for review and inspection by the division if appropriate state, local, or other officials are unable or unwilling to complete an appropriate plan review or site inspection; and (5) The short-term temporary use of premanufactured portable buildings.

(1) (A) A process by which a school district may apply for a variance from applicable academic facility standards upon presenting evidence of: (i) The existence of conditions that make compliance with applicable standards impractical or unreasonably burdensome; and (ii) Other conditions determined by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as warranting a variance from applicable public school academic facility standards. (B) The variance provision shall address minimum standards for academic facilities that are reasonably expected to close or be replaced within three (3) years;

(A) A process by which a school district may apply for a variance from applicable academic facility standards upon presenting evidence of: (i) The existence of conditions that make compliance with applicable standards impractical or unreasonably burdensome; and (ii) Other conditions determined by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as warranting a variance from applicable public school academic facility standards.

(i) The existence of conditions that make compliance with applicable standards impractical or unreasonably burdensome; and

(ii) Other conditions determined by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation as warranting a variance from applicable public school academic facility standards.

(B) The variance provision shall address minimum standards for academic facilities that are reasonably expected to close or be replaced within three (3) years;

(2) Review and approval of all plans and designs for major building systems related to new construction of academic facilities before preparation of final bid or other applicable procurement documents;

(3) Site inspections of all major building and design systems at appropriate stages of construction;

(4) Contingency plans for review and inspection by the division if appropriate state, local, or other officials are unable or unwilling to complete an appropriate plan review or site inspection; and

(5) The short-term temporary use of premanufactured portable buildings.

(d) The division shall review and update the manual on an annual basis.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 858,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 722,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-50-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1852, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 3, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1999, No. 652, § 4; 2003, No. 1160, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1852, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

Acts 1999, No. 652, § 4; 2003, No. 1160, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-82-2206
Scholarship - Amount - Academy attendee requirements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An eligible postsecondary institution shall provide to each academy attendee who is enrolled in its Arkansas Teacher Academy an annual scholarship up to the actual cost of the: (A) Eligible postsecondary institution's tuition and fees for a maximum of: (i) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for an academy attendee who is a graduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; (ii) Four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; and (iii) (a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution. (b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and (B) Obtainment of a teaching license issued by the State Board of Education, including without limitation the actual cost of one (1) exam required for obtaining a teaching license issued by the state board. (2) A scholarship distributed to an academy attendee under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be distributed only after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by an academy attendee enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution. (b) Each academy attendee who is enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy shall: (1) (A) Agree to teach at least one (1) full school year in a public school or in a school that serves primarily public school students with disabilities in the State of Arkansas for each academic year the academy attendee successfully completes and for which the academy attendee receives a scholarship for all or part of his or her tuition and fees. (B) For an academy attendee who teaches and receives the scholarship concurrently, the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall begin after the academy attendee's graduation from an Arkansas Teacher Academy; (2) Reimburse the Division of Higher Education for the: (A) Total amount of scholarship funds the academy attendee received for tuition and fees for an academic year in which the academy attendee does not successfully complete the academic year in good academic standing; and (B) Proportional amount of the scholarship the academy attendee received for tuition and fees that corresponds to the number of school years the academy attendee agreed to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas but did not teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section; and (3) Not include time that the academy attendee is enrolled in a summer term in the calculation of the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) (1) An eligible postsecondary institution shall provide to each academy attendee who is enrolled in its Arkansas Teacher Academy an annual scholarship up to the actual cost of the: (A) Eligible postsecondary institution's tuition and fees for a maximum of: (i) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for an academy attendee who is a graduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; (ii) Four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; and (iii) (a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution. (b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and (B) Obtainment of a teaching license issued by the State Board of Education, including without limitation the actual cost of one (1) exam required for obtaining a teaching license issued by the state board. (2) A scholarship distributed to an academy attendee under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be distributed only after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by an academy attendee enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution.

(1) An eligible postsecondary institution shall provide to each academy attendee who is enrolled in its Arkansas Teacher Academy an annual scholarship up to the actual cost of the: (A) Eligible postsecondary institution's tuition and fees for a maximum of: (i) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for an academy attendee who is a graduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; (ii) Four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; and (iii) (a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution. (b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and (B) Obtainment of a teaching license issued by the State Board of Education, including without limitation the actual cost of one (1) exam required for obtaining a teaching license issued by the state board.

(A) Eligible postsecondary institution's tuition and fees for a maximum of: (i) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for an academy attendee who is a graduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; (ii) Four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; and (iii) (a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution. (b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and

(i) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for an academy attendee who is a graduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution;

(ii) Four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution; and

(iii) (a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution. (b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and

(a) Two (2) academic years or four (4) academic semesters for a community college student enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Academy at the eligible postsecondary institution.

(b) A student who qualifies under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(iii) (a) of this section shall receive continued eligibility for two (2) additional academic years or four (4) additional academic semesters at a postsecondary institution that is an undergraduate institution; and

(B) Obtainment of a teaching license issued by the State Board of Education, including without limitation the actual cost of one (1) exam required for obtaining a teaching license issued by the state board.

(2) A scholarship distributed to an academy attendee under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be distributed only after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by an academy attendee enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution.

(b) Each academy attendee who is enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy shall: (1) (A) Agree to teach at least one (1) full school year in a public school or in a school that serves primarily public school students with disabilities in the State of Arkansas for each academic year the academy attendee successfully completes and for which the academy attendee receives a scholarship for all or part of his or her tuition and fees. (B) For an academy attendee who teaches and receives the scholarship concurrently, the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall begin after the academy attendee's graduation from an Arkansas Teacher Academy; (2) Reimburse the Division of Higher Education for the: (A) Total amount of scholarship funds the academy attendee received for tuition and fees for an academic year in which the academy attendee does not successfully complete the academic year in good academic standing; and (B) Proportional amount of the scholarship the academy attendee received for tuition and fees that corresponds to the number of school years the academy attendee agreed to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas but did not teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section; and (3) Not include time that the academy attendee is enrolled in a summer term in the calculation of the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.

(1) (A) Agree to teach at least one (1) full school year in a public school or in a school that serves primarily public school students with disabilities in the State of Arkansas for each academic year the academy attendee successfully completes and for which the academy attendee receives a scholarship for all or part of his or her tuition and fees. (B) For an academy attendee who teaches and receives the scholarship concurrently, the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall begin after the academy attendee's graduation from an Arkansas Teacher Academy;

(A) Agree to teach at least one (1) full school year in a public school or in a school that serves primarily public school students with disabilities in the State of Arkansas for each academic year the academy attendee successfully completes and for which the academy attendee receives a scholarship for all or part of his or her tuition and fees.

(B) For an academy attendee who teaches and receives the scholarship concurrently, the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall begin after the academy attendee's graduation from an Arkansas Teacher Academy;

(2) Reimburse the Division of Higher Education for the: (A) Total amount of scholarship funds the academy attendee received for tuition and fees for an academic year in which the academy attendee does not successfully complete the academic year in good academic standing; and (B) Proportional amount of the scholarship the academy attendee received for tuition and fees that corresponds to the number of school years the academy attendee agreed to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas but did not teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section; and

(A) Total amount of scholarship funds the academy attendee received for tuition and fees for an academic year in which the academy attendee does not successfully complete the academic year in good academic standing; and

(B) Proportional amount of the scholarship the academy attendee received for tuition and fees that corresponds to the number of school years the academy attendee agreed to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas but did not teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section; and

(3) Not include time that the academy attendee is enrolled in a summer term in the calculation of the academy attendee's commitment period to teach in a public school in the State of Arkansas as required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-60-1201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Transparency in Foreign Investment Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Transparency in Foreign Investment Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1016 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1016
Prohibition on creation of rights
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not create any right, and no right shall arise under it, until the initial issue or series of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall have been sold and delivered by the State Board of Education. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-975.

This subchapter shall not create any right, and no right shall arise under it, until the initial issue or series of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall have been sold and delivered by the State Board of Education.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-975.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-5-906
Evaluation
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall be responsible for evaluating the impacts of the Positive Youth Development Grant Program. (b) (1) The division shall provide grant recipients with technical assistance, evaluation, program monitoring, and professional development. (2) The division may retain up to four percent (4%) of the amount appropriated for the Positive Youth Development Grant Program for this purpose. (c) (1) Program evaluation and outcome measures shall be incorporated into the application and award procedure rules adopted by the division. (2) Outcome measures shall include without limitation: (A) Student achievement and academic skills; (B) School engagement; (C) Social, emotional, and behavioral development; (D) Health and wellness; and (E) Reduced contact with the judicial system. (d) A minimum of one (1) time each year, the division shall report its findings and recommendations concerning the Positive Youth Development Grant Program and technical assistance provided to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education. Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.

(a) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall be responsible for evaluating the impacts of the Positive Youth Development Grant Program.

(b) (1) The division shall provide grant recipients with technical assistance, evaluation, program monitoring, and professional development. (2) The division may retain up to four percent (4%) of the amount appropriated for the Positive Youth Development Grant Program for this purpose.

(1) The division shall provide grant recipients with technical assistance, evaluation, program monitoring, and professional development.

(2) The division may retain up to four percent (4%) of the amount appropriated for the Positive Youth Development Grant Program for this purpose.

(c) (1) Program evaluation and outcome measures shall be incorporated into the application and award procedure rules adopted by the division. (2) Outcome measures shall include without limitation: (A) Student achievement and academic skills; (B) School engagement; (C) Social, emotional, and behavioral development; (D) Health and wellness; and (E) Reduced contact with the judicial system.

(1) Program evaluation and outcome measures shall be incorporated into the application and award procedure rules adopted by the division.

(2) Outcome measures shall include without limitation: (A) Student achievement and academic skills; (B) School engagement; (C) Social, emotional, and behavioral development; (D) Health and wellness; and (E) Reduced contact with the judicial system.

(A) Student achievement and academic skills;

(B) School engagement;

(C) Social, emotional, and behavioral development;

(D) Health and wellness; and

(E) Reduced contact with the judicial system.

(d) A minimum of one (1) time each year, the division shall report its findings and recommendations concerning the Positive Youth Development Grant Program and technical assistance provided to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education.

Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Section 6-85-602
Eligibility
Status: in_force

A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Challenge Plus Scholarship under this subchapter for an academic semester or academic year if the student: (1) Applies for and maintains eligibility for a scholarship under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; and (2) Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Added by Act 2023, No. 386,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.

A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Challenge Plus Scholarship under this subchapter for an academic semester or academic year if the student:

(1) Applies for and maintains eligibility for a scholarship under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; and

(2) Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Added by Act 2023, No. 386,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-142 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-142
Requirements for receipt of benefits
Status: in_force

(a) No college or university shall be established or reestablished under the provisions of this chapter in the district created by this chapter or shall be made the recipient of or receive any benefits under provisions of this chapter or by reason thereof unless the college or university has conferred upon its graduates at the time of their graduation regular written degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science for at least ten (10) years prior to January 1, 1949. (b) No college or university shall be made the recipient of or receive any benefits under the provisions of or by reason of this chapter unless the college or university shall conduct regular four-year academic and scientific courses of study which are adequate and properly qualified for conferring the degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science and other degrees and unless all the buildings occupied by the college or university in the district are wholly new and not in existence on January 1, 1949, and to be constructed thereafter for such college or university. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3604.

(a) No college or university shall be established or reestablished under the provisions of this chapter in the district created by this chapter or shall be made the recipient of or receive any benefits under provisions of this chapter or by reason thereof unless the college or university has conferred upon its graduates at the time of their graduation regular written degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science for at least ten (10) years prior to January 1, 1949.

(b) No college or university shall be made the recipient of or receive any benefits under the provisions of or by reason of this chapter unless the college or university shall conduct regular four-year academic and scientific courses of study which are adequate and properly qualified for conferring the degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science and other degrees and unless all the buildings occupied by the college or university in the district are wholly new and not in existence on January 1, 1949, and to be constructed thereafter for such college or university.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-82-2201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act". Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act".

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-115
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 77, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1005, § 12; 1997, No. 1086, § 12.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 77, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1005, § 12; 1997, No. 1086, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-510 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-510
Formation of district - Election - Petition
Status: in_force

(a) Upon certification of the State Community College Board that the formation of the proposed district is feasible and would conform to the requirements of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-509 , §§ 6-61-511 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], qualified electors of the proposed district may, by petition, have an election called to determine whether the district shall be formed. (b) (1) The petition calling for such an election shall be signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the district, based upon the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates for the Office of Governor in the last general election. (2) Where there is more than one (1) county or city in a proposed district, the petitions shall include signatures of not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of each county or city, and the aggregate of the signatures shall represent not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the entire proposed district as determined by the total votes cast for all candidates for the Office of Governor at the last general election in each such county or city. (3) Signatures shall be separately required from a particular city only if the boundaries of the city are used to describe the district separate from the boundaries of the county in which the city is located. (c) The petitions calling for the special election shall describe the area of the proposed district, the proposed maximum rate of millage to be levied for the support of the district, if any, and the millage that may be pledged for bonded indebtedness purposes of the district. (d) The petition shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

(a) Upon certification of the State Community College Board that the formation of the proposed district is feasible and would conform to the requirements of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-509 , §§ 6-61-511 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], qualified electors of the proposed district may, by petition, have an election called to determine whether the district shall be formed.

(b) (1) The petition calling for such an election shall be signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the district, based upon the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates for the Office of Governor in the last general election. (2) Where there is more than one (1) county or city in a proposed district, the petitions shall include signatures of not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of each county or city, and the aggregate of the signatures shall represent not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the entire proposed district as determined by the total votes cast for all candidates for the Office of Governor at the last general election in each such county or city. (3) Signatures shall be separately required from a particular city only if the boundaries of the city are used to describe the district separate from the boundaries of the county in which the city is located.

(1) The petition calling for such an election shall be signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the district, based upon the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates for the Office of Governor in the last general election.

(2) Where there is more than one (1) county or city in a proposed district, the petitions shall include signatures of not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of each county or city, and the aggregate of the signatures shall represent not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the entire proposed district as determined by the total votes cast for all candidates for the Office of Governor at the last general election in each such county or city.

(3) Signatures shall be separately required from a particular city only if the boundaries of the city are used to describe the district separate from the boundaries of the county in which the city is located.

(c) The petitions calling for the special election shall describe the area of the proposed district, the proposed maximum rate of millage to be levied for the support of the district, if any, and the millage that may be pledged for bonded indebtedness purposes of the district.

(d) The petition shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-23-402
Enrollment numbers and deadline
Status: in_force

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school may enroll a number of students not to exceed the number of students specified in its charter. (b) (1) Any student enrolling in an open-enrollment public charter school shall enroll in that school by July 30 for the upcoming school year during which the student will be attending the open-enrollment public charter school. (2) However, if a student enrolled by July 15 should no longer choose to attend the open-enrollment public charter school or if the open-enrollment public charter school has not yet met its enrollment cap, the open-enrollment public charter school may enroll a number of replacement or additional students not to exceed the enrollment cap of the open-enrollment public charter school. (3) An open-enrollment public charter school shall have a policy concerning whether the open-enrollment public charter school will enroll students after July 30. (c) Open-enrollment public charter schools shall keep records of attendance in accordance with the law and submit quarterly attendance reports to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1743, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2001, No. 1311, § 5; 2005, No. 2005, § 10; 2007, No. 736, § 23; 2011, No. 989, § 74; 2011, No. 993, § 9.

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school may enroll a number of students not to exceed the number of students specified in its charter.

(b) (1) Any student enrolling in an open-enrollment public charter school shall enroll in that school by July 30 for the upcoming school year during which the student will be attending the open-enrollment public charter school. (2) However, if a student enrolled by July 15 should no longer choose to attend the open-enrollment public charter school or if the open-enrollment public charter school has not yet met its enrollment cap, the open-enrollment public charter school may enroll a number of replacement or additional students not to exceed the enrollment cap of the open-enrollment public charter school. (3) An open-enrollment public charter school shall have a policy concerning whether the open-enrollment public charter school will enroll students after July 30.

(1) Any student enrolling in an open-enrollment public charter school shall enroll in that school by July 30 for the upcoming school year during which the student will be attending the open-enrollment public charter school.

(2) However, if a student enrolled by July 15 should no longer choose to attend the open-enrollment public charter school or if the open-enrollment public charter school has not yet met its enrollment cap, the open-enrollment public charter school may enroll a number of replacement or additional students not to exceed the enrollment cap of the open-enrollment public charter school.

(3) An open-enrollment public charter school shall have a policy concerning whether the open-enrollment public charter school will enroll students after July 30.

(c) Open-enrollment public charter schools shall keep records of attendance in accordance with the law and submit quarterly attendance reports to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1743, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2001, No. 1311, § 5; 2005, No. 2005, § 10; 2007, No. 736, § 23; 2011, No. 989, § 74; 2011, No. 993, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-20-2205
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district or open-enrollment public charter school that does not follow the provisions of this subchapter shall be placed in fiscal distress as provided by law. (b) Any education service cooperative that does not follow the provisions of this subchapter shall be sanctioned by the State Board of Education. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1.

(a) Any school district or open-enrollment public charter school that does not follow the provisions of this subchapter shall be placed in fiscal distress as provided by law.

(b) Any education service cooperative that does not follow the provisions of this subchapter shall be sanctioned by the State Board of Education.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-85-502
Lottery fiscal impact statements - Required form
Status: in_force

(a) Any bill filed with the Senate or the House of Representatives that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall: (1) (A) Have a lottery fiscal impact statement attached to it. (B) A bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be taken up by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly, until a lottery fiscal impact statement is attached; and (2) Not take effect until at least one (1) year immediately following the year in which the scholarship was enacted. (b) The lottery fiscal impact of a bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall be determined as follows: (1) The amount of net proceeds from the state lottery during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (2) The total amount of additional revenue that is not net proceeds from the state lottery that is available, if any, to use as additional funding for scholarships; (3) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (4) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (5) The amount of net proceeds that was necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (6) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, during each of the last four (4) years, or number of years available, immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (7) The year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery, as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, shall be compared with each of the following, listed separately: (A) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; (B) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(4) of this section; (C) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(5) of this section; and (D) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, as determined under subdivision (b)(6) of this section; and (8) The highest estimated cost necessary to fund a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery. (c) In addition to the information required under subsection (b) of this section, the final lottery fiscal impact of the new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall include and be calculated as follows: (1) Add the amount of net proceeds from the year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section to the total amount of additional revenue available, if any, under subdivision (b)(2) of this section; (2) Add the amount determined under subdivision (b)(8) of this section to each of the amounts determined under: (A) Subdivision (b)(7)(A) of this section; (B) Subdivision (b)(7)(B) of this section; (C) Subdivision (b)(7)(C) of this section; and (D) Subdivision (b)(7)(D) of this section, if any; and (3) Subtract the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(2) of this section from the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (d) (1) (A) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a positive number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, may refer a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or amending an existing scholarship funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration. (B) The referral of a bill under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section shall require approval by a separate vote of House Committee on Education members and Senate Committee on Education members, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable. (2) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a negative number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, shall not refer the bill to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration unless: (A) The bill is amended to ensure the final lottery fiscal impact results in a positive number; or (B) Additional funding is provided through the General Revenue Fund Account. (e) The lottery fiscal impact statement shall be substantially in the following form: Click here to view table. Added by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 3, eff. 4/12/2021.

(a) Any bill filed with the Senate or the House of Representatives that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall: (1) (A) Have a lottery fiscal impact statement attached to it. (B) A bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be taken up by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly, until a lottery fiscal impact statement is attached; and (2) Not take effect until at least one (1) year immediately following the year in which the scholarship was enacted.

(1) (A) Have a lottery fiscal impact statement attached to it. (B) A bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be taken up by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly, until a lottery fiscal impact statement is attached; and

(A) Have a lottery fiscal impact statement attached to it.

(B) A bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be taken up by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly, until a lottery fiscal impact statement is attached; and

(2) Not take effect until at least one (1) year immediately following the year in which the scholarship was enacted.

(b) The lottery fiscal impact of a bill that creates a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affects an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall be determined as follows: (1) The amount of net proceeds from the state lottery during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (2) The total amount of additional revenue that is not net proceeds from the state lottery that is available, if any, to use as additional funding for scholarships; (3) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (4) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (5) The amount of net proceeds that was necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (6) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, during each of the last four (4) years, or number of years available, immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately; (7) The year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery, as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, shall be compared with each of the following, listed separately: (A) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; (B) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(4) of this section; (C) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(5) of this section; and (D) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, as determined under subdivision (b)(6) of this section; and (8) The highest estimated cost necessary to fund a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery.

(1) The amount of net proceeds from the state lottery during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately;

(2) The total amount of additional revenue that is not net proceeds from the state lottery that is available, if any, to use as additional funding for scholarships;

(3) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately;

(4) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately;

(5) The amount of net proceeds that was necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., during each of the last four (4) years immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately;

(6) The amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, during each of the last four (4) years, or number of years available, immediately preceding the year in which the proposed bill is being considered, listed separately;

(7) The year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery, as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, shall be compared with each of the following, listed separately: (A) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; (B) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(4) of this section; (C) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(5) of this section; and (D) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, as determined under subdivision (b)(6) of this section; and

(A) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(3) of this section;

(B) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-301 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(4) of this section;

(C) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund scholarships under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-401 et seq., as determined under subdivision (b)(5) of this section; and

(D) The year with the highest amount of net proceeds necessary to fund any other scholarships funded with net proceeds from the state lottery, if any, as determined under subdivision (b)(6) of this section; and

(8) The highest estimated cost necessary to fund a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery.

(c) In addition to the information required under subsection (b) of this section, the final lottery fiscal impact of the new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall include and be calculated as follows: (1) Add the amount of net proceeds from the year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section to the total amount of additional revenue available, if any, under subdivision (b)(2) of this section; (2) Add the amount determined under subdivision (b)(8) of this section to each of the amounts determined under: (A) Subdivision (b)(7)(A) of this section; (B) Subdivision (b)(7)(B) of this section; (C) Subdivision (b)(7)(C) of this section; and (D) Subdivision (b)(7)(D) of this section, if any; and (3) Subtract the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(2) of this section from the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(1) Add the amount of net proceeds from the year with the lowest amount of net proceeds from the state lottery as determined under subdivision (b)(1) of this section to the total amount of additional revenue available, if any, under subdivision (b)(2) of this section;

(2) Add the amount determined under subdivision (b)(8) of this section to each of the amounts determined under: (A) Subdivision (b)(7)(A) of this section; (B) Subdivision (b)(7)(B) of this section; (C) Subdivision (b)(7)(C) of this section; and (D) Subdivision (b)(7)(D) of this section, if any; and

(A) Subdivision (b)(7)(A) of this section;

(B) Subdivision (b)(7)(B) of this section;

(C) Subdivision (b)(7)(C) of this section; and

(D) Subdivision (b)(7)(D) of this section, if any; and

(3) Subtract the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(2) of this section from the total amount determined under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(d) (1) (A) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a positive number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, may refer a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or amending an existing scholarship funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration. (B) The referral of a bill under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section shall require approval by a separate vote of House Committee on Education members and Senate Committee on Education members, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable. (2) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a negative number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, shall not refer the bill to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration unless: (A) The bill is amended to ensure the final lottery fiscal impact results in a positive number; or (B) Additional funding is provided through the General Revenue Fund Account.

(1) (A) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a positive number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, may refer a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or amending an existing scholarship funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration. (B) The referral of a bill under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section shall require approval by a separate vote of House Committee on Education members and Senate Committee on Education members, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable.

(A) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a positive number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, may refer a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or amending an existing scholarship funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration.

(B) The referral of a bill under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section shall require approval by a separate vote of House Committee on Education members and Senate Committee on Education members, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable.

(2) If the final lottery fiscal impact as determined under subdivision (c)(3) of this section results in a negative number, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, shall not refer the bill to either chamber of the General Assembly for consideration unless: (A) The bill is amended to ensure the final lottery fiscal impact results in a positive number; or (B) Additional funding is provided through the General Revenue Fund Account.

(A) The bill is amended to ensure the final lottery fiscal impact results in a positive number; or

(B) Additional funding is provided through the General Revenue Fund Account.

(e) The lottery fiscal impact statement shall be substantially in the following form: Click here to view table.

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Added by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 3, eff. 4/12/2021.

85_502_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-61-802
Intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a source of funding to established research groups in publicly supported universities in this state in order to secure long-term benefits for such groups so that they may become recognized as leaders in their fields of endeavor and thereby attract outstanding scientists to this state as well as industries which rely upon scientific support. Acts 1985, No. 583, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4929.

It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a source of funding to established research groups in publicly supported universities in this state in order to secure long-term benefits for such groups so that they may become recognized as leaders in their fields of endeavor and thereby attract outstanding scientists to this state as well as industries which rely upon scientific support.

Acts 1985, No. 583, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4929.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 6-14-115
Return, canvass, and appeal - Filing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The certification of a school district's election shall be conducted as follows: (A) At the close of an election under § 6-14-111(a)(2) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall make a return of the votes, certify the return, and file the certification with the county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes; (B) The county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall: (i) Deliver the duplicate certified copy of each polling site's election results to the county clerk; (ii) Declare preliminary and unofficial results of the county's election as soon as they are available; and (iii) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, proceed to ascertain and declare the results of the election and file the certification of election with the county clerk; and (C) At the close of an election conducted under § 6-14-111(a)(3) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall follow the general election procedures under § 7-5-527 . Once the county board of election commissioners has certified the county's election results, the county board of election commissioners shall: (i) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, file the certification of the election results with the county clerk; and (ii) File a certified copy of the results of any school district not domiciled for administrative purposes in the county with the county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes. (2) Based on the certified election results of each county conducting a school district's annual school election, the county clerk or his or her designee shall deliver to the person having the highest number of legal votes: (A) A certificate of election; (B) Notice of the requirement for a director elected to an initial or nonconsecutive term that he or she must subscribe to the director's oath under § 6-13-617 ; (C) The date the ten (10) days to have the oath administered expires; (D) A list of the individuals qualified to administer the oath under § 21-2-105 ; (E) A copy of the director's oath with spaces for the date, the signature of the director, and the signature of the administrator of the oath; and (F) Notice that the individual cannot assume the duties of a director until a copy of the administration of the oath is received by the county clerk or his or her designee. (b) The county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall file the following with the county clerk of each nondomicile county in which any part of the school district lies: (1) Certified copies of the certified results of the election from each county; and (2) Certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot. (c) The county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall submit to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education no later than five (5) days following the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section: (1) Copies of the certified election results of the election of each county; and (2) A certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot and the text of each issue. Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 910,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 15,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 14,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 379,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1951, No. 403, § 1; 1979, No. 117, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-318; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 14; 1997, No. 443, § 6; 2003, No. 1165, § 1; 2005, No. 1174, § 6.

(a) (1) The certification of a school district's election shall be conducted as follows: (A) At the close of an election under § 6-14-111(a)(2) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall make a return of the votes, certify the return, and file the certification with the county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes; (B) The county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall: (i) Deliver the duplicate certified copy of each polling site's election results to the county clerk; (ii) Declare preliminary and unofficial results of the county's election as soon as they are available; and (iii) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, proceed to ascertain and declare the results of the election and file the certification of election with the county clerk; and (C) At the close of an election conducted under § 6-14-111(a)(3) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall follow the general election procedures under § 7-5-527 . Once the county board of election commissioners has certified the county's election results, the county board of election commissioners shall: (i) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, file the certification of the election results with the county clerk; and (ii) File a certified copy of the results of any school district not domiciled for administrative purposes in the county with the county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes. (2) Based on the certified election results of each county conducting a school district's annual school election, the county clerk or his or her designee shall deliver to the person having the highest number of legal votes: (A) A certificate of election; (B) Notice of the requirement for a director elected to an initial or nonconsecutive term that he or she must subscribe to the director's oath under § 6-13-617 ; (C) The date the ten (10) days to have the oath administered expires; (D) A list of the individuals qualified to administer the oath under § 21-2-105 ; (E) A copy of the director's oath with spaces for the date, the signature of the director, and the signature of the administrator of the oath; and (F) Notice that the individual cannot assume the duties of a director until a copy of the administration of the oath is received by the county clerk or his or her designee.

(1) The certification of a school district's election shall be conducted as follows: (A) At the close of an election under § 6-14-111(a)(2) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall make a return of the votes, certify the return, and file the certification with the county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes; (B) The county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall: (i) Deliver the duplicate certified copy of each polling site's election results to the county clerk; (ii) Declare preliminary and unofficial results of the county's election as soon as they are available; and (iii) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, proceed to ascertain and declare the results of the election and file the certification of election with the county clerk; and (C) At the close of an election conducted under § 6-14-111(a)(3) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall follow the general election procedures under § 7-5-527 . Once the county board of election commissioners has certified the county's election results, the county board of election commissioners shall: (i) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, file the certification of the election results with the county clerk; and (ii) File a certified copy of the results of any school district not domiciled for administrative purposes in the county with the county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes.

(A) At the close of an election under § 6-14-111(a)(2) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall make a return of the votes, certify the return, and file the certification with the county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes;

(B) The county board of election commissioners of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall: (i) Deliver the duplicate certified copy of each polling site's election results to the county clerk; (ii) Declare preliminary and unofficial results of the county's election as soon as they are available; and (iii) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, proceed to ascertain and declare the results of the election and file the certification of election with the county clerk; and

(i) Deliver the duplicate certified copy of each polling site's election results to the county clerk;

(ii) Declare preliminary and unofficial results of the county's election as soon as they are available; and

(iii) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, proceed to ascertain and declare the results of the election and file the certification of election with the county clerk; and

(C) At the close of an election conducted under § 6-14-111(a)(3) , the election officials at each polling place or at the place of central tabulation shall follow the general election procedures under § 7-5-527 . Once the county board of election commissioners has certified the county's election results, the county board of election commissioners shall: (i) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, file the certification of the election results with the county clerk; and (ii) File a certified copy of the results of any school district not domiciled for administrative purposes in the county with the county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes.

(i) No earlier than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than fifteen (15) days after the election, file the certification of the election results with the county clerk; and

(ii) File a certified copy of the results of any school district not domiciled for administrative purposes in the county with the county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes.

(2) Based on the certified election results of each county conducting a school district's annual school election, the county clerk or his or her designee shall deliver to the person having the highest number of legal votes: (A) A certificate of election; (B) Notice of the requirement for a director elected to an initial or nonconsecutive term that he or she must subscribe to the director's oath under § 6-13-617 ; (C) The date the ten (10) days to have the oath administered expires; (D) A list of the individuals qualified to administer the oath under § 21-2-105 ; (E) A copy of the director's oath with spaces for the date, the signature of the director, and the signature of the administrator of the oath; and (F) Notice that the individual cannot assume the duties of a director until a copy of the administration of the oath is received by the county clerk or his or her designee.

(A) A certificate of election;

(B) Notice of the requirement for a director elected to an initial or nonconsecutive term that he or she must subscribe to the director's oath under § 6-13-617 ;

(C) The date the ten (10) days to have the oath administered expires;

(D) A list of the individuals qualified to administer the oath under § 21-2-105 ;

(E) A copy of the director's oath with spaces for the date, the signature of the director, and the signature of the administrator of the oath; and

(F) Notice that the individual cannot assume the duties of a director until a copy of the administration of the oath is received by the county clerk or his or her designee.

(b) The county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall file the following with the county clerk of each nondomicile county in which any part of the school district lies: (1) Certified copies of the certified results of the election from each county; and (2) Certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot.

(1) Certified copies of the certified results of the election from each county; and

(2) Certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot.

(c) The county clerk of the county in which the school district is domiciled for administrative purposes shall submit to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education no later than five (5) days following the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section: (1) Copies of the certified election results of the election of each county; and (2) A certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot and the text of each issue.

(1) Copies of the certified election results of the election of each county; and

(2) A certification of the outcome of each race or issue on the school district's ballot and the text of each issue.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 910,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 15,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 14,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 379,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1951, No. 403, § 1; 1979, No. 117, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-318; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 14; 1997, No. 443, § 6; 2003, No. 1165, § 1; 2005, No. 1174, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-124
Updating of school policies
Status: in_force

(a) After each regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session of the General Assembly, the board of directors of each public school district in the state and the superintendent of the school district shall review the acts of the General Assembly for that session to determine whether a law regarding child abuse and relating to public schools has been amended or has been added to the Arkansas Code. (b) If a board of directors of a public school district determines that the General Assembly has amended or added to the Arkansas Code a law regarding child abuse and relating to public schools, the board of directors shall update the school's policies to accord with the new law within sixty (60) days after sine die adjournment of the General Assembly. Acts 2011, No. 985, § 1.

(a) After each regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session of the General Assembly, the board of directors of each public school district in the state and the superintendent of the school district shall review the acts of the General Assembly for that session to determine whether a law regarding child abuse and relating to public schools has been amended or has been added to the Arkansas Code.

(b) If a board of directors of a public school district determines that the General Assembly has amended or added to the Arkansas Code a law regarding child abuse and relating to public schools, the board of directors shall update the school's policies to accord with the new law within sixty (60) days after sine die adjournment of the General Assembly.

Acts 2011, No. 985, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-203
Off-campus enrollments
Status: in_force

In order to provide needed off-campus services to Arkansas citizens who do not happen to reside in the location of the main campus of a college or university, the Division of Higher Education is instructed to count and otherwise treat off-campus class enrollments consistent with the enrollments for those same classes on the main campus of the institution. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1938, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 885, § 10.

In order to provide needed off-campus services to Arkansas citizens who do not happen to reside in the location of the main campus of a college or university, the Division of Higher Education is instructed to count and otherwise treat off-campus class enrollments consistent with the enrollments for those same classes on the main campus of the institution.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1938, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 885, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-18-2204
Rules - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. (b) Each public school and open-enrollment public charter school shall promulgate policies for the implementation of this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the division. (c) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that knowingly violates this subchapter shall, at the direction of the division or the State Board of Education, appear before the state board for the purpose of determining: (1) Why this subchapter and division rules were violated; and (2) How to prevent the violation of this subchapter and division rules in the future. Added by Act 2021, No. 820,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

(b) Each public school and open-enrollment public charter school shall promulgate policies for the implementation of this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the division.

(c) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that knowingly violates this subchapter shall, at the direction of the division or the State Board of Education, appear before the state board for the purpose of determining: (1) Why this subchapter and division rules were violated; and (2) How to prevent the violation of this subchapter and division rules in the future.

(1) Why this subchapter and division rules were violated; and

(2) How to prevent the violation of this subchapter and division rules in the future.

Added by Act 2021, No. 820,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-16-1604
Public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools - Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Each participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) Submit a plan for the administration of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Pilot Program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that addresses the research-based criteria under § 6-15-3104 ; (2) Provide a funding match to support the high-impact tutoring program funding that is distributed by the division; and (3) (A) Submit to the division, using a template and guidance established by the division and leveraging existing reporting processes where possible, a report that includes without limitation the following: (i) The number of students who participated in the program at each public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation related student metrics using tutoring subjects, grade levels, attendance, dosage, previous performance on state assessments, and demographic information; (ii) How the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school maintained consistent access for participating students to non-core academic instruction; (iii) How grant funding for the program was used by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation a summary of additional resources, if any, used to provide the tutoring; (iv) The academic achievement results or other criteria used to enroll students in the program; (v) The impact on student academic and non-academic outcomes that are associated with the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's program, including without limitation interim assessments or other outcome metrics; and (vi) Other information as requested by the division to complete its annual report to the General Assembly required under § 6-16-1603 . (B) The report required under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section shall be submitted on a timeline established by the division. (b) Subject to the availability of funding, the General Assembly shall provide for: (1) The program to be made available as competitive grants to public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools; and (2) Funding to be made available to the division to administer and manage the program. (c) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) Each participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) Submit a plan for the administration of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Pilot Program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that addresses the research-based criteria under § 6-15-3104 ; (2) Provide a funding match to support the high-impact tutoring program funding that is distributed by the division; and (3) (A) Submit to the division, using a template and guidance established by the division and leveraging existing reporting processes where possible, a report that includes without limitation the following: (i) The number of students who participated in the program at each public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation related student metrics using tutoring subjects, grade levels, attendance, dosage, previous performance on state assessments, and demographic information; (ii) How the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school maintained consistent access for participating students to non-core academic instruction; (iii) How grant funding for the program was used by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation a summary of additional resources, if any, used to provide the tutoring; (iv) The academic achievement results or other criteria used to enroll students in the program; (v) The impact on student academic and non-academic outcomes that are associated with the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's program, including without limitation interim assessments or other outcome metrics; and (vi) Other information as requested by the division to complete its annual report to the General Assembly required under § 6-16-1603 . (B) The report required under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section shall be submitted on a timeline established by the division.

(1) Submit a plan for the administration of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Pilot Program in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that addresses the research-based criteria under § 6-15-3104 ;

(2) Provide a funding match to support the high-impact tutoring program funding that is distributed by the division; and

(3) (A) Submit to the division, using a template and guidance established by the division and leveraging existing reporting processes where possible, a report that includes without limitation the following: (i) The number of students who participated in the program at each public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation related student metrics using tutoring subjects, grade levels, attendance, dosage, previous performance on state assessments, and demographic information; (ii) How the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school maintained consistent access for participating students to non-core academic instruction; (iii) How grant funding for the program was used by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation a summary of additional resources, if any, used to provide the tutoring; (iv) The academic achievement results or other criteria used to enroll students in the program; (v) The impact on student academic and non-academic outcomes that are associated with the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's program, including without limitation interim assessments or other outcome metrics; and (vi) Other information as requested by the division to complete its annual report to the General Assembly required under § 6-16-1603 . (B) The report required under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section shall be submitted on a timeline established by the division.

(A) Submit to the division, using a template and guidance established by the division and leveraging existing reporting processes where possible, a report that includes without limitation the following: (i) The number of students who participated in the program at each public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation related student metrics using tutoring subjects, grade levels, attendance, dosage, previous performance on state assessments, and demographic information; (ii) How the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school maintained consistent access for participating students to non-core academic instruction; (iii) How grant funding for the program was used by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation a summary of additional resources, if any, used to provide the tutoring; (iv) The academic achievement results or other criteria used to enroll students in the program; (v) The impact on student academic and non-academic outcomes that are associated with the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's program, including without limitation interim assessments or other outcome metrics; and (vi) Other information as requested by the division to complete its annual report to the General Assembly required under § 6-16-1603 .

(i) The number of students who participated in the program at each public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation related student metrics using tutoring subjects, grade levels, attendance, dosage, previous performance on state assessments, and demographic information;

(ii) How the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school maintained consistent access for participating students to non-core academic instruction;

(iii) How grant funding for the program was used by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school, including without limitation a summary of additional resources, if any, used to provide the tutoring;

(iv) The academic achievement results or other criteria used to enroll students in the program;

(v) The impact on student academic and non-academic outcomes that are associated with the public school district's or open-enrollment public charter school's program, including without limitation interim assessments or other outcome metrics; and

(vi) Other information as requested by the division to complete its annual report to the General Assembly required under § 6-16-1603 .

(B) The report required under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section shall be submitted on a timeline established by the division.

(b) Subject to the availability of funding, the General Assembly shall provide for: (1) The program to be made available as competitive grants to public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools; and (2) Funding to be made available to the division to administer and manage the program.

(1) The program to be made available as competitive grants to public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools; and

(2) Funding to be made available to the division to administer and manage the program.

(c) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-107
Official seal
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be used by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to authenticate documents or copies of documents as the state board or commissioner may deem advisable. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1097, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 11458; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-109; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 6; 1999, No. 1323, § 9.

The State Board of Education shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be used by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to authenticate documents or copies of documents as the state board or commissioner may deem advisable.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1097, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 11458; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-109; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 6; 1999, No. 1323, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-209
Cooperation among state agencies
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is granted authority to and is directed to cooperate with the Department of Human Services and with available treatment institutions and qualified individuals in order to provide diagnostic services to children with disabilities in need of such services. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 13; 1975, No. 641, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2127; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

The State Board of Education is granted authority to and is directed to cooperate with the Department of Human Services and with available treatment institutions and qualified individuals in order to provide diagnostic services to children with disabilities in need of such services.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 13; 1975, No. 641, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2127; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-204
Charges brought against board or committee members, employees, etc. - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is fully empowered and authorized, either as a board or through any committee it may select or appoint, to inquire into and fully investigate any and all charges that have been or may be preferred against any trustee of the board or any member of any committee appointed by or under the direction of the board or any contractor, architect, builder, employee, agent, or other person acting by agreement with, or authority of, or under the board or any of the committees of the board, in any capacity whatever. (b) For the purposes of such investigations or inquiry, the board or any committee that may be appointed by it shall and may hold meetings in the state, at such time and place as may be designated by the board, or by a committee so appointed. (c) (1) The chair of the executive committee of the board shall have full and ample power to issue all necessary process for summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses before the board or committee and may impose upon all witnesses who refuse to obey such process, or to testify fully and explicitly before such board or committee, in reference to any and all such matters as may be the subject of inquiry, all the pains or penalties that might or could be imposed upon the witnesses by the circuit court, in any case, if a witness were to fail and refuse to appear and testify before the proper circuit court of his or her county in a cause or matter legally pending therein after being summoned to so appear and testify therein. (2) (A) The process issued by the chair of the executive committee may be directed to any sheriff, coroner, or constable in this state. (B) If the officer fails, neglects, or refuses to execute the process, he or she shall be subject to all the forfeitures, pains, and penalties which might or could be imposed upon him or her for failing, neglecting, or refusing to serve necessary or proper process from a circuit court in his or her own county. The fine, imprisonment, and penalties as can be so assessed shall be enforced and carried out upon the order of the chair of the executive committee. (3) The chair shall be required to have no commission to so act, except as a member of the board, and a certificate of his or her election or appointment to such place by the board or the president of such board. Acts 1873, No. 33, § 2, p. 65; C. & M. Dig., § 9534; Pope's Dig., § 13157; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2808.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is fully empowered and authorized, either as a board or through any committee it may select or appoint, to inquire into and fully investigate any and all charges that have been or may be preferred against any trustee of the board or any member of any committee appointed by or under the direction of the board or any contractor, architect, builder, employee, agent, or other person acting by agreement with, or authority of, or under the board or any of the committees of the board, in any capacity whatever.

(b) For the purposes of such investigations or inquiry, the board or any committee that may be appointed by it shall and may hold meetings in the state, at such time and place as may be designated by the board, or by a committee so appointed.

(c) (1) The chair of the executive committee of the board shall have full and ample power to issue all necessary process for summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses before the board or committee and may impose upon all witnesses who refuse to obey such process, or to testify fully and explicitly before such board or committee, in reference to any and all such matters as may be the subject of inquiry, all the pains or penalties that might or could be imposed upon the witnesses by the circuit court, in any case, if a witness were to fail and refuse to appear and testify before the proper circuit court of his or her county in a cause or matter legally pending therein after being summoned to so appear and testify therein. (2) (A) The process issued by the chair of the executive committee may be directed to any sheriff, coroner, or constable in this state. (B) If the officer fails, neglects, or refuses to execute the process, he or she shall be subject to all the forfeitures, pains, and penalties which might or could be imposed upon him or her for failing, neglecting, or refusing to serve necessary or proper process from a circuit court in his or her own county. The fine, imprisonment, and penalties as can be so assessed shall be enforced and carried out upon the order of the chair of the executive committee. (3) The chair shall be required to have no commission to so act, except as a member of the board, and a certificate of his or her election or appointment to such place by the board or the president of such board.

(1) The chair of the executive committee of the board shall have full and ample power to issue all necessary process for summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses before the board or committee and may impose upon all witnesses who refuse to obey such process, or to testify fully and explicitly before such board or committee, in reference to any and all such matters as may be the subject of inquiry, all the pains or penalties that might or could be imposed upon the witnesses by the circuit court, in any case, if a witness were to fail and refuse to appear and testify before the proper circuit court of his or her county in a cause or matter legally pending therein after being summoned to so appear and testify therein.

(2) (A) The process issued by the chair of the executive committee may be directed to any sheriff, coroner, or constable in this state. (B) If the officer fails, neglects, or refuses to execute the process, he or she shall be subject to all the forfeitures, pains, and penalties which might or could be imposed upon him or her for failing, neglecting, or refusing to serve necessary or proper process from a circuit court in his or her own county. The fine, imprisonment, and penalties as can be so assessed shall be enforced and carried out upon the order of the chair of the executive committee.

(A) The process issued by the chair of the executive committee may be directed to any sheriff, coroner, or constable in this state.

(B) If the officer fails, neglects, or refuses to execute the process, he or she shall be subject to all the forfeitures, pains, and penalties which might or could be imposed upon him or her for failing, neglecting, or refusing to serve necessary or proper process from a circuit court in his or her own county. The fine, imprisonment, and penalties as can be so assessed shall be enforced and carried out upon the order of the chair of the executive committee.

(3) The chair shall be required to have no commission to so act, except as a member of the board, and a certificate of his or her election or appointment to such place by the board or the president of such board.

Acts 1873, No. 33, § 2, p. 65; C. & M. Dig., § 9534; Pope's Dig., § 13157; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2808.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-21-608
Concealment of guns or drugs - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "School official" means any public school employee receiving compensation for services from any public school system in the State of Arkansas; (2) "School-owned property" means any property located among premises owned in whole or in part by the state or any city, district, or county within the state, including but not limited to any desk, locker, file, or other tangible property assigned to, for the use of, or on loan to any student or other person using the property for his or her own use; (3) "School premises" means any locale upon which is situated any school building; and (4) "Supervisor" means any person who is employed as administrator or supervisor of any public school. (b) It shall be unlawful for any student or any other person using school-owned property to conceal any gun, drug, or any other contraband in any desk, locker, or other school-owned property in this state. (c) (1) Any school official employed in a supervisory capacity over students or other persons on school premises, upon receipt of information that guns, drugs, or other contraband are concealed in school-owned property, shall have the authority to investigate and search any school-owned property for any drugs, guns, or other contraband that may be concealed in the school-owned property, without the necessity of obtaining a search warrant from local authorities. (2) In the event that contraband is discovered, it shall be seized and held by the supervisor of the school premises until appropriate action, as described in subsection (d) of this section, is taken. (d) (1) Whenever a school official discovers any illegal drugs or other contraband in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student or any other identifiable person, appropriate action for discipline, expulsion, discharge, or prosecution shall be within the discretion of the supervisor of the premises. (2) (A) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the supervisor shall release the contraband to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court. (B) Any evidence obtained by use of the procedure as defined in this section shall be legally admissible in any court in this state. (e) (1) (A) If a school official discovers a gun or other firearm in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student, that student shall be expelled for one (1) year. (B) Provided, however, that the superintendent shall have discretion to modify such expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis. (2) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the gun or other firearm shall be released to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court and shall be legally admissible in any court in this state. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 51, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1975, No. 259, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1916, 80-1917; Acts 1995, No. 567, § 4; 1995, No. 1296, § 29.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "School official" means any public school employee receiving compensation for services from any public school system in the State of Arkansas; (2) "School-owned property" means any property located among premises owned in whole or in part by the state or any city, district, or county within the state, including but not limited to any desk, locker, file, or other tangible property assigned to, for the use of, or on loan to any student or other person using the property for his or her own use; (3) "School premises" means any locale upon which is situated any school building; and (4) "Supervisor" means any person who is employed as administrator or supervisor of any public school.

(1) "School official" means any public school employee receiving compensation for services from any public school system in the State of Arkansas;

(2) "School-owned property" means any property located among premises owned in whole or in part by the state or any city, district, or county within the state, including but not limited to any desk, locker, file, or other tangible property assigned to, for the use of, or on loan to any student or other person using the property for his or her own use;

(3) "School premises" means any locale upon which is situated any school building; and

(4) "Supervisor" means any person who is employed as administrator or supervisor of any public school.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any student or any other person using school-owned property to conceal any gun, drug, or any other contraband in any desk, locker, or other school-owned property in this state.

(c) (1) Any school official employed in a supervisory capacity over students or other persons on school premises, upon receipt of information that guns, drugs, or other contraband are concealed in school-owned property, shall have the authority to investigate and search any school-owned property for any drugs, guns, or other contraband that may be concealed in the school-owned property, without the necessity of obtaining a search warrant from local authorities. (2) In the event that contraband is discovered, it shall be seized and held by the supervisor of the school premises until appropriate action, as described in subsection (d) of this section, is taken.

(1) Any school official employed in a supervisory capacity over students or other persons on school premises, upon receipt of information that guns, drugs, or other contraband are concealed in school-owned property, shall have the authority to investigate and search any school-owned property for any drugs, guns, or other contraband that may be concealed in the school-owned property, without the necessity of obtaining a search warrant from local authorities.

(2) In the event that contraband is discovered, it shall be seized and held by the supervisor of the school premises until appropriate action, as described in subsection (d) of this section, is taken.

(d) (1) Whenever a school official discovers any illegal drugs or other contraband in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student or any other identifiable person, appropriate action for discipline, expulsion, discharge, or prosecution shall be within the discretion of the supervisor of the premises. (2) (A) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the supervisor shall release the contraband to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court. (B) Any evidence obtained by use of the procedure as defined in this section shall be legally admissible in any court in this state.

(1) Whenever a school official discovers any illegal drugs or other contraband in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student or any other identifiable person, appropriate action for discipline, expulsion, discharge, or prosecution shall be within the discretion of the supervisor of the premises.

(2) (A) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the supervisor shall release the contraband to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court. (B) Any evidence obtained by use of the procedure as defined in this section shall be legally admissible in any court in this state.

(A) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the supervisor shall release the contraband to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court.

(B) Any evidence obtained by use of the procedure as defined in this section shall be legally admissible in any court in this state.

(e) (1) (A) If a school official discovers a gun or other firearm in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student, that student shall be expelled for one (1) year. (B) Provided, however, that the superintendent shall have discretion to modify such expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis. (2) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the gun or other firearm shall be released to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court and shall be legally admissible in any court in this state.

(1) (A) If a school official discovers a gun or other firearm in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student, that student shall be expelled for one (1) year. (B) Provided, however, that the superintendent shall have discretion to modify such expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis.

(A) If a school official discovers a gun or other firearm in any school-owned property assigned to the use of an identifiable student, that student shall be expelled for one (1) year.

(B) Provided, however, that the superintendent shall have discretion to modify such expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis.

(2) In the event that prosecution by local authorities is pursued, the gun or other firearm shall be released to the local prosecuting authorities to be used as evidence in court and shall be legally admissible in any court in this state.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 51, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1975, No. 259, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1916, 80-1917; Acts 1995, No. 567, § 4; 1995, No. 1296, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-82-2001
Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board, which shall administer the program under this subchapter and shall be composed of: (1) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor from each medical school institution in Arkansas that has received certification from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 et seq. to offer studies leading to a Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree; (2) One (1) physician member appointed by the Governor, giving preference to a physician who has received a rural medical practice loan, a community match loan, or an income incentive; (3) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (5) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-designated sponsoring institution in this state that has the largest number of residency positions approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. (b) The Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall: (1) Promulgate rules necessary to execute this subchapter, including without limitation rules that address the requirements and are in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of grant applications; (3) Determine the eligibility of applicants; (4) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose; (5) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the program under this subchapter; (6) Sue and be sued as the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board; and (7) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter. (c) The members of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (d) The Division of Higher Education shall administer the Graduate Medical Education Fund under § 19-5-1265 and disburse the funds at the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board under this subchapter. (e) The term of office of a member of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall be for a single term of three (3) years. Amended by Act 2023, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 663,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) There is established the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board, which shall administer the program under this subchapter and shall be composed of: (1) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor from each medical school institution in Arkansas that has received certification from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 et seq. to offer studies leading to a Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree; (2) One (1) physician member appointed by the Governor, giving preference to a physician who has received a rural medical practice loan, a community match loan, or an income incentive; (3) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (5) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-designated sponsoring institution in this state that has the largest number of residency positions approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

(1) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor from each medical school institution in Arkansas that has received certification from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-301 et seq. to offer studies leading to a Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree;

(2) One (1) physician member appointed by the Governor, giving preference to a physician who has received a rural medical practice loan, a community match loan, or an income incentive;

(3) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) One (1) representative from a hospital in Arkansas who shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and

(5) One (1) representative appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-designated sponsoring institution in this state that has the largest number of residency positions approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

(b) The Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall: (1) Promulgate rules necessary to execute this subchapter, including without limitation rules that address the requirements and are in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of grant applications; (3) Determine the eligibility of applicants; (4) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose; (5) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the program under this subchapter; (6) Sue and be sued as the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board; and (7) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter.

(1) Promulgate rules necessary to execute this subchapter, including without limitation rules that address the requirements and are in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;

(2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of grant applications;

(3) Determine the eligibility of applicants;

(4) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose;

(5) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the program under this subchapter;

(6) Sue and be sued as the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board; and

(7) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter.

(c) The members of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(d) The Division of Higher Education shall administer the Graduate Medical Education Fund under § 19-5-1265 and disburse the funds at the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board under this subchapter.

(e) The term of office of a member of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall be for a single term of three (3) years.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 663,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.