Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-214
Tuition benefits for soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard
Status: in_force

(a) A soldier or airman of the Arkansas National Guard may attend a state-supported institution of higher education tuition-free if the soldier or airman: (1) Is an Arkansas resident or is eligible for in-state tuition under § 6-60-205 ; (2) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(3) of this section, has completed initial active duty training; (3) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, is in good standing as an active soldier or airman of the Arkansas National Guard; (4) Has been accepted to and is enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education as a student in good standing; (5) Completed and submitted to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (6) Submitted applications for: (A) Federal and state grants and scholarships for which the soldier or airman is eligible; and (B) Grants and scholarships awarded by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled; (7) Is enrolled in a program of study leading to an undergraduate degree; and (8) Has not received a bachelor's degree. (b) The tuition-free benefit under this section does not apply to high school students concurrently enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education. (c) (1) (A) The tuition-free benefit under this section is available for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours. (B) (i) However, in the event that a soldier or an airman is enrolled in a degree program that exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours, the Adjutant General may recommend an exception to the semester credit hour cap under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (ii) An exception granted under subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be subject to the: (a) Availability of funds; and (b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education. (2) Semester credit hours taken in remedial courses shall be included in the maximum number of semester hours under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (d) To remain eligible to receive the tuition-free benefit under this section, a soldier or airman: (1) Shall maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled; and (2) Shall not drop more than six (6) semester credit hours during the period in which the solider or airman receives the tuition-free benefit under this section unless dropping the courses is necessitated by a: (A) Mobilization that interrupts the enrollment of the soldier or airman in the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) Medical reason approved by the Adjutant General; or (C) Reason recommended for approval by the Adjutant General and approved by the division. (e) The State of Arkansas shall reimburse the following for the remainder of tuition expenses that are not covered by funding sources under subsection (a) of this section for each soldier and airman of the Arkansas National Guard who enrolls in the state-supported institution of higher education under subsection (a) of this section: (1) A state-supported institution of higher education; and (2) An exclusively online, degree-offering institution that is associated with a state-supported institution of higher education. (f) (1) In the event of a nonmedical discharge or a medical discharge that is not caused by an illness or injury related to the performance of duties for the Arkansas National Guard, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition-free benefit under this section from the date of discharge and for the longer of: (A) One (1) semester; or (B) A period of time equal to the length of a mobilization, if any, that interrupted the enrollment of the soldier or airman in a state-supported institution of higher education while receiving the tuition-free benefit under this section. (2) In the event of medical discharge or medical retirement as a result of illness or injury incurred in the line of duty as the result of a state or federal activation or a terrorist action as determined by the Governor, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section beginning from the date of discharge or retirement and either until completion of the degree program in which the member of the Arkansas National Guard is enrolled or for five (5) years, whichever occurs first. (3) In the event of an exigent circumstance that warrants a temporary waiver of the initial active duty training requirement in accordance with the rules promulgated under subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section. (g) Payments for the tuition-free benefit under this section shall be made directly to the state-supported institution of higher education on behalf of and for the benefit of the soldier or airman in a manner established by rule of the Adjutant General. (h) (1) The Adjutant General, in coordination with the Division of Higher Education, shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this section, including without limitation rules for the eligibility of soldiers and airmen. (2) The Department of the Military and the division shall meet regularly to monitor and measure the success of this section, including without limitation to assess graduation rates of the soldiers and airmen under this section. (i) The cost of a soldier's or airman's mandatory fees charged by an institution of higher education that the soldier or airman is attending may be paid for with available funds allocated by the division for the tuition-free program under this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 133,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 133,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 76,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 76,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 535,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5529, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 471,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A soldier or airman of the Arkansas National Guard may attend a state-supported institution of higher education tuition-free if the soldier or airman: (1) Is an Arkansas resident or is eligible for in-state tuition under § 6-60-205 ; (2) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(3) of this section, has completed initial active duty training; (3) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, is in good standing as an active soldier or airman of the Arkansas National Guard; (4) Has been accepted to and is enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education as a student in good standing; (5) Completed and submitted to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (6) Submitted applications for: (A) Federal and state grants and scholarships for which the soldier or airman is eligible; and (B) Grants and scholarships awarded by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled; (7) Is enrolled in a program of study leading to an undergraduate degree; and (8) Has not received a bachelor's degree.

(1) Is an Arkansas resident or is eligible for in-state tuition under § 6-60-205 ;

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(3) of this section, has completed initial active duty training;

(3) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, is in good standing as an active soldier or airman of the Arkansas National Guard;

(4) Has been accepted to and is enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education as a student in good standing;

(5) Completed and submitted to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

(6) Submitted applications for: (A) Federal and state grants and scholarships for which the soldier or airman is eligible; and (B) Grants and scholarships awarded by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled;

(A) Federal and state grants and scholarships for which the soldier or airman is eligible; and

(B) Grants and scholarships awarded by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled;

(7) Is enrolled in a program of study leading to an undergraduate degree; and

(8) Has not received a bachelor's degree.

(b) The tuition-free benefit under this section does not apply to high school students concurrently enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education.

(c) (1) (A) The tuition-free benefit under this section is available for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours. (B) (i) However, in the event that a soldier or an airman is enrolled in a degree program that exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours, the Adjutant General may recommend an exception to the semester credit hour cap under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (ii) An exception granted under subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be subject to the: (a) Availability of funds; and (b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education. (2) Semester credit hours taken in remedial courses shall be included in the maximum number of semester hours under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(1) (A) The tuition-free benefit under this section is available for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours. (B) (i) However, in the event that a soldier or an airman is enrolled in a degree program that exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours, the Adjutant General may recommend an exception to the semester credit hour cap under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (ii) An exception granted under subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be subject to the: (a) Availability of funds; and (b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education.

(A) The tuition-free benefit under this section is available for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours.

(B) (i) However, in the event that a soldier or an airman is enrolled in a degree program that exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours, the Adjutant General may recommend an exception to the semester credit hour cap under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (ii) An exception granted under subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be subject to the: (a) Availability of funds; and (b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education.

(i) However, in the event that a soldier or an airman is enrolled in a degree program that exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours, the Adjutant General may recommend an exception to the semester credit hour cap under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section.

(ii) An exception granted under subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) of this section shall be subject to the: (a) Availability of funds; and (b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education.

(a) Availability of funds; and

(b) Approval of the Division of Higher Education.

(2) Semester credit hours taken in remedial courses shall be included in the maximum number of semester hours under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(d) To remain eligible to receive the tuition-free benefit under this section, a soldier or airman: (1) Shall maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled; and (2) Shall not drop more than six (6) semester credit hours during the period in which the solider or airman receives the tuition-free benefit under this section unless dropping the courses is necessitated by a: (A) Mobilization that interrupts the enrollment of the soldier or airman in the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) Medical reason approved by the Adjutant General; or (C) Reason recommended for approval by the Adjutant General and approved by the division.

(1) Shall maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the state-supported institution of higher education in which the soldier or airman is enrolled; and

(2) Shall not drop more than six (6) semester credit hours during the period in which the solider or airman receives the tuition-free benefit under this section unless dropping the courses is necessitated by a: (A) Mobilization that interrupts the enrollment of the soldier or airman in the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) Medical reason approved by the Adjutant General; or (C) Reason recommended for approval by the Adjutant General and approved by the division.

(A) Mobilization that interrupts the enrollment of the soldier or airman in the state-supported institution of higher education;

(B) Medical reason approved by the Adjutant General; or

(C) Reason recommended for approval by the Adjutant General and approved by the division.

(e) The State of Arkansas shall reimburse the following for the remainder of tuition expenses that are not covered by funding sources under subsection (a) of this section for each soldier and airman of the Arkansas National Guard who enrolls in the state-supported institution of higher education under subsection (a) of this section: (1) A state-supported institution of higher education; and (2) An exclusively online, degree-offering institution that is associated with a state-supported institution of higher education.

(1) A state-supported institution of higher education; and

(2) An exclusively online, degree-offering institution that is associated with a state-supported institution of higher education.

(f) (1) In the event of a nonmedical discharge or a medical discharge that is not caused by an illness or injury related to the performance of duties for the Arkansas National Guard, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition-free benefit under this section from the date of discharge and for the longer of: (A) One (1) semester; or (B) A period of time equal to the length of a mobilization, if any, that interrupted the enrollment of the soldier or airman in a state-supported institution of higher education while receiving the tuition-free benefit under this section. (2) In the event of medical discharge or medical retirement as a result of illness or injury incurred in the line of duty as the result of a state or federal activation or a terrorist action as determined by the Governor, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section beginning from the date of discharge or retirement and either until completion of the degree program in which the member of the Arkansas National Guard is enrolled or for five (5) years, whichever occurs first. (3) In the event of an exigent circumstance that warrants a temporary waiver of the initial active duty training requirement in accordance with the rules promulgated under subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section.

(1) In the event of a nonmedical discharge or a medical discharge that is not caused by an illness or injury related to the performance of duties for the Arkansas National Guard, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition-free benefit under this section from the date of discharge and for the longer of: (A) One (1) semester; or (B) A period of time equal to the length of a mobilization, if any, that interrupted the enrollment of the soldier or airman in a state-supported institution of higher education while receiving the tuition-free benefit under this section.

(A) One (1) semester; or

(B) A period of time equal to the length of a mobilization, if any, that interrupted the enrollment of the soldier or airman in a state-supported institution of higher education while receiving the tuition-free benefit under this section.

(2) In the event of medical discharge or medical retirement as a result of illness or injury incurred in the line of duty as the result of a state or federal activation or a terrorist action as determined by the Governor, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section beginning from the date of discharge or retirement and either until completion of the degree program in which the member of the Arkansas National Guard is enrolled or for five (5) years, whichever occurs first.

(3) In the event of an exigent circumstance that warrants a temporary waiver of the initial active duty training requirement in accordance with the rules promulgated under subdivision (h)(1) of this section, the soldier or airman is eligible to receive the tuition benefit under this section.

(g) Payments for the tuition-free benefit under this section shall be made directly to the state-supported institution of higher education on behalf of and for the benefit of the soldier or airman in a manner established by rule of the Adjutant General.

(h) (1) The Adjutant General, in coordination with the Division of Higher Education, shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this section, including without limitation rules for the eligibility of soldiers and airmen. (2) The Department of the Military and the division shall meet regularly to monitor and measure the success of this section, including without limitation to assess graduation rates of the soldiers and airmen under this section.

(1) The Adjutant General, in coordination with the Division of Higher Education, shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this section, including without limitation rules for the eligibility of soldiers and airmen.

(2) The Department of the Military and the division shall meet regularly to monitor and measure the success of this section, including without limitation to assess graduation rates of the soldiers and airmen under this section.

(i) The cost of a soldier's or airman's mandatory fees charged by an institution of higher education that the soldier or airman is attending may be paid for with available funds allocated by the division for the tuition-free program under this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 275,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 133,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 133,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 76,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 76,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 535,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5529, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 471,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1224 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1224
Payment in full - Endorsement and certificate
Status: in_force

When any school district of Arkansas has paid in full all the bonds of any issue secured by an executed deed of trust with a nonresident trustee or with a trustee who since his or her appointment has become unable to serve, it shall be permitted through the school district's secretary to endorse the fact of payment upon the margin of the record of the deed of trust securing the bonds and to this shall be added the certificate of the circuit clerk if the school district can exhibit to him or her all of the paid and cancelled bonds and coupons. Acts 1939, No. 341, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1126.

When any school district of Arkansas has paid in full all the bonds of any issue secured by an executed deed of trust with a nonresident trustee or with a trustee who since his or her appointment has become unable to serve, it shall be permitted through the school district's secretary to endorse the fact of payment upon the margin of the record of the deed of trust securing the bonds and to this shall be added the certificate of the circuit clerk if the school district can exhibit to him or her all of the paid and cancelled bonds and coupons.

Acts 1939, No. 341, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-807 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-807
Pledge to secure payment of obligation
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of fully securing revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, the issuing school district may pledge any one (1) or more of the following, as shall be determined by the State Board of Education, as a condition precedent to the making of any such loans: (1) The proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy on all of the taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district, such levy having been proposed by the board of directors of the issuing school district and approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the school district voting on the proposition at an election called and held according to law; (2) The per capita apportionment, or any part thereof, allocable to the school district from the Public School Fund; (3) Any other moneys allocable to the school district by the State of Arkansas, the use of which is not otherwise specifically provided by law; (4) Any surplus revenues arising each year from taxes voted to meet annual debt service requirements of any other issues of the school district's obligations; and (5) Any other revenues or resources of the school district that may be legally pledged to secure obligations of the school district. (b) In the event the proceeds of any such loan are to be used for the retirement of any of its legally issued and outstanding commercial bonds, the school district may, in lieu of the pledge requirements provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the approval of the state board, secure the payment of any such loan by the deposit with the state board of all commercial bonds so purchased. (c) In all instances, the pledge to secure the payment of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, both principal and interest, shall be contained in a resolution adopted by the board of directors of the school district. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 7; 1973, No. 59, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-947.

(a) For the purpose of fully securing revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, the issuing school district may pledge any one (1) or more of the following, as shall be determined by the State Board of Education, as a condition precedent to the making of any such loans: (1) The proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy on all of the taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district, such levy having been proposed by the board of directors of the issuing school district and approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the school district voting on the proposition at an election called and held according to law; (2) The per capita apportionment, or any part thereof, allocable to the school district from the Public School Fund; (3) Any other moneys allocable to the school district by the State of Arkansas, the use of which is not otherwise specifically provided by law; (4) Any surplus revenues arising each year from taxes voted to meet annual debt service requirements of any other issues of the school district's obligations; and (5) Any other revenues or resources of the school district that may be legally pledged to secure obligations of the school district.

(1) The proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy on all of the taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district, such levy having been proposed by the board of directors of the issuing school district and approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the school district voting on the proposition at an election called and held according to law;

(2) The per capita apportionment, or any part thereof, allocable to the school district from the Public School Fund;

(3) Any other moneys allocable to the school district by the State of Arkansas, the use of which is not otherwise specifically provided by law;

(4) Any surplus revenues arising each year from taxes voted to meet annual debt service requirements of any other issues of the school district's obligations; and

(5) Any other revenues or resources of the school district that may be legally pledged to secure obligations of the school district.

(b) In the event the proceeds of any such loan are to be used for the retirement of any of its legally issued and outstanding commercial bonds, the school district may, in lieu of the pledge requirements provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the approval of the state board, secure the payment of any such loan by the deposit with the state board of all commercial bonds so purchased.

(c) In all instances, the pledge to secure the payment of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, both principal and interest, shall be contained in a resolution adopted by the board of directors of the school district.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 7; 1973, No. 59, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-947.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-114
Virtual testing
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to requirements established under subsection (b) of this section, a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school may administer a statewide student assessment to a student enrolled in the public school in a virtual setting that best meets the educational needs of the student. (b) A public school that operates primarily as a virtual school and that administers a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting as permitted under subsection (a) of this section shall ensure the following requirements are met: (1) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered takes the statewide student assessment on an assigned date and at an assigned time; (2) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered attends a synchronous assessment session initiated and managed by personnel employed by the public school that operates primarily as a virtual school; (3) (A) If the statewide student assessment platform does not allow integrated camera proctoring, the student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered shall use two (2) devices for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment, which shall include the following: (i) One (1) device on which the student takes the statewide student assessment; and (ii) One (1) device on which an assessment proctor monitors the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment via the camera on the required device. (B) However, if the statewide student assessment platform does allow for a proctor to view the student and the student's background environment, then the secondary device required under subdivision (b)(3)(A)(ii) of this section shall not be required; (4) The device on which a student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered has audio capabilities accessible by the assessment administrator for purposes of monitoring the student; (5) An adult approved in accordance with terms established by the public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting, including without limitation the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student, is physically present with the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment; (6) The public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting seeks to maintain a student assessment taker to assessment proctor ratio of ten (10) to one (1) or lower; (7) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered does not exit the assessment administration until instructed to do so by the assigned assessment proctor; and (8) The submission of a statewide student assessment administered to an enrolled student by a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school is verified by the assessment administrator. Added by Act 2023, No. 643,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Subject to requirements established under subsection (b) of this section, a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school may administer a statewide student assessment to a student enrolled in the public school in a virtual setting that best meets the educational needs of the student.

(b) A public school that operates primarily as a virtual school and that administers a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting as permitted under subsection (a) of this section shall ensure the following requirements are met: (1) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered takes the statewide student assessment on an assigned date and at an assigned time; (2) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered attends a synchronous assessment session initiated and managed by personnel employed by the public school that operates primarily as a virtual school; (3) (A) If the statewide student assessment platform does not allow integrated camera proctoring, the student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered shall use two (2) devices for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment, which shall include the following: (i) One (1) device on which the student takes the statewide student assessment; and (ii) One (1) device on which an assessment proctor monitors the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment via the camera on the required device. (B) However, if the statewide student assessment platform does allow for a proctor to view the student and the student's background environment, then the secondary device required under subdivision (b)(3)(A)(ii) of this section shall not be required; (4) The device on which a student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered has audio capabilities accessible by the assessment administrator for purposes of monitoring the student; (5) An adult approved in accordance with terms established by the public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting, including without limitation the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student, is physically present with the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment; (6) The public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting seeks to maintain a student assessment taker to assessment proctor ratio of ten (10) to one (1) or lower; (7) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered does not exit the assessment administration until instructed to do so by the assigned assessment proctor; and (8) The submission of a statewide student assessment administered to an enrolled student by a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school is verified by the assessment administrator.

(1) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered takes the statewide student assessment on an assigned date and at an assigned time;

(2) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered attends a synchronous assessment session initiated and managed by personnel employed by the public school that operates primarily as a virtual school;

(3) (A) If the statewide student assessment platform does not allow integrated camera proctoring, the student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered shall use two (2) devices for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment, which shall include the following: (i) One (1) device on which the student takes the statewide student assessment; and (ii) One (1) device on which an assessment proctor monitors the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment via the camera on the required device. (B) However, if the statewide student assessment platform does allow for a proctor to view the student and the student's background environment, then the secondary device required under subdivision (b)(3)(A)(ii) of this section shall not be required;

(A) If the statewide student assessment platform does not allow integrated camera proctoring, the student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered shall use two (2) devices for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment, which shall include the following: (i) One (1) device on which the student takes the statewide student assessment; and (ii) One (1) device on which an assessment proctor monitors the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment via the camera on the required device.

(i) One (1) device on which the student takes the statewide student assessment; and

(ii) One (1) device on which an assessment proctor monitors the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment via the camera on the required device.

(B) However, if the statewide student assessment platform does allow for a proctor to view the student and the student's background environment, then the secondary device required under subdivision (b)(3)(A)(ii) of this section shall not be required;

(4) The device on which a student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered has audio capabilities accessible by the assessment administrator for purposes of monitoring the student;

(5) An adult approved in accordance with terms established by the public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting, including without limitation the student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student, is physically present with the student for the duration of the administration of the statewide student assessment;

(6) The public school that primarily operates as a virtual school and is administering a statewide student assessment to a student in a virtual setting seeks to maintain a student assessment taker to assessment proctor ratio of ten (10) to one (1) or lower;

(7) The student to whom the statewide student assessment is administered does not exit the assessment administration until instructed to do so by the assigned assessment proctor; and

(8) The submission of a statewide student assessment administered to an enrolled student by a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school is verified by the assessment administrator.

Added by Act 2023, No. 643,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-23-106
Impact on school desegregation efforts
Status: in_force

(a) The applicants for a public charter school, the local school district board of directors for the district in which a proposed public charter school would be located, and the authorizer shall carefully review the potential impact of an application for a public charter school on the efforts of a public school district or public school districts to comply with court orders and statutory obligations to create and maintain a unitary system of desegregated public schools. (b) The authorizer shall attempt to measure the likely impact of a proposed public charter school on the efforts of public school districts to achieve and maintain a unitary system. (c) The authorizer shall not approve any public charter school under this chapter or any other act or any combination of acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects the desegregation efforts of a public school district or public school districts in this state. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 15; 2005, No. 2005, § 4; 2007, No. 736, § 4.

(a) The applicants for a public charter school, the local school district board of directors for the district in which a proposed public charter school would be located, and the authorizer shall carefully review the potential impact of an application for a public charter school on the efforts of a public school district or public school districts to comply with court orders and statutory obligations to create and maintain a unitary system of desegregated public schools.

(b) The authorizer shall attempt to measure the likely impact of a proposed public charter school on the efforts of public school districts to achieve and maintain a unitary system.

(c) The authorizer shall not approve any public charter school under this chapter or any other act or any combination of acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects the desegregation efforts of a public school district or public school districts in this state.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 15; 2005, No. 2005, § 4; 2007, No. 736, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-308
Maximum age of persons admitted to public schools - Exceptions
Status: in_force

Domiciliary residents of a school district who have attained twenty-one (21) years of age may enroll in the school district's adult education programs; but no person over twenty-one (21) years of age shall be permitted to enroll in the public schools of any school district from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), except in school districts where no courses are offered for which adults can obtain high school credit and except as provided in § 6-16-306 . Acts 1969, No. 63, § 11; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1654.

Domiciliary residents of a school district who have attained twenty-one (21) years of age may enroll in the school district's adult education programs; but no person over twenty-one (21) years of age shall be permitted to enroll in the public schools of any school district from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), except in school districts where no courses are offered for which adults can obtain high school credit and except as provided in § 6-16-306 .

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 11; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1654.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1507 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1507
Premium rate and payment
Status: in_force

(a) The premium rate shall be actuarially sound. (b) School districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools shall make payment of premium when demand is made as scheduled in the contract. (c) (1) Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school which does not pay the premium when due shall be charged a rate of interest at five percent (5%) per annum on all payments due and unpaid on the policy issued. (2) The State Insurance Department may cancel insurance coverage for school districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools that fail to pay the premium due within thirty (30) days. (3) The department shall give thirty (30) days' notice before any cancellation for nonpayment. (d) Rules of the department shall include such items as payment of premiums and other pertinent items with reference to the premium rate, but the rules shall not be more stringent than practices of commercial companies writing similar insurance in Arkansas. (e) Premiums collected by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program shall continue to be subject to any premium tax now or hereafter levied for the support of the firemen's pension and relief fund. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 290, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3517; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 8; 2007, No. 617, § 17.

(a) The premium rate shall be actuarially sound.

(b) School districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools shall make payment of premium when demand is made as scheduled in the contract.

(c) (1) Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school which does not pay the premium when due shall be charged a rate of interest at five percent (5%) per annum on all payments due and unpaid on the policy issued. (2) The State Insurance Department may cancel insurance coverage for school districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools that fail to pay the premium due within thirty (30) days. (3) The department shall give thirty (30) days' notice before any cancellation for nonpayment.

(1) Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school which does not pay the premium when due shall be charged a rate of interest at five percent (5%) per annum on all payments due and unpaid on the policy issued.

(2) The State Insurance Department may cancel insurance coverage for school districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools that fail to pay the premium due within thirty (30) days.

(3) The department shall give thirty (30) days' notice before any cancellation for nonpayment.

(d) Rules of the department shall include such items as payment of premiums and other pertinent items with reference to the premium rate, but the rules shall not be more stringent than practices of commercial companies writing similar insurance in Arkansas.

(e) Premiums collected by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program shall continue to be subject to any premium tax now or hereafter levied for the support of the firemen's pension and relief fund.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 290, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3517; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 8; 2007, No. 617, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-124
Implicit bias training - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) A school shall not: (1) Require a school employee to complete or participate in implicit bias training; or (2) Take adverse employment action against a school employee for the school employee's failure or refusal to complete or participate in implicit bias training. (b) The State Board of Education shall not require an individual who is seeking to obtain or renew an educator license to complete or participate in implicit bias training as a requirement for: (1) Obtaining or renewing an educator license; or (2) Professional development. (c) (1) A school employee may leave a training that the school employee is attending if the school employee determines that the training addresses implicit biases. (2) A school employee who leaves a training under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall have no recourse due to the school employee's exposure to training that the school employee determines addresses implicit biases. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Implicit bias training" means a training or educational program designed to expose an individual to biases that the training's or educational program's developer or designer presumes the individual to unconsciously or unintentionally possess that predispose the individual to be unfairly prejudiced in favor of or against a thing, person, or group to adjust the individual's pattern of thinking in order to eliminate the individual's unconscious or unintentional bias or prejudice; and (2) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school. Added by Act 2023, No. 511,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A school shall not: (1) Require a school employee to complete or participate in implicit bias training; or (2) Take adverse employment action against a school employee for the school employee's failure or refusal to complete or participate in implicit bias training.

(1) Require a school employee to complete or participate in implicit bias training; or

(2) Take adverse employment action against a school employee for the school employee's failure or refusal to complete or participate in implicit bias training.

(b) The State Board of Education shall not require an individual who is seeking to obtain or renew an educator license to complete or participate in implicit bias training as a requirement for: (1) Obtaining or renewing an educator license; or (2) Professional development.

(1) Obtaining or renewing an educator license; or

(2) Professional development.

(c) (1) A school employee may leave a training that the school employee is attending if the school employee determines that the training addresses implicit biases. (2) A school employee who leaves a training under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall have no recourse due to the school employee's exposure to training that the school employee determines addresses implicit biases.

(1) A school employee may leave a training that the school employee is attending if the school employee determines that the training addresses implicit biases.

(2) A school employee who leaves a training under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall have no recourse due to the school employee's exposure to training that the school employee determines addresses implicit biases.

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Implicit bias training" means a training or educational program designed to expose an individual to biases that the training's or educational program's developer or designer presumes the individual to unconsciously or unintentionally possess that predispose the individual to be unfairly prejudiced in favor of or against a thing, person, or group to adjust the individual's pattern of thinking in order to eliminate the individual's unconscious or unintentional bias or prejudice; and (2) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school.

(1) "Implicit bias training" means a training or educational program designed to expose an individual to biases that the training's or educational program's developer or designer presumes the individual to unconsciously or unintentionally possess that predispose the individual to be unfairly prejudiced in favor of or against a thing, person, or group to adjust the individual's pattern of thinking in order to eliminate the individual's unconscious or unintentional bias or prejudice; and

(2) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school.

(A) A public school or public school district; or

(B) An open-enrollment public charter school.

Added by Act 2023, No. 511,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-13-904
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 191, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 860, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-473.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 191, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 860, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-473.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 32 / Section 6-15-3204
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement and administer this subchapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 14, eff. 3/8/2023.

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement and administer this subchapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 14, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-13-804
Approval by State Board of Education
Status: in_force

All compacts entered into under this subchapter shall be first submitted to and approved by the State Board of Education before the compacts shall become effective. Acts 1961, No. 22, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-442.

All compacts entered into under this subchapter shall be first submitted to and approved by the State Board of Education before the compacts shall become effective.

Acts 1961, No. 22, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-442.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-26-101
[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. § 6-20-414 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-414
Public-public partnerships - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "public-public partnership" means a project delivery method in which a school district may enter into a contract to partner with another governmental agency, political subdivision, or institution of higher education to meet a clearly defined need for facilities, infrastructure, or goods and services. (b) Any school district may use public-public partnerships as a project delivery method for the building, altering, repairing, improving, maintaining, or demolishing of any structure or any improvement to real property owned by the school district. (c) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop and promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section concerning the use of public-public partnerships by school districts. Acts 2005, No. 1368, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "public-public partnership" means a project delivery method in which a school district may enter into a contract to partner with another governmental agency, political subdivision, or institution of higher education to meet a clearly defined need for facilities, infrastructure, or goods and services.

(b) Any school district may use public-public partnerships as a project delivery method for the building, altering, repairing, improving, maintaining, or demolishing of any structure or any improvement to real property owned by the school district.

(c) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop and promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section concerning the use of public-public partnerships by school districts.

Acts 2005, No. 1368, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-61-613
Purchases from board members and employees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of each community college may adopt written policies authorizing the community college to purchase commodities and services from members of the board and employees of the community college. (2) The board may restrict the purchases to competitive bids or negotiated purchases, or both. (3) When any board member would derive financial gain from a sale to the community college, and if the board is required to vote on the purchase, that board member shall not vote on that issue. (b) (1) The president of each community college shall maintain a file of all documents pertaining to sales to the community college by members of its board or its employees. (2) Such documents shall be: (A) Maintained for five (5) years; (B) Open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (C) Audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit. (c) No member of a community college board of directors and no employee of a community college shall, in an effort to influence the college to purchase commodities or services from him or her: (1) Coerce, bribe, or threaten economic sanctions against any board member or employee of the college in an effort to influence the decision on the purchase; or (2) Purposely omit, conceal, or falsify material facts to a board member or employee regarding the transaction. Acts 1989, No. 248, §§ 1-3.

(a) (1) The board of directors of each community college may adopt written policies authorizing the community college to purchase commodities and services from members of the board and employees of the community college. (2) The board may restrict the purchases to competitive bids or negotiated purchases, or both. (3) When any board member would derive financial gain from a sale to the community college, and if the board is required to vote on the purchase, that board member shall not vote on that issue.

(1) The board of directors of each community college may adopt written policies authorizing the community college to purchase commodities and services from members of the board and employees of the community college.

(2) The board may restrict the purchases to competitive bids or negotiated purchases, or both.

(3) When any board member would derive financial gain from a sale to the community college, and if the board is required to vote on the purchase, that board member shall not vote on that issue.

(b) (1) The president of each community college shall maintain a file of all documents pertaining to sales to the community college by members of its board or its employees. (2) Such documents shall be: (A) Maintained for five (5) years; (B) Open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (C) Audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit.

(1) The president of each community college shall maintain a file of all documents pertaining to sales to the community college by members of its board or its employees.

(2) Such documents shall be: (A) Maintained for five (5) years; (B) Open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (C) Audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit.

(A) Maintained for five (5) years;

(B) Open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and

(C) Audited by Arkansas Legislative Audit.

(c) No member of a community college board of directors and no employee of a community college shall, in an effort to influence the college to purchase commodities or services from him or her: (1) Coerce, bribe, or threaten economic sanctions against any board member or employee of the college in an effort to influence the decision on the purchase; or (2) Purposely omit, conceal, or falsify material facts to a board member or employee regarding the transaction.

(1) Coerce, bribe, or threaten economic sanctions against any board member or employee of the college in an effort to influence the decision on the purchase; or

(2) Purposely omit, conceal, or falsify material facts to a board member or employee regarding the transaction.

Acts 1989, No. 248, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-50-502
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

Whereas workplace changes have profoundly altered and increased the skills required of workers and managers; and Whereas schools are struggling to improve the basic skills of the school-age population drawn increasingly from "at risk" households where children tend to leave school early; and Whereas many noncollege-bound youth, especially women and minorities, spend their first years after high school unemployed or job-hopping from one low-skills job to another, with a consequent loss in productivity and access to career-oriented learning; and Whereas most new jobs that will be created in the 1990s will require some postsecondary education; and Whereas the economic position of "The Forgotten Half" - noncollege-bound high school graduates - is deteriorating, with real earnings declining by twenty-eight percent (28%) from 1973 to 1986, while the earnings of college graduates have risen; and Whereas most employers in the United States lack a tradition of strong employee training; Now, therefore, the State of Arkansas has determined that the establishment of a youth apprenticeship program can contribute significantly to addressing these problems by providing Arkansas's noncollege-bound young people with additional opportunities to develop meaningful job skills. Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.

Whereas workplace changes have profoundly altered and increased the skills required of workers and managers; and

Whereas schools are struggling to improve the basic skills of the school-age population drawn increasingly from "at risk" households where children tend to leave school early; and

Whereas many noncollege-bound youth, especially women and minorities, spend their first years after high school unemployed or job-hopping from one low-skills job to another, with a consequent loss in productivity and access to career-oriented learning; and

Whereas most new jobs that will be created in the 1990s will require some postsecondary education; and

Whereas the economic position of "The Forgotten Half" - noncollege-bound high school graduates - is deteriorating, with real earnings declining by twenty-eight percent (28%) from 1973 to 1986, while the earnings of college graduates have risen; and

Whereas most employers in the United States lack a tradition of strong employee training;

Now, therefore, the State of Arkansas has determined that the establishment of a youth apprenticeship program can contribute significantly to addressing these problems by providing Arkansas's noncollege-bound young people with additional opportunities to develop meaningful job skills.

Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-118 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-118
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the prosecuting attorneys to supervise compliance with this chapter and prosecute persons who violate this chapter. (2) If the prosecuting attorney fails or refuses to enforce this chapter when the facts are known by the prosecuting attorney, or are called to his or her attention, the Attorney General or any citizen of this state may bring mandamus proceedings to compel the prosecuting attorney to perform his or her duties. (3) All criminal actions related to alleged violations of this chapter shall be filed in circuit court and shall be subject to the criminal rules and procedures of this state. (b) (1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall supervise compliance with this chapter by board members and investigate citizen complaints alleging violations of this chapter by board members. (2) A) Upon completion of an investigation of a complaint that a board member has violated this chapter, the commission may assess a penalty under § 7-6-218(b)(4) . (B) All moneys received by the commission as payment of fines shall be deposited in the State Treasury as general revenues. (3) The commission may promulgate rules that it deems necessary to perform its duties under this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 8, eff. 5/1/2024. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 18.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the prosecuting attorneys to supervise compliance with this chapter and prosecute persons who violate this chapter. (2) If the prosecuting attorney fails or refuses to enforce this chapter when the facts are known by the prosecuting attorney, or are called to his or her attention, the Attorney General or any citizen of this state may bring mandamus proceedings to compel the prosecuting attorney to perform his or her duties. (3) All criminal actions related to alleged violations of this chapter shall be filed in circuit court and shall be subject to the criminal rules and procedures of this state.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the prosecuting attorneys to supervise compliance with this chapter and prosecute persons who violate this chapter.

(2) If the prosecuting attorney fails or refuses to enforce this chapter when the facts are known by the prosecuting attorney, or are called to his or her attention, the Attorney General or any citizen of this state may bring mandamus proceedings to compel the prosecuting attorney to perform his or her duties.

(3) All criminal actions related to alleged violations of this chapter shall be filed in circuit court and shall be subject to the criminal rules and procedures of this state.

(b) (1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall supervise compliance with this chapter by board members and investigate citizen complaints alleging violations of this chapter by board members. (2) A) Upon completion of an investigation of a complaint that a board member has violated this chapter, the commission may assess a penalty under § 7-6-218(b)(4) . (B) All moneys received by the commission as payment of fines shall be deposited in the State Treasury as general revenues. (3) The commission may promulgate rules that it deems necessary to perform its duties under this section.

(1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall supervise compliance with this chapter by board members and investigate citizen complaints alleging violations of this chapter by board members.

(2) A) Upon completion of an investigation of a complaint that a board member has violated this chapter, the commission may assess a penalty under § 7-6-218(b)(4) . (B) All moneys received by the commission as payment of fines shall be deposited in the State Treasury as general revenues.

A) Upon completion of an investigation of a complaint that a board member has violated this chapter, the commission may assess a penalty under § 7-6-218(b)(4) .

(B) All moneys received by the commission as payment of fines shall be deposited in the State Treasury as general revenues.

(3) The commission may promulgate rules that it deems necessary to perform its duties under this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 8, eff. 5/1/2024.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-620 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-620
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board of directors of each school district in the state is charged with the following powers and required to perform the following duties in order to provide no less than a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools: (1) Attend meetings of the school district board of directors; (2) Determine the mission and direction of the school district; (3) Adhere to state and federal laws governing public schools; (4) Enact, enforce, and obey school district policies; (5) Employ staff, including: (A) (i) A superintendent and one (1) or more assistant superintendent of schools to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school district. (ii) A superintendent shall be evaluated annually or no less often than before any extension of his or her employment contract. (iii) Superintendents and assistant superintendents may be employed under contract terms and conditions that incorporate all elements prescribed by the State Board of Education; and (B) School district employees under initial written employment contracts in the form prescribed by the State Board of Education, not including day-to-day substitutes; (6) Understand and oversee school district finances required by law to ensure alignment with the school district's academic and facility needs and goals, including without limitation: (A) Reviewing, adopting, and publishing the school district's budget; (B) Overseeing and monitoring the school district finances, including: (i) Revenues; (ii) Expenditures; (iii) Investments; (iv) Debts; (v) Obligations; (vi) Inventory; and (vii) Real property; (C) Borrowing money as necessary, but in no case shall the school district board of directors permit the school district to end the fiscal year with a negative legal balance; (D) Entering into contracts for goods and services necessary to operate the school district; (E) Buying, selling, renting, and leasing real property and personal property on behalf of the school district; and (F) Receiving, reviewing, and approving each annual financial audit report and presenting it to the public; (7) Ensure that: (A) Necessary and sufficient facilities are built or obtained, furnished, and maintained; and (B) All properties belonging to the district are managed and maintained for the benefit of the school district; (8) Approve the selection of curriculum and ensure that students are offered and taught the courses of study and educational content required by the State Board of Education; (9) Visit district schools and classrooms when students are present no less than annually and attend some events and functions; (10) Obtain the training and professional development necessary to serve as active and informed members of the school district board of directors; and (11) Do all other things necessary and lawful for the conduct of efficient free public schools in the school district. Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 4, eff. 3/8/2023. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 97; Pope's Dig., § 11535; Acts 1939, No. 316, § 1; 1941, No. 389, § 1; 1943, No. 96, § 1; 1949, No. 287, § 1; 1953, No. 204, § 1; 1957, No. 280, § 1; 1969, No. 327, § 1; 1973, No. 253, § 3; 1973, No. 690, § 1; 1977, No. 658, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 41, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-509; Acts 1989, No. 822, § 1; 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1995, No. 233, § 1; 1999, No. 391, § 3; 1999, No. 1078, § 38; 2001, No. 581, § 1; 2001, No. 1747, § 1; 2003, No. 1738, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 5, 6; 2007, No. 710, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 45; 2009, No. 1180, § 2.

The board of directors of each school district in the state is charged with the following powers and required to perform the following duties in order to provide no less than a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools:

(1) Attend meetings of the school district board of directors;

(2) Determine the mission and direction of the school district;

(3) Adhere to state and federal laws governing public schools;

(4) Enact, enforce, and obey school district policies;

(5) Employ staff, including: (A) (i) A superintendent and one (1) or more assistant superintendent of schools to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school district. (ii) A superintendent shall be evaluated annually or no less often than before any extension of his or her employment contract. (iii) Superintendents and assistant superintendents may be employed under contract terms and conditions that incorporate all elements prescribed by the State Board of Education; and (B) School district employees under initial written employment contracts in the form prescribed by the State Board of Education, not including day-to-day substitutes;

(A) (i) A superintendent and one (1) or more assistant superintendent of schools to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school district. (ii) A superintendent shall be evaluated annually or no less often than before any extension of his or her employment contract. (iii) Superintendents and assistant superintendents may be employed under contract terms and conditions that incorporate all elements prescribed by the State Board of Education; and

(i) A superintendent and one (1) or more assistant superintendent of schools to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school district.

(ii) A superintendent shall be evaluated annually or no less often than before any extension of his or her employment contract.

(iii) Superintendents and assistant superintendents may be employed under contract terms and conditions that incorporate all elements prescribed by the State Board of Education; and

(B) School district employees under initial written employment contracts in the form prescribed by the State Board of Education, not including day-to-day substitutes;

(6) Understand and oversee school district finances required by law to ensure alignment with the school district's academic and facility needs and goals, including without limitation: (A) Reviewing, adopting, and publishing the school district's budget; (B) Overseeing and monitoring the school district finances, including: (i) Revenues; (ii) Expenditures; (iii) Investments; (iv) Debts; (v) Obligations; (vi) Inventory; and (vii) Real property; (C) Borrowing money as necessary, but in no case shall the school district board of directors permit the school district to end the fiscal year with a negative legal balance; (D) Entering into contracts for goods and services necessary to operate the school district; (E) Buying, selling, renting, and leasing real property and personal property on behalf of the school district; and (F) Receiving, reviewing, and approving each annual financial audit report and presenting it to the public;

(A) Reviewing, adopting, and publishing the school district's budget;

(B) Overseeing and monitoring the school district finances, including: (i) Revenues; (ii) Expenditures; (iii) Investments; (iv) Debts; (v) Obligations; (vi) Inventory; and (vii) Real property;

(i) Revenues;

(ii) Expenditures;

(iii) Investments;

(iv) Debts;

(v) Obligations;

(vi) Inventory; and

(vii) Real property;

(C) Borrowing money as necessary, but in no case shall the school district board of directors permit the school district to end the fiscal year with a negative legal balance;

(D) Entering into contracts for goods and services necessary to operate the school district;

(E) Buying, selling, renting, and leasing real property and personal property on behalf of the school district; and

(F) Receiving, reviewing, and approving each annual financial audit report and presenting it to the public;

(7) Ensure that: (A) Necessary and sufficient facilities are built or obtained, furnished, and maintained; and (B) All properties belonging to the district are managed and maintained for the benefit of the school district;

(A) Necessary and sufficient facilities are built or obtained, furnished, and maintained; and

(B) All properties belonging to the district are managed and maintained for the benefit of the school district;

(8) Approve the selection of curriculum and ensure that students are offered and taught the courses of study and educational content required by the State Board of Education;

(9) Visit district schools and classrooms when students are present no less than annually and attend some events and functions;

(10) Obtain the training and professional development necessary to serve as active and informed members of the school district board of directors; and

(11) Do all other things necessary and lawful for the conduct of efficient free public schools in the school district.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 4, eff. 3/8/2023.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 97; Pope's Dig., § 11535; Acts 1939, No. 316, § 1; 1941, No. 389, § 1; 1943, No. 96, § 1; 1949, No. 287, § 1; 1953, No. 204, § 1; 1957, No. 280, § 1; 1969, No. 327, § 1; 1973, No. 253, § 3; 1973, No. 690, § 1; 1977, No. 658, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 41, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-509; Acts 1989, No. 822, § 1; 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1995, No. 233, § 1; 1999, No. 391, § 3; 1999, No. 1078, § 38; 2001, No. 581, § 1; 2001, No. 1747, § 1; 2003, No. 1738, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 5, 6; 2007, No. 710, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 45; 2009, No. 1180, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-62-110
Additional compensation for state-supported four-year institutions of higher education athletic departments
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In recognition of the extra work involved in the participation of intercollegiate athletic teams in postseason competitions, and to promote exceptional achievement in the total sports program of each state-supported four-year institution of higher education, the chancellor or president of a state-supported four-year institution of higher education, in accordance with policies issued by its board of trustees, may approve additional compensation for the athletic department and band personnel when any athletic team participates in a postseason competition or achieves exceptional recognition. (2) Additional compensation approved under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries authorized by law, provided that the additional compensation shall be paid from income other than state funds. (b) A board of trustees of a state-supported four-year institution of higher education may make additional payments to employees in the athletic department at the institution, or to employees that directly support the operation of the athletic department at the institution, in such amounts as the board of trustees may determine is appropriate in view of the unusual and exacting duties of such employees, provided the additional compensation shall be paid from income other than state funds. (c) (1) Any such allowances authorized in this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries of such employees. (2) If the allowance funds authorized under this section are utilized, a state-supported four-year institution of higher education shall report annually to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee the exact disposition of those allowance funds. Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) (1) In recognition of the extra work involved in the participation of intercollegiate athletic teams in postseason competitions, and to promote exceptional achievement in the total sports program of each state-supported four-year institution of higher education, the chancellor or president of a state-supported four-year institution of higher education, in accordance with policies issued by its board of trustees, may approve additional compensation for the athletic department and band personnel when any athletic team participates in a postseason competition or achieves exceptional recognition. (2) Additional compensation approved under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries authorized by law, provided that the additional compensation shall be paid from income other than state funds.

(1) In recognition of the extra work involved in the participation of intercollegiate athletic teams in postseason competitions, and to promote exceptional achievement in the total sports program of each state-supported four-year institution of higher education, the chancellor or president of a state-supported four-year institution of higher education, in accordance with policies issued by its board of trustees, may approve additional compensation for the athletic department and band personnel when any athletic team participates in a postseason competition or achieves exceptional recognition.

(2) Additional compensation approved under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries authorized by law, provided that the additional compensation shall be paid from income other than state funds.

(b) A board of trustees of a state-supported four-year institution of higher education may make additional payments to employees in the athletic department at the institution, or to employees that directly support the operation of the athletic department at the institution, in such amounts as the board of trustees may determine is appropriate in view of the unusual and exacting duties of such employees, provided the additional compensation shall be paid from income other than state funds.

(c) (1) Any such allowances authorized in this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries of such employees. (2) If the allowance funds authorized under this section are utilized, a state-supported four-year institution of higher education shall report annually to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee the exact disposition of those allowance funds.

(1) Any such allowances authorized in this section shall be in addition to the regular salaries of such employees.

(2) If the allowance funds authorized under this section are utilized, a state-supported four-year institution of higher education shall report annually to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee the exact disposition of those allowance funds.

Added by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1812 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1812
Dispute resolution - Determination of breach
Status: in_force

(a) Any applicant for a loan or income incentive issued by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, any person who has been granted a loan or has been granted income incentives by the board, or any party to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive may appeal any decision or action by the board relating to the application for a loan or income incentive or relating to a loan or income incentive granted by the board under the dispute resolution procedure established under this subchapter. (b) (1) The board, under § 6-81-1803(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes. (2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate. (3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract. (c) This subchapter does not prohibit informal disposition by stipulation, settlement, or consent. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) Any applicant for a loan or income incentive issued by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, any person who has been granted a loan or has been granted income incentives by the board, or any party to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive may appeal any decision or action by the board relating to the application for a loan or income incentive or relating to a loan or income incentive granted by the board under the dispute resolution procedure established under this subchapter.

(b) (1) The board, under § 6-81-1803(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes. (2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate. (3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract.

(1) The board, under § 6-81-1803(b)(1) , shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes.

(2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate.

(3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract.

(c) This subchapter does not prohibit informal disposition by stipulation, settlement, or consent.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-111
Bus rules - Design and operation
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall adopt and enforce rules to govern the design and operation of all school buses used for the transportation of school children when the buses are owned and operated by a school district or privately owned and operated under contract with a school district in this state. (b) Such rules shall by reference be made a part of any contract with a school district. (c) Every school district, its officers and employees, and every person employed under contract by a school district shall be subject to the rules. (d) Any officer or employee of any school district who violates any of the rules or fails to include an obligation to comply with the rules in any contract executed by him or her on behalf of a school district shall be guilty of misconduct and subject to removal from office or employment. (e) Any person operating a school bus under contract with a school district who fails to comply with any such rules shall be guilty of breach of contract, and the contract shall be cancelled after notice by the responsible officers of the school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 268, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 420,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 102; Pope's Dig., § 6759; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1809.

(a) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall adopt and enforce rules to govern the design and operation of all school buses used for the transportation of school children when the buses are owned and operated by a school district or privately owned and operated under contract with a school district in this state.

(b) Such rules shall by reference be made a part of any contract with a school district.

(c) Every school district, its officers and employees, and every person employed under contract by a school district shall be subject to the rules.

(d) Any officer or employee of any school district who violates any of the rules or fails to include an obligation to comply with the rules in any contract executed by him or her on behalf of a school district shall be guilty of misconduct and subject to removal from office or employment.

(e) Any person operating a school bus under contract with a school district who fails to comply with any such rules shall be guilty of breach of contract, and the contract shall be cancelled after notice by the responsible officers of the school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 268, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 420,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 102; Pope's Dig., § 6759; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1613
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 3, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 8.

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

Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-15-1703
Professional development
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education's Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts shall require the following professional development according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709 : (1) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, as part of the professional development required for teachers, designed to enhance understanding of effective family and community engagement strategies; and (2) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the division, as part of the professional development required for administrators, designed to enhance understanding of: (A) Effective family and community engagement strategies; and (B) The importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to family and community participation. (b) A school district shall provide training at least annually for volunteers who assist in an instructional program for families and the community. Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 969,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2013. Acts 2003, No. 603, § 1; 2009, No. 397, § 2; 2011, No. 1002, § 2.

(a) The State Board of Education's Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts shall require the following professional development according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709 : (1) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, as part of the professional development required for teachers, designed to enhance understanding of effective family and community engagement strategies; and (2) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the division, as part of the professional development required for administrators, designed to enhance understanding of: (A) Effective family and community engagement strategies; and (B) The importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to family and community participation.

(1) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, as part of the professional development required for teachers, designed to enhance understanding of effective family and community engagement strategies; and

(2) Two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credit as determined by the division, as part of the professional development required for administrators, designed to enhance understanding of: (A) Effective family and community engagement strategies; and (B) The importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to family and community participation.

(A) Effective family and community engagement strategies; and

(B) The importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to family and community participation.

(b) A school district shall provide training at least annually for volunteers who assist in an instructional program for families and the community.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 969,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 603, § 1; 2009, No. 397, § 2; 2011, No. 1002, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-205
Master plan
Status: in_force

(a) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to accept responsibility for continuous master planning. (b) The board shall involve a broadly representative advisory committee in the development of a comprehensive master plan for all of postsecondary education and shall continually use the committee to keep the master plan updated. (c) This plan shall include all senior colleges and universities which are state supported, community colleges, branches of state-supported institutions, independent or private colleges and universities, proprietary institutions, and postsecondary efforts of area vocational-technical schools. (d) Broad citizen participation shall be sought by the board in the development of this plan. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

(a) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to accept responsibility for continuous master planning.

(b) The board shall involve a broadly representative advisory committee in the development of a comprehensive master plan for all of postsecondary education and shall continually use the committee to keep the master plan updated.

(c) This plan shall include all senior colleges and universities which are state supported, community colleges, branches of state-supported institutions, independent or private colleges and universities, proprietary institutions, and postsecondary efforts of area vocational-technical schools.

(d) Broad citizen participation shall be sought by the board in the development of this plan.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-708
Health and safety in public schools
Status: in_force

(a) A school district shall develop procedures concerning student physical activity in its public schools that include without limitation the recognition and management of the following events or conditions that may be encountered by a student during athletic training and physical activities: (1) A concussion, dehydration, or other health emergency; (2) An environmental issue that threatens the health or safety of students; (3) A communicable disease; and (4) A sudden cardiac arrest. (b) (1) Every three (3) years as part of the requirements for professional development, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach shall complete training on the events and conditions identified in subsection (a) of this section. (2) The training may include a component on best practices for a coach to educate parents of students involved in athletics on sports safety. (c) (1) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach who fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be eligible to coach an athletic activity until the training requirements are met. (2) If a person fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section and continues to coach an athletic activity, the school district shall: (A) For the first violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity until training requirements are met; (B) For the second violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity for the remainder of the athletic season and the next athletic season; and (C) For the third violation, permanently suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1013,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 1214, § 1.

(a) A school district shall develop procedures concerning student physical activity in its public schools that include without limitation the recognition and management of the following events or conditions that may be encountered by a student during athletic training and physical activities: (1) A concussion, dehydration, or other health emergency; (2) An environmental issue that threatens the health or safety of students; (3) A communicable disease; and (4) A sudden cardiac arrest.

(1) A concussion, dehydration, or other health emergency;

(2) An environmental issue that threatens the health or safety of students;

(3) A communicable disease; and

(4) A sudden cardiac arrest.

(b) (1) Every three (3) years as part of the requirements for professional development, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach shall complete training on the events and conditions identified in subsection (a) of this section. (2) The training may include a component on best practices for a coach to educate parents of students involved in athletics on sports safety.

(1) Every three (3) years as part of the requirements for professional development, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach shall complete training on the events and conditions identified in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The training may include a component on best practices for a coach to educate parents of students involved in athletics on sports safety.

(c) (1) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach who fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be eligible to coach an athletic activity until the training requirements are met. (2) If a person fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section and continues to coach an athletic activity, the school district shall: (A) For the first violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity until training requirements are met; (B) For the second violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity for the remainder of the athletic season and the next athletic season; and (C) For the third violation, permanently suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity.

(1) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, a person employed by a school district as an athletics coach who fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be eligible to coach an athletic activity until the training requirements are met.

(2) If a person fails to meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section and continues to coach an athletic activity, the school district shall: (A) For the first violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity until training requirements are met; (B) For the second violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity for the remainder of the athletic season and the next athletic season; and (C) For the third violation, permanently suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity.

(A) For the first violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity until training requirements are met;

(B) For the second violation, suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity for the remainder of the athletic season and the next athletic season; and

(C) For the third violation, permanently suspend the person from coaching an athletic activity.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1013,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 1214, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-17-2504
School district responsibility
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district whose applicant is selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall place that teacher on paid administrative leave for the school year immediately following the teacher's selection as Arkansas Teacher of the Year for the time period that the teacher actually serves as the Arkansas Teacher of the Year. (b) The teacher shall be entitled to return to his or her former employment with the school district for the school year following the paid administrative leave provisions of this section. (c) The school district shall be responsible for providing a replacement teacher or restructuring class loads during the school year in which the teacher selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year is on administrative leave. (d) A school district that employs a substitute teacher to replace the Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall not be subject to any earning limitations set in place by law or the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. (e) Each school district classroom teacher contract shall reflect the administrative leave provisions of this section for any teacher selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.

(a) Each school district whose applicant is selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall place that teacher on paid administrative leave for the school year immediately following the teacher's selection as Arkansas Teacher of the Year for the time period that the teacher actually serves as the Arkansas Teacher of the Year.

(b) The teacher shall be entitled to return to his or her former employment with the school district for the school year following the paid administrative leave provisions of this section.

(c) The school district shall be responsible for providing a replacement teacher or restructuring class loads during the school year in which the teacher selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year is on administrative leave.

(d) A school district that employs a substitute teacher to replace the Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall not be subject to any earning limitations set in place by law or the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

(e) Each school district classroom teacher contract shall reflect the administrative leave provisions of this section for any teacher selected as Arkansas Teacher of the Year.

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1307
Other authority - Granted by local board
Status: in_force

The local board may grant to the school council other authority as authorized by law. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4.

The local board may grant to the school council other authority as authorized by law.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-132 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-132
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 521, § 26.

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

Acts 2011, No. 521, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-516 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-516
Effective school discipline - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "exclusionary disciplinary actions" means out-of-school suspension and expulsion. (b) (1) Annually, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall report at the school, school district, and state level the following data concerning exclusionary disciplinary actions, in-school suspensions, and corporal punishment: (A) Number per one hundred (100) students for the entire population; (B) Number per one hundred (100) students for any racial or ethnic subgroup required for accountability by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95; (C) Number per one hundred (100) students for economically disadvantaged students; and (D) Number per one hundred (100) students for students with disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (2) The division shall report exclusionary disciplinary actions by both: (A) Combining out-of-school suspensions and expulsions; and (B) Separately listing out-of-school suspensions and expulsions. (c) The division shall report the data required in subsection (b) of this section: (1) On the website of the division to the extent that publication is consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (2) In a manner that reflects historical trends and allows for the comparison of schools and school districts. (d) The division shall: (1) Provide school districts with resources for the best practices in effective school discipline; and (2) Annually communicate to school districts: (A) The availability of and how to access the data listed in subsection (b) of this section; and (B) How to access the resources listed in subdivision (d)(1) of this section. (e) The division, or researcher identified by the division, shall provide an annual report to the State Board of Education analyzing disciplinary infractions, disciplinary actions, and disciplinary disparities existing throughout the state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1546, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1545, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1544, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1543, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1542, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1329,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section, "exclusionary disciplinary actions" means out-of-school suspension and expulsion.

(b) (1) Annually, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall report at the school, school district, and state level the following data concerning exclusionary disciplinary actions, in-school suspensions, and corporal punishment: (A) Number per one hundred (100) students for the entire population; (B) Number per one hundred (100) students for any racial or ethnic subgroup required for accountability by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95; (C) Number per one hundred (100) students for economically disadvantaged students; and (D) Number per one hundred (100) students for students with disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (2) The division shall report exclusionary disciplinary actions by both: (A) Combining out-of-school suspensions and expulsions; and (B) Separately listing out-of-school suspensions and expulsions.

(1) Annually, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall report at the school, school district, and state level the following data concerning exclusionary disciplinary actions, in-school suspensions, and corporal punishment: (A) Number per one hundred (100) students for the entire population; (B) Number per one hundred (100) students for any racial or ethnic subgroup required for accountability by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95; (C) Number per one hundred (100) students for economically disadvantaged students; and (D) Number per one hundred (100) students for students with disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

(A) Number per one hundred (100) students for the entire population;

(B) Number per one hundred (100) students for any racial or ethnic subgroup required for accountability by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95;

(C) Number per one hundred (100) students for economically disadvantaged students; and

(D) Number per one hundred (100) students for students with disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

(2) The division shall report exclusionary disciplinary actions by both: (A) Combining out-of-school suspensions and expulsions; and (B) Separately listing out-of-school suspensions and expulsions.

(A) Combining out-of-school suspensions and expulsions; and

(B) Separately listing out-of-school suspensions and expulsions.

(c) The division shall report the data required in subsection (b) of this section: (1) On the website of the division to the extent that publication is consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (2) In a manner that reflects historical trends and allows for the comparison of schools and school districts.

(1) On the website of the division to the extent that publication is consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and

(2) In a manner that reflects historical trends and allows for the comparison of schools and school districts.

(d) The division shall: (1) Provide school districts with resources for the best practices in effective school discipline; and (2) Annually communicate to school districts: (A) The availability of and how to access the data listed in subsection (b) of this section; and (B) How to access the resources listed in subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(1) Provide school districts with resources for the best practices in effective school discipline; and

(2) Annually communicate to school districts: (A) The availability of and how to access the data listed in subsection (b) of this section; and (B) How to access the resources listed in subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(A) The availability of and how to access the data listed in subsection (b) of this section; and

(B) How to access the resources listed in subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(e) The division, or researcher identified by the division, shall provide an annual report to the State Board of Education analyzing disciplinary infractions, disciplinary actions, and disciplinary disparities existing throughout the state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1546, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1545, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1544, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1543, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1542, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1329,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1214
Obligations on district dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) Dissolution of any school district shall not of itself mature any outstanding bonds or other unmatured obligations of the school district, but the school district to which the territory of the dissolved school district is added shall be liable for the bonds and for the levying of a tax to pay them as herein provided for the obligation of school districts when a school district or a part thereof is annexed to another district. (b) In addition to the remedy of mandamus to enforce performance of the duties of school officers in the payment of bonds, any bondholder or trustee of such issue may apply to the circuit court having jurisdiction of the territory in which the school district is situated for mandatory orders for the collection of money due from the school district on all bonds for the levy and collection of such taxes. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 75; Pope's Dig., § 11511; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1117.

(a) Dissolution of any school district shall not of itself mature any outstanding bonds or other unmatured obligations of the school district, but the school district to which the territory of the dissolved school district is added shall be liable for the bonds and for the levying of a tax to pay them as herein provided for the obligation of school districts when a school district or a part thereof is annexed to another district.

(b) In addition to the remedy of mandamus to enforce performance of the duties of school officers in the payment of bonds, any bondholder or trustee of such issue may apply to the circuit court having jurisdiction of the territory in which the school district is situated for mandatory orders for the collection of money due from the school district on all bonds for the levy and collection of such taxes.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 75; Pope's Dig., § 11511; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2607
Staff development
Status: in_force

(a) Staff development activities for a public school district or public charter school participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall: (1) Focus on the school classroom and research-based strategies that improve student learning; (2) Provide opportunities for teachers to practice and improve their instructional skills over time; (3) Provide opportunities for teachers to use student data as part of their daily work to increase student achievement; (4) Enhance teacher content knowledge and instructional skills; (5) Align with state academic standards; (6) Provide opportunities to build professional relationships, foster collaboration among principals and staff who provide instruction, and provide opportunities for teacher-to-teacher mentoring; and (7) Align with the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of the public school district or public charter school. (b) Staff development activities for school districts and public charter schools participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program may include: (1) Curriculum development and curriculum training programs; and (2) Activities that provide teachers and other staff members training to enhance teacher, team, and school performance. (c) The public school district or public charter school may implement other staff development activities associated with professional teacher compensation models. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.

(a) Staff development activities for a public school district or public charter school participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall: (1) Focus on the school classroom and research-based strategies that improve student learning; (2) Provide opportunities for teachers to practice and improve their instructional skills over time; (3) Provide opportunities for teachers to use student data as part of their daily work to increase student achievement; (4) Enhance teacher content knowledge and instructional skills; (5) Align with state academic standards; (6) Provide opportunities to build professional relationships, foster collaboration among principals and staff who provide instruction, and provide opportunities for teacher-to-teacher mentoring; and (7) Align with the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of the public school district or public charter school.

(1) Focus on the school classroom and research-based strategies that improve student learning;

(2) Provide opportunities for teachers to practice and improve their instructional skills over time;

(3) Provide opportunities for teachers to use student data as part of their daily work to increase student achievement;

(4) Enhance teacher content knowledge and instructional skills;

(5) Align with state academic standards;

(6) Provide opportunities to build professional relationships, foster collaboration among principals and staff who provide instruction, and provide opportunities for teacher-to-teacher mentoring; and

(7) Align with the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of the public school district or public charter school.

(b) Staff development activities for school districts and public charter schools participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program may include: (1) Curriculum development and curriculum training programs; and (2) Activities that provide teachers and other staff members training to enhance teacher, team, and school performance.

(1) Curriculum development and curriculum training programs; and

(2) Activities that provide teachers and other staff members training to enhance teacher, team, and school performance.

(c) The public school district or public charter school may implement other staff development activities associated with professional teacher compensation models.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-208
Contracts for services
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is granted authorization to contract primarily for appraisal and support services with the Department of Human Services, physicians, or other individuals or organizations that, in the opinion of the state board, possess the necessary expertise to warrant a contract. (b) In the event of contract, fees paid by the state board may not exceed the amounts that would be paid by a private individual for those services. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 6; 1975, No. 641, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2120.

(a) The State Board of Education is granted authorization to contract primarily for appraisal and support services with the Department of Human Services, physicians, or other individuals or organizations that, in the opinion of the state board, possess the necessary expertise to warrant a contract.

(b) In the event of contract, fees paid by the state board may not exceed the amounts that would be paid by a private individual for those services.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 6; 1975, No. 641, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2120.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-87-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 87 / Section 6-87-103
Academic approval
Status: in_force

(a) By no later than January 1, 2024, each early learning center approved for licensure by the Department of Education and receiving public funds under this chapter shall: (1) Meet all health and safety standards previously required by the Department of Human Services; and (2) (A) Obtain approval from the Department of Education for adherence to the requirements of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System established under this chapter regarding kindergarten readiness as determined by the State Board of Education. (B) The Department of Education shall base its approval under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section on an early learning center's satisfactory participation in the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System, including without limitation unified accountability and coordinated enrollment, as determined by the state board. (b) The state board shall: (1) Conduct a comprehensive review of all state standards and rules for all licenses at least every five (5) years; and (2) Provide a public process through which early learning centers may submit specific rules that early educators want reviewed or changed. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) By no later than January 1, 2024, each early learning center approved for licensure by the Department of Education and receiving public funds under this chapter shall: (1) Meet all health and safety standards previously required by the Department of Human Services; and (2) (A) Obtain approval from the Department of Education for adherence to the requirements of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System established under this chapter regarding kindergarten readiness as determined by the State Board of Education. (B) The Department of Education shall base its approval under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section on an early learning center's satisfactory participation in the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System, including without limitation unified accountability and coordinated enrollment, as determined by the state board.

(1) Meet all health and safety standards previously required by the Department of Human Services; and

(2) (A) Obtain approval from the Department of Education for adherence to the requirements of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System established under this chapter regarding kindergarten readiness as determined by the State Board of Education. (B) The Department of Education shall base its approval under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section on an early learning center's satisfactory participation in the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System, including without limitation unified accountability and coordinated enrollment, as determined by the state board.

(A) Obtain approval from the Department of Education for adherence to the requirements of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System established under this chapter regarding kindergarten readiness as determined by the State Board of Education.

(B) The Department of Education shall base its approval under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section on an early learning center's satisfactory participation in the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System, including without limitation unified accountability and coordinated enrollment, as determined by the state board.

(b) The state board shall: (1) Conduct a comprehensive review of all state standards and rules for all licenses at least every five (5) years; and (2) Provide a public process through which early learning centers may submit specific rules that early educators want reviewed or changed.

(1) Conduct a comprehensive review of all state standards and rules for all licenses at least every five (5) years; and

(2) Provide a public process through which early learning centers may submit specific rules that early educators want reviewed or changed.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1310 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1310
[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. § 6-53-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-53-301
Arkansas Technical and Community College System
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall designate the following institutions as technical colleges which shall become part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board: (A) Black River Technical College, Pocahontas; (B) Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis; (C) North Arkansas College, Harrison; (D) Ozarka College, Melbourne; (E) South Arkansas College, El Dorado; (F) Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff; (G) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen; (H) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock; (I) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville; (J) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope; and (K) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton. (2) None of these institutions shall have the authority to request the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board's approval for associate degree programs before July 1, 1993. (b) A technical college may be expanded to offer courses of instruction in technical, vocational, and adult education programs and college transfer programs and may, upon a vote of the electorate, create a community college district and, if necessary, impose a millage to convert to a community college. (c) Until the institution elects to become a community college, the institution shall be known as a technical college. (d) Upon the appointment of the local board, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions shall be transferred to the local board. (e) The local board shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the institution and shall be further responsible for the provision of services to meet the two-year postsecondary educational needs of those citizens located within the service area of the institution. (f) (1) Any technical college which fails to achieve higher education institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission within eight (8) years following the date of transfer under subsection (d) of this section shall be abolished by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the technical college shall be transferred to the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2023, No. 245,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1929, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 19; 1993, No. 423, § 4; 1995, No. 603, § 2; 1997, No. 1114, § 10.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall designate the following institutions as technical colleges which shall become part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board: (A) Black River Technical College, Pocahontas; (B) Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis; (C) North Arkansas College, Harrison; (D) Ozarka College, Melbourne; (E) South Arkansas College, El Dorado; (F) Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff; (G) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen; (H) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock; (I) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville; (J) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope; and (K) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton. (2) None of these institutions shall have the authority to request the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board's approval for associate degree programs before July 1, 1993.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall designate the following institutions as technical colleges which shall become part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board: (A) Black River Technical College, Pocahontas; (B) Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis; (C) North Arkansas College, Harrison; (D) Ozarka College, Melbourne; (E) South Arkansas College, El Dorado; (F) Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff; (G) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen; (H) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock; (I) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville; (J) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope; and (K) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton.

(A) Black River Technical College, Pocahontas;

(B) Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis;

(C) North Arkansas College, Harrison;

(D) Ozarka College, Melbourne;

(E) South Arkansas College, El Dorado;

(F) Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff;

(G) Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen;

(H) University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock;

(I) University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville;

(J) University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope; and

(K) University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton.

(2) None of these institutions shall have the authority to request the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board's approval for associate degree programs before July 1, 1993.

(b) A technical college may be expanded to offer courses of instruction in technical, vocational, and adult education programs and college transfer programs and may, upon a vote of the electorate, create a community college district and, if necessary, impose a millage to convert to a community college.

(c) Until the institution elects to become a community college, the institution shall be known as a technical college.

(d) Upon the appointment of the local board, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions shall be transferred to the local board.

(e) The local board shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the institution and shall be further responsible for the provision of services to meet the two-year postsecondary educational needs of those citizens located within the service area of the institution.

(f) (1) Any technical college which fails to achieve higher education institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission within eight (8) years following the date of transfer under subsection (d) of this section shall be abolished by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the technical college shall be transferred to the Division of Higher Education.

(1) Any technical college which fails to achieve higher education institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission within eight (8) years following the date of transfer under subsection (d) of this section shall be abolished by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the technical college shall be transferred to the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 245,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1929, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 19; 1993, No. 423, § 4; 1995, No. 603, § 2; 1997, No. 1114, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-47-304
Division of Career and Technical Education to cooperate with Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and Division of Higher Education
Status: in_force

The Division of Career and Technical Education shall cooperate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education to implement distance learning throughout the state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1836, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 4.

The Division of Career and Technical Education shall cooperate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education to implement distance learning throughout the state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1836, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-107
Official computer use policy - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of each school district in this state shall develop and adopt a written policy concerning student and staff use of computers owned by the school district. (2) The written policy shall state that a system to prevent computer users from accessing material harmful to minors shall be established and maintained for all public access computers in the school district. The policy shall be implemented by August 1, 2001. (b) The written policy shall include provisions for administration of punishment of students for violations of the policy with stiffer penalties for repeat offenders, and the same shall be incorporated into the school district's written student discipline policy. (c) Students shall sign a computer-use agreement form outlining proper and improper use of public access computers before being allowed to access the computer equipment. (d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Harmful to minors" has the same meaning as prescribed in § 5-68-501 ; and (2) "Public access computer" means a computer that: (A) Is located in a public school or public library; (B) Is accessible by a minor; and (C) Is connected to any computer communication system such as, but not limited to, what is commonly known as the internet. Acts 1997, No. 801, § 1; 2001, No. 912, § 1.

(a) (1) The board of directors of each school district in this state shall develop and adopt a written policy concerning student and staff use of computers owned by the school district. (2) The written policy shall state that a system to prevent computer users from accessing material harmful to minors shall be established and maintained for all public access computers in the school district. The policy shall be implemented by August 1, 2001.

(1) The board of directors of each school district in this state shall develop and adopt a written policy concerning student and staff use of computers owned by the school district.

(2) The written policy shall state that a system to prevent computer users from accessing material harmful to minors shall be established and maintained for all public access computers in the school district. The policy shall be implemented by August 1, 2001.

(b) The written policy shall include provisions for administration of punishment of students for violations of the policy with stiffer penalties for repeat offenders, and the same shall be incorporated into the school district's written student discipline policy.

(c) Students shall sign a computer-use agreement form outlining proper and improper use of public access computers before being allowed to access the computer equipment.

(d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Harmful to minors" has the same meaning as prescribed in § 5-68-501 ; and (2) "Public access computer" means a computer that: (A) Is located in a public school or public library; (B) Is accessible by a minor; and (C) Is connected to any computer communication system such as, but not limited to, what is commonly known as the internet.

(1) "Harmful to minors" has the same meaning as prescribed in § 5-68-501 ; and

(2) "Public access computer" means a computer that: (A) Is located in a public school or public library; (B) Is accessible by a minor; and (C) Is connected to any computer communication system such as, but not limited to, what is commonly known as the internet.

(A) Is located in a public school or public library;

(B) Is accessible by a minor; and

(C) Is connected to any computer communication system such as, but not limited to, what is commonly known as the internet.

Acts 1997, No. 801, § 1; 2001, No. 912, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-21-204
Prohibition of denial of equal access
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any public secondary school that receives state financial assistance and that has a limited open forum to deny equal access or a fair opportunity to, or to discriminate against, any students who wish to conduct a meeting within that limited open forum on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at the meeting. (b) Each school district may develop a procedure to notify, in writing, all students and their parents of the provisions of this subchapter and to document the receipt of that notice. Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919; Acts 1993, No. 988, § 2.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any public secondary school that receives state financial assistance and that has a limited open forum to deny equal access or a fair opportunity to, or to discriminate against, any students who wish to conduct a meeting within that limited open forum on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at the meeting.

(b) Each school district may develop a procedure to notify, in writing, all students and their parents of the provisions of this subchapter and to document the receipt of that notice.

Acts 1985, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1919; Acts 1993, No. 988, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-64-905
Authority to contract to perform research services - Acceptance of grants and gifts
Status: in_force

(a) The authority of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas to enter into agreements for the performance by the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education of contract research for governmental bodies, private industries, private development organizations, and persons, firms, and associations engaged in industrial development, business, natural resource development and use, planning, and related activities is fully recognized. (b) The board may also accept public or private grants, gifts, and donations for the use of the center. Acts 1965, No. 443, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2870.

(a) The authority of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas to enter into agreements for the performance by the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education of contract research for governmental bodies, private industries, private development organizations, and persons, firms, and associations engaged in industrial development, business, natural resource development and use, planning, and related activities is fully recognized.

(b) The board may also accept public or private grants, gifts, and donations for the use of the center.

Acts 1965, No. 443, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2870.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-416 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-416
6-15-418 - [Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-18-1704
Compliance required
Status: in_force

An international student exchange visitor placement organization shall not place a foreign exchange student with a host family or in a public or private school in this state without complying with this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.

An international student exchange visitor placement organization shall not place a foreign exchange student with a host family or in a public or private school in this state without complying with this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-61-1502
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 165, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 73, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 73, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 2011, No. 1232, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 165, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 73, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 73, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 1232, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-134 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-134
Redemption
Status: in_force

(a) The owner may redeem from the purchaser any time within one (1) year after the sale by paying the purchaser the amount paid by the purchaser with twenty percent (20%) thereon, which redemption shall be noted upon the margin of the decree by the purchaser. (b) (1) If the purchaser cannot be found, the court may redeem by paying the amount to the clerk of the court wherein the decree is rendered, who shall then note the redemption as aforesaid. (2) The clerk shall hold the redemption money subject to the order of the purchaser, free of charge or commission, and pay it over on demand. (3) If the redemption money is not called for in twenty (20) days, the clerk shall advertise the receipt of the money by a notice inserted one (1) time in some newspaper published in the county. Acts 1949, No. 260, §§ 32, 33; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3634, 80-3635.

(a) The owner may redeem from the purchaser any time within one (1) year after the sale by paying the purchaser the amount paid by the purchaser with twenty percent (20%) thereon, which redemption shall be noted upon the margin of the decree by the purchaser.

(b) (1) If the purchaser cannot be found, the court may redeem by paying the amount to the clerk of the court wherein the decree is rendered, who shall then note the redemption as aforesaid. (2) The clerk shall hold the redemption money subject to the order of the purchaser, free of charge or commission, and pay it over on demand. (3) If the redemption money is not called for in twenty (20) days, the clerk shall advertise the receipt of the money by a notice inserted one (1) time in some newspaper published in the county.

(1) If the purchaser cannot be found, the court may redeem by paying the amount to the clerk of the court wherein the decree is rendered, who shall then note the redemption as aforesaid.

(2) The clerk shall hold the redemption money subject to the order of the purchaser, free of charge or commission, and pay it over on demand.

(3) If the redemption money is not called for in twenty (20) days, the clerk shall advertise the receipt of the money by a notice inserted one (1) time in some newspaper published in the county.

Acts 1949, No. 260, §§ 32, 33; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3634, 80-3635.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-53-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to serve as a legislative charter under the authority granted by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, for the establishment, organization, and administration of a system of educational institutions throughout the state offering courses of instruction in: (1) Technical programs; (2) Vocational programs; (3) Adult education programs; (4) Industry training; and (5) Two-year college transfer programs. (b) The system established under this chapter shall provide educational programs which are: (1) Easily accessible by all segments of the population so that they may benefit from training, retraining, or upgraded training for employment; and (2) Highly responsive to individuals needing to achieve basic, general, and specialized education to meet the needs of the workplace. (c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve as the coordinating body of the system in order to assure the orderly and effective development of the publicly supported institutions within the system. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 2; 1997, No. 1114, § 5.

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to serve as a legislative charter under the authority granted by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, for the establishment, organization, and administration of a system of educational institutions throughout the state offering courses of instruction in: (1) Technical programs; (2) Vocational programs; (3) Adult education programs; (4) Industry training; and (5) Two-year college transfer programs.

(1) Technical programs;

(2) Vocational programs;

(3) Adult education programs;

(4) Industry training; and

(5) Two-year college transfer programs.

(b) The system established under this chapter shall provide educational programs which are: (1) Easily accessible by all segments of the population so that they may benefit from training, retraining, or upgraded training for employment; and (2) Highly responsive to individuals needing to achieve basic, general, and specialized education to meet the needs of the workplace.

(1) Easily accessible by all segments of the population so that they may benefit from training, retraining, or upgraded training for employment; and

(2) Highly responsive to individuals needing to achieve basic, general, and specialized education to meet the needs of the workplace.

(c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall serve as the coordinating body of the system in order to assure the orderly and effective development of the publicly supported institutions within the system.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 2; 1997, No. 1114, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-509 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-20-509
Children with disabilities - Sending district's refusal to pay
Status: in_force

If the ruling of the State Board of Education provides for payment to be made by the sending district in behalf of the education of the child in the receiving district and if the sending district refuses to make payments in the amount approved by the state board, then, upon certification thereof by the receiving district, the state board shall cause the amount of any state, federal, local, or other funds not remitted to the receiving district to be withheld from the next state equalization aid to the district that has failed to make payments and shall remit the funds to the receiving district in compensation for payments not made by the sending district. Acts 1981, No. 815, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-740; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 391, § 19.

If the ruling of the State Board of Education provides for payment to be made by the sending district in behalf of the education of the child in the receiving district and if the sending district refuses to make payments in the amount approved by the state board, then, upon certification thereof by the receiving district, the state board shall cause the amount of any state, federal, local, or other funds not remitted to the receiving district to be withheld from the next state equalization aid to the district that has failed to make payments and shall remit the funds to the receiving district in compensation for payments not made by the sending district.

Acts 1981, No. 815, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-740; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 391, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-902
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "teacher" shall include a full-time employee of a school district who is compelled by law to secure a license from the State Board of Education. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 2; 1943, No. 136, § 1; 1949, No. 451, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1302; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11.

As used in this subchapter, "teacher" shall include a full-time employee of a school district who is compelled by law to secure a license from the State Board of Education.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 2; 1943, No. 136, § 1; 1949, No. 451, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1302; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-104
Social media accounts of current and prospective students or employees - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Employee" means an individual who provides services or labor for wages or other remuneration for an institution of higher education; (2) "Institution of higher education" means a public or private institution that provides postsecondary education or training to students that is academic, technical, trade-oriented, or in preparation for gaining employment in a recognized occupation; (3) (A) "Social media account" means a personal account with an electronic medium or service where users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including without limitation: (i) Videos; (ii) Photographs; (iii) Blogs; (iv) Podcasts; (v) Messages; (vi) Emails; and (vii) Website profiles or locations. (B) "Social media account" does not include an account: (i) Opened by an employee or student at the request of an institution of higher education; (ii) Provided to an employee or student by an institution of higher education, such as an institutional email account or other software program owned or operated exclusively by an institution of higher education; (iii) Set up by an employee or student on behalf of an institution of higher education; or (iv) Set up by an employee or student to impersonate an institution of higher education through the use of the institution's name, logos, or trademarks. (C) "Social media account" includes without limitation an account established with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Myspace, or Instagram; and (4) "Student" means a person enrolled part-time or full-time at an institution of higher education in an organized course of study. (b) An institution of higher education shall not require, request, suggest, or cause: (1) A current or prospective employee or student to disclose his or her username and password to the current or prospective employee's or student's social media account; or (2) A current or prospective student, as a condition of acceptance in curricular or extracurricular activities, to: (A) Add an employee or volunteer of the institution of higher education, including without limitation a coach, professor, or administrator, to the list of contacts associated with his or her social media account; or (B) Change the privacy settings associated with his or her social media account. (c) An institution of higher education shall not: (1) Take action against or threaten to discharge, discipline, prohibit from participating in curricular or extracurricular activities, or otherwise penalize a current student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section; or (2) Fail or refuse to admit or hire a prospective employee or student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section. (d) This section does not prohibit an institution of higher education from viewing information about a current or prospective employee or student that is publicly available on the internet. (e) Nothing in this section prevents an institution of higher education from complying with the requirements of federal laws or regulations, or state laws or rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 361, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 998,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Employee" means an individual who provides services or labor for wages or other remuneration for an institution of higher education; (2) "Institution of higher education" means a public or private institution that provides postsecondary education or training to students that is academic, technical, trade-oriented, or in preparation for gaining employment in a recognized occupation; (3) (A) "Social media account" means a personal account with an electronic medium or service where users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including without limitation: (i) Videos; (ii) Photographs; (iii) Blogs; (iv) Podcasts; (v) Messages; (vi) Emails; and (vii) Website profiles or locations. (B) "Social media account" does not include an account: (i) Opened by an employee or student at the request of an institution of higher education; (ii) Provided to an employee or student by an institution of higher education, such as an institutional email account or other software program owned or operated exclusively by an institution of higher education; (iii) Set up by an employee or student on behalf of an institution of higher education; or (iv) Set up by an employee or student to impersonate an institution of higher education through the use of the institution's name, logos, or trademarks. (C) "Social media account" includes without limitation an account established with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Myspace, or Instagram; and (4) "Student" means a person enrolled part-time or full-time at an institution of higher education in an organized course of study.

(1) "Employee" means an individual who provides services or labor for wages or other remuneration for an institution of higher education;

(2) "Institution of higher education" means a public or private institution that provides postsecondary education or training to students that is academic, technical, trade-oriented, or in preparation for gaining employment in a recognized occupation;

(3) (A) "Social media account" means a personal account with an electronic medium or service where users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including without limitation: (i) Videos; (ii) Photographs; (iii) Blogs; (iv) Podcasts; (v) Messages; (vi) Emails; and (vii) Website profiles or locations. (B) "Social media account" does not include an account: (i) Opened by an employee or student at the request of an institution of higher education; (ii) Provided to an employee or student by an institution of higher education, such as an institutional email account or other software program owned or operated exclusively by an institution of higher education; (iii) Set up by an employee or student on behalf of an institution of higher education; or (iv) Set up by an employee or student to impersonate an institution of higher education through the use of the institution's name, logos, or trademarks. (C) "Social media account" includes without limitation an account established with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Myspace, or Instagram; and

(A) "Social media account" means a personal account with an electronic medium or service where users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including without limitation: (i) Videos; (ii) Photographs; (iii) Blogs; (iv) Podcasts; (v) Messages; (vi) Emails; and (vii) Website profiles or locations.

(i) Videos;

(ii) Photographs;

(iii) Blogs;

(iv) Podcasts;

(v) Messages;

(vi) Emails; and

(vii) Website profiles or locations.

(B) "Social media account" does not include an account: (i) Opened by an employee or student at the request of an institution of higher education; (ii) Provided to an employee or student by an institution of higher education, such as an institutional email account or other software program owned or operated exclusively by an institution of higher education; (iii) Set up by an employee or student on behalf of an institution of higher education; or (iv) Set up by an employee or student to impersonate an institution of higher education through the use of the institution's name, logos, or trademarks.

(i) Opened by an employee or student at the request of an institution of higher education;

(ii) Provided to an employee or student by an institution of higher education, such as an institutional email account or other software program owned or operated exclusively by an institution of higher education;

(iii) Set up by an employee or student on behalf of an institution of higher education; or

(iv) Set up by an employee or student to impersonate an institution of higher education through the use of the institution's name, logos, or trademarks.

(C) "Social media account" includes without limitation an account established with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Myspace, or Instagram; and

(4) "Student" means a person enrolled part-time or full-time at an institution of higher education in an organized course of study.

(b) An institution of higher education shall not require, request, suggest, or cause: (1) A current or prospective employee or student to disclose his or her username and password to the current or prospective employee's or student's social media account; or (2) A current or prospective student, as a condition of acceptance in curricular or extracurricular activities, to: (A) Add an employee or volunteer of the institution of higher education, including without limitation a coach, professor, or administrator, to the list of contacts associated with his or her social media account; or (B) Change the privacy settings associated with his or her social media account.

(1) A current or prospective employee or student to disclose his or her username and password to the current or prospective employee's or student's social media account; or

(2) A current or prospective student, as a condition of acceptance in curricular or extracurricular activities, to: (A) Add an employee or volunteer of the institution of higher education, including without limitation a coach, professor, or administrator, to the list of contacts associated with his or her social media account; or (B) Change the privacy settings associated with his or her social media account.

(A) Add an employee or volunteer of the institution of higher education, including without limitation a coach, professor, or administrator, to the list of contacts associated with his or her social media account; or

(B) Change the privacy settings associated with his or her social media account.

(c) An institution of higher education shall not: (1) Take action against or threaten to discharge, discipline, prohibit from participating in curricular or extracurricular activities, or otherwise penalize a current student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section; or (2) Fail or refuse to admit or hire a prospective employee or student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section.

(1) Take action against or threaten to discharge, discipline, prohibit from participating in curricular or extracurricular activities, or otherwise penalize a current student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section; or

(2) Fail or refuse to admit or hire a prospective employee or student for exercising his or her rights under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) This section does not prohibit an institution of higher education from viewing information about a current or prospective employee or student that is publicly available on the internet.

(e) Nothing in this section prevents an institution of higher education from complying with the requirements of federal laws or regulations, or state laws or rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 361, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 998,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-109
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 9.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-20-1803
Questionable audit reports
Status: in_force

(a) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee is concerned that a particular audit may be substandard or seriously questionable with respect to applicable professional auditing standards, the division or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may file a complaint on the audit report to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. (b) The board shall review all audit reports and working papers filed with the board under this subchapter. The board shall determine whether the report is in general conformity with applicable professional standards and state laws and rules and shall take appropriate action. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 292, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1625, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 3.

(a) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee is concerned that a particular audit may be substandard or seriously questionable with respect to applicable professional auditing standards, the division or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may file a complaint on the audit report to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.

(b) The board shall review all audit reports and working papers filed with the board under this subchapter. The board shall determine whether the report is in general conformity with applicable professional standards and state laws and rules and shall take appropriate action.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 292, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1625, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-321 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-321
Maintenance, transportation, and security for Arkansas School for the Blind
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be responsible for providing maintenance, transportation, and security for the Arkansas School for the Blind. (b) The Arkansas School for the Deaf is authorized to spend general revenue funds to provide for these services. Acts 1997, No. 1086, § 9.

(a) The Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be responsible for providing maintenance, transportation, and security for the Arkansas School for the Blind.

(b) The Arkansas School for the Deaf is authorized to spend general revenue funds to provide for these services.

Acts 1997, No. 1086, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1218
Refunding bonds - Maximum amounts - Conversion and sale
Status: in_force

(a) When the refunding bonds are issued to be exchanged for outstanding bonds, it shall not be necessary to advertise them for sale, but they may be executed and delivered to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, from time to time, as outstanding bonds are presented to him or her for exchange, certify and deliver refunding bonds in face value of the same proportion of the total face value of the refunding bond issue that the face value of the surrendered bonds bears to the total face value of the outstanding bonds to be refunded. (b) (1) Refunding bonds may be exchanged for outstanding bonds, as provided in this section, or they may be sold for cash and the proceeds used to pay the outstanding bonds, or part of the refunding bonds may be exchanged and part of the refunding bonds may be sold, as the board of directors may deem best for the school district. (2) In the event that after a school district has exchanged part of a refunding issue that has been converted to a lower interest rate as herein authorized and it becomes necessary or desirable to sell the balance of such a refunding issue to pay the bonds being refunded instead of exchanging them for refunding bonds, the school district may then advertise and sell the balance at the rate of interest to which the issue has been converted. (c) If the refunding bonds are sold at public sale to refund outstanding bonds that have been called for redemption, they shall be fully executed and delivered to the designated escrow agent who shall have authority to surrender them, on and after the redemption date of the bonds being refunded, to the purchaser upon the deposit with the escrow agent on or before the redemption date of the money necessary for the redemption of the bonds being refunded. (d) (1) In order to facilitate the refunding of school bonds, any school district issuing refunding bonds may issue certificates of indebtedness maturing in one (1) to five (5) years, payable to bearer and negotiable, to cover the costs of refunding or interest due on outstanding bonds at the time they are exchanged for refunding bonds, or both. (2) The certificates of indebtedness shall be paid out of the debt service fund of the school district from any surplus that remains in the debt service fund in any years after the payment of the full amount of bonds and interest due that year on the refunding issue. (3) Any certificates of indebtedness issued in connection with an issue of refunding bonds shall be registered by the county treasurer. (4) All certificates of indebtedness thus issued and registered shall not be invalidated because at the time of their issuance or at their maturity date there is not a surplus in the debt service fund available for their payment, but they shall continue as valid obligations of the school district until such a surplus in the debt service fund has accumulated for their payment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1621, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123; Acts 2005, No. 2121, § 16; 2011, No. 989, § 68.

(a) When the refunding bonds are issued to be exchanged for outstanding bonds, it shall not be necessary to advertise them for sale, but they may be executed and delivered to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, from time to time, as outstanding bonds are presented to him or her for exchange, certify and deliver refunding bonds in face value of the same proportion of the total face value of the refunding bond issue that the face value of the surrendered bonds bears to the total face value of the outstanding bonds to be refunded.

(b) (1) Refunding bonds may be exchanged for outstanding bonds, as provided in this section, or they may be sold for cash and the proceeds used to pay the outstanding bonds, or part of the refunding bonds may be exchanged and part of the refunding bonds may be sold, as the board of directors may deem best for the school district. (2) In the event that after a school district has exchanged part of a refunding issue that has been converted to a lower interest rate as herein authorized and it becomes necessary or desirable to sell the balance of such a refunding issue to pay the bonds being refunded instead of exchanging them for refunding bonds, the school district may then advertise and sell the balance at the rate of interest to which the issue has been converted.

(1) Refunding bonds may be exchanged for outstanding bonds, as provided in this section, or they may be sold for cash and the proceeds used to pay the outstanding bonds, or part of the refunding bonds may be exchanged and part of the refunding bonds may be sold, as the board of directors may deem best for the school district.

(2) In the event that after a school district has exchanged part of a refunding issue that has been converted to a lower interest rate as herein authorized and it becomes necessary or desirable to sell the balance of such a refunding issue to pay the bonds being refunded instead of exchanging them for refunding bonds, the school district may then advertise and sell the balance at the rate of interest to which the issue has been converted.

(c) If the refunding bonds are sold at public sale to refund outstanding bonds that have been called for redemption, they shall be fully executed and delivered to the designated escrow agent who shall have authority to surrender them, on and after the redemption date of the bonds being refunded, to the purchaser upon the deposit with the escrow agent on or before the redemption date of the money necessary for the redemption of the bonds being refunded.

(d) (1) In order to facilitate the refunding of school bonds, any school district issuing refunding bonds may issue certificates of indebtedness maturing in one (1) to five (5) years, payable to bearer and negotiable, to cover the costs of refunding or interest due on outstanding bonds at the time they are exchanged for refunding bonds, or both. (2) The certificates of indebtedness shall be paid out of the debt service fund of the school district from any surplus that remains in the debt service fund in any years after the payment of the full amount of bonds and interest due that year on the refunding issue. (3) Any certificates of indebtedness issued in connection with an issue of refunding bonds shall be registered by the county treasurer. (4) All certificates of indebtedness thus issued and registered shall not be invalidated because at the time of their issuance or at their maturity date there is not a surplus in the debt service fund available for their payment, but they shall continue as valid obligations of the school district until such a surplus in the debt service fund has accumulated for their payment.

(1) In order to facilitate the refunding of school bonds, any school district issuing refunding bonds may issue certificates of indebtedness maturing in one (1) to five (5) years, payable to bearer and negotiable, to cover the costs of refunding or interest due on outstanding bonds at the time they are exchanged for refunding bonds, or both.

(2) The certificates of indebtedness shall be paid out of the debt service fund of the school district from any surplus that remains in the debt service fund in any years after the payment of the full amount of bonds and interest due that year on the refunding issue.

(3) Any certificates of indebtedness issued in connection with an issue of refunding bonds shall be registered by the county treasurer.

(4) All certificates of indebtedness thus issued and registered shall not be invalidated because at the time of their issuance or at their maturity date there is not a surplus in the debt service fund available for their payment, but they shall continue as valid obligations of the school district until such a surplus in the debt service fund has accumulated for their payment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1621, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1123; Acts 2005, No. 2121, § 16; 2011, No. 989, § 68.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-50-104
Marketing and services provided outside of service areas
Status: in_force

This title of the Arkansas Code and corresponding rules promulgated under this title shall not limit the ability of a state-supported two-year institution of higher education to market, offer courses, or provide services to any individual who resides in this state, regardless of the service area, as defined in § 6-53-103 , within which the individual resides. Added by Act 2019, No. 944,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

This title of the Arkansas Code and corresponding rules promulgated under this title shall not limit the ability of a state-supported two-year institution of higher education to market, offer courses, or provide services to any individual who resides in this state, regardless of the service area, as defined in § 6-53-103 , within which the individual resides.

Added by Act 2019, No. 944,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-81-1203
Graduate nursing students - Eligibility for rural advanced nursing practice and nurse educator loans
Status: in_force

(a) The Graduate Nurse Educator Loan and Scholarship Board may make advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loans to an applicant, each advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loan being expressly made subject to the provisions of § 6-81-1204 if it finds that: (1) The applicant is a bona fide resident of Arkansas; (2) The applicant has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in good standing in an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program or doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state leading to a graduate degree in nursing; (3) The applicant is or will be a full-time or a part-time graduate student; (4) The applicant needs financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (5) The applicant desires to practice advanced nursing practice in an Arkansas community or teach nursing in an Arkansas school of nursing; and (6) The applicant is a person of good moral character and one who has the talent and capacity to profit by graduate nursing studies. (b) (1) Subject to the availability of funds, an initial rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loan for one (1) academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to a master's in nursing or doctor of philosophy in nursing degree, not to exceed the maximum amount specified in § 6-81-1204 . (2) All subsequent rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the board that: (A) The applicant has completed successfully the advanced nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in an accredited master's program or a doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state; (B) The applicant continues to be a resident of Arkansas; and (C) The applicant's financial situation continues to warrant financial assistance made under the conditions of this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 753,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1995, No. 911, § 1; 1999, No. 1311, § 3; 2001, No. 787, § 3; 2005, No. 1468, § 3.

(a) The Graduate Nurse Educator Loan and Scholarship Board may make advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loans to an applicant, each advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loan being expressly made subject to the provisions of § 6-81-1204 if it finds that: (1) The applicant is a bona fide resident of Arkansas; (2) The applicant has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in good standing in an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program or doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state leading to a graduate degree in nursing; (3) The applicant is or will be a full-time or a part-time graduate student; (4) The applicant needs financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies; (5) The applicant desires to practice advanced nursing practice in an Arkansas community or teach nursing in an Arkansas school of nursing; and (6) The applicant is a person of good moral character and one who has the talent and capacity to profit by graduate nursing studies.

(1) The applicant is a bona fide resident of Arkansas;

(2) The applicant has been accepted for admission to or is enrolled in good standing in an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program or doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state leading to a graduate degree in nursing;

(3) The applicant is or will be a full-time or a part-time graduate student;

(4) The applicant needs financial assistance to complete his or her nursing studies;

(5) The applicant desires to practice advanced nursing practice in an Arkansas community or teach nursing in an Arkansas school of nursing; and

(6) The applicant is a person of good moral character and one who has the talent and capacity to profit by graduate nursing studies.

(b) (1) Subject to the availability of funds, an initial rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loan for one (1) academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to a master's in nursing or doctor of philosophy in nursing degree, not to exceed the maximum amount specified in § 6-81-1204 . (2) All subsequent rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the board that: (A) The applicant has completed successfully the advanced nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in an accredited master's program or a doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state; (B) The applicant continues to be a resident of Arkansas; and (C) The applicant's financial situation continues to warrant financial assistance made under the conditions of this section.

(1) Subject to the availability of funds, an initial rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loan for one (1) academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to a master's in nursing or doctor of philosophy in nursing degree, not to exceed the maximum amount specified in § 6-81-1204 .

(2) All subsequent rural advanced nursing practice or nurse educator loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the board that: (A) The applicant has completed successfully the advanced nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in an accredited master's program or a doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state; (B) The applicant continues to be a resident of Arkansas; and (C) The applicant's financial situation continues to warrant financial assistance made under the conditions of this section.

(A) The applicant has completed successfully the advanced nursing studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in an accredited master's program or a doctor of philosophy in nursing program in the state;

(B) The applicant continues to be a resident of Arkansas; and

(C) The applicant's financial situation continues to warrant financial assistance made under the conditions of this section.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 753,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 911, § 1; 1999, No. 1311, § 3; 2001, No. 787, § 3; 2005, No. 1468, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-907 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-64-907
Expansion and reorganization to be from surplus financial resources - Authorized use of resources
Status: in_force

(a) The expansion and reorganization provided for in this subchapter shall be effected by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as additional financial resources become available to it above the level of financial requirements for its present programs, including the Graduate Institute of Technology, the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, and the Little Rock Graduate Center. (b) Financial resources made available may be used for maintenance, operation, personnel services, construction of facilities, and improvement of the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education. Acts 1965, No. 443, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2872.

(a) The expansion and reorganization provided for in this subchapter shall be effected by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as additional financial resources become available to it above the level of financial requirements for its present programs, including the Graduate Institute of Technology, the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, and the Little Rock Graduate Center.

(b) Financial resources made available may be used for maintenance, operation, personnel services, construction of facilities, and improvement of the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education.

Acts 1965, No. 443, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2872.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-16-603
Local programs mandated - Placement test
Status: in_force

(a) Every public school in Arkansas shall: (1) Identify eligible students under this subchapter using the results from college and career readiness assessments under the Arkansas College and Career Readiness Planning Program, § 6-15-441 [repealed]; and (2) (A) Provide the counseling required under subsection (b) of this section. (B) The public school shall make every reasonable effort to involve parents or guardians in student counseling and placement of students. (b) A public school counselor serving students in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) shall: (1) Counsel and strongly encourage each student enrolled in grades eight through eleven (8-11) who is identified through college and career readiness assessments as not meeting the college and career readiness benchmarks in mathematics or English language arts to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if a program is available to the student; (2) Advise each public school student enrolled in grade eleven (11) in Arkansas that the student may take a placement test under § 6-16-605 ; and (3) Counsel and strongly encourage each student who takes a placement test under § 6-16-605 and scores below the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for mathematics or English language arts to enroll during the student's senior year of high school in regular school instructional courses designated by: (A) Local school officials to assist in the improvement of the student's scores in the areas of deficiency; and (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as appropriate courses for college and career readiness. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1340, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 19, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 18, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 1989, No. 11, § 3; 1989, No. 659, § 1; 1991, No. 650, § 1; 2011, No. 879, § 2.

(a) Every public school in Arkansas shall: (1) Identify eligible students under this subchapter using the results from college and career readiness assessments under the Arkansas College and Career Readiness Planning Program, § 6-15-441 [repealed]; and (2) (A) Provide the counseling required under subsection (b) of this section. (B) The public school shall make every reasonable effort to involve parents or guardians in student counseling and placement of students.

(1) Identify eligible students under this subchapter using the results from college and career readiness assessments under the Arkansas College and Career Readiness Planning Program, § 6-15-441 [repealed]; and

(2) (A) Provide the counseling required under subsection (b) of this section. (B) The public school shall make every reasonable effort to involve parents or guardians in student counseling and placement of students.

(A) Provide the counseling required under subsection (b) of this section.

(B) The public school shall make every reasonable effort to involve parents or guardians in student counseling and placement of students.

(b) A public school counselor serving students in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) shall: (1) Counsel and strongly encourage each student enrolled in grades eight through eleven (8-11) who is identified through college and career readiness assessments as not meeting the college and career readiness benchmarks in mathematics or English language arts to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if a program is available to the student; (2) Advise each public school student enrolled in grade eleven (11) in Arkansas that the student may take a placement test under § 6-16-605 ; and (3) Counsel and strongly encourage each student who takes a placement test under § 6-16-605 and scores below the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for mathematics or English language arts to enroll during the student's senior year of high school in regular school instructional courses designated by: (A) Local school officials to assist in the improvement of the student's scores in the areas of deficiency; and (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as appropriate courses for college and career readiness.

(1) Counsel and strongly encourage each student enrolled in grades eight through eleven (8-11) who is identified through college and career readiness assessments as not meeting the college and career readiness benchmarks in mathematics or English language arts to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if a program is available to the student;

(2) Advise each public school student enrolled in grade eleven (11) in Arkansas that the student may take a placement test under § 6-16-605 ; and

(3) Counsel and strongly encourage each student who takes a placement test under § 6-16-605 and scores below the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for mathematics or English language arts to enroll during the student's senior year of high school in regular school instructional courses designated by: (A) Local school officials to assist in the improvement of the student's scores in the areas of deficiency; and (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as appropriate courses for college and career readiness.

(A) Local school officials to assist in the improvement of the student's scores in the areas of deficiency; and

(B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education as appropriate courses for college and career readiness.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1340, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 19, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 18, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 11, § 3; 1989, No. 659, § 1; 1991, No. 650, § 1; 2011, No. 879, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-62-1113
Sources of repayment
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds shall be direct general obligations of the State of Arkansas for the payment of the debt service on which the full faith and credit of the state are irrevocably pledged so long as any of the bonds are outstanding. (b) (1) The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state, and the amount of general revenues necessary is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall remain pledged for those purposes. (2) Each authorizing resolution or trust indenture may provide for a reserve, credit enhancement, bond insurance, surety bond, or liquidity facility for the bonds. Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.

(a) The State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds shall be direct general obligations of the State of Arkansas for the payment of the debt service on which the full faith and credit of the state are irrevocably pledged so long as any of the bonds are outstanding.

(b) (1) The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state, and the amount of general revenues necessary is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall remain pledged for those purposes. (2) Each authorizing resolution or trust indenture may provide for a reserve, credit enhancement, bond insurance, surety bond, or liquidity facility for the bonds.

(1) The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state, and the amount of general revenues necessary is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall remain pledged for those purposes.

(2) Each authorizing resolution or trust indenture may provide for a reserve, credit enhancement, bond insurance, surety bond, or liquidity facility for the bonds.

Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-106
State direction and coordination
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer: (1) This chapter; and (2) The state's participation in and compliance with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under § 6-4-301 et seq. (b) There shall be created the Arkansas Council for Military Children, whose purpose is to, in collaboration with local military commands, assist state and local education agencies in the implementation of the provisions of this chapter and the interstate compact in order to eliminate barriers to educational success faced by children of military families. (c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement this chapter. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer: (1) This chapter; and (2) The state's participation in and compliance with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under § 6-4-301 et seq.

(1) This chapter; and

(2) The state's participation in and compliance with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children under § 6-4-301 et seq.

(b) There shall be created the Arkansas Council for Military Children, whose purpose is to, in collaboration with local military commands, assist state and local education agencies in the implementation of the provisions of this chapter and the interstate compact in order to eliminate barriers to educational success faced by children of military families.

(c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement this chapter.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-711 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-711
Administration of medication for diabetes
Status: in_force

(a) Upon written request of a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and authorization by the treating physician of the student, a student in the classroom, in another area designated at the school, on school grounds, or at a school-related activity may: (1) Perform blood glucose checks; (2) Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses; (3) Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and (4) Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions. (b) A student shall have access to a private area to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions upon request of the parent or guardian of a student, as outlined in the student's health plan. (c) A public school employee may volunteer to be trained to administer and may administer glucagon to a student with Type 1 diabetes in an emergency situation as permitted under § 17-87-103(11) . Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 833,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) Upon written request of a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and authorization by the treating physician of the student, a student in the classroom, in another area designated at the school, on school grounds, or at a school-related activity may: (1) Perform blood glucose checks; (2) Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses; (3) Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and (4) Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions.

(1) Perform blood glucose checks;

(2) Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses;

(3) Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and

(4) Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions.

(b) A student shall have access to a private area to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions upon request of the parent or guardian of a student, as outlined in the student's health plan.

(c) A public school employee may volunteer to be trained to administer and may administer glucagon to a student with Type 1 diabetes in an emergency situation as permitted under § 17-87-103(11) .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 833,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-16-1704
School district - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) Each local school district board of directors shall establish policies and procedures for each eligible student, where the following shall apply: (1) Credits earned through a course provider shall appear on each eligible student's official transcript and count fully towards the requirements of any approved Arkansas diploma; (2) Required tests shall be administered to each eligible student attending the public school district; (3) All services to which each eligible student attending the public school would be entitled if attending the public school in which he or she is enrolled full time for all courses, including without limitation special education services pursuant to the eligible student's individualized education program, shall be provided; and (4) Participation in course choice at another school shall not affect a student's participation in extracurricular or cocurricular activities. (b) A public school district shall make available to all students the course catalog as provided by the State Board of Education during the annual course enrollment process for the public school district. (c) A public school district shall not actively discourage, intimidate, or threaten an eligible student during the course enrollment process or at any time. (d) (1) The aggregate test scores of eligible students under this subchapter shall be counted in the annual school performance report for the public schools in which the eligible students are enrolled full time. (2) The aggregate test scores required under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be reported to and published by the Department of Education for each course provider in an easy-to-understand format on the department's website. (e) Each eligible student shall enroll in at least one (1) course at the public school in which he or she is enrolled full time. (f) The state board may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including without limitation the requirements of public school districts in which eligible students enroll in courses offered by authorized course providers. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) Each local school district board of directors shall establish policies and procedures for each eligible student, where the following shall apply: (1) Credits earned through a course provider shall appear on each eligible student's official transcript and count fully towards the requirements of any approved Arkansas diploma; (2) Required tests shall be administered to each eligible student attending the public school district; (3) All services to which each eligible student attending the public school would be entitled if attending the public school in which he or she is enrolled full time for all courses, including without limitation special education services pursuant to the eligible student's individualized education program, shall be provided; and (4) Participation in course choice at another school shall not affect a student's participation in extracurricular or cocurricular activities.

(1) Credits earned through a course provider shall appear on each eligible student's official transcript and count fully towards the requirements of any approved Arkansas diploma;

(2) Required tests shall be administered to each eligible student attending the public school district;

(3) All services to which each eligible student attending the public school would be entitled if attending the public school in which he or she is enrolled full time for all courses, including without limitation special education services pursuant to the eligible student's individualized education program, shall be provided; and

(4) Participation in course choice at another school shall not affect a student's participation in extracurricular or cocurricular activities.

(b) A public school district shall make available to all students the course catalog as provided by the State Board of Education during the annual course enrollment process for the public school district.

(c) A public school district shall not actively discourage, intimidate, or threaten an eligible student during the course enrollment process or at any time.

(d) (1) The aggregate test scores of eligible students under this subchapter shall be counted in the annual school performance report for the public schools in which the eligible students are enrolled full time. (2) The aggregate test scores required under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be reported to and published by the Department of Education for each course provider in an easy-to-understand format on the department's website.

(1) The aggregate test scores of eligible students under this subchapter shall be counted in the annual school performance report for the public schools in which the eligible students are enrolled full time.

(2) The aggregate test scores required under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be reported to and published by the Department of Education for each course provider in an easy-to-understand format on the department's website.

(e) Each eligible student shall enroll in at least one (1) course at the public school in which he or she is enrolled full time.

(f) The state board may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including without limitation the requirements of public school districts in which eligible students enroll in courses offered by authorized course providers.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-82-403
Administration - Authority of division
Status: in_force

The Division of Career and Technical Education shall administer this subchapter and shall have the following authority and responsibility with respect thereto: (1) To prepare application forms or such other forms as the division shall deem necessary to properly administer and carry out the purposes of this subchapter; (2) To establish and consult as necessary with an advisory committee representing the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools in determining guidelines and rules for the administration of the Arkansas High Technology Scholarship Program; (3) To select recipients of scholarships awarded pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter; (4) To establish the procedures for payment of scholarships to recipients; and (5) To set a termination date for acceptance of applications. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 403, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2092, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2091, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.4.

The Division of Career and Technical Education shall administer this subchapter and shall have the following authority and responsibility with respect thereto:

(1) To prepare application forms or such other forms as the division shall deem necessary to properly administer and carry out the purposes of this subchapter;

(2) To establish and consult as necessary with an advisory committee representing the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools in determining guidelines and rules for the administration of the Arkansas High Technology Scholarship Program;

(3) To select recipients of scholarships awarded pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter;

(4) To establish the procedures for payment of scholarships to recipients; and

(5) To set a termination date for acceptance of applications.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 403, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2092, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2091, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-25-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 25 / Section 6-25-104
Library media specialist
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Only trained and certified library media services program personnel shall be assigned to carry out duties of the library media specialist. (2) Library media clerks may carry out clerical duties supervised by the library media specialist. (b) Duties that interfere with library media center responsibilities may not be assigned outside the library media center for the library media specialist. (c) Equipment and personnel shall be available for the developmentally appropriate production of a wide range of media for students and faculty. Acts 2003, No. 1786, § 4.

(a) (1) Only trained and certified library media services program personnel shall be assigned to carry out duties of the library media specialist. (2) Library media clerks may carry out clerical duties supervised by the library media specialist.

(1) Only trained and certified library media services program personnel shall be assigned to carry out duties of the library media specialist.

(2) Library media clerks may carry out clerical duties supervised by the library media specialist.

(b) Duties that interfere with library media center responsibilities may not be assigned outside the library media center for the library media specialist.

(c) Equipment and personnel shall be available for the developmentally appropriate production of a wide range of media for students and faculty.

Acts 2003, No. 1786, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-23-308
Priority hiring for teachers
Status: in_force

If a licensed teacher employed by a public school district in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of the open-enrollment public charter is employed by an open-enrollment public charter school and the open-enrollment public charter is revoked, the licensed teacher will receive a priority in hiring for the first available position for which the licensed teacher is qualified in the public school district where the licensed teacher was formerly employed. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 66, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 19.

If a licensed teacher employed by a public school district in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of the open-enrollment public charter is employed by an open-enrollment public charter school and the open-enrollment public charter is revoked, the licensed teacher will receive a priority in hiring for the first available position for which the licensed teacher is qualified in the public school district where the licensed teacher was formerly employed.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 66, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 19.