Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-114
Biennial report to General Assembly
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall biennially make a report to the General Assembly at the beginning of its regular session. (b) The report shall be incorporated in the report of the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education and shall set forth the financial and scholastic condition of the University of Central Arkansas, furnish such suggestions as in the board's judgment are necessary for the improvement of the university, and shall make any further recommendations that may seem wise and expedient to the board. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 25, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2013, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1907, No. 317, § 19, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9602; Pope's Dig., § 13105; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2616; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 7.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall biennially make a report to the General Assembly at the beginning of its regular session.

(b) The report shall be incorporated in the report of the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education and shall set forth the financial and scholastic condition of the University of Central Arkansas, furnish such suggestions as in the board's judgment are necessary for the improvement of the university, and shall make any further recommendations that may seem wise and expedient to the board.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 25, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2013, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1907, No. 317, § 19, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9602; Pope's Dig., § 13105; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2616; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-66-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 66 / Section 6-66-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1816 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1816
Tracking loan contract compliance
Status: in_force

An osteopathic medical school in Arkansas shall: (1) Track graduates who were recipients of osteopathic rural medical practice loans under this subchapter for the length of their contractual obligations; and (2) Report to the Legislative Council by October 1 of each even-numbered year regarding the compliance of those graduates with the terms of their contracts. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

An osteopathic medical school in Arkansas shall:

(1) Track graduates who were recipients of osteopathic rural medical practice loans under this subchapter for the length of their contractual obligations; and

(2) Report to the Legislative Council by October 1 of each even-numbered year regarding the compliance of those graduates with the terms of their contracts.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-61-1603
Arkansas Energy Summary and Report
Status: in_force

(a) The Institutional Energy Research Committee shall create and adopt the Arkansas Energy Summary and Report that includes without limitation the: (1) Energy production and usage in Arkansas, including: (A) Current sources of energy in Arkansas by percentage and cost; (B) Current energy demand and percentage of use of each energy source, including the production capacity of each energy source; (C) Projected energy use for the next: (i) Ten (10) years; and (ii) Twenty (20) years; (D) Current and projected cost per kilowatt of additional energy production capabilities for the following energy sources: (i) Coal; (ii) Hydroelectric; (iii) Natural gas; (iv) Nuclear; (v) Solar; (vi) Wind; (vii) Lignite; and (viii) Other; and (E) Environmental challenges and the impact of each energy source listed in subdivision (a)(1)(D) of this section; (2) Energy production capacity compared to projected energy growth; (3) Economical methods for additional energy sources into the market; and (4) Current and possible tax incentives or governmental policies to promote an increase in energy production capacity for state energy consumption or export to other states. (b) The committee shall submit the Arkansas Energy Summary and Report and relevant data, research, and findings to the Joint Committee on Energy no later than July 1, 2014. Added by Act 2013, No. 280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Institutional Energy Research Committee shall create and adopt the Arkansas Energy Summary and Report that includes without limitation the: (1) Energy production and usage in Arkansas, including: (A) Current sources of energy in Arkansas by percentage and cost; (B) Current energy demand and percentage of use of each energy source, including the production capacity of each energy source; (C) Projected energy use for the next: (i) Ten (10) years; and (ii) Twenty (20) years; (D) Current and projected cost per kilowatt of additional energy production capabilities for the following energy sources: (i) Coal; (ii) Hydroelectric; (iii) Natural gas; (iv) Nuclear; (v) Solar; (vi) Wind; (vii) Lignite; and (viii) Other; and (E) Environmental challenges and the impact of each energy source listed in subdivision (a)(1)(D) of this section; (2) Energy production capacity compared to projected energy growth; (3) Economical methods for additional energy sources into the market; and (4) Current and possible tax incentives or governmental policies to promote an increase in energy production capacity for state energy consumption or export to other states.

(1) Energy production and usage in Arkansas, including: (A) Current sources of energy in Arkansas by percentage and cost; (B) Current energy demand and percentage of use of each energy source, including the production capacity of each energy source; (C) Projected energy use for the next: (i) Ten (10) years; and (ii) Twenty (20) years; (D) Current and projected cost per kilowatt of additional energy production capabilities for the following energy sources: (i) Coal; (ii) Hydroelectric; (iii) Natural gas; (iv) Nuclear; (v) Solar; (vi) Wind; (vii) Lignite; and (viii) Other; and (E) Environmental challenges and the impact of each energy source listed in subdivision (a)(1)(D) of this section;

(A) Current sources of energy in Arkansas by percentage and cost;

(B) Current energy demand and percentage of use of each energy source, including the production capacity of each energy source;

(C) Projected energy use for the next: (i) Ten (10) years; and (ii) Twenty (20) years;

(i) Ten (10) years; and

(ii) Twenty (20) years;

(D) Current and projected cost per kilowatt of additional energy production capabilities for the following energy sources: (i) Coal; (ii) Hydroelectric; (iii) Natural gas; (iv) Nuclear; (v) Solar; (vi) Wind; (vii) Lignite; and (viii) Other; and

(i) Coal;

(ii) Hydroelectric;

(iii) Natural gas;

(iv) Nuclear;

(v) Solar;

(vi) Wind;

(vii) Lignite; and

(viii) Other; and

(E) Environmental challenges and the impact of each energy source listed in subdivision (a)(1)(D) of this section;

(2) Energy production capacity compared to projected energy growth;

(3) Economical methods for additional energy sources into the market; and

(4) Current and possible tax incentives or governmental policies to promote an increase in energy production capacity for state energy consumption or export to other states.

(b) The committee shall submit the Arkansas Energy Summary and Report and relevant data, research, and findings to the Joint Committee on Energy no later than July 1, 2014.

Added by Act 2013, No. 280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1513 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1513
Bond obligations
Status: in_force

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized and directed to meet legal requirements with reference to coverage on buildings as a result of school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school bond obligations. (b) The specific intent of this section is to ensure that policies issued by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program include provisions required by existing school district bond contracts. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3522; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 12; 2007, No. 617, § 20.

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized and directed to meet legal requirements with reference to coverage on buildings as a result of school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school bond obligations.

(b) The specific intent of this section is to ensure that policies issued by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program include provisions required by existing school district bond contracts.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3522; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 12; 2007, No. 617, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-5-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3347.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3347.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-135 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-135
False academic credential - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "false academic credential" means a document that provides evidence or demonstrates completion of an academic or professional course of study at the postsecondary level that results in the awarding of a certificate, degree, or rank that is issued by an individual or institution that is not: (1) Certified under § 6-61-301 ; or (2) Exempt from certification under § 6-61-301 . (b) A person shall not knowingly use a false academic credential for the purpose of: (1) Obtaining: (A) Employment; (B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation; (C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer; (D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or (E) A position in government with authority over another person; or (2) Promoting or introducing oneself to others in any oral or written communication as having attained an academic title or a level of academic achievement. (c) A person who violates this section may be convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). Acts 2011, No. 205, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "false academic credential" means a document that provides evidence or demonstrates completion of an academic or professional course of study at the postsecondary level that results in the awarding of a certificate, degree, or rank that is issued by an individual or institution that is not: (1) Certified under § 6-61-301 ; or (2) Exempt from certification under § 6-61-301 .

(1) Certified under § 6-61-301 ; or

(2) Exempt from certification under § 6-61-301 .

(b) A person shall not knowingly use a false academic credential for the purpose of: (1) Obtaining: (A) Employment; (B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation; (C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer; (D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or (E) A position in government with authority over another person; or (2) Promoting or introducing oneself to others in any oral or written communication as having attained an academic title or a level of academic achievement.

(1) Obtaining: (A) Employment; (B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation; (C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer; (D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or (E) A position in government with authority over another person; or

(A) Employment;

(B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation;

(C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer;

(D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or

(E) A position in government with authority over another person; or

(2) Promoting or introducing oneself to others in any oral or written communication as having attained an academic title or a level of academic achievement.

(c) A person who violates this section may be convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Acts 2011, No. 205, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-21-606
Annoying conduct by trespassers
Status: in_force

Any persons who shall, by any boisterous or other conduct, disturb or annoy any public or private school in this state or any person not a student who after being notified to keep off the school grounds during the school hours by the board of directors, the superintendent, or principal teacher in charge of any such school shall continue to trespass on or go upon the grounds, whether at recess or during the sessions of the school, shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), payable into the general school fund of the county. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 180; Pope's Dig., § 11622; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1906; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 69.

Any persons who shall, by any boisterous or other conduct, disturb or annoy any public or private school in this state or any person not a student who after being notified to keep off the school grounds during the school hours by the board of directors, the superintendent, or principal teacher in charge of any such school shall continue to trespass on or go upon the grounds, whether at recess or during the sessions of the school, shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), payable into the general school fund of the county.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 180; Pope's Dig., § 11622; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1906; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 69.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-409 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-409
Family Practice Department
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the program in family practice at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine have full departmental status and that a member of the medical faculty of this department be a voting member of the Admissions Board for the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. (b) It is the recommendation of the General Assembly that the faculty members of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine provide counseling services to any student at the institution at the request of the individual student. (c) The Dean of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine shall submit a report, through the offices of the Chancellor for Health Sciences and the President of the University of Arkansas, to the Governor and to the cochairs of the Legislative Council no later than September 1 of each year and covering the period of the preceding fiscal year, in which information shall be furnished as to the number of interns and residents in the various medical school programs, the number who completed the family practice program, the places where those who completed the various programs are practicing, including those in the military services, and any problems encountered in the education of students, interns, or residents in the family practice program which should be considered by the General Assembly, the Governor, or the Legislative Council. Acts 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 43, §§ 3-5.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the program in family practice at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine have full departmental status and that a member of the medical faculty of this department be a voting member of the Admissions Board for the University of Arkansas College of Medicine.

(b) It is the recommendation of the General Assembly that the faculty members of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine provide counseling services to any student at the institution at the request of the individual student.

(c) The Dean of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine shall submit a report, through the offices of the Chancellor for Health Sciences and the President of the University of Arkansas, to the Governor and to the cochairs of the Legislative Council no later than September 1 of each year and covering the period of the preceding fiscal year, in which information shall be furnished as to the number of interns and residents in the various medical school programs, the number who completed the family practice program, the places where those who completed the various programs are practicing, including those in the military services, and any problems encountered in the education of students, interns, or residents in the family practice program which should be considered by the General Assembly, the Governor, or the Legislative Council.

Acts 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 43, §§ 3-5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-61-1401
Purpose
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all state-supported institutions of higher education, shall implement a statewide common course numbering system that: (1) Provides improved program planning; (2) Increases communication among all delivery systems; (3) Facilitates the transfer of students and credits between state-supported institutions of higher education; and (4) Promotes consistency in course designation and identification. Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all state-supported institutions of higher education, shall implement a statewide common course numbering system that:

(1) Provides improved program planning;

(2) Increases communication among all delivery systems;

(3) Facilitates the transfer of students and credits between state-supported institutions of higher education; and

(4) Promotes consistency in course designation and identification.

Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-18-1602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "ACT Assessment" means a test of student educational development that measures student readiness for future learning and that may be used by institutions of higher education as part of their admissions, placement, and scholarship processes and by high schools to improve college and workforce readiness; and (2) "Smart Core" means: (A) The college and career readiness curriculum by that name under the rules of the State Board of Education; or (B) A college and career readiness curriculum that is: (i) Established by rules of the state board in coordination with the Division of Higher Education; and (ii) Substituted for the curriculum named "Smart Core". Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1574, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1; 2009, No. 1469, § 8.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "ACT Assessment" means a test of student educational development that measures student readiness for future learning and that may be used by institutions of higher education as part of their admissions, placement, and scholarship processes and by high schools to improve college and workforce readiness; and

(2) "Smart Core" means: (A) The college and career readiness curriculum by that name under the rules of the State Board of Education; or (B) A college and career readiness curriculum that is: (i) Established by rules of the state board in coordination with the Division of Higher Education; and (ii) Substituted for the curriculum named "Smart Core".

(A) The college and career readiness curriculum by that name under the rules of the State Board of Education; or

(B) A college and career readiness curriculum that is: (i) Established by rules of the state board in coordination with the Division of Higher Education; and (ii) Substituted for the curriculum named "Smart Core".

(i) Established by rules of the state board in coordination with the Division of Higher Education; and

(ii) Substituted for the curriculum named "Smart Core".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1574, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1; 2009, No. 1469, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-62-1121
Rights and liabilities - Commencement
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not create any right of any character and no right of any character shall arise under or pursuant to this subchapter until the first series of State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds authorized by this subchapter shall have been sold and delivered. (b) The issuance of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall not impair or affect any outstanding bonds of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority issued under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.

(a) This subchapter shall not create any right of any character and no right of any character shall arise under or pursuant to this subchapter until the first series of State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds authorized by this subchapter shall have been sold and delivered.

(b) The issuance of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall not impair or affect any outstanding bonds of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority issued under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-106
Catastrophic leave program
Status: in_force

(a) Arkansas State University-Beebe shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all full-time employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe. (b) The program shall be similar to that authorized under § 21-4-214 . Acts 2003, No. 359, § 6.

(a) Arkansas State University-Beebe shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all full-time employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(b) The program shall be similar to that authorized under § 21-4-214 .

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1002
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, and thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, and things. (b) The provisions of this subchapter are supplemental and shall not be construed to affect in any way the authority of the State Board of Education to issue certificates of indebtedness under the provisions of § 6-20-901 et seq. The certificates are also known as the "state board certificates". Acts 1973, No. 59, §§ 3, 14; 1979, No. 541, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-968, 80-976.

(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, and thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, and things.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter are supplemental and shall not be construed to affect in any way the authority of the State Board of Education to issue certificates of indebtedness under the provisions of § 6-20-901 et seq. The certificates are also known as the "state board certificates".

Acts 1973, No. 59, §§ 3, 14; 1979, No. 541, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-968, 80-976.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-82-2003
Planning grants for program expansion or new programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall award planning grants to enable entities with existing graduate medical education programs to: (1) Increase the number of first-year residency positions; and (2) Provide for the establishment of new graduate medical education programs with first-year residency positions. (b) The board shall determine the number of planning grants awarded under this section and the amount of each planning grant awarded under this section. (c) A planning grant under this section shall be used to support the direct resident costs to the graduate medical education program, including without limitation stipends and benefits. (d) An entity applying for a planning grant under this section shall: (1) Include a plan for receiving accreditation for the increased number of residency positions or for the new graduate medical education program, as applicable; and (2) Be submitted to the board no later than October 1 preceding the academic year for which the planning grant is made. (e) The board shall: (1) Award a planning grant under this section no later than January 1 of the year in which the planning grant will be used; and (2) Distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled. (f) (1) A planning grant awarded under this section shall be in effect for no more than three (3) consecutive fiscal years. (2) For each first-year residency position for which an entity with a graduate medical education program receives an initial planning grant under this section, the board shall award the entity with the graduate medical education program an equal planning grant amount for the following fiscal year, not to exceed three (3) fiscal years. Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall award planning grants to enable entities with existing graduate medical education programs to: (1) Increase the number of first-year residency positions; and (2) Provide for the establishment of new graduate medical education programs with first-year residency positions.

(1) Increase the number of first-year residency positions; and

(2) Provide for the establishment of new graduate medical education programs with first-year residency positions.

(b) The board shall determine the number of planning grants awarded under this section and the amount of each planning grant awarded under this section.

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

(d) An entity applying for a planning grant under this section shall: (1) Include a plan for receiving accreditation for the increased number of residency positions or for the new graduate medical education program, as applicable; and (2) Be submitted to the board no later than October 1 preceding the academic year for which the planning grant is made.

(1) Include a plan for receiving accreditation for the increased number of residency positions or for the new graduate medical education program, as applicable; and

(2) Be submitted to the board no later than October 1 preceding the academic year for which the planning grant is made.

(e) The board shall: (1) Award a planning grant under this section no later than January 1 of the year in which the planning grant will be used; and (2) Distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled.

(1) Award a planning grant under this section no later than January 1 of the year in which the planning grant will be used; and

(2) Distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled.

(f) (1) A planning grant awarded under this section shall be in effect for no more than three (3) consecutive fiscal years. (2) For each first-year residency position for which an entity with a graduate medical education program receives an initial planning grant under this section, the board shall award the entity with the graduate medical education program an equal planning grant amount for the following fiscal year, not to exceed three (3) fiscal years.

(1) A planning grant awarded under this section shall be in effect for no more than three (3) consecutive fiscal years.

(2) For each first-year residency position for which an entity with a graduate medical education program receives an initial planning grant under this section, the board shall award the entity with the graduate medical education program an equal planning grant amount for the following fiscal year, not to exceed three (3) fiscal years.

Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-13-110
Purchase of government property
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each local school district board of directors is authorized to make purchases of surplus real and personal property of the government. (2) Such action may be taken by the local school district board of directors after publication of the intent to make such purchase at least fifteen (15) days before action by the local school district board of directors in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the local school district is domiciled. (b) (1) A local school district may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more other local school districts for the joint purchase of surplus real or personal property of the government. (2) If such an agreement is reached, each local school district board of directors, having entered such an agreement, must follow the publication requirements in subsection (a) of this section. Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 28.

(a) (1) Each local school district board of directors is authorized to make purchases of surplus real and personal property of the government. (2) Such action may be taken by the local school district board of directors after publication of the intent to make such purchase at least fifteen (15) days before action by the local school district board of directors in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the local school district is domiciled.

(1) Each local school district board of directors is authorized to make purchases of surplus real and personal property of the government.

(2) Such action may be taken by the local school district board of directors after publication of the intent to make such purchase at least fifteen (15) days before action by the local school district board of directors in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the local school district is domiciled.

(b) (1) A local school district may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more other local school districts for the joint purchase of surplus real or personal property of the government. (2) If such an agreement is reached, each local school district board of directors, having entered such an agreement, must follow the publication requirements in subsection (a) of this section.

(1) A local school district may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more other local school districts for the joint purchase of surplus real or personal property of the government.

(2) If such an agreement is reached, each local school district board of directors, having entered such an agreement, must follow the publication requirements in subsection (a) of this section.

Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-113
Student identification badges - Required information
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, if a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school issues identification cards or identification badges to enrolled public school students in grades six through twelve (6-12), the identification card or identification badge shall, in addition to basic student information included by the public school or open-enrollment public charter school, contain only the following information: (1) A national domestic violence hotline; (2) A national sexual assault hotline; (3) A national suicide prevention hotline; and (4) Campus-related contact information. (b) The information required under subsection (a) of this section shall be printed on an identification card or identification badge that is: (1) Newly issued; or (2) A replacement for a previously issued identification card or identification badge. Added by Act 2021, No. 1069,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, if a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school issues identification cards or identification badges to enrolled public school students in grades six through twelve (6-12), the identification card or identification badge shall, in addition to basic student information included by the public school or open-enrollment public charter school, contain only the following information: (1) A national domestic violence hotline; (2) A national sexual assault hotline; (3) A national suicide prevention hotline; and (4) Campus-related contact information.

(1) A national domestic violence hotline;

(2) A national sexual assault hotline;

(3) A national suicide prevention hotline; and

(4) Campus-related contact information.

(b) The information required under subsection (a) of this section shall be printed on an identification card or identification badge that is: (1) Newly issued; or (2) A replacement for a previously issued identification card or identification badge.

(1) Newly issued; or

(2) A replacement for a previously issued identification card or identification badge.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1069,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1007 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1007
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 2A, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.10.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 2A, eff. 1/1/2024.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-53-306
Coordination with secondary vocational-technical education and literacy programs
Status: in_force

Upon the approval of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the local board may contract with the Division of Career and Technical Education, a nonprofit organization, or a local school district board of directors within its service area to offer secondary-level vocational and technical courses and programs, adult literacy courses, and industry training. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1931, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 14.

Upon the approval of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the local board may contract with the Division of Career and Technical Education, a nonprofit organization, or a local school district board of directors within its service area to offer secondary-level vocational and technical courses and programs, adult literacy courses, and industry training.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1931, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1006 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-60-1006
Freedom of association - Nondiscrimination against students and student organizations
Status: in_force

A state-supported institution of higher education shall not deny a student organization any benefit or privilege available to any other student organization or otherwise discriminate against an organization based on the expression of the organization, including any requirement that the leaders or members of an organization: (1) Affirm and adhere to the organization's sincerely held beliefs or statement of principles; (2) Comply with the organization's standards of conduct; and (3) Further the organization's mission or purpose, as defined by the student organization. Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

A state-supported institution of higher education shall not deny a student organization any benefit or privilege available to any other student organization or otherwise discriminate against an organization based on the expression of the organization, including any requirement that the leaders or members of an organization:

(1) Affirm and adhere to the organization's sincerely held beliefs or statement of principles;

(2) Comply with the organization's standards of conduct; and

(3) Further the organization's mission or purpose, as defined by the student organization.

Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-807 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-807
Academic Facilities Master Plan Program - State plan
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop a comprehensive state academic facilities master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state. (b) The state academic facilities master plan shall include: (1) A list of committed projects for public school academic facilities for the upcoming fiscal year categorized by program and method of state financial participation; (2) The total estimated cost of each committed project and the estimated amount of state financial participation; and (3) A four-year rolling forecast of planned new construction projects related to public school academic facilities. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.

(a) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop a comprehensive state academic facilities master plan for managing state financial participation in local academic facilities projects across the state.

(b) The state academic facilities master plan shall include: (1) A list of committed projects for public school academic facilities for the upcoming fiscal year categorized by program and method of state financial participation; (2) The total estimated cost of each committed project and the estimated amount of state financial participation; and (3) A four-year rolling forecast of planned new construction projects related to public school academic facilities.

(1) A list of committed projects for public school academic facilities for the upcoming fiscal year categorized by program and method of state financial participation;

(2) The total estimated cost of each committed project and the estimated amount of state financial participation; and

(3) A four-year rolling forecast of planned new construction projects related to public school academic facilities.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-422 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-422
Advanced practice nurses at area health education center
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may create a program to: (1) Train licensed advanced practice nurses for programs operated through area health education centers; and (2) Employ advanced practice nurses as employees of an area health education center. (b) A licensed advanced practice nurse with prescriptive authority in training in or employed by an area health education center shall sign a collaborative practice agreement with a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board. (c) A collaborative practice agreement under this section shall comply with § 17-87-310 and shall specify without limitation: (1) The relationships among the physician, the area health education center, and the advanced practice nurse; and (2) That the licensed advanced practice nurse: (A) Shall complete the training required to become an advanced practice nurse employee of the area health education center; and (B) Employee advanced practice nurse, the location within the area served by the area health education center at which the advanced practice nurse will practice. Acts 2011, No. 1167, § 1.

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may create a program to: (1) Train licensed advanced practice nurses for programs operated through area health education centers; and (2) Employ advanced practice nurses as employees of an area health education center.

(1) Train licensed advanced practice nurses for programs operated through area health education centers; and

(2) Employ advanced practice nurses as employees of an area health education center.

(b) A licensed advanced practice nurse with prescriptive authority in training in or employed by an area health education center shall sign a collaborative practice agreement with a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(c) A collaborative practice agreement under this section shall comply with § 17-87-310 and shall specify without limitation: (1) The relationships among the physician, the area health education center, and the advanced practice nurse; and (2) That the licensed advanced practice nurse: (A) Shall complete the training required to become an advanced practice nurse employee of the area health education center; and (B) Employee advanced practice nurse, the location within the area served by the area health education center at which the advanced practice nurse will practice.

(1) The relationships among the physician, the area health education center, and the advanced practice nurse; and

(2) That the licensed advanced practice nurse: (A) Shall complete the training required to become an advanced practice nurse employee of the area health education center; and (B) Employee advanced practice nurse, the location within the area served by the area health education center at which the advanced practice nurse will practice.

(A) Shall complete the training required to become an advanced practice nurse employee of the area health education center; and

(B) Employee advanced practice nurse, the location within the area served by the area health education center at which the advanced practice nurse will practice.

Acts 2011, No. 1167, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-415 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-415
Criminal records check and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check for existing nonlicensed employees
Status: in_force

(a) It is the clear intent of the General Assembly to authorize each public school district at its discretion to require criminal background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks of existing nonlicensed employees in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth in this section, and §§ 6-17-414 and 6-17-416 for newly hired nonlicensed applicants. (b) (1) Any school district that, by a vote of its local school district board of directors, requires criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks for existing nonlicensed employees shall pay the full cost of the criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks. (2) (A) Upon completion of the statewide and nationwide criminal records background checks and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services shall forward all releasable information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Within thirty (30) days of receiving all releasable information that has been forwarded by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Department of Human Services under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected applicant is eligible for employment as provided under § 6-17-414 . (3) A public school district under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall require that an existing nonlicensed employee complete a criminal records background check and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check at least one (1) time every five (5) years. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1040,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1314, § 2; 2009, No. 1173, § 18; 2011, No. 989, § 39.

(a) It is the clear intent of the General Assembly to authorize each public school district at its discretion to require criminal background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks of existing nonlicensed employees in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth in this section, and §§ 6-17-414 and 6-17-416 for newly hired nonlicensed applicants.

(b) (1) Any school district that, by a vote of its local school district board of directors, requires criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks for existing nonlicensed employees shall pay the full cost of the criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks. (2) (A) Upon completion of the statewide and nationwide criminal records background checks and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services shall forward all releasable information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Within thirty (30) days of receiving all releasable information that has been forwarded by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Department of Human Services under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected applicant is eligible for employment as provided under § 6-17-414 . (3) A public school district under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall require that an existing nonlicensed employee complete a criminal records background check and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check at least one (1) time every five (5) years.

(1) Any school district that, by a vote of its local school district board of directors, requires criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks for existing nonlicensed employees shall pay the full cost of the criminal records background checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks.

(2) (A) Upon completion of the statewide and nationwide criminal records background checks and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services shall forward all releasable information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Within thirty (30) days of receiving all releasable information that has been forwarded by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Department of Human Services under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected applicant is eligible for employment as provided under § 6-17-414 .

(A) Upon completion of the statewide and nationwide criminal records background checks and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services shall forward all releasable information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(B) Within thirty (30) days of receiving all releasable information that has been forwarded by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Department of Human Services under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected applicant is eligible for employment as provided under § 6-17-414 .

(3) A public school district under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall require that an existing nonlicensed employee complete a criminal records background check and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check at least one (1) time every five (5) years.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1040,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1314, § 2; 2009, No. 1173, § 18; 2011, No. 989, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-20-1805
Training requirements for bookkeepers
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish by rules appropriate training and continuing education requirements for individuals whose job responsibilities include preparing a budget or classifying, recording, or reporting receipts or expenditures of a school or school district. (b) The state board shall establish rules to assure the proficiency of school employees or other individuals to properly classify, record, and report the fiscal transactions of schools or school districts. (c) If the state board determines that a school or school district is not properly recording or reporting the fiscal transactions or budget of the school district, the superintendent and school district board of directors may be required to appear before the state board to explain why the school or school district has not complied with the fiscal recording and reporting requirements. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 294, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 2.

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish by rules appropriate training and continuing education requirements for individuals whose job responsibilities include preparing a budget or classifying, recording, or reporting receipts or expenditures of a school or school district.

(b) The state board shall establish rules to assure the proficiency of school employees or other individuals to properly classify, record, and report the fiscal transactions of schools or school districts.

(c) If the state board determines that a school or school district is not properly recording or reporting the fiscal transactions or budget of the school district, the superintendent and school district board of directors may be required to appear before the state board to explain why the school or school district has not complied with the fiscal recording and reporting requirements.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 294, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-65-302
Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University created in § 6-65-301 is charged with the management and control of Arkansas Tech University. (b) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board it succeeds. (c) (1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards. (2) Reimbursement under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas or is necessary for restructuring the academic programs of the university. Amended by Act 2023, No. 434,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202.

(a) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University created in § 6-65-301 is charged with the management and control of Arkansas Tech University.

(b) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board it succeeds.

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

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

(2) Reimbursement under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas or is necessary for restructuring the academic programs of the university.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 434,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-53-601
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent and purpose of this subchapter to authorize the formation of technical college districts and the levy of ad valorem taxes in such districts not to exceed ten (10) mills on each dollar of assessed value of the taxable real and personal property of a district, with the revenues therefrom to be used for site acquisition, construction, equipping, and operation of technical colleges, as authorized in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52. Acts 1993, No. 945, § 1.

It is the intent and purpose of this subchapter to authorize the formation of technical college districts and the levy of ad valorem taxes in such districts not to exceed ten (10) mills on each dollar of assessed value of the taxable real and personal property of a district, with the revenues therefrom to be used for site acquisition, construction, equipping, and operation of technical colleges, as authorized in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52.

Acts 1993, No. 945, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-18-2201
Creation
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Protection Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 820,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Protection Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 820,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-411 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-411
Interest-free loans from federal agencies
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The public school districts of this state are authorized to accept interest-free loans from agencies of the United States Government if incurring the indebtedness is approved by the State Board of Education. (2) The state board shall not grant its approval unless it is satisfied that the projected revenues and expenses of the school district during the duration of the loan indicate that the school district will be able to retire the debt. (b) Furthermore, all such loans accepted by public school districts before June 12, 1987, are ratified and declared valid. Acts 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 1.

(a) (1) The public school districts of this state are authorized to accept interest-free loans from agencies of the United States Government if incurring the indebtedness is approved by the State Board of Education. (2) The state board shall not grant its approval unless it is satisfied that the projected revenues and expenses of the school district during the duration of the loan indicate that the school district will be able to retire the debt.

(1) The public school districts of this state are authorized to accept interest-free loans from agencies of the United States Government if incurring the indebtedness is approved by the State Board of Education.

(2) The state board shall not grant its approval unless it is satisfied that the projected revenues and expenses of the school district during the duration of the loan indicate that the school district will be able to retire the debt.

(b) Furthermore, all such loans accepted by public school districts before June 12, 1987, are ratified and declared valid.

Acts 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-21-301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commodities" means all supplies, goods, material, equipment, machinery, facilities, personal property, and services, other than personal and professional services, purchased for or on behalf of the school district; (2) "Open market purchases" means those purchases of commodities by any purchasing official in which competitive bidding is not required; (3) "Purchase" means and includes not only the outright purchase of a commodity but also the acquisition of commodities under rental-purchase agreements, lease-purchase agreements, or any other type of agreements whereby the school district has an option to buy the commodity and to apply the rental payments on the purchase price thereof; (4) "Purchase price" means the full sale or bid price of any commodity without any allowance for trade-in; and (5) "Purchasing official" means the board of directors of any school district or a lawfully designated agent of the school district with authority to contract or make purchases on behalf of the school district. Acts 1983, No. 639, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-551; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 1; 1997, No. 820, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Commodities" means all supplies, goods, material, equipment, machinery, facilities, personal property, and services, other than personal and professional services, purchased for or on behalf of the school district;

(2) "Open market purchases" means those purchases of commodities by any purchasing official in which competitive bidding is not required;

(3) "Purchase" means and includes not only the outright purchase of a commodity but also the acquisition of commodities under rental-purchase agreements, lease-purchase agreements, or any other type of agreements whereby the school district has an option to buy the commodity and to apply the rental payments on the purchase price thereof;

(4) "Purchase price" means the full sale or bid price of any commodity without any allowance for trade-in; and

(5) "Purchasing official" means the board of directors of any school district or a lawfully designated agent of the school district with authority to contract or make purchases on behalf of the school district.

Acts 1983, No. 639, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-551; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 1; 1997, No. 820, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1008 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1008
Teacher center - Teacher center committee
Status: in_force

(a) Each education service cooperative shall establish a teacher center which will provide, consistent with funds available, curriculum development assistance, educational materials, and staff development services to teachers within the school districts in the service area. (b) A teacher center committee, composed of at least one (1) representative from the staff of each school district, shall advise the director and the governing body on the staffing, programs, and operation of the teacher center. (c) The governing body of each cooperative shall determine the initial composition of the teacher center committee to achieve a balance of elementary, middle school or junior high, and high school personnel and assure that at least one-half (1/2), but not more than two-thirds (2/3), of the members are classroom teachers. (d) All positions on the committee shall be assigned to school districts by lot. (e) Each teacher must be elected by colleagues in his or her school district, and each administrator or support person shall be appointed by the superintendent. (f) Initial terms shall be determined by lot for equal or nearly equal periods of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years. (g) Thereafter, terms shall be for three (3) years. (h) The committee shall meet at least three (3) times per year. (i) In the last meeting each year, positions represented by expiring terms shall be reassigned by lot. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.11.

(a) Each education service cooperative shall establish a teacher center which will provide, consistent with funds available, curriculum development assistance, educational materials, and staff development services to teachers within the school districts in the service area.

(b) A teacher center committee, composed of at least one (1) representative from the staff of each school district, shall advise the director and the governing body on the staffing, programs, and operation of the teacher center.

(c) The governing body of each cooperative shall determine the initial composition of the teacher center committee to achieve a balance of elementary, middle school or junior high, and high school personnel and assure that at least one-half (1/2), but not more than two-thirds (2/3), of the members are classroom teachers.

(d) All positions on the committee shall be assigned to school districts by lot.

(e) Each teacher must be elected by colleagues in his or her school district, and each administrator or support person shall be appointed by the superintendent.

(f) Initial terms shall be determined by lot for equal or nearly equal periods of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years.

(g) Thereafter, terms shall be for three (3) years.

(h) The committee shall meet at least three (3) times per year.

(i) In the last meeting each year, positions represented by expiring terms shall be reassigned by lot.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-504
Compliance with sections 6-18-502 and 6-18-503
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall monitor compliance with the requirements of §§ 6-18-502 and 6-18-503 , and the State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the administration of the requirements thereof. (b) Any school district failing to file with the division disciplinary policies that meet the requirements of this subchapter shall have all state aid funds withheld until such disciplinary policies are filed with the division. (c) Nothing in § 6-18-502 , § 6-18-503 , or this section, or any student discipline policies promulgated under § 6-18-502 , shall limit or restrict the bringing of criminal charges against any person for violating the criminal laws of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 251, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1534, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 77, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 104, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1629.8.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall monitor compliance with the requirements of §§ 6-18-502 and 6-18-503 , and the State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the administration of the requirements thereof.

(b) Any school district failing to file with the division disciplinary policies that meet the requirements of this subchapter shall have all state aid funds withheld until such disciplinary policies are filed with the division.

(c) Nothing in § 6-18-502 , § 6-18-503 , or this section, or any student discipline policies promulgated under § 6-18-502 , shall limit or restrict the bringing of criminal charges against any person for violating the criminal laws of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 251, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1534, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 77, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 104, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1629.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-517 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-517
Formation of district - Ad valorem taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The ad valorem tax levied by a district, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, shall be a continuing levy until reduced in the manner provided in this subchapter. (b) The tax shall be collected in the manner provided by law for the collection of county general taxes and promptly remitted to the district. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

(a) The ad valorem tax levied by a district, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, shall be a continuing levy until reduced in the manner provided in this subchapter.

(b) The tax shall be collected in the manner provided by law for the collection of county general taxes and promptly remitted to the district.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-26-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-5-404
Cooperation with program
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the public schools of Arkansas shall: (1) Cooperate with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Division of Higher Education, and the institutions of higher education in providing the information; and (2) Assist as requested by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (b) Individual schools shall make special efforts to ensure that as many students and parents or guardians as possible are made aware of the opportunity to receive information, are urged to attend the counseling sessions, and are in receipt of the information packages. (c) Businesses and industries in Arkansas are hereby requested to provide the opportunity to their employees with children in the eighth grade in public schools in Arkansas to attend the counseling sessions and to cooperate with institutions of higher education in presenting at the work site small group and one-on-one counseling on courses that are required for postsecondary education and postsecondary options and financial requirements and assistance available for postsecondary education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1053, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1052, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1256, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 2.

(a) The State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the public schools of Arkansas shall: (1) Cooperate with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Division of Higher Education, and the institutions of higher education in providing the information; and (2) Assist as requested by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(1) Cooperate with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Division of Higher Education, and the institutions of higher education in providing the information; and

(2) Assist as requested by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(b) Individual schools shall make special efforts to ensure that as many students and parents or guardians as possible are made aware of the opportunity to receive information, are urged to attend the counseling sessions, and are in receipt of the information packages.

(c) Businesses and industries in Arkansas are hereby requested to provide the opportunity to their employees with children in the eighth grade in public schools in Arkansas to attend the counseling sessions and to cooperate with institutions of higher education in presenting at the work site small group and one-on-one counseling on courses that are required for postsecondary education and postsecondary options and financial requirements and assistance available for postsecondary education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1053, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1052, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1256, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-13-1701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Executive head" means a superintendent of a public school district or the head of an open-enrollment public charter school; (2) "Institution" means property that is owned and operated by a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school; (3) "Institutional law enforcement officer" means an individual who is appointed under this subchapter by an executive head to exercise law enforcement authority on the property of an institution; (4) "Primary jurisdiction" means the property over which an institutional law enforcement officer may exercise authority; and (5) "Property" means both real and personal property that is owned by or under the control of an institution, and includes without limitation all highways, streets, alleys, and rights-of-way that are contiguous or adjacent to real and personal property that is owned or controlled by an institution. Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Executive head" means a superintendent of a public school district or the head of an open-enrollment public charter school;

(2) "Institution" means property that is owned and operated by a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school;

(3) "Institutional law enforcement officer" means an individual who is appointed under this subchapter by an executive head to exercise law enforcement authority on the property of an institution;

(4) "Primary jurisdiction" means the property over which an institutional law enforcement officer may exercise authority; and

(5) "Property" means both real and personal property that is owned by or under the control of an institution, and includes without limitation all highways, streets, alleys, and rights-of-way that are contiguous or adjacent to real and personal property that is owned or controlled by an institution.

Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-17-2304
Incorporation into employee contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The personnel policies of each school district shall be considered to be incorporated as terms of the classified employees' contracts and shall be binding upon the classified employees and the school district. (b) (1) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies shall not be considered a part of classified employee contracts until the next fiscal year. (2) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the change or addition is approved by a majority of the committee on personnel policies for classified employees. (3) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies or new personnel policies shall be made in accordance with this subchapter. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a change or addition to the classified personnel policies that is necessary to ensure compliance with state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law that is adopted by the board of directors of a school district each year by the later of June 30 or ninety (90) days after the effective date of the state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law giving rise to the specific policy change or addition shall be considered a part of the classified personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year or upon the date of adoption if adopted after June 30. Amended by Act 2023, No. 782,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 240, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 835,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 4; 2005, No. 951, § 1.

(a) The personnel policies of each school district shall be considered to be incorporated as terms of the classified employees' contracts and shall be binding upon the classified employees and the school district.

(b) (1) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies shall not be considered a part of classified employee contracts until the next fiscal year. (2) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the change or addition is approved by a majority of the committee on personnel policies for classified employees. (3) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies or new personnel policies shall be made in accordance with this subchapter.

(1) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies shall not be considered a part of classified employee contracts until the next fiscal year.

(2) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the change or addition is approved by a majority of the committee on personnel policies for classified employees.

(3) Any change or addition to the classified personnel policies or new personnel policies shall be made in accordance with this subchapter.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a change or addition to the classified personnel policies that is necessary to ensure compliance with state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law that is adopted by the board of directors of a school district each year by the later of June 30 or ninety (90) days after the effective date of the state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law giving rise to the specific policy change or addition shall be considered a part of the classified personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year or upon the date of adoption if adopted after June 30.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 782,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 240, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 835,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 4; 2005, No. 951, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-113
Special education services
Status: in_force

(a) A receiving district shall provisionally provide services to a student with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., according to the student's existing individualized education program. (b) A receiving district: (1) Shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities under this section; and (2) May perform subsequent evaluations to ensure a student who transitions under this chapter has been appropriately placed in the receiving district. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A receiving district shall provisionally provide services to a student with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., according to the student's existing individualized education program.

(b) A receiving district: (1) Shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities under this section; and (2) May perform subsequent evaluations to ensure a student who transitions under this chapter has been appropriately placed in the receiving district.

(1) Shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities under this section; and

(2) May perform subsequent evaluations to ensure a student who transitions under this chapter has been appropriately placed in the receiving district.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-16-805
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) The awards granted under the provisions of this subchapter for both advanced placement and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriation. (b) All donations, grants, and appropriations received shall be accounted for by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (c) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may solicit and receive donations and grants for the purpose of making awards. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1348, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 881, § 5; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.

(a) The awards granted under the provisions of this subchapter for both advanced placement and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriation.

(b) All donations, grants, and appropriations received shall be accounted for by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(c) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may solicit and receive donations and grants for the purpose of making awards.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1348, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 881, § 5; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-82-1506
Committee
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a committee to be known as the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program Committee. (b) The committee shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. (c) The appointed committee members shall be: (1) Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to education; and (2) Residents of the State of Arkansas at the time of appointment and throughout their term. (d) The members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years. (e) (1) If a vacancy occurs in an appointed position for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the chancellor. (2) The new appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (f) The chancellor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as chairperson. (g) (1) The committee shall meet at times and places the chairperson deems necessary, but no meetings shall be held outside of the State of Arkansas. (2) Three (3) of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. (3) All action of the committee shall be by approval of a quorum. (h) The committee shall: (1) Select the recipients of the Arkansas Teaching Fellows forgivable loans; and (2) Perform other duties or functions regarding the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program as may be requested by the chancellor. (i) (1) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall provide staff and office space to the committee. (2) (A) Members of the committee shall serve without pay. (B) Members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid with funds appropriated for administration of the program to the extent money is available. Acts 2003, No. 1746, § 5.

(a) There is established a committee to be known as the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program Committee.

(b) The committee shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

(c) The appointed committee members shall be: (1) Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to education; and (2) Residents of the State of Arkansas at the time of appointment and throughout their term.

(1) Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to education; and

(2) Residents of the State of Arkansas at the time of appointment and throughout their term.

(d) The members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years.

(e) (1) If a vacancy occurs in an appointed position for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the chancellor. (2) The new appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(1) If a vacancy occurs in an appointed position for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the chancellor.

(2) The new appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(f) The chancellor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as chairperson.

(g) (1) The committee shall meet at times and places the chairperson deems necessary, but no meetings shall be held outside of the State of Arkansas. (2) Three (3) of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. (3) All action of the committee shall be by approval of a quorum.

(1) The committee shall meet at times and places the chairperson deems necessary, but no meetings shall be held outside of the State of Arkansas.

(2) Three (3) of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business.

(3) All action of the committee shall be by approval of a quorum.

(h) The committee shall: (1) Select the recipients of the Arkansas Teaching Fellows forgivable loans; and (2) Perform other duties or functions regarding the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program as may be requested by the chancellor.

(1) Select the recipients of the Arkansas Teaching Fellows forgivable loans; and

(2) Perform other duties or functions regarding the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program as may be requested by the chancellor.

(i) (1) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall provide staff and office space to the committee. (2) (A) Members of the committee shall serve without pay. (B) Members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid with funds appropriated for administration of the program to the extent money is available.

(1) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall provide staff and office space to the committee.

(2) (A) Members of the committee shall serve without pay. (B) Members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid with funds appropriated for administration of the program to the extent money is available.

(A) Members of the committee shall serve without pay.

(B) Members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid with funds appropriated for administration of the program to the extent money is available.

Acts 2003, No. 1746, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-81-1604
Administration of program
Status: in_force

(a) The State Teacher Education Program shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education. (b) The division shall adopt standards for awarding the loan repayments to a public school teacher with an Arkansas teacher's license teaching in a: (1) Subject area with a teacher shortage; or (2) Geographic area with teacher shortage. (c) The requirements of this subchapter are contingent on the funding available for the program. (d) The division may determine the necessary procedures for awarding the loan repayments if the number of eligible applicants and recipients exceeds available funding. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2057, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.

(a) The State Teacher Education Program shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education.

(b) The division shall adopt standards for awarding the loan repayments to a public school teacher with an Arkansas teacher's license teaching in a: (1) Subject area with a teacher shortage; or (2) Geographic area with teacher shortage.

(1) Subject area with a teacher shortage; or

(2) Geographic area with teacher shortage.

(c) The requirements of this subchapter are contingent on the funding available for the program.

(d) The division may determine the necessary procedures for awarding the loan repayments if the number of eligible applicants and recipients exceeds available funding.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2057, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-312 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-312
Early childhood and kindergarten programs - Tuition, etc., prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education and school district boards of directors are prohibited from initiating new or additional programs, studies, research, or demonstrations with revenue derived from fees, tuition, or other contributions charged or received from students participating in public school kindergarten programs. (b) The specific intention of this section is to prohibit the charging of fees or tuition in order to pay for the operation of public school kindergarten programs, and no other interpretation shall be given to it. Acts 1969, No. 63, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1649; Acts 1997, No. 1132, § 34.

(a) The State Board of Education and school district boards of directors are prohibited from initiating new or additional programs, studies, research, or demonstrations with revenue derived from fees, tuition, or other contributions charged or received from students participating in public school kindergarten programs.

(b) The specific intention of this section is to prohibit the charging of fees or tuition in order to pay for the operation of public school kindergarten programs, and no other interpretation shall be given to it.

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1649; Acts 1997, No. 1132, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-602
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each and every offense. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 3610; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2007; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 66.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each and every offense.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 3610; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2007; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 66.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Adult education program" means any classes designed to assist students in preparing for a high school equivalency test, any class designed to improve performance in general basic skills, parenting, English proficiency, or other areas funded by the Adult Education Section; and (2) "Applied general education courses" means courses from mathematics, communications, social sciences, and similar fields specifically addressing the employment needs of students in one (1) or more occupational programs. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 159, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Adult education program" means any classes designed to assist students in preparing for a high school equivalency test, any class designed to improve performance in general basic skills, parenting, English proficiency, or other areas funded by the Adult Education Section; and

(2) "Applied general education courses" means courses from mathematics, communications, social sciences, and similar fields specifically addressing the employment needs of students in one (1) or more occupational programs.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 159, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-5-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Student Summer Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Student Populations Act". Acts 2009, No. 709, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Student Summer Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Student Populations Act".

Acts 2009, No. 709, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1305
School district policy - Contents
Status: in_force

The policy adopted by the local school district board of directors to implement site-based decision making shall also address the following: (1) Parent, citizen, and community participation, including the relationship of the school council with other groups; (2) Cooperation and collaboration within the school district, with other school districts, and with other public and private agencies; (3) Professional development plans developed pursuant to the state accreditation standards; (4) School-level improvement plans, including the form and function of strategic planning and its relationship to school district planning; (5) School budget and administration, including: (A) Discretionary funds; (B) Activity and other school funds; (C) Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and (D) Accounting and auditing; (6) Assessment of individual student progress, including testing and reporting of student progress to students, parents, the school district, the community, and the state; (7) Requirements for waiver of school district policies; (8) Requirements for record keeping by the school council; (9) A process for appealing a decision made by a school council; and (10) Teacher evaluations, professional growth plans, and teacher support under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4; 2011, No. 1209, § 1.

The policy adopted by the local school district board of directors to implement site-based decision making shall also address the following:

(1) Parent, citizen, and community participation, including the relationship of the school council with other groups;

(2) Cooperation and collaboration within the school district, with other school districts, and with other public and private agencies;

(3) Professional development plans developed pursuant to the state accreditation standards;

(4) School-level improvement plans, including the form and function of strategic planning and its relationship to school district planning;

(5) School budget and administration, including: (A) Discretionary funds; (B) Activity and other school funds; (C) Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and (D) Accounting and auditing;

(A) Discretionary funds;

(B) Activity and other school funds;

(C) Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and

(D) Accounting and auditing;

(6) Assessment of individual student progress, including testing and reporting of student progress to students, parents, the school district, the community, and the state;

(7) Requirements for waiver of school district policies;

(8) Requirements for record keeping by the school council;

(9) A process for appealing a decision made by a school council; and

(10) Teacher evaluations, professional growth plans, and teacher support under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4; 2011, No. 1209, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-60-1001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act". Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act".

Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-205
Examinations by committee - Service of process
Status: in_force

(a) Process under § 6-64-201(f) and § 6-64-204 shall run in the name of the state. (b) The officers and witnesses shall execute and obey the same without any advanced fees or compensation, and their accounts or claims for service, attendance, or other costs arising in such investigation shall be presented to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, and shall order, through its president, certificates issued upon their treasurer for reasonable compensation. Acts 1873, No. 33, § 3, p. 65; C. & M. Dig., § 9535; Pope's Dig., § 13158; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2809.

(a) Process under § 6-64-201(f) and § 6-64-204 shall run in the name of the state.

(b) The officers and witnesses shall execute and obey the same without any advanced fees or compensation, and their accounts or claims for service, attendance, or other costs arising in such investigation shall be presented to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, and shall order, through its president, certificates issued upon their treasurer for reasonable compensation.

Acts 1873, No. 33, § 3, p. 65; C. & M. Dig., § 9535; Pope's Dig., § 13158; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act". Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 1; 2003, No. 515, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act".

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 1; 2003, No. 515, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-17-2204
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules to establish a method of determining whether a classified employee shall be considered to work twenty (20) or more hours per week. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 239, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1.

The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules to establish a method of determining whether a classified employee shall be considered to work twenty (20) or more hours per week.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 239, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-502
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1863, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.1; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 2; 2007, No. 541, § 2.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1863, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.1; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 2; 2007, No. 541, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-23-1002
Authorization for adult education public charter
Status: in_force

The authorizer shall review an application for an adult education public charter school and may approve an application that: (1) Provides an acceptable plan for meeting the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state; (2) Includes a set of performance criteria objectives for the terms of the charter and the means for measuring the performance criteria objectives on a yearly basis; (3) Includes a comprehensive strategy for engaging the community, including without limitation business leaders, in the process of meeting the goals and objectives of the adult education public charter; (4) Includes an agreement to provide an annual report to the community that indicates the progress made by the adult education public charter school in meeting the performance criteria objectives during the previous year; and (5) Includes an appropriate budget and governance plan. Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

The authorizer shall review an application for an adult education public charter school and may approve an application that:

(1) Provides an acceptable plan for meeting the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state;

(2) Includes a set of performance criteria objectives for the terms of the charter and the means for measuring the performance criteria objectives on a yearly basis;

(3) Includes a comprehensive strategy for engaging the community, including without limitation business leaders, in the process of meeting the goals and objectives of the adult education public charter;

(4) Includes an agreement to provide an annual report to the community that indicates the progress made by the adult education public charter school in meeting the performance criteria objectives during the previous year; and

(5) Includes an appropriate budget and governance plan.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-53-207
Capital outlays
Status: in_force

(a) Unless exempted under the provisions of § 19-4-522 , any expenditure of State Treasury funds for capital outlay expenses or construction costs, as set forth in § 19-4-524 , of an institution within the Arkansas Technical and Community College system shall be subject to the prior approval of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (b) Except those funds allocated under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq., or provided during the 1991-1993 biennium, prior to the withdrawal of state funds from the State Treasury for use in approved capital outlays, the board shall obtain and transmit to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a certificate from the chair of the local board of the technical or community college stating that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of each project cost has been provided by local funds. (c) No state moneys appropriated for general operating expenses of an institution shall be used for capital outlay expenses. (d) Capital outlay expenses shall be paid from gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, tuition, fees, local millages, and other local funds and may be paid from state funds appropriated for such purposes. (e) Revenues derived from any local sales and use tax levied under § 26-74-201 et seq., § 26-74-301 et seq., § 26-75-201 et seq., or § 26-75-301 et seq., may be used to finance capital outlay expenses for institutions of higher education. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 12; 1993, No. 423, § 3.

(a) Unless exempted under the provisions of § 19-4-522 , any expenditure of State Treasury funds for capital outlay expenses or construction costs, as set forth in § 19-4-524 , of an institution within the Arkansas Technical and Community College system shall be subject to the prior approval of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(b) Except those funds allocated under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq., or provided during the 1991-1993 biennium, prior to the withdrawal of state funds from the State Treasury for use in approved capital outlays, the board shall obtain and transmit to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a certificate from the chair of the local board of the technical or community college stating that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of each project cost has been provided by local funds.

(c) No state moneys appropriated for general operating expenses of an institution shall be used for capital outlay expenses.

(d) Capital outlay expenses shall be paid from gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, tuition, fees, local millages, and other local funds and may be paid from state funds appropriated for such purposes.

(e) Revenues derived from any local sales and use tax levied under § 26-74-201 et seq., § 26-74-301 et seq., § 26-75-201 et seq., or § 26-75-301 et seq., may be used to finance capital outlay expenses for institutions of higher education.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 12; 1993, No. 423, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2608
Sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold: (1) Either at public or private sale in a manner and upon such terms as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines to be reasonable and expedient for the purposes for which the commission was created; and (2) At the price the commission determines acceptable, including sale at a discount. (b) The commission may employ administrative agents, fiscal agents, underwriters, architects, accountants, engineers, and legal counsel and may pay them reasonable compensation from the proceeds of the bonds. (c) The fees of any trustee or paying agent as well as the costs of publication of notices and of printing of the bonds, official statements, and other documents relating to the sale of the bonds, the fees of any rating agency, and other reasonable costs of issuing and selling the bonds incurred by the commission may be paid from the proceeds of the bonds. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

(a) The bonds may be sold: (1) Either at public or private sale in a manner and upon such terms as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines to be reasonable and expedient for the purposes for which the commission was created; and (2) At the price the commission determines acceptable, including sale at a discount.

(1) Either at public or private sale in a manner and upon such terms as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines to be reasonable and expedient for the purposes for which the commission was created; and

(2) At the price the commission determines acceptable, including sale at a discount.

(b) The commission may employ administrative agents, fiscal agents, underwriters, architects, accountants, engineers, and legal counsel and may pay them reasonable compensation from the proceeds of the bonds.

(c) The fees of any trustee or paying agent as well as the costs of publication of notices and of printing of the bonds, official statements, and other documents relating to the sale of the bonds, the fees of any rating agency, and other reasonable costs of issuing and selling the bonds incurred by the commission may be paid from the proceeds of the bonds.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1205
Submission of statement before issuing bonds - Approval
Status: in_force

(a) When any school district board of directors desires to issue bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 , the school district board of directors: (1) Shall furnish to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education a statement of the amount proposed to be borrowed and of the maturity of the indebtedness, a financial statement of the affairs of the school district, and a certificate from the county clerk showing the then-assessed valuation of the real, personal, and utility property in the school district; and (2) Shall not sell bonds until the issue is approved by the State Board of Education or by the commissioner, to be evidenced by a writing signed by the state board or the commissioner and bearing the seal of the state board. (b) In addition to other reasons for disapproval of a bond issue provided under law or by rule, neither the state board nor the commissioner shall approve the sale of bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 if that sale would cause an increase in the millage levy without a vote of the electors of that school district. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to adopt procedural rules to enforce the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 286, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1619, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1618, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 62; Pope's Dig. § 11495; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1105; Acts 1997, No. 1300, § 18; 1999, No. 1046, § 1; 1999, No. 1549, § 22; 2001, No. 1220, § 17; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 3; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 105, § 4; 2005, No. 2121, § 14.

(a) When any school district board of directors desires to issue bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 , the school district board of directors: (1) Shall furnish to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education a statement of the amount proposed to be borrowed and of the maturity of the indebtedness, a financial statement of the affairs of the school district, and a certificate from the county clerk showing the then-assessed valuation of the real, personal, and utility property in the school district; and (2) Shall not sell bonds until the issue is approved by the State Board of Education or by the commissioner, to be evidenced by a writing signed by the state board or the commissioner and bearing the seal of the state board.

(1) Shall furnish to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education a statement of the amount proposed to be borrowed and of the maturity of the indebtedness, a financial statement of the affairs of the school district, and a certificate from the county clerk showing the then-assessed valuation of the real, personal, and utility property in the school district; and

(2) Shall not sell bonds until the issue is approved by the State Board of Education or by the commissioner, to be evidenced by a writing signed by the state board or the commissioner and bearing the seal of the state board.

(b) In addition to other reasons for disapproval of a bond issue provided under law or by rule, neither the state board nor the commissioner shall approve the sale of bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 if that sale would cause an increase in the millage levy without a vote of the electors of that school district.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to adopt procedural rules to enforce the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 286, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1619, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1618, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 62; Pope's Dig. § 11495; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1105; Acts 1997, No. 1300, § 18; 1999, No. 1046, § 1; 1999, No. 1549, § 22; 2001, No. 1220, § 17; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 3; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 105, § 4; 2005, No. 2121, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-412 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-412
Chair on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention
Status: in_force

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall establish a Chair on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention. Acts 1987, No. 639, § 1.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shall establish a Chair on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention.

Acts 1987, No. 639, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-23-303
Authorization for an open-enrollment public charter school
Status: in_force

As requested by the applicant for an open-enrollment public charter school, the authorizer shall review the application for an open-enrollment public charter school and may approve any application that: (1) Provides a plan for academic achievement that addresses how the open-enrollment public charter school proposes to improve student learning and meet the state education goals; (2) Includes a set of performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the open-enrollment public charter school's operation to measure its progress in meeting its academic performance goals; (3) Includes a proposal to directly and substantially involve the parents of students to be enrolled in the open-enrollment public charter school, the licensed employees, and the broader community in carrying out the terms of the open-enrollment charter; (4) Includes an agreement to provide an annual report to parents, the community, and the authorizer that demonstrates the progress made by the open-enrollment public charter school during the previous academic year in meeting its academic performance objectives; (5) Includes a detailed budget, a business plan, and a governance plan for the operation of the open-enrollment public charter school; and (6) Establishes the eligible entity's status as a tax-exempt organization under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 before the first day of its operation with students. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 65, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 14.

As requested by the applicant for an open-enrollment public charter school, the authorizer shall review the application for an open-enrollment public charter school and may approve any application that:

(1) Provides a plan for academic achievement that addresses how the open-enrollment public charter school proposes to improve student learning and meet the state education goals;

(2) Includes a set of performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the open-enrollment public charter school's operation to measure its progress in meeting its academic performance goals;

(3) Includes a proposal to directly and substantially involve the parents of students to be enrolled in the open-enrollment public charter school, the licensed employees, and the broader community in carrying out the terms of the open-enrollment charter;

(4) Includes an agreement to provide an annual report to parents, the community, and the authorizer that demonstrates the progress made by the open-enrollment public charter school during the previous academic year in meeting its academic performance objectives;

(5) Includes a detailed budget, a business plan, and a governance plan for the operation of the open-enrollment public charter school; and

(6) Establishes the eligible entity's status as a tax-exempt organization under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 before the first day of its operation with students.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 65, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1804
Loan applications - Medical students and medical school graduates
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may apply for a loan under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board if the individual is: (1) Accepted for admission to or enrolled in good standing in a medical school in Arkansas in studies that lead to the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and (2) A bona fide resident of Arkansas. (b) A graduate of an accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States may apply for the community match income incentive program under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the board so long as the applicant satisfies the criteria set forth in § 6-81-1814 . Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) An individual may apply for a loan under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board if the individual is: (1) Accepted for admission to or enrolled in good standing in a medical school in Arkansas in studies that lead to the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and (2) A bona fide resident of Arkansas.

(1) Accepted for admission to or enrolled in good standing in a medical school in Arkansas in studies that lead to the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and

(2) A bona fide resident of Arkansas.

(b) A graduate of an accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States may apply for the community match income incentive program under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the board so long as the applicant satisfies the criteria set forth in § 6-81-1814 .

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1011 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1011
Personnel generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Personnel of education service cooperatives shall be employed in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures applicable to the school districts of this state. (2) In lieu of a salary schedule, an education service cooperative annually may submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a complete listing of all employees of the education service cooperative and each employee's position, salary, and benefits. (b) License requirements shall be the same as those expected of persons holding similar positions in local school districts. (c) Termination or contract nonrenewal of education service cooperative personnel shall be as provided by law for the school district personnel. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 194, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1135, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.16; Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 1.

(a) (1) Personnel of education service cooperatives shall be employed in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures applicable to the school districts of this state. (2) In lieu of a salary schedule, an education service cooperative annually may submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a complete listing of all employees of the education service cooperative and each employee's position, salary, and benefits.

(1) Personnel of education service cooperatives shall be employed in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures applicable to the school districts of this state.

(2) In lieu of a salary schedule, an education service cooperative annually may submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a complete listing of all employees of the education service cooperative and each employee's position, salary, and benefits.

(b) License requirements shall be the same as those expected of persons holding similar positions in local school districts.

(c) Termination or contract nonrenewal of education service cooperative personnel shall be as provided by law for the school district personnel.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 194, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1135, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.16; Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-601
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society" means any type of organization or society that fosters undemocratic practices and seeks to perpetuate itself by taking in additional members from the pupils enrolled in that school or local school system on the basis of the decision of its membership rather than upon the free choice of any pupil in the school who is qualified by the rules of the school to fill the special aims of the organization or society. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 3604; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2001.

As used in this subchapter, "public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society" means any type of organization or society that fosters undemocratic practices and seeks to perpetuate itself by taking in additional members from the pupils enrolled in that school or local school system on the basis of the decision of its membership rather than upon the free choice of any pupil in the school who is qualified by the rules of the school to fill the special aims of the organization or society.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 3604; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2001.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-119 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-119
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 16; 1983, No. 937, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4046; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 18.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 16; 1983, No. 937, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4046; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-211 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-211
Public School Fund - Carryover balances
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to budget carryover balances in the Public School Fund. Acts 1995, No. 1194, § 25; 1999, No. 1549, § 8.

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to budget carryover balances in the Public School Fund.

Acts 1995, No. 1194, § 25; 1999, No. 1549, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-1-105
Information sharing with Assessment Coordination Division
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and any other department or division administered by the state board shall provide information maintained by the state board, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any other department or division to the Assessment Coordination Division upon request by the Assessment Coordination Division. (2) The information shall enable the Assessment Coordination Division to: (A) Verify, ascertain, or calculate assessed values of real and personal property, millage rates, or tax collection rates in school districts and counties; and (B) Assist the General Assembly, the Attorney General, or another state agency in verifying, ascertaining, or calculating data related to public schools, including school funding, school district revenues, and public school facilities. (b) Information provided under this section shall be in any medium in which the record is readily available or in any format to which it is readily convertible with the existing software used by the state board, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any other department or division. (c) Actual costs or expenses incurred in compiling or transmitting the data to the Assessment Coordination Division shall be paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1035, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1933, § 1.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and any other department or division administered by the state board shall provide information maintained by the state board, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any other department or division to the Assessment Coordination Division upon request by the Assessment Coordination Division. (2) The information shall enable the Assessment Coordination Division to: (A) Verify, ascertain, or calculate assessed values of real and personal property, millage rates, or tax collection rates in school districts and counties; and (B) Assist the General Assembly, the Attorney General, or another state agency in verifying, ascertaining, or calculating data related to public schools, including school funding, school district revenues, and public school facilities.

(1) The State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and any other department or division administered by the state board shall provide information maintained by the state board, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any other department or division to the Assessment Coordination Division upon request by the Assessment Coordination Division.

(2) The information shall enable the Assessment Coordination Division to: (A) Verify, ascertain, or calculate assessed values of real and personal property, millage rates, or tax collection rates in school districts and counties; and (B) Assist the General Assembly, the Attorney General, or another state agency in verifying, ascertaining, or calculating data related to public schools, including school funding, school district revenues, and public school facilities.

(A) Verify, ascertain, or calculate assessed values of real and personal property, millage rates, or tax collection rates in school districts and counties; and

(B) Assist the General Assembly, the Attorney General, or another state agency in verifying, ascertaining, or calculating data related to public schools, including school funding, school district revenues, and public school facilities.

(b) Information provided under this section shall be in any medium in which the record is readily available or in any format to which it is readily convertible with the existing software used by the state board, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any other department or division.

(c) Actual costs or expenses incurred in compiling or transmitting the data to the Assessment Coordination Division shall be paid by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1035, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1933, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-20-1801
Filing of audit reports
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless a shorter period is prescribed by law or rule, all school districts' annual audits not conducted by Arkansas Legislative Audit shall be completed and filed with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection. (b) (1) All school district contracts for audit services with private certified public accountants shall contain a provision requiring completion of the audit and filing of the audit reports by the auditor with the division and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection. (c) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall annually provide the division a list of school districts audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit and update the division on any changes throughout the year. (d) (1) If the division has identified a school as being in fiscal distress by June 30 of any year, the annual audit of that school district shall be completed and filed with the division and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within six (6) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) If the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee determines that circumstances warrant, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may extend the time to file the audit report of a fiscally distressed school district up to an additional ninety (90) days. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 291, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1623, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 1; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 1.

(a) (1) Unless a shorter period is prescribed by law or rule, all school districts' annual audits not conducted by Arkansas Legislative Audit shall be completed and filed with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection.

(1) Unless a shorter period is prescribed by law or rule, all school districts' annual audits not conducted by Arkansas Legislative Audit shall be completed and filed with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year.

(2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection.

(b) (1) All school district contracts for audit services with private certified public accountants shall contain a provision requiring completion of the audit and filing of the audit reports by the auditor with the division and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection.

(1) All school district contracts for audit services with private certified public accountants shall contain a provision requiring completion of the audit and filing of the audit reports by the auditor with the division and Arkansas Legislative Audit within nine (9) months following the end of each fiscal year.

(2) At the request of the school district, the division may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days on the deadline under this subsection.

(c) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall annually provide the division a list of school districts audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit and update the division on any changes throughout the year.

(d) (1) If the division has identified a school as being in fiscal distress by June 30 of any year, the annual audit of that school district shall be completed and filed with the division and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within six (6) months following the end of each fiscal year. (2) If the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee determines that circumstances warrant, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may extend the time to file the audit report of a fiscally distressed school district up to an additional ninety (90) days.

(1) If the division has identified a school as being in fiscal distress by June 30 of any year, the annual audit of that school district shall be completed and filed with the division and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within six (6) months following the end of each fiscal year.

(2) If the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee determines that circumstances warrant, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may extend the time to file the audit report of a fiscally distressed school district up to an additional ninety (90) days.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 291, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1623, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 1; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-601
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.13.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 21 / Section 6-15-2103
School rating system - School annual performance category levels
Status: in_force

The annual report shall identify schools as being in one (1) school performance category level defined according to rules of the State Board of Education. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 6; 2007, No. 1573, § 18.

The annual report shall identify schools as being in one (1) school performance category level defined according to rules of the State Board of Education.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 6; 2007, No. 1573, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-81-206
Annual audit
Status: in_force

The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas is not subject to audit by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee but, at least annually, shall contract for an audit by a certified public accountant and transmit a copy of the audit to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. Acts 1987, No. 574, § 1.

The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas is not subject to audit by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee but, at least annually, shall contract for an audit by a certified public accountant and transmit a copy of the audit to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

Acts 1987, No. 574, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-13-1702
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subchapter applies to all property that is owned or under the control of an institution. (2) However, this subchapter shall not interfere with the ownership or control that is vested in the board of directors of each institution regarding its property. (b) This subchapter shall be in addition to any rights that an institution has with respect to enforcing its rules, including without limitation an institution's right to: (1) Impose sanctions through fees and charges; (2) Discipline an individual; (3) Deny service to an individual; and (4) Expel an individual. Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) This subchapter applies to all property that is owned or under the control of an institution. (2) However, this subchapter shall not interfere with the ownership or control that is vested in the board of directors of each institution regarding its property.

(1) This subchapter applies to all property that is owned or under the control of an institution.

(2) However, this subchapter shall not interfere with the ownership or control that is vested in the board of directors of each institution regarding its property.

(b) This subchapter shall be in addition to any rights that an institution has with respect to enforcing its rules, including without limitation an institution's right to: (1) Impose sanctions through fees and charges; (2) Discipline an individual; (3) Deny service to an individual; and (4) Expel an individual.

(1) Impose sanctions through fees and charges;

(2) Discipline an individual;

(3) Deny service to an individual; and

(4) Expel an individual.

Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-720 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-720
Bond - Tax exemption - Legal investments
Status: in_force

(a) All bonds issued under this subchapter, and interest thereon, shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. (b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 13.

(a) All bonds issued under this subchapter, and interest thereon, shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes.

(b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-18-2602
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to increase security and transparency in the sharing and use of student data with and by third-party vendors. Added by Act 2023, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 6/1/2024.

The purpose of this subchapter is to increase security and transparency in the sharing and use of student data with and by third-party vendors.

Added by Act 2023, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 6/1/2024.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-720 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-720
Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program administrator
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program administrator. (b) The administrator shall: (1) Be employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; (2) Serve as liaison between loan recipients and rural communities by: (A) Working with the communities to identify their unique needs, to develop profiles of their ideal candidates, and to prepare for recruitment visits; and (B) Assisting medical students and residents to identify medically underserved and other rural communities that suit their personal and medical practice needs and to meet their contractual obligations; (3) Collect and monitor program data, including demographic data of participants and communities, service completion rates, retention rates beyond service completion, satisfaction of obligated physicians and communities, and other information; (4) Prepare annual program evaluations and present the evaluations to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board; (5) Assist with preparation and submission of program reports; (6) Attend board meetings in a nonvoting capacity; and (7) Perform other functions assigned by the board. Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 9.

(a) There is established a Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Program administrator.

(b) The administrator shall: (1) Be employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; (2) Serve as liaison between loan recipients and rural communities by: (A) Working with the communities to identify their unique needs, to develop profiles of their ideal candidates, and to prepare for recruitment visits; and (B) Assisting medical students and residents to identify medically underserved and other rural communities that suit their personal and medical practice needs and to meet their contractual obligations; (3) Collect and monitor program data, including demographic data of participants and communities, service completion rates, retention rates beyond service completion, satisfaction of obligated physicians and communities, and other information; (4) Prepare annual program evaluations and present the evaluations to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board; (5) Assist with preparation and submission of program reports; (6) Attend board meetings in a nonvoting capacity; and (7) Perform other functions assigned by the board.

(1) Be employed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences;

(2) Serve as liaison between loan recipients and rural communities by: (A) Working with the communities to identify their unique needs, to develop profiles of their ideal candidates, and to prepare for recruitment visits; and (B) Assisting medical students and residents to identify medically underserved and other rural communities that suit their personal and medical practice needs and to meet their contractual obligations;

(A) Working with the communities to identify their unique needs, to develop profiles of their ideal candidates, and to prepare for recruitment visits; and

(B) Assisting medical students and residents to identify medically underserved and other rural communities that suit their personal and medical practice needs and to meet their contractual obligations;

(3) Collect and monitor program data, including demographic data of participants and communities, service completion rates, retention rates beyond service completion, satisfaction of obligated physicians and communities, and other information;

(4) Prepare annual program evaluations and present the evaluations to the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board;

(5) Assist with preparation and submission of program reports;

(6) Attend board meetings in a nonvoting capacity; and

(7) Perform other functions assigned by the board.

Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-18-1802
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003, No. 755, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2003, No. 755, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-112
Power to make plans coordinating state and federal laws
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is empowered to make plans, promulgate rules, and seek waivers for flexibility as necessary for this state to meet the requirements of a law enacted by the United States Congress for general education, including without limitation the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95, or any supplementary federal regulations, directives, or decisions of the United States Department of Education pertaining to that legislation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1955, No. 88, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-141; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 14; 1999, No. 1323, § 13.

The State Board of Education is empowered to make plans, promulgate rules, and seek waivers for flexibility as necessary for this state to meet the requirements of a law enacted by the United States Congress for general education, including without limitation the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. No. 89-10, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95, or any supplementary federal regulations, directives, or decisions of the United States Department of Education pertaining to that legislation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1955, No. 88, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-141; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 14; 1999, No. 1323, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-1-702
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Provide financial literacy education programs to all geographic areas and socioeconomic backgrounds; and (2) Promote the importance of saving for education. Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

It is the purpose of this subchapter to:

(1) Provide financial literacy education programs to all geographic areas and socioeconomic backgrounds; and

(2) Promote the importance of saving for education.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-17-1404
Filing reports of injury or death
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate school district officials shall file with the Workers' Compensation Commission within ten (10) days after receiving notice of any personal injury or death of any employee of the school district, a report showing the date, time, and place of such injury or death and briefly stating the circumstances and extent thereof, the name of the injured or deceased person, and the names of all witnesses. (b) The report shall be made on forms approved by the commission. Acts 1971, No. 223, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1240.

(a) The appropriate school district officials shall file with the Workers' Compensation Commission within ten (10) days after receiving notice of any personal injury or death of any employee of the school district, a report showing the date, time, and place of such injury or death and briefly stating the circumstances and extent thereof, the name of the injured or deceased person, and the names of all witnesses.

(b) The report shall be made on forms approved by the commission.

Acts 1971, No. 223, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1240.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2011, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1923, No. 229, §§ 1, 2.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2011, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1923, No. 229, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-811 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-811
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 31, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1459, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1458, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1457, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1456, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 101, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 12; 2005, No. 2151, § 31; 2007, No. 1044, § 1; 2009, No. 969, § 1; 2011, No. 1135, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 31, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1459, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1458, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1457, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1456, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 101, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 12; 2005, No. 2151, § 31; 2007, No. 1044, § 1; 2009, No. 969, § 1; 2011, No. 1135, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-13-113
School district desegregation orders - Orders
Status: in_force

(a) By January 1, 2016, a school district that is subject to a desegregation order or desegregation-related order shall notify the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in writing. (b) A school district that is subject to a desegregation order or a desegregation-related order shall include in the written notice to the division: (1) A copy of the desegregation order or desegregation-related order; (2) The case heading and case number of each court case in which the order was entered; (3) The name and location of each court that maintains jurisdiction over the order; and (4) A description of the school choice student transfer desegregation obligations, if any, that the school district is subject to, related to the order. (c) A school district that is released from court supervision related to a desegregation order or desegregation-related order shall promptly notify the division. (d) A school district that fails to meet the requirements of this section is in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (e) The division shall post on the division's website all written notifications received as required by this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1115, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2015.

(a) By January 1, 2016, a school district that is subject to a desegregation order or desegregation-related order shall notify the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in writing.

(b) A school district that is subject to a desegregation order or a desegregation-related order shall include in the written notice to the division: (1) A copy of the desegregation order or desegregation-related order; (2) The case heading and case number of each court case in which the order was entered; (3) The name and location of each court that maintains jurisdiction over the order; and (4) A description of the school choice student transfer desegregation obligations, if any, that the school district is subject to, related to the order.

(1) A copy of the desegregation order or desegregation-related order;

(2) The case heading and case number of each court case in which the order was entered;

(3) The name and location of each court that maintains jurisdiction over the order; and

(4) A description of the school choice student transfer desegregation obligations, if any, that the school district is subject to, related to the order.

(c) A school district that is released from court supervision related to a desegregation order or desegregation-related order shall promptly notify the division.

(d) A school district that fails to meet the requirements of this section is in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(e) The division shall post on the division's website all written notifications received as required by this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1115, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-87-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 87 / Section 6-87-102
Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System stakeholder engagement
Status: in_force

(a) By no later than October 1, 2024, and before the transfer of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education by a cabinet-level department transfer under § 25-43-502 , the Secretary of the Department of Education shall engage with early childhood stakeholders to advise the Office of Early Childhood, including without limitation on: (1) Provision of recommendations on the efficient, effective transition of functions and funds between agencies; and (2) Identification of opportunities to maximize the impact of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System for families, providers, and the economy. (b) Stakeholders shall include without limitation the following: (1) Childcare providers, which may include without limitation: (A) Head Start programs; (B) Private childcare providers; and (C) School-based prekindergarten providers; (2) Families with children receiving early care and education services; (3) Experts in early childhood care and education; (4) Experts in early literacy and early numeracy; (5) Business and industry representation; (6) Leadership from the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and (7) Relevant advocacy organizations. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) By no later than October 1, 2024, and before the transfer of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education by a cabinet-level department transfer under § 25-43-502 , the Secretary of the Department of Education shall engage with early childhood stakeholders to advise the Office of Early Childhood, including without limitation on: (1) Provision of recommendations on the efficient, effective transition of functions and funds between agencies; and (2) Identification of opportunities to maximize the impact of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System for families, providers, and the economy.

(1) Provision of recommendations on the efficient, effective transition of functions and funds between agencies; and

(2) Identification of opportunities to maximize the impact of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System for families, providers, and the economy.

(b) Stakeholders shall include without limitation the following: (1) Childcare providers, which may include without limitation: (A) Head Start programs; (B) Private childcare providers; and (C) School-based prekindergarten providers; (2) Families with children receiving early care and education services; (3) Experts in early childhood care and education; (4) Experts in early literacy and early numeracy; (5) Business and industry representation; (6) Leadership from the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and (7) Relevant advocacy organizations.

(1) Childcare providers, which may include without limitation: (A) Head Start programs; (B) Private childcare providers; and (C) School-based prekindergarten providers;

(A) Head Start programs;

(B) Private childcare providers; and

(C) School-based prekindergarten providers;

(2) Families with children receiving early care and education services;

(3) Experts in early childhood care and education;

(4) Experts in early literacy and early numeracy;

(5) Business and industry representation;

(6) Leadership from the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and

(7) Relevant advocacy organizations.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-22-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Extracurricular activity" means any intraschool activity that is outside the regular curriculum, including, but not limited to, sports and special interest clubs or groups; (2) "Interscholastic activity" means any interschool activity that is outside the regular curriculum, including, but not limited to, sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to rules of the Arkansas Activities Association; (3) "Registered volunteer" means any volunteer who, subject to Arkansas Activities Association rules and rules set by the local school district, is given written authorization by the school district to lead extracurricular activities or to assist a staff member who is a licensed employee of the school district in extracurricular activities or interscholastic activities; and (4) "Volunteer" means any person who, of his or her own free will, provides services without any financial gain to any local school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 307, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 59, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 3.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Extracurricular activity" means any intraschool activity that is outside the regular curriculum, including, but not limited to, sports and special interest clubs or groups;

(2) "Interscholastic activity" means any interschool activity that is outside the regular curriculum, including, but not limited to, sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to rules of the Arkansas Activities Association;

(3) "Registered volunteer" means any volunteer who, subject to Arkansas Activities Association rules and rules set by the local school district, is given written authorization by the school district to lead extracurricular activities or to assist a staff member who is a licensed employee of the school district in extracurricular activities or interscholastic activities; and

(4) "Volunteer" means any person who, of his or her own free will, provides services without any financial gain to any local school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 307, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 59, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2127, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2126, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2125, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2124, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2127, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2126, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2125, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2124, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-113
Payroll deductions
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas may permit deductions from the payrolls of university employees, if the employees authorize the deduction in writing, for contributions to: (1) The University of Central Arkansas Foundation, Inc.; or (2) Other programs or services authorized by the board and provided by the University of Central Arkansas to its employees. (b) (1) Payroll deductions under subsection (a) of this section may include voluntary payroll deductions for employees using on-campus programs and facilities. (2) Payroll deductions under this subsection shall not be made on a pretax basis. (3) This subsection does not reduce or eliminate payroll regulations otherwise established by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 724,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 7; 2003, No. 207, § 5.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas may permit deductions from the payrolls of university employees, if the employees authorize the deduction in writing, for contributions to: (1) The University of Central Arkansas Foundation, Inc.; or (2) Other programs or services authorized by the board and provided by the University of Central Arkansas to its employees.

(1) The University of Central Arkansas Foundation, Inc.; or

(2) Other programs or services authorized by the board and provided by the University of Central Arkansas to its employees.

(b) (1) Payroll deductions under subsection (a) of this section may include voluntary payroll deductions for employees using on-campus programs and facilities. (2) Payroll deductions under this subsection shall not be made on a pretax basis. (3) This subsection does not reduce or eliminate payroll regulations otherwise established by law.

(1) Payroll deductions under subsection (a) of this section may include voluntary payroll deductions for employees using on-campus programs and facilities.

(2) Payroll deductions under this subsection shall not be made on a pretax basis.

(3) This subsection does not reduce or eliminate payroll regulations otherwise established by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 724,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 7; 2003, No. 207, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-64-304
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed without reference to 2017 amendment by Act 2017, No. 1006,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1971, No. 512, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3201n.

Repealed without reference to 2017 amendment by Act 2017, No. 1006,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 1971, No. 512, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3201n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-604
Notice of possible violations - Responses - Injunctions
Status: in_force

(a) If the Division of Higher Education has probable cause to believe that a person, agent, group, or entity has committed any acts that would be in violation of this subchapter such as fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices, the division shall first give notice in writing by certified mail or in person to the agency or entity affected. (b) The person, agent, or entity will have ten (10) days in which to respond to the notice of violation, unless the division deems an emergency exists, in which case the entity will have up to twenty-four (24) hours in which to respond. (c) (1) If action on the part of the person, agent, or entity in response to a notice is to seek to eliminate the violation, a further extension of time may be granted by the division. (2) Otherwise, the division may order a cease and desist of such acts after a formal hearing, or the division shall have the duty to request the Attorney General or district prosecuting attorney in the county where the offense was committed to seek in a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction restraining the commission of such acts. Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1869, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 4, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1983, No. 770, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4313; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.

(a) If the Division of Higher Education has probable cause to believe that a person, agent, group, or entity has committed any acts that would be in violation of this subchapter such as fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices, the division shall first give notice in writing by certified mail or in person to the agency or entity affected.

(b) The person, agent, or entity will have ten (10) days in which to respond to the notice of violation, unless the division deems an emergency exists, in which case the entity will have up to twenty-four (24) hours in which to respond.

(c) (1) If action on the part of the person, agent, or entity in response to a notice is to seek to eliminate the violation, a further extension of time may be granted by the division. (2) Otherwise, the division may order a cease and desist of such acts after a formal hearing, or the division shall have the duty to request the Attorney General or district prosecuting attorney in the county where the offense was committed to seek in a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction restraining the commission of such acts.

(1) If action on the part of the person, agent, or entity in response to a notice is to seek to eliminate the violation, a further extension of time may be granted by the division.

(2) Otherwise, the division may order a cease and desist of such acts after a formal hearing, or the division shall have the duty to request the Attorney General or district prosecuting attorney in the county where the offense was committed to seek in a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction restraining the commission of such acts.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1869, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 4, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 770, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4313; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-509 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-64-509
Admissions of paying patients
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of improving the teaching program of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and to provide a source of additional funds for the operation of the State Medical Center, the medical center is authorized and directed to admit for medical treatment persons who have the economic ability to pay for hospital and medical services rendered. However, before any such person shall be admitted for treatment as a paying patient, such person shall have agreed in writing for the supervised observation of his or her case by medical students of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. (b) The State Medical Center, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, shall establish a system of charges to be paid by paying patients for hospital and medical care rendered such paying patients at the medical center. If any person with ability to pay shall fail or refuse to pay for the cost of hospital and medical care received at the medical center, the medical center shall institute appropriate legal proceedings for the collection of the cost. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or limit the admission and treatment of charity or medical indigent patients at the medical center as may be authorized by law. Acts 1959, No. 192, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2926.

(a) For the purpose of improving the teaching program of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and to provide a source of additional funds for the operation of the State Medical Center, the medical center is authorized and directed to admit for medical treatment persons who have the economic ability to pay for hospital and medical services rendered. However, before any such person shall be admitted for treatment as a paying patient, such person shall have agreed in writing for the supervised observation of his or her case by medical students of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine.

(b) The State Medical Center, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, shall establish a system of charges to be paid by paying patients for hospital and medical care rendered such paying patients at the medical center. If any person with ability to pay shall fail or refuse to pay for the cost of hospital and medical care received at the medical center, the medical center shall institute appropriate legal proceedings for the collection of the cost.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or limit the admission and treatment of charity or medical indigent patients at the medical center as may be authorized by law.

Acts 1959, No. 192, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2926.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-422 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-422
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 999, § 12.

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

Acts 1999, No. 999, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-211 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-211
Tuition waiver for Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen - Tuition assistance for soldiers
Status: in_force

(a) Colleges, universities, community colleges, technical schools, and other postsecondary institutions of higher education located in the State of Arkansas that directly receive funds appropriated by the General Assembly may waive up to one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition at the institution for soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard. (b) (1) The Adjutant General of Arkansas shall establish and publish rules for the eligibility and implementation of tuition assistance programs sponsored by the armed services. (2) The Adjutant General's rules shall conform to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (3) The Adjutant General shall provide each postsecondary institution of higher education located in the State of Arkansas a copy of the rules within thirty (30) days after publication. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 363, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1011,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1045, § 1; 2005, No. 82, § 1.

(a) Colleges, universities, community colleges, technical schools, and other postsecondary institutions of higher education located in the State of Arkansas that directly receive funds appropriated by the General Assembly may waive up to one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition at the institution for soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard.

(b) (1) The Adjutant General of Arkansas shall establish and publish rules for the eligibility and implementation of tuition assistance programs sponsored by the armed services. (2) The Adjutant General's rules shall conform to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (3) The Adjutant General shall provide each postsecondary institution of higher education located in the State of Arkansas a copy of the rules within thirty (30) days after publication.

(1) The Adjutant General of Arkansas shall establish and publish rules for the eligibility and implementation of tuition assistance programs sponsored by the armed services.

(2) The Adjutant General's rules shall conform to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(3) The Adjutant General shall provide each postsecondary institution of higher education located in the State of Arkansas a copy of the rules within thirty (30) days after publication.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 363, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1011,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1045, § 1; 2005, No. 82, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-17-2606
Rules - Reports
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Develop rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter; and (2) Report annually to the General Assembly regarding compliance with each item set forth in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1497, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 169, § 1.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall:

(1) Develop rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter; and

(2) Report annually to the General Assembly regarding compliance with each item set forth in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1497, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 169, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-4-309
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-82-2004
Priority of planning grants - Adjustment of amounts
Status: in_force

(a) If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that the number of first-year residency positions proposed by eligible applicants under § 6-82-2003 exceeds the amount of funding appropriated for the planning grants under this subchapter, the board: (1) May give priority for up to fifty percent (50%) of the funded first-year residency positions to be in: (A) Primary care; or (B) A field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board based on the Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report; and (2) Shall not reduce planning grant amounts awarded for each resident position, but may proportionately reduce the number of positions funded for each graduate medical education program. (b) If the board determines that, based on the applications it has received for planning grants under § 6-82-2003 , the entire appropriation for planning grants under this subchapter shall not be awarded for a particular year, the board may transfer and use the funds appropriated to award planning grants under § 6-82-2002 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that the number of first-year residency positions proposed by eligible applicants under § 6-82-2003 exceeds the amount of funding appropriated for the planning grants under this subchapter, the board: (1) May give priority for up to fifty percent (50%) of the funded first-year residency positions to be in: (A) Primary care; or (B) A field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board based on the Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report; and (2) Shall not reduce planning grant amounts awarded for each resident position, but may proportionately reduce the number of positions funded for each graduate medical education program.

(1) May give priority for up to fifty percent (50%) of the funded first-year residency positions to be in: (A) Primary care; or (B) A field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board based on the Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report; and

(A) Primary care; or

(B) A field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board based on the Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report; and

(2) Shall not reduce planning grant amounts awarded for each resident position, but may proportionately reduce the number of positions funded for each graduate medical education program.

(b) If the board determines that, based on the applications it has received for planning grants under § 6-82-2003 , the entire appropriation for planning grants under this subchapter shall not be awarded for a particular year, the board may transfer and use the funds appropriated to award planning grants under § 6-82-2002 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-13-108
Sixteenth section school lands
Status: in_force

(a) All lands in this state which are known as sixteenth section school lands and which are the property of the State of Arkansas shall belong to and the title thereto shall vest in the local school districts where the lands are located. (b) (1) Upon presentation of proof to the Commissioner of State Lands that sixteenth section school land owned by the state is located in a local school district, the school district shall be entitled to a general warranty deed from the Commissioner of State Lands conveying all the right, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas to such land. (2) In executing the deed, the Commissioner of State Lands shall be governed only by the provisions of this section. (c) (1) Any local school district having sixteenth section school land conveyed to it by the State of Arkansas through this section shall have authority to sell the land. (2) The proceeds of such sale shall be used for school purposes. Acts 1997, No. 231, § 1.

(a) All lands in this state which are known as sixteenth section school lands and which are the property of the State of Arkansas shall belong to and the title thereto shall vest in the local school districts where the lands are located.

(b) (1) Upon presentation of proof to the Commissioner of State Lands that sixteenth section school land owned by the state is located in a local school district, the school district shall be entitled to a general warranty deed from the Commissioner of State Lands conveying all the right, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas to such land. (2) In executing the deed, the Commissioner of State Lands shall be governed only by the provisions of this section.

(1) Upon presentation of proof to the Commissioner of State Lands that sixteenth section school land owned by the state is located in a local school district, the school district shall be entitled to a general warranty deed from the Commissioner of State Lands conveying all the right, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas to such land.

(2) In executing the deed, the Commissioner of State Lands shall be governed only by the provisions of this section.

(c) (1) Any local school district having sixteenth section school land conveyed to it by the State of Arkansas through this section shall have authority to sell the land. (2) The proceeds of such sale shall be used for school purposes.

(1) Any local school district having sixteenth section school land conveyed to it by the State of Arkansas through this section shall have authority to sell the land.

(2) The proceeds of such sale shall be used for school purposes.

Acts 1997, No. 231, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-106
Application by students
Status: in_force

(a) Students seeking the subsidy to be paid for their benefit shall apply to the Division of Higher Education, giving necessary information. (b) If the applicant is found to be a bona fide resident of Arkansas and if funds for this purpose are available, the division shall, without more, certify the applicant as qualified to participate under this program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1049, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1957, No. 243, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3707; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 4; 1999, No. 1218, § 3.

(a) Students seeking the subsidy to be paid for their benefit shall apply to the Division of Higher Education, giving necessary information.

(b) If the applicant is found to be a bona fide resident of Arkansas and if funds for this purpose are available, the division shall, without more, certify the applicant as qualified to participate under this program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1049, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 243, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3707; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 4; 1999, No. 1218, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-50-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 652, § 2.

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

Acts 1999, No. 652, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-85-403
Eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship under this subchapter for an academic semester or academic year during which the student is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program if the student: (1) Is an Arkansas resident or, if the student is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either the student or one (1) parent of the student is an Arkansas resident; and (2) (A) Submits a student success plan as described under § 6-15-2911(b) . (B) The student success plan required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section for a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program shall: (i) Be prepared in consultation with: (a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or (b) A college advisor; and (ii) Include: (a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and (b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled. (b) (1) A student successfully completes an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter if he or she completes the course or program and receives a minimum grade point average of 2.5. (2) (A) A student who fails to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter shall: (i) Retain eligibility for a scholarship under this subchapter; and (ii) Enroll in no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course required for the completion of a certificate program for the first semester following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course taken towards the completion of a certificate program. (B) However, if a student fails an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter a second time, the student shall be ineligible to reapply for a scholarship under this subchapter. (c) A student whose enrollment in a vocational center is reimbursable under § 6-51-305 is not eligible for a scholarship under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 82,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 456,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship under this subchapter for an academic semester or academic year during which the student is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program if the student: (1) Is an Arkansas resident or, if the student is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either the student or one (1) parent of the student is an Arkansas resident; and (2) (A) Submits a student success plan as described under § 6-15-2911(b) . (B) The student success plan required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section for a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program shall: (i) Be prepared in consultation with: (a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or (b) A college advisor; and (ii) Include: (a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and (b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled.

(1) Is an Arkansas resident or, if the student is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either the student or one (1) parent of the student is an Arkansas resident; and

(2) (A) Submits a student success plan as described under § 6-15-2911(b) . (B) The student success plan required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section for a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program shall: (i) Be prepared in consultation with: (a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or (b) A college advisor; and (ii) Include: (a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and (b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled.

(A) Submits a student success plan as described under § 6-15-2911(b) .

(B) The student success plan required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section for a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program shall: (i) Be prepared in consultation with: (a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or (b) A college advisor; and (ii) Include: (a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and (b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled.

(i) Be prepared in consultation with: (a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or (b) A college advisor; and

(a) School personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian; or

(b) A college advisor; and

(ii) Include: (a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and (b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled.

(a) An endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan; and

(b) Measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled.

(b) (1) A student successfully completes an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter if he or she completes the course or program and receives a minimum grade point average of 2.5. (2) (A) A student who fails to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter shall: (i) Retain eligibility for a scholarship under this subchapter; and (ii) Enroll in no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course required for the completion of a certificate program for the first semester following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course taken towards the completion of a certificate program. (B) However, if a student fails an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter a second time, the student shall be ineligible to reapply for a scholarship under this subchapter.

(1) A student successfully completes an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter if he or she completes the course or program and receives a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

(2) (A) A student who fails to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter shall: (i) Retain eligibility for a scholarship under this subchapter; and (ii) Enroll in no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course required for the completion of a certificate program for the first semester following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course taken towards the completion of a certificate program. (B) However, if a student fails an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter a second time, the student shall be ineligible to reapply for a scholarship under this subchapter.

(A) A student who fails to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter shall: (i) Retain eligibility for a scholarship under this subchapter; and (ii) Enroll in no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course required for the completion of a certificate program for the first semester following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course taken towards the completion of a certificate program.

(i) Retain eligibility for a scholarship under this subchapter; and

(ii) Enroll in no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course required for the completion of a certificate program for the first semester following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or course taken towards the completion of a certificate program.

(B) However, if a student fails an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or a course taken towards the completion of a certificate program under this subchapter a second time, the student shall be ineligible to reapply for a scholarship under this subchapter.

(c) A student whose enrollment in a vocational center is reimbursable under § 6-51-305 is not eligible for a scholarship under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 82,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 456,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-714 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-714
Use of sunscreen
Status: in_force

(a) A student may possess and use a topical sunscreen to avoid overexposure to the sun without written authorization from a parent, legal guardian, or healthcare professional while on school property or at a school-related event or activity if the sunscreen is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. (b) A member of school personnel may assist a student in the application of sunscreen with the permission of a parent or guardian. (c) This section does not: (1) Require a member of school personnel to assist a student in the application of sunscreen; or (2) Create any liability or immunity for a school or a member of school personnel. (d) The Division of Youth Services is exempt from this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 247,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) A student may possess and use a topical sunscreen to avoid overexposure to the sun without written authorization from a parent, legal guardian, or healthcare professional while on school property or at a school-related event or activity if the sunscreen is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.

(b) A member of school personnel may assist a student in the application of sunscreen with the permission of a parent or guardian.

(c) This section does not: (1) Require a member of school personnel to assist a student in the application of sunscreen; or (2) Create any liability or immunity for a school or a member of school personnel.

(1) Require a member of school personnel to assist a student in the application of sunscreen; or

(2) Create any liability or immunity for a school or a member of school personnel.

(d) The Division of Youth Services is exempt from this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 247,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-1104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-51-1104
Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority
Status: in_force

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) : (1) All property and other rights, claims, and assets of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be transferred to East Arkansas Community College; (2) All obligations of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be obligations of East Arkansas Community College; (3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (3)(B) of this section, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority shall be transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College. (B) If applicable, the personnel transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College shall comply with Acts 2017, No. 94, § 1, as amended by this subchapter; and (4) All cash fund balances of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute transferred to East Arkansas Community College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of East Arkansas Community College. Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) :

(1) All property and other rights, claims, and assets of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be transferred to East Arkansas Community College;

(2) All obligations of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be obligations of East Arkansas Community College;

(3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (3)(B) of this section, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority shall be transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College. (B) If applicable, the personnel transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College shall comply with Acts 2017, No. 94, § 1, as amended by this subchapter; and

(A) Except as provided in subdivision (3)(B) of this section, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority shall be transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College.

(B) If applicable, the personnel transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College shall comply with Acts 2017, No. 94, § 1, as amended by this subchapter; and

(4) All cash fund balances of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute transferred to East Arkansas Community College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of East Arkansas Community College.

Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-81-1704
Loan contract - Forgiveness
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who receives a loan under this subchapter shall execute a written loan contract with the Division of Higher Education for the repayment of the loan as provided in this subchapter. (b) A loan contract executed under subsection (a) of this section shall provide that the total amount of the loans awarded to the individual under this subchapter, plus accrued interest, shall be forgiven at the rate of twenty percent (20%) per year for each year that the individual teaches in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2064, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) An individual who receives a loan under this subchapter shall execute a written loan contract with the Division of Higher Education for the repayment of the loan as provided in this subchapter.

(b) A loan contract executed under subsection (a) of this section shall provide that the total amount of the loans awarded to the individual under this subchapter, plus accrued interest, shall be forgiven at the rate of twenty percent (20%) per year for each year that the individual teaches in a school or school district located in a geographic area identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under § 6-15-403 [repealed] as a critical teacher shortage area.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2064, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1707
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-809 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-809
Loans secured by district sources other than ad valorem tax levy
Status: in_force

(a) In each instance in which a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund is to be secured in whole by funds derived from sources other than from a specifically voted continuing ad valorem tax levy on the taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district, the board of directors of the school district, acting through its chair or president, and secretary, shall cause to be published by one (1) insertion in a newspaper having a general circulation within the school district a notice of its intention to borrow funds, setting forth therein the amount of funds that it proposes to borrow, the purposes for which the funds are to be used, and the particular funds of the school district that it proposes to pledge to secure the payment of the loan. (b) In no such instance may a loan be made from the Revolving Loan Fund without the approval of a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition at a legally held school election whenever, on or before the fourteenth day next following the publication of any such notice as provided in subsection (a) of this section, petitions objecting to such proposed loan containing the signatures of not less than twenty percent (20%) of the qualified electors residing within the school district shall be filed with, and certified as sufficient by, the clerk of the county court of the county in which the school district is located. (c) In the event, however, that no such petitions shall be filed within the fourteen-day period, or in the event any such petitions that may be filed within the period shall fail to contain the requisite number of valid signatures as certified by the county court clerk, the school district board of directors shall proceed with the making of the loan. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-949.

(a) In each instance in which a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund is to be secured in whole by funds derived from sources other than from a specifically voted continuing ad valorem tax levy on the taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district, the board of directors of the school district, acting through its chair or president, and secretary, shall cause to be published by one (1) insertion in a newspaper having a general circulation within the school district a notice of its intention to borrow funds, setting forth therein the amount of funds that it proposes to borrow, the purposes for which the funds are to be used, and the particular funds of the school district that it proposes to pledge to secure the payment of the loan.

(b) In no such instance may a loan be made from the Revolving Loan Fund without the approval of a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition at a legally held school election whenever, on or before the fourteenth day next following the publication of any such notice as provided in subsection (a) of this section, petitions objecting to such proposed loan containing the signatures of not less than twenty percent (20%) of the qualified electors residing within the school district shall be filed with, and certified as sufficient by, the clerk of the county court of the county in which the school district is located.

(c) In the event, however, that no such petitions shall be filed within the fourteen-day period, or in the event any such petitions that may be filed within the period shall fail to contain the requisite number of valid signatures as certified by the county court clerk, the school district board of directors shall proceed with the making of the loan.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-949.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-616 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-616
Student grievance procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Any student may file a written complaint with the Division of Higher Education on the forms prescribed and furnished by the division for that purpose if the student has reason to believe he or she is suffering loss or damage resulting from: (1) The failure of a school to perform agreements made with the student; or (2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student. (b) (1) All complaints shall be investigated, and attempts shall be made to resolve them informally. (2) If an informal resolution cannot be achieved, the aggrieved party may request a formal hearing to be held before the State Board of Private Career Education. (c) The aggrieved party may not pursue resolution before the board if legal action has been filed. (d) The request for a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the director within one (1) year of completion of, or withdrawal from, the school. (e) The written request for a hearing shall name the parties involved and specific facts giving rise to the dispute. (f) The ruling of the board shall be binding upon the parties. Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 14, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 14.

(a) Any student may file a written complaint with the Division of Higher Education on the forms prescribed and furnished by the division for that purpose if the student has reason to believe he or she is suffering loss or damage resulting from: (1) The failure of a school to perform agreements made with the student; or (2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student.

(1) The failure of a school to perform agreements made with the student; or

(2) An admissions representative's misrepresentations in enrolling the student.

(b) (1) All complaints shall be investigated, and attempts shall be made to resolve them informally. (2) If an informal resolution cannot be achieved, the aggrieved party may request a formal hearing to be held before the State Board of Private Career Education.

(1) All complaints shall be investigated, and attempts shall be made to resolve them informally.

(2) If an informal resolution cannot be achieved, the aggrieved party may request a formal hearing to be held before the State Board of Private Career Education.

(c) The aggrieved party may not pursue resolution before the board if legal action has been filed.

(d) The request for a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the director within one (1) year of completion of, or withdrawal from, the school.

(e) The written request for a hearing shall name the parties involved and specific facts giving rise to the dispute.

(f) The ruling of the board shall be binding upon the parties.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 252,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 14, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-61-1402
Courses included in common course numbering system
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop and approve a statewide common course numbering system for lower-division general education courses found within the Arkansas Course Transfer System. (2) A state-supported institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this subchapter shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student. (b) (1) A course designated as an upper-division course level may be offered by any four-year state-supported institution of higher education and shall be characterized by a need for advanced academic preparation and skills that a student would be unlikely to achieve without significant prior coursework. (2) Upper-division courses are not required to be included in the common course numbering system. (c) A course designated as a lower-division course level may be offered by any state-supported institution of higher education. (d) The common course numbering system shall include the thirty-five-hour general education core and major program prerequisites that are included in the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 . Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop and approve a statewide common course numbering system for lower-division general education courses found within the Arkansas Course Transfer System. (2) A state-supported institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this subchapter shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop and approve a statewide common course numbering system for lower-division general education courses found within the Arkansas Course Transfer System.

(2) A state-supported institution of higher education that is not in full compliance with this subchapter shall not be eligible to accept state aid from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account on behalf of a student.

(b) (1) A course designated as an upper-division course level may be offered by any four-year state-supported institution of higher education and shall be characterized by a need for advanced academic preparation and skills that a student would be unlikely to achieve without significant prior coursework. (2) Upper-division courses are not required to be included in the common course numbering system.

(1) A course designated as an upper-division course level may be offered by any four-year state-supported institution of higher education and shall be characterized by a need for advanced academic preparation and skills that a student would be unlikely to achieve without significant prior coursework.

(2) Upper-division courses are not required to be included in the common course numbering system.

(c) A course designated as a lower-division course level may be offered by any state-supported institution of higher education.

(d) The common course numbering system shall include the thirty-five-hour general education core and major program prerequisites that are included in the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231 .

Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.