Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-605
Instructional approaches
Status: in_force

(a) Dyslexia intervention for a student whose dyslexia level I or level II screening under § 6-41-603(c) indicates the need for dyslexia intervention services may include the following instructional approaches: (1) Explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle that targets the specific needs of the student without presuming prior skills or knowledge of the student; (2) Individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the student in a small group setting that uses intensive, highly concentrated instruction methods and materials that maximize student engagement; (3) Meaning-based instruction directed at purposeful reading and writing with an emphasis on comprehension and composition; and (4) Multisensory instruction that incorporates the simultaneous use of two (2) or more sensory pathways during teacher presentations and student practice. (b) Until there are a sufficient number of graduates from a dyslexia therapy program established at the university level in Arkansas or from a dyslexia therapy program established at the university level in another state that is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the division shall allow dyslexia therapy to be provided by individuals who have received training and certification from a program approved by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1780, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) Dyslexia intervention for a student whose dyslexia level I or level II screening under § 6-41-603(c) indicates the need for dyslexia intervention services may include the following instructional approaches: (1) Explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle that targets the specific needs of the student without presuming prior skills or knowledge of the student; (2) Individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the student in a small group setting that uses intensive, highly concentrated instruction methods and materials that maximize student engagement; (3) Meaning-based instruction directed at purposeful reading and writing with an emphasis on comprehension and composition; and (4) Multisensory instruction that incorporates the simultaneous use of two (2) or more sensory pathways during teacher presentations and student practice.

(1) Explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle that targets the specific needs of the student without presuming prior skills or knowledge of the student;

(2) Individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the student in a small group setting that uses intensive, highly concentrated instruction methods and materials that maximize student engagement;

(3) Meaning-based instruction directed at purposeful reading and writing with an emphasis on comprehension and composition; and

(4) Multisensory instruction that incorporates the simultaneous use of two (2) or more sensory pathways during teacher presentations and student practice.

(b) Until there are a sufficient number of graduates from a dyslexia therapy program established at the university level in Arkansas or from a dyslexia therapy program established at the university level in another state that is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the division shall allow dyslexia therapy to be provided by individuals who have received training and certification from a program approved by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1780, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-23-302
Application for open-enrollment public charter school
Status: in_force

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, an eligible entity may apply to the authorizer to grant a charter for an open-enrollment public charter school to operate in a facility of a commercial or nonprofit entity or a public school district. (b) The application to the authorizer for an open-enrollment public charter school shall be made in accordance with a schedule approved by the authorizer. (c) The application shall: (1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the applicant for the purpose of assessing support for an application for an open-enrollment public charter school. (B) (i) Notice of the public hearing shall be published one (1) time a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to be located. (ii) The last publication of notice shall be no less than seven (7) days before the public meeting. (iii) The notice shall not be published in the classified or legal notice section of the newspaper. (C) (i) Within seven (7) calendar days following the first publication of notice required under subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, letters announcing the public hearing shall be sent to the superintendent of each of the public school districts from which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to draw students for the purpose of enrollment and the superintendent of any public school district that is contiguous to the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school will be located. (ii) An affected school district may submit written comments concerning the application to the authorizer to be considered at the time of the authorizer's review of the application; (2) Describe a plan for academic achievement that addresses how the open-enrollment public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ; (3) Outline the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the open-enrollment public charter school operation to measure its progress in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals; (4) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the open-enrollment public charter school seeks to be exempted; (5) (A) Describe in general terms the area within the boundaries of the school district where the applicant intends to obtain a facility to be used for the open-enrollment public charter school. (B) If the facility to be used for an open-enrollment public charter school is a public school district facility, the open-enrollment public charter school must operate in the facility in accordance with the terms established by the local school district board of directors of the public school district in an agreement governing the relationship between the open-enrollment public charter school and the public school district. (C) If the facility that will be used for the open-enrollment public charter school is owned by or leased from a sectarian organization, the terms of the facility agreement must be disclosed to the authorizer; and (6) Include a detailed budget and a governance plan for the operation of the open-enrollment public charter school. (d) A licensed teacher employed by a public school district in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of a charter for an open-enrollment public charter school operated at a public school facility may not be transferred to or be employed by the open-enrollment public charter school over the licensed teacher's objections. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 47, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 5, eff. 4/19/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 311, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 933,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2001, No. 1311, § 2; 2005, No. 2005, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 13; 2009, No. 1469, § 20; 2011, No. 993, § 5.

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, an eligible entity may apply to the authorizer to grant a charter for an open-enrollment public charter school to operate in a facility of a commercial or nonprofit entity or a public school district.

(b) The application to the authorizer for an open-enrollment public charter school shall be made in accordance with a schedule approved by the authorizer.

(c) The application shall: (1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the applicant for the purpose of assessing support for an application for an open-enrollment public charter school. (B) (i) Notice of the public hearing shall be published one (1) time a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to be located. (ii) The last publication of notice shall be no less than seven (7) days before the public meeting. (iii) The notice shall not be published in the classified or legal notice section of the newspaper. (C) (i) Within seven (7) calendar days following the first publication of notice required under subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, letters announcing the public hearing shall be sent to the superintendent of each of the public school districts from which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to draw students for the purpose of enrollment and the superintendent of any public school district that is contiguous to the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school will be located. (ii) An affected school district may submit written comments concerning the application to the authorizer to be considered at the time of the authorizer's review of the application; (2) Describe a plan for academic achievement that addresses how the open-enrollment public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ; (3) Outline the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the open-enrollment public charter school operation to measure its progress in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals; (4) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the open-enrollment public charter school seeks to be exempted; (5) (A) Describe in general terms the area within the boundaries of the school district where the applicant intends to obtain a facility to be used for the open-enrollment public charter school. (B) If the facility to be used for an open-enrollment public charter school is a public school district facility, the open-enrollment public charter school must operate in the facility in accordance with the terms established by the local school district board of directors of the public school district in an agreement governing the relationship between the open-enrollment public charter school and the public school district. (C) If the facility that will be used for the open-enrollment public charter school is owned by or leased from a sectarian organization, the terms of the facility agreement must be disclosed to the authorizer; and (6) Include a detailed budget and a governance plan for the operation of the open-enrollment public charter school.

(1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the applicant for the purpose of assessing support for an application for an open-enrollment public charter school. (B) (i) Notice of the public hearing shall be published one (1) time a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to be located. (ii) The last publication of notice shall be no less than seven (7) days before the public meeting. (iii) The notice shall not be published in the classified or legal notice section of the newspaper. (C) (i) Within seven (7) calendar days following the first publication of notice required under subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, letters announcing the public hearing shall be sent to the superintendent of each of the public school districts from which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to draw students for the purpose of enrollment and the superintendent of any public school district that is contiguous to the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school will be located. (ii) An affected school district may submit written comments concerning the application to the authorizer to be considered at the time of the authorizer's review of the application;

(A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the applicant for the purpose of assessing support for an application for an open-enrollment public charter school.

(B) (i) Notice of the public hearing shall be published one (1) time a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to be located. (ii) The last publication of notice shall be no less than seven (7) days before the public meeting. (iii) The notice shall not be published in the classified or legal notice section of the newspaper.

(i) Notice of the public hearing shall be published one (1) time a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to be located.

(ii) The last publication of notice shall be no less than seven (7) days before the public meeting.

(iii) The notice shall not be published in the classified or legal notice section of the newspaper.

(C) (i) Within seven (7) calendar days following the first publication of notice required under subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, letters announcing the public hearing shall be sent to the superintendent of each of the public school districts from which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to draw students for the purpose of enrollment and the superintendent of any public school district that is contiguous to the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school will be located. (ii) An affected school district may submit written comments concerning the application to the authorizer to be considered at the time of the authorizer's review of the application;

(i) Within seven (7) calendar days following the first publication of notice required under subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, letters announcing the public hearing shall be sent to the superintendent of each of the public school districts from which the open-enrollment public charter school is likely to draw students for the purpose of enrollment and the superintendent of any public school district that is contiguous to the public school district in which the open-enrollment public charter school will be located.

(ii) An affected school district may submit written comments concerning the application to the authorizer to be considered at the time of the authorizer's review of the application;

(2) Describe a plan for academic achievement that addresses how the open-enrollment public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ;

(3) Outline the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the open-enrollment public charter school operation to measure its progress in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals;

(4) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the open-enrollment public charter school seeks to be exempted;

(5) (A) Describe in general terms the area within the boundaries of the school district where the applicant intends to obtain a facility to be used for the open-enrollment public charter school. (B) If the facility to be used for an open-enrollment public charter school is a public school district facility, the open-enrollment public charter school must operate in the facility in accordance with the terms established by the local school district board of directors of the public school district in an agreement governing the relationship between the open-enrollment public charter school and the public school district. (C) If the facility that will be used for the open-enrollment public charter school is owned by or leased from a sectarian organization, the terms of the facility agreement must be disclosed to the authorizer; and

(A) Describe in general terms the area within the boundaries of the school district where the applicant intends to obtain a facility to be used for the open-enrollment public charter school.

(B) If the facility to be used for an open-enrollment public charter school is a public school district facility, the open-enrollment public charter school must operate in the facility in accordance with the terms established by the local school district board of directors of the public school district in an agreement governing the relationship between the open-enrollment public charter school and the public school district.

(C) If the facility that will be used for the open-enrollment public charter school is owned by or leased from a sectarian organization, the terms of the facility agreement must be disclosed to the authorizer; and

(6) Include a detailed budget and a governance plan for the operation of the open-enrollment public charter school.

(d) A licensed teacher employed by a public school district in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of a charter for an open-enrollment public charter school operated at a public school facility may not be transferred to or be employed by the open-enrollment public charter school over the licensed teacher's objections.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 47, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 5, eff. 4/19/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 311, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 933,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2001, No. 1311, § 2; 2005, No. 2005, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 13; 2009, No. 1469, § 20; 2011, No. 993, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-619 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-619
Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of a public school district shall meet: (A) Monthly during the school term; (B) On call of the president or secretary or any three (3) members of the board of directors; and (C) When petitioned to meet by a verified written petition that: (i) Is signed by fifty (50) qualified electors in the school district; (ii) Contains the printed name and address of each qualified elector signing the petition; (iii) Is accompanied by the verified statement of the person obtaining the signatures on the petition required under § 7-9-109 ; and (iv) States the purpose for the meeting. (2) (A) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a board of directors, the superintendent shall notify the president of the board of directors of: (i) All written requests to be placed on the board agenda; and (ii) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each request. (B) A request to be placed on the agenda shall not be granted if placement on the agenda: (i) Prejudices the board of directors concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda for the board's consideration of a disciplinary or employment action; or (ii) Is in conflict with school district policy or law. (3) (A) Except in emergency situations, regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors and school board committees that deal with personnel or personnel policies shall be held after 5:00 p.m. (B) A meeting of the school district board of directors or a school board committee that does not deal with personnel or personnel policies may occur at any time and on any day, regardless of whether there is an emergency. (4) (A) At least ten (10) days before the date of a regular meeting of its board of directors, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting. (B) At least twenty-four (24) hours before a rescheduled regular meeting, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the change in the date, time, or place of the regular meeting. (b) The secretary of a board of directors shall: (1) Keep minutes of regular and special meetings of the board of directors, including without limitation a: (A) Record of the members present or not present at the meeting; (B) Record of the outcome of a vote; and (C) Copy of all budgets of the school district and all reports of the county treasurer on the financial affairs of the school district; and (2) Maintain a permanent record of the minutes. (c) (1) (A) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, a board member shall be physically present at a meeting to be counted for purposes of a quorum or to vote. (B) If a quorum is not established or maintained, a vote shall not be taken until a quorum is established or restored. (C) A majority of a quorum voting affirmatively is required for the passage of any motion or resolution. (D) Any member who abstains from voting shall be counted as having voted against the motion or resolution. (E) (i) If a member announces a conflict of interest with regard to an issue, the member may leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. (ii) A member who leaves a meeting due to a conflict of interest: (a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and (b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote. (2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1)(E)(ii) of this section, for the purposes of this section, a quorum shall be a majority of the membership of the board of directors. (3) A quorum of the board of directors must be physically present for the board of directors to enter an executive session. (d) (1) The board of directors may adopt a policy permitting a member of the board of directors who is unable to be physically present at a meeting to attend the meeting remotely. (2) For a member of the board of directors that attends a meeting remotely to be counted for a quorum and to vote, the method used to permit the member of the board of directors to attend remotely shall: (A) Provide a method for the president of the board of directors or the secretary of the board of directors to verify the identity of the member of the board of directors attending remotely; (B) Allow members of the board of directors that are present and members of the public to hear the member of the board of directors attending remotely at all times; and (C) Allow a member of the board of directors attending remotely to hear the members of the board of directors present at the meeting and any public comment at all times. (3) A member of the board of directors attending remotely shall not: (A) Attend an executive session or closed hearing remotely; or (B) (i) Vote on an issue that is the subject of an executive session or closed hearing. (ii) A board member's inability to vote on an item discussed in executive session shall be treated the same as if the board member had left the room under subdivision (c)(1)(E) of this section. (4) (A) Up to three (3) times per calendar year the board of directors may count a board member attending remotely for the purpose of establishing a quorum. (B) A board member attending remotely that is used to establish a quorum under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not be counted to determine if the board may enter executive session under subdivision (c)(3) of this section. (5) At each regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors, a report or presentation regarding student academic data or performance shall be provided to the board of directors. (e) (1) In addition to the circumstances in which an executive session is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the board of directors may meet in executive session for the purposes of: (A) Pre-litigation discussions; (B) Litigation updates; (C) The discussion and consideration of settlement offers; (D) The discussion and consideration of contract disputes with the superintendent of the school district; and (E) Discussions pertaining to real property. (2) In addition to the persons permitted to be present at an executive session under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the following may be present at an executive session of the board of directors upon invitation of the board of directors: (A) The superintendent of the school district; and (b) The attorney for the school district. Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 3, eff. 5/1/2024. Amended by Act 2023, No. 425,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 836,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 559,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 96; Pope's Dig., § 11534; Acts 1983, No. 855, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-507; Acts 1993, No. 608, § 1; 1995, No. 1347, § 1; 2007, No. 1588, § 1.

(a) (1) The board of directors of a public school district shall meet: (A) Monthly during the school term; (B) On call of the president or secretary or any three (3) members of the board of directors; and (C) When petitioned to meet by a verified written petition that: (i) Is signed by fifty (50) qualified electors in the school district; (ii) Contains the printed name and address of each qualified elector signing the petition; (iii) Is accompanied by the verified statement of the person obtaining the signatures on the petition required under § 7-9-109 ; and (iv) States the purpose for the meeting. (2) (A) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a board of directors, the superintendent shall notify the president of the board of directors of: (i) All written requests to be placed on the board agenda; and (ii) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each request. (B) A request to be placed on the agenda shall not be granted if placement on the agenda: (i) Prejudices the board of directors concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda for the board's consideration of a disciplinary or employment action; or (ii) Is in conflict with school district policy or law. (3) (A) Except in emergency situations, regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors and school board committees that deal with personnel or personnel policies shall be held after 5:00 p.m. (B) A meeting of the school district board of directors or a school board committee that does not deal with personnel or personnel policies may occur at any time and on any day, regardless of whether there is an emergency. (4) (A) At least ten (10) days before the date of a regular meeting of its board of directors, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting. (B) At least twenty-four (24) hours before a rescheduled regular meeting, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the change in the date, time, or place of the regular meeting.

(1) The board of directors of a public school district shall meet: (A) Monthly during the school term; (B) On call of the president or secretary or any three (3) members of the board of directors; and (C) When petitioned to meet by a verified written petition that: (i) Is signed by fifty (50) qualified electors in the school district; (ii) Contains the printed name and address of each qualified elector signing the petition; (iii) Is accompanied by the verified statement of the person obtaining the signatures on the petition required under § 7-9-109 ; and (iv) States the purpose for the meeting.

(A) Monthly during the school term;

(B) On call of the president or secretary or any three (3) members of the board of directors; and

(C) When petitioned to meet by a verified written petition that: (i) Is signed by fifty (50) qualified electors in the school district; (ii) Contains the printed name and address of each qualified elector signing the petition; (iii) Is accompanied by the verified statement of the person obtaining the signatures on the petition required under § 7-9-109 ; and (iv) States the purpose for the meeting.

(i) Is signed by fifty (50) qualified electors in the school district;

(ii) Contains the printed name and address of each qualified elector signing the petition;

(iii) Is accompanied by the verified statement of the person obtaining the signatures on the petition required under § 7-9-109 ; and

(iv) States the purpose for the meeting.

(2) (A) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a board of directors, the superintendent shall notify the president of the board of directors of: (i) All written requests to be placed on the board agenda; and (ii) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each request. (B) A request to be placed on the agenda shall not be granted if placement on the agenda: (i) Prejudices the board of directors concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda for the board's consideration of a disciplinary or employment action; or (ii) Is in conflict with school district policy or law.

(A) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a board of directors, the superintendent shall notify the president of the board of directors of: (i) All written requests to be placed on the board agenda; and (ii) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each request.

(i) All written requests to be placed on the board agenda; and

(ii) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each request.

(B) A request to be placed on the agenda shall not be granted if placement on the agenda: (i) Prejudices the board of directors concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda for the board's consideration of a disciplinary or employment action; or (ii) Is in conflict with school district policy or law.

(i) Prejudices the board of directors concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda for the board's consideration of a disciplinary or employment action; or

(ii) Is in conflict with school district policy or law.

(3) (A) Except in emergency situations, regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors and school board committees that deal with personnel or personnel policies shall be held after 5:00 p.m. (B) A meeting of the school district board of directors or a school board committee that does not deal with personnel or personnel policies may occur at any time and on any day, regardless of whether there is an emergency.

(A) Except in emergency situations, regular and special meetings of the school district board of directors and school board committees that deal with personnel or personnel policies shall be held after 5:00 p.m.

(B) A meeting of the school district board of directors or a school board committee that does not deal with personnel or personnel policies may occur at any time and on any day, regardless of whether there is an emergency.

(4) (A) At least ten (10) days before the date of a regular meeting of its board of directors, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting. (B) At least twenty-four (24) hours before a rescheduled regular meeting, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the change in the date, time, or place of the regular meeting.

(A) At least ten (10) days before the date of a regular meeting of its board of directors, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting.

(B) At least twenty-four (24) hours before a rescheduled regular meeting, a public school district shall publish on the public school district's website a notice of the change in the date, time, or place of the regular meeting.

(b) The secretary of a board of directors shall: (1) Keep minutes of regular and special meetings of the board of directors, including without limitation a: (A) Record of the members present or not present at the meeting; (B) Record of the outcome of a vote; and (C) Copy of all budgets of the school district and all reports of the county treasurer on the financial affairs of the school district; and (2) Maintain a permanent record of the minutes.

(1) Keep minutes of regular and special meetings of the board of directors, including without limitation a: (A) Record of the members present or not present at the meeting; (B) Record of the outcome of a vote; and (C) Copy of all budgets of the school district and all reports of the county treasurer on the financial affairs of the school district; and

(A) Record of the members present or not present at the meeting;

(B) Record of the outcome of a vote; and

(C) Copy of all budgets of the school district and all reports of the county treasurer on the financial affairs of the school district; and

(2) Maintain a permanent record of the minutes.

(c) (1) (A) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, a board member shall be physically present at a meeting to be counted for purposes of a quorum or to vote. (B) If a quorum is not established or maintained, a vote shall not be taken until a quorum is established or restored. (C) A majority of a quorum voting affirmatively is required for the passage of any motion or resolution. (D) Any member who abstains from voting shall be counted as having voted against the motion or resolution. (E) (i) If a member announces a conflict of interest with regard to an issue, the member may leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. (ii) A member who leaves a meeting due to a conflict of interest: (a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and (b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote. (2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1)(E)(ii) of this section, for the purposes of this section, a quorum shall be a majority of the membership of the board of directors. (3) A quorum of the board of directors must be physically present for the board of directors to enter an executive session.

(1) (A) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, a board member shall be physically present at a meeting to be counted for purposes of a quorum or to vote. (B) If a quorum is not established or maintained, a vote shall not be taken until a quorum is established or restored. (C) A majority of a quorum voting affirmatively is required for the passage of any motion or resolution. (D) Any member who abstains from voting shall be counted as having voted against the motion or resolution. (E) (i) If a member announces a conflict of interest with regard to an issue, the member may leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. (ii) A member who leaves a meeting due to a conflict of interest: (a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and (b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote.

(A) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, a board member shall be physically present at a meeting to be counted for purposes of a quorum or to vote.

(B) If a quorum is not established or maintained, a vote shall not be taken until a quorum is established or restored.

(C) A majority of a quorum voting affirmatively is required for the passage of any motion or resolution.

(D) Any member who abstains from voting shall be counted as having voted against the motion or resolution.

(E) (i) If a member announces a conflict of interest with regard to an issue, the member may leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. (ii) A member who leaves a meeting due to a conflict of interest: (a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and (b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote.

(i) If a member announces a conflict of interest with regard to an issue, the member may leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded.

(ii) A member who leaves a meeting due to a conflict of interest: (a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and (b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote.

(a) Shall not be counted in the board of director's vote; and

(b) Shall not be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum until the member returns to the meeting after the vote.

(2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1)(E)(ii) of this section, for the purposes of this section, a quorum shall be a majority of the membership of the board of directors.

(3) A quorum of the board of directors must be physically present for the board of directors to enter an executive session.

(d) (1) The board of directors may adopt a policy permitting a member of the board of directors who is unable to be physically present at a meeting to attend the meeting remotely. (2) For a member of the board of directors that attends a meeting remotely to be counted for a quorum and to vote, the method used to permit the member of the board of directors to attend remotely shall: (A) Provide a method for the president of the board of directors or the secretary of the board of directors to verify the identity of the member of the board of directors attending remotely; (B) Allow members of the board of directors that are present and members of the public to hear the member of the board of directors attending remotely at all times; and (C) Allow a member of the board of directors attending remotely to hear the members of the board of directors present at the meeting and any public comment at all times. (3) A member of the board of directors attending remotely shall not: (A) Attend an executive session or closed hearing remotely; or (B) (i) Vote on an issue that is the subject of an executive session or closed hearing. (ii) A board member's inability to vote on an item discussed in executive session shall be treated the same as if the board member had left the room under subdivision (c)(1)(E) of this section. (4) (A) Up to three (3) times per calendar year the board of directors may count a board member attending remotely for the purpose of establishing a quorum. (B) A board member attending remotely that is used to establish a quorum under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not be counted to determine if the board may enter executive session under subdivision (c)(3) of this section. (5) At each regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors, a report or presentation regarding student academic data or performance shall be provided to the board of directors.

(1) The board of directors may adopt a policy permitting a member of the board of directors who is unable to be physically present at a meeting to attend the meeting remotely.

(2) For a member of the board of directors that attends a meeting remotely to be counted for a quorum and to vote, the method used to permit the member of the board of directors to attend remotely shall: (A) Provide a method for the president of the board of directors or the secretary of the board of directors to verify the identity of the member of the board of directors attending remotely; (B) Allow members of the board of directors that are present and members of the public to hear the member of the board of directors attending remotely at all times; and (C) Allow a member of the board of directors attending remotely to hear the members of the board of directors present at the meeting and any public comment at all times.

(A) Provide a method for the president of the board of directors or the secretary of the board of directors to verify the identity of the member of the board of directors attending remotely;

(B) Allow members of the board of directors that are present and members of the public to hear the member of the board of directors attending remotely at all times; and

(C) Allow a member of the board of directors attending remotely to hear the members of the board of directors present at the meeting and any public comment at all times.

(3) A member of the board of directors attending remotely shall not: (A) Attend an executive session or closed hearing remotely; or (B) (i) Vote on an issue that is the subject of an executive session or closed hearing. (ii) A board member's inability to vote on an item discussed in executive session shall be treated the same as if the board member had left the room under subdivision (c)(1)(E) of this section.

(A) Attend an executive session or closed hearing remotely; or

(B) (i) Vote on an issue that is the subject of an executive session or closed hearing. (ii) A board member's inability to vote on an item discussed in executive session shall be treated the same as if the board member had left the room under subdivision (c)(1)(E) of this section.

(i) Vote on an issue that is the subject of an executive session or closed hearing.

(ii) A board member's inability to vote on an item discussed in executive session shall be treated the same as if the board member had left the room under subdivision (c)(1)(E) of this section.

(4) (A) Up to three (3) times per calendar year the board of directors may count a board member attending remotely for the purpose of establishing a quorum. (B) A board member attending remotely that is used to establish a quorum under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not be counted to determine if the board may enter executive session under subdivision (c)(3) of this section.

(A) Up to three (3) times per calendar year the board of directors may count a board member attending remotely for the purpose of establishing a quorum.

(B) A board member attending remotely that is used to establish a quorum under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not be counted to determine if the board may enter executive session under subdivision (c)(3) of this section.

(5) At each regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors, a report or presentation regarding student academic data or performance shall be provided to the board of directors.

(e) (1) In addition to the circumstances in which an executive session is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the board of directors may meet in executive session for the purposes of: (A) Pre-litigation discussions; (B) Litigation updates; (C) The discussion and consideration of settlement offers; (D) The discussion and consideration of contract disputes with the superintendent of the school district; and (E) Discussions pertaining to real property. (2) In addition to the persons permitted to be present at an executive session under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the following may be present at an executive session of the board of directors upon invitation of the board of directors: (A) The superintendent of the school district; and (b) The attorney for the school district.

(1) In addition to the circumstances in which an executive session is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the board of directors may meet in executive session for the purposes of: (A) Pre-litigation discussions; (B) Litigation updates; (C) The discussion and consideration of settlement offers; (D) The discussion and consideration of contract disputes with the superintendent of the school district; and (E) Discussions pertaining to real property.

(A) Pre-litigation discussions;

(B) Litigation updates;

(C) The discussion and consideration of settlement offers;

(D) The discussion and consideration of contract disputes with the superintendent of the school district; and

(E) Discussions pertaining to real property.

(2) In addition to the persons permitted to be present at an executive session under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the following may be present at an executive session of the board of directors upon invitation of the board of directors: (A) The superintendent of the school district; and (b) The attorney for the school district.

(A) The superintendent of the school district; and (b) The attorney for the school district.

(b) The attorney for the school district.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 3, eff. 5/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 425,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 836,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 559,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 96; Pope's Dig., § 11534; Acts 1983, No. 855, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-507; Acts 1993, No. 608, § 1; 1995, No. 1347, § 1; 2007, No. 1588, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-108
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a policy to require that: (1) Public school students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) participate in a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence during the first class of each school day; and (2) (A) Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) public schools lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at the commencement of each school-sanctioned after-school assembly and each school-sanctioned sporting event. (B) However, if any part of two (2) or more school-sanctioned sporting events occurs on the same day at the same school, a public school may choose to lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at only one (1) of the school-sanctioned sporting events. (b) The policy required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Require that at the time designated for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance students shall stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance while facing the flag with their right hands over their hearts or in an appropriate salute if in uniform; (2) (A) Provide that no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance if the student or the student's parent or legal guardian objects to the student's participating in the exercise on religious, philosophical, or other grounds. (B) Students who are exempt from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be required to remain quietly standing or sitting at their desks while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance; (3) (A) Provide that teachers or other school staff who have religious, philosophical, or other grounds for objecting are exempt from leading or participating in the exercise. (B) If a teacher chooses not to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the policy shall require that another suitable person shall be designated either by the teacher or principal to lead the class; (4) Require the school to provide appropriate accommodations for students, teachers, or other staff who are unable to comply with the procedures described in this section due to disability; and (5) (A) Provide for the observance of one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. (B) During the one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, each student may reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity that is not likely to interfere with or distract another student. (C) Each public school teacher or other public school employee in charge of students during the period in which the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and moment of silence is observed shall ensure that each student remains silent and does not act in a manner that is likely to interfere with or distract another student. Amended by Act 2021, No. 959,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2003, No. 1333, § 1.

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a policy to require that: (1) Public school students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) participate in a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence during the first class of each school day; and (2) (A) Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) public schools lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at the commencement of each school-sanctioned after-school assembly and each school-sanctioned sporting event. (B) However, if any part of two (2) or more school-sanctioned sporting events occurs on the same day at the same school, a public school may choose to lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at only one (1) of the school-sanctioned sporting events.

(1) Public school students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) participate in a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence during the first class of each school day; and

(2) (A) Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) public schools lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at the commencement of each school-sanctioned after-school assembly and each school-sanctioned sporting event. (B) However, if any part of two (2) or more school-sanctioned sporting events occurs on the same day at the same school, a public school may choose to lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at only one (1) of the school-sanctioned sporting events.

(A) Kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) public schools lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at the commencement of each school-sanctioned after-school assembly and each school-sanctioned sporting event.

(B) However, if any part of two (2) or more school-sanctioned sporting events occurs on the same day at the same school, a public school may choose to lead or broadcast a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by one (1) minute of silence at only one (1) of the school-sanctioned sporting events.

(b) The policy required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Require that at the time designated for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance students shall stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance while facing the flag with their right hands over their hearts or in an appropriate salute if in uniform; (2) (A) Provide that no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance if the student or the student's parent or legal guardian objects to the student's participating in the exercise on religious, philosophical, or other grounds. (B) Students who are exempt from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be required to remain quietly standing or sitting at their desks while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance; (3) (A) Provide that teachers or other school staff who have religious, philosophical, or other grounds for objecting are exempt from leading or participating in the exercise. (B) If a teacher chooses not to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the policy shall require that another suitable person shall be designated either by the teacher or principal to lead the class; (4) Require the school to provide appropriate accommodations for students, teachers, or other staff who are unable to comply with the procedures described in this section due to disability; and (5) (A) Provide for the observance of one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. (B) During the one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, each student may reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity that is not likely to interfere with or distract another student. (C) Each public school teacher or other public school employee in charge of students during the period in which the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and moment of silence is observed shall ensure that each student remains silent and does not act in a manner that is likely to interfere with or distract another student.

(1) Require that at the time designated for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance students shall stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance while facing the flag with their right hands over their hearts or in an appropriate salute if in uniform;

(2) (A) Provide that no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance if the student or the student's parent or legal guardian objects to the student's participating in the exercise on religious, philosophical, or other grounds. (B) Students who are exempt from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be required to remain quietly standing or sitting at their desks while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance;

(A) Provide that no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance if the student or the student's parent or legal guardian objects to the student's participating in the exercise on religious, philosophical, or other grounds.

(B) Students who are exempt from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be required to remain quietly standing or sitting at their desks while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance;

(3) (A) Provide that teachers or other school staff who have religious, philosophical, or other grounds for objecting are exempt from leading or participating in the exercise. (B) If a teacher chooses not to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the policy shall require that another suitable person shall be designated either by the teacher or principal to lead the class;

(A) Provide that teachers or other school staff who have religious, philosophical, or other grounds for objecting are exempt from leading or participating in the exercise.

(B) If a teacher chooses not to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the policy shall require that another suitable person shall be designated either by the teacher or principal to lead the class;

(4) Require the school to provide appropriate accommodations for students, teachers, or other staff who are unable to comply with the procedures described in this section due to disability; and

(5) (A) Provide for the observance of one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. (B) During the one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, each student may reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity that is not likely to interfere with or distract another student. (C) Each public school teacher or other public school employee in charge of students during the period in which the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and moment of silence is observed shall ensure that each student remains silent and does not act in a manner that is likely to interfere with or distract another student.

(A) Provide for the observance of one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

(B) During the one (1) minute of silence following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, each student may reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity that is not likely to interfere with or distract another student.

(C) Each public school teacher or other public school employee in charge of students during the period in which the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and moment of silence is observed shall ensure that each student remains silent and does not act in a manner that is likely to interfere with or distract another student.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 959,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2003, No. 1333, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-82-501
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Child" or "children" means any natural child, adopted child, or stepchild who is eligible under § 6-82-504 ; (2) "Division of Community Correction employee" means any employee of the Division of Community Correction who suffers fatal injuries or wounds or becomes permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds that occurred through contact with parolees, probationers, or center residents; (3) (A) "Emergency medical services personnel" means an individual licensed by the Department of Health at any level established by the rules adopted by the State Board of Health under the Emergency Medical Services Act, § 20-13-201 et seq., and authorized to perform those services set forth in the rules. (B) This shall include without limitation an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical services instructor, or emergency medical services instructor trainer; (4) "Firefighter" means any firefighter employed on a full-time or volunteer duty status while actually engaged in the performance of his or her duties; (5) "Law enforcement officer" means a: (A) Constable, which includes all duly elected constables of any beat of any county within the state while actually engaged in the performance of their duties concerning the criminal laws of the county and state; (B) Game warden, which includes all appointed game wardens employed by the State of Arkansas on a full-time duty status while actually engaged in their duties concerning the game laws of this state; (C) Municipal and college or university police officer, which includes all law enforcement officers of any municipality, college, or university who are regular duty personnel on full-time status and does not include auxiliary officers or those serving on a temporary or part-time status; (D) Sheriff or deputy sheriff, which includes all law enforcement officers of full-time status on a regular basis serving the sheriff's department of any county but does not include deputy sheriffs who are engaged in administrative or civil duty or deputy sheriffs serving in a temporary capacity or part-time basis; and (E) State highway patrolman, which includes any law enforcement officer, regardless of department or bureau, of the Division of Arkansas State Police; (6) "State correction employee" means any employee of the Division of Correction or the Arkansas Correctional School District who becomes subject to injury through contact with inmates or parolees of the Division of Correction; (7) "State forestry employee" means an employee of the Arkansas Forestry Commission who is actively engaged in his or her duties of fighting forest fires; (8) "State highway employee" means any employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who actively engages in highway maintenance, construction, or traffic operations on the roadways and bridges of the state highway system while the roadways and bridges are open for use by the traveling public; (9) "State parks employee" means any employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism who is a commissioned law enforcement officer or emergency response employee while actively engaged in the performance of his or her duties; and (10) "Teacher" means any person employed by a public school for the purpose of giving instruction and whose employment requires state certification. Amended by Act 2021, No. 493,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 687, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 686, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 685, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 521, § 2; 1985, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3360; Acts 1993, No. 153, § 1; 1997, No. 547, § 8; 1999, No. 56, § 1; 1999, No. 1034, § 1; 2001, No. 113, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 806, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Child" or "children" means any natural child, adopted child, or stepchild who is eligible under § 6-82-504 ;

(2) "Division of Community Correction employee" means any employee of the Division of Community Correction who suffers fatal injuries or wounds or becomes permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds that occurred through contact with parolees, probationers, or center residents;

(3) (A) "Emergency medical services personnel" means an individual licensed by the Department of Health at any level established by the rules adopted by the State Board of Health under the Emergency Medical Services Act, § 20-13-201 et seq., and authorized to perform those services set forth in the rules. (B) This shall include without limitation an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical services instructor, or emergency medical services instructor trainer;

(A) "Emergency medical services personnel" means an individual licensed by the Department of Health at any level established by the rules adopted by the State Board of Health under the Emergency Medical Services Act, § 20-13-201 et seq., and authorized to perform those services set forth in the rules.

(B) This shall include without limitation an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical services instructor, or emergency medical services instructor trainer;

(4) "Firefighter" means any firefighter employed on a full-time or volunteer duty status while actually engaged in the performance of his or her duties;

(5) "Law enforcement officer" means a: (A) Constable, which includes all duly elected constables of any beat of any county within the state while actually engaged in the performance of their duties concerning the criminal laws of the county and state; (B) Game warden, which includes all appointed game wardens employed by the State of Arkansas on a full-time duty status while actually engaged in their duties concerning the game laws of this state; (C) Municipal and college or university police officer, which includes all law enforcement officers of any municipality, college, or university who are regular duty personnel on full-time status and does not include auxiliary officers or those serving on a temporary or part-time status; (D) Sheriff or deputy sheriff, which includes all law enforcement officers of full-time status on a regular basis serving the sheriff's department of any county but does not include deputy sheriffs who are engaged in administrative or civil duty or deputy sheriffs serving in a temporary capacity or part-time basis; and (E) State highway patrolman, which includes any law enforcement officer, regardless of department or bureau, of the Division of Arkansas State Police;

(A) Constable, which includes all duly elected constables of any beat of any county within the state while actually engaged in the performance of their duties concerning the criminal laws of the county and state;

(B) Game warden, which includes all appointed game wardens employed by the State of Arkansas on a full-time duty status while actually engaged in their duties concerning the game laws of this state;

(C) Municipal and college or university police officer, which includes all law enforcement officers of any municipality, college, or university who are regular duty personnel on full-time status and does not include auxiliary officers or those serving on a temporary or part-time status;

(D) Sheriff or deputy sheriff, which includes all law enforcement officers of full-time status on a regular basis serving the sheriff's department of any county but does not include deputy sheriffs who are engaged in administrative or civil duty or deputy sheriffs serving in a temporary capacity or part-time basis; and

(E) State highway patrolman, which includes any law enforcement officer, regardless of department or bureau, of the Division of Arkansas State Police;

(6) "State correction employee" means any employee of the Division of Correction or the Arkansas Correctional School District who becomes subject to injury through contact with inmates or parolees of the Division of Correction;

(7) "State forestry employee" means an employee of the Arkansas Forestry Commission who is actively engaged in his or her duties of fighting forest fires;

(8) "State highway employee" means any employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who actively engages in highway maintenance, construction, or traffic operations on the roadways and bridges of the state highway system while the roadways and bridges are open for use by the traveling public;

(9) "State parks employee" means any employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism who is a commissioned law enforcement officer or emergency response employee while actively engaged in the performance of his or her duties; and

(10) "Teacher" means any person employed by a public school for the purpose of giving instruction and whose employment requires state certification.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 493,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 687, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 686, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 685, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 521, § 2; 1985, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3360; Acts 1993, No. 153, § 1; 1997, No. 547, § 8; 1999, No. 56, § 1; 1999, No. 1034, § 1; 2001, No. 113, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 806, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-220 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-220
Arkansas State Technical Institute - Courses of study and training
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Technical Institute shall provide educational programs which combine academic skills and vocational training in highly technical employment fields. (b) The institute shall offer courses of study leading to certificates and associate degrees and shall also offer such short-term programs as needed. Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152.

(a) The Arkansas State Technical Institute shall provide educational programs which combine academic skills and vocational training in highly technical employment fields.

(b) The institute shall offer courses of study leading to certificates and associate degrees and shall also offer such short-term programs as needed.

Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-131 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-131
Student accounts receivable policies at state-supported institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall: (1) Develop and adopt policies concerning: (A) (i) Student accounts receivable. (ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) The collection of delinquent accounts; and (C) The prevention of students with long-standing delinquent account balances from registering for courses or completing courses; and (2) (A) Review its policies and practices to ensure its compliance with census reporting guidelines promulgated by the Division of Higher Education. (B) A review under this subdivision (a)(2) shall occur at the beginning of each fall semester. (b) A policy developed under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be published in the student handbook of the state-supported institution of higher education and on the website of the state-supported institution of higher education. (c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop rules to implement this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 69,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1963, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1962, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 50, § 1.

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall: (1) Develop and adopt policies concerning: (A) (i) Student accounts receivable. (ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) The collection of delinquent accounts; and (C) The prevention of students with long-standing delinquent account balances from registering for courses or completing courses; and (2) (A) Review its policies and practices to ensure its compliance with census reporting guidelines promulgated by the Division of Higher Education. (B) A review under this subdivision (a)(2) shall occur at the beginning of each fall semester.

(1) Develop and adopt policies concerning: (A) (i) Student accounts receivable. (ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher education; (B) The collection of delinquent accounts; and (C) The prevention of students with long-standing delinquent account balances from registering for courses or completing courses; and

(A) (i) Student accounts receivable. (ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher education;

(i) Student accounts receivable.

(ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher education;

(B) The collection of delinquent accounts; and

(C) The prevention of students with long-standing delinquent account balances from registering for courses or completing courses; and

(2) (A) Review its policies and practices to ensure its compliance with census reporting guidelines promulgated by the Division of Higher Education. (B) A review under this subdivision (a)(2) shall occur at the beginning of each fall semester.

(A) Review its policies and practices to ensure its compliance with census reporting guidelines promulgated by the Division of Higher Education.

(B) A review under this subdivision (a)(2) shall occur at the beginning of each fall semester.

(b) A policy developed under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be published in the student handbook of the state-supported institution of higher education and on the website of the state-supported institution of higher education.

(c) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop rules to implement this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 69,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1963, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1962, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 50, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-23-503
Use of funding
Status: in_force

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school may not use the moneys that it receives from the state for any sectarian program or activity or as collateral for debt. (b) (1) No indebtedness of any kind incurred or created by the open-enrollment public charter school shall constitute an indebtedness of the state or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness of the open-enrollment public charter school shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit, or taxing power of the state or its political subdivisions. (2) Every contract or lease into which an open-enrollment public charter school enters shall include the wording of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 28.

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school may not use the moneys that it receives from the state for any sectarian program or activity or as collateral for debt.

(b) (1) No indebtedness of any kind incurred or created by the open-enrollment public charter school shall constitute an indebtedness of the state or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness of the open-enrollment public charter school shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit, or taxing power of the state or its political subdivisions. (2) Every contract or lease into which an open-enrollment public charter school enters shall include the wording of subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) No indebtedness of any kind incurred or created by the open-enrollment public charter school shall constitute an indebtedness of the state or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness of the open-enrollment public charter school shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit, or taxing power of the state or its political subdivisions.

(2) Every contract or lease into which an open-enrollment public charter school enters shall include the wording of subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2007, No. 736, § 28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-23-601
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 31, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 69, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 68, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 67, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1311, § 9; 2005, No. 2005, § 12; 2007, No. 736, § 32; 2011, No. 993, § 15.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 31, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 69, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 68, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 67, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1311, § 9; 2005, No. 2005, § 12; 2007, No. 736, § 32; 2011, No. 993, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-23-201
Application for conversion public charter school status
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any public school district may apply to the authorizer for conversion public charter school status for a public school in the public school district in accordance with a schedule approved by the authorizer. (2) A public school district's application for conversion public charter school status for the public school may include, but shall not be limited to, the following purposes: (A) Adopting research-based school or instructional designs, or both, that focus on improving student and school performance, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ; (B) Addressing school improvement status resulting from sanctions listed in § 6-15-207(c)(8) and § 6-15-429(a) and (b) [repealed]; or (C) Partnering with other public school districts or public schools to address students' needs in a geographical location or multiple locations. (b) Such application shall: (1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the local school district board of directors for the purpose of assessing support of an application for conversion public charter school status. (B) Notice of the public hearing shall be: (i) Distributed to the community, licensed personnel, and the parents of all students enrolled at the public school for which the public school district initiated the application; and (ii) Published in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district at least three (3) weeks before the date of the meeting; (2) Describe a plan for school improvement that addresses how the conversion public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals; (3) Outline proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the conversion public charter school in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals; (4) Describe how the licensed employees and parents of students to be enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be involved in developing and implementing the school improvement plan and identifying performance criteria; (5) Describe how the concerns of licensed employees and parents of students enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be solicited and addressed in evaluating the effectiveness of the improvement plan; and (6) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the conversion public charter school will be exempt. (c) (1) A licensed teacher employed by a public school in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of a charter for a public school conversion within that public school district may not be transferred to or be employed by the conversion public charter school over the licensed teacher's objection, nor shall that objection be used as a basis to deny continuing employment within the public school district in another public school at a similar grade level. (2) If the transfer of a teacher within the public school district is not possible because only one (1) public school exists for that teacher's licensure level, then the local school district board of directors shall call for a vote of the licensed teachers in the proposed conversion public charter school site and proceed, at the option of the local school board of directors, with the conversion public charter school application if a majority of the licensed teachers approve the proposal. Amended by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 4, eff. 4/19/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 309, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 62, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 61, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 4; 2001, No. 1311, § 1; 2005, No. 2005, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 5.

(a) (1) Any public school district may apply to the authorizer for conversion public charter school status for a public school in the public school district in accordance with a schedule approved by the authorizer. (2) A public school district's application for conversion public charter school status for the public school may include, but shall not be limited to, the following purposes: (A) Adopting research-based school or instructional designs, or both, that focus on improving student and school performance, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ; (B) Addressing school improvement status resulting from sanctions listed in § 6-15-207(c)(8) and § 6-15-429(a) and (b) [repealed]; or (C) Partnering with other public school districts or public schools to address students' needs in a geographical location or multiple locations.

(1) Any public school district may apply to the authorizer for conversion public charter school status for a public school in the public school district in accordance with a schedule approved by the authorizer.

(2) A public school district's application for conversion public charter school status for the public school may include, but shall not be limited to, the following purposes: (A) Adopting research-based school or instructional designs, or both, that focus on improving student and school performance, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ; (B) Addressing school improvement status resulting from sanctions listed in § 6-15-207(c)(8) and § 6-15-429(a) and (b) [repealed]; or (C) Partnering with other public school districts or public schools to address students' needs in a geographical location or multiple locations.

(A) Adopting research-based school or instructional designs, or both, that focus on improving student and school performance, which may include without limitation the implementation of a community school plan, as defined by § 6-15-3002 ;

(B) Addressing school improvement status resulting from sanctions listed in § 6-15-207(c)(8) and § 6-15-429(a) and (b) [repealed]; or

(C) Partnering with other public school districts or public schools to address students' needs in a geographical location or multiple locations.

(b) Such application shall: (1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the local school district board of directors for the purpose of assessing support of an application for conversion public charter school status. (B) Notice of the public hearing shall be: (i) Distributed to the community, licensed personnel, and the parents of all students enrolled at the public school for which the public school district initiated the application; and (ii) Published in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district at least three (3) weeks before the date of the meeting; (2) Describe a plan for school improvement that addresses how the conversion public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals; (3) Outline proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the conversion public charter school in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals; (4) Describe how the licensed employees and parents of students to be enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be involved in developing and implementing the school improvement plan and identifying performance criteria; (5) Describe how the concerns of licensed employees and parents of students enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be solicited and addressed in evaluating the effectiveness of the improvement plan; and (6) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the conversion public charter school will be exempt.

(1) (A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the local school district board of directors for the purpose of assessing support of an application for conversion public charter school status. (B) Notice of the public hearing shall be: (i) Distributed to the community, licensed personnel, and the parents of all students enrolled at the public school for which the public school district initiated the application; and (ii) Published in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district at least three (3) weeks before the date of the meeting;

(A) Describe the results of a public hearing called by the local school district board of directors for the purpose of assessing support of an application for conversion public charter school status.

(B) Notice of the public hearing shall be: (i) Distributed to the community, licensed personnel, and the parents of all students enrolled at the public school for which the public school district initiated the application; and (ii) Published in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district at least three (3) weeks before the date of the meeting;

(i) Distributed to the community, licensed personnel, and the parents of all students enrolled at the public school for which the public school district initiated the application; and

(ii) Published in a newspaper having general circulation in the public school district at least three (3) weeks before the date of the meeting;

(2) Describe a plan for school improvement that addresses how the conversion public charter school will improve student learning and meet the state education goals;

(3) Outline proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the conversion public charter school in improving student learning and meeting or exceeding the state education goals;

(4) Describe how the licensed employees and parents of students to be enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be involved in developing and implementing the school improvement plan and identifying performance criteria;

(5) Describe how the concerns of licensed employees and parents of students enrolled in the conversion public charter school will be solicited and addressed in evaluating the effectiveness of the improvement plan; and

(6) List the specific provisions of this title and the specific rules promulgated by the State Board of Education from which the conversion public charter school will be exempt.

(c) (1) A licensed teacher employed by a public school in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of a charter for a public school conversion within that public school district may not be transferred to or be employed by the conversion public charter school over the licensed teacher's objection, nor shall that objection be used as a basis to deny continuing employment within the public school district in another public school at a similar grade level. (2) If the transfer of a teacher within the public school district is not possible because only one (1) public school exists for that teacher's licensure level, then the local school district board of directors shall call for a vote of the licensed teachers in the proposed conversion public charter school site and proceed, at the option of the local school board of directors, with the conversion public charter school application if a majority of the licensed teachers approve the proposal.

(1) A licensed teacher employed by a public school in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of a charter for a public school conversion within that public school district may not be transferred to or be employed by the conversion public charter school over the licensed teacher's objection, nor shall that objection be used as a basis to deny continuing employment within the public school district in another public school at a similar grade level.

(2) If the transfer of a teacher within the public school district is not possible because only one (1) public school exists for that teacher's licensure level, then the local school district board of directors shall call for a vote of the licensed teachers in the proposed conversion public charter school site and proceed, at the option of the local school board of directors, with the conversion public charter school application if a majority of the licensed teachers approve the proposal.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 744,§ 4, eff. 4/19/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 309, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 62, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 61, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 4; 2001, No. 1311, § 1; 2005, No. 2005, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-16-601
Authority - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "College and career readiness assessment" means a set of criterion-referenced measurements of a student's acquisition of the knowledge and skills the student needs to be successful in future endeavors, including: (A) Successfully completing credit-bearing, first-year courses at a postsecondary institution; and (B) Embarking on a chosen career; (2) (A) "College and career readiness benchmark" means the minimum score on a college and career readiness assessment in mathematics or English language arts. (B) College and career readiness benchmarks are determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education; (3) "Eligible student" means a public school student in Arkansas who: (A) Is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11); (B) Is identified through a college and career readiness assessment as scoring below the college and career readiness benchmark in mathematics or English language arts; (C) Has received the counseling required under § 6-16-602 ; and (D) Desires to enroll in postsecondary education; (4) "Placement test" means a test for entrance to postsecondary education that is either: (A) Approved by the State Board of Education; or (B) Designated by the Division of Higher Education; and (5) "Postsecondary preparatory program" means an intensive program approved under this subchapter that is focused on preparing students for entry level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading based on identified needs for college enrollment and placement. (b) (1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules under which the following may operate postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas: (A) School districts; (B) Institutions of higher education; or (C) A partnership of a school district and an institution of higher education. (2) The rules shall include without limitation: (A) The number and location of sites for postsecondary preparatory programs, if necessary; (B) The minimum and maximum class sizes for postsecondary preparatory programs; (C) That a school district may use Enhanced Student Achievement Funding received under § 6-20-2305 to operate and support a postsecondary preparatory program; and (D) The forms and procedures necessary to implement this subchapter. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Approve content guides for postsecondary preparatory programs with assistance from the Division of Higher Education; and (2) (A) Approve or disapprove the annual application of a postsecondary preparatory program after: (i) Reviewing evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's performance and success; and (ii) Giving priority for approval and funding to a postsecondary preparatory program operated by a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education. (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not approve an application under this subdivision (c)(2) unless the postsecondary preparatory program meets the criteria under this subchapter and established by State Board of Education rules. (d) (1) In collaboration with the Division of Higher Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall collect and analyze the following data from postsecondary preparatory programs: (A) The total number of participants; (B) The number of participants who were eligible for free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Act; (C) The total number of participants in each curriculum area identified in § 6-16-602 ; (D) The progress of participants monitored in the postsecondary preparatory program through the use of college and career readiness assessments; (E) The placement test scores of participants; (F) The number of participants who enrolled in postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas and who: (i) Scored lower than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; or (ii) Scored at or higher than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; (G) The number and type of postsecondary preparatory programs approved; (H) The school operating the postsecondary preparatory programs approved; and (I) The amount of funding the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education distributed to each postsecondary preparatory program. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Store the student data collected under this subsection in the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; (B) Present the data analysis under this subsection in the annual school performance reports as required under § 6-15-1402 ; and (C) Annually release to the General Assembly the data collected under this subsection after removing any personally identifiable student information. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1337, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1336, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1335, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1334, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1333, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 16, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 15, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 1989, No. 11, § 1; 2011, No. 879, § 2.

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "College and career readiness assessment" means a set of criterion-referenced measurements of a student's acquisition of the knowledge and skills the student needs to be successful in future endeavors, including: (A) Successfully completing credit-bearing, first-year courses at a postsecondary institution; and (B) Embarking on a chosen career; (2) (A) "College and career readiness benchmark" means the minimum score on a college and career readiness assessment in mathematics or English language arts. (B) College and career readiness benchmarks are determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education; (3) "Eligible student" means a public school student in Arkansas who: (A) Is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11); (B) Is identified through a college and career readiness assessment as scoring below the college and career readiness benchmark in mathematics or English language arts; (C) Has received the counseling required under § 6-16-602 ; and (D) Desires to enroll in postsecondary education; (4) "Placement test" means a test for entrance to postsecondary education that is either: (A) Approved by the State Board of Education; or (B) Designated by the Division of Higher Education; and (5) "Postsecondary preparatory program" means an intensive program approved under this subchapter that is focused on preparing students for entry level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading based on identified needs for college enrollment and placement.

(1) "College and career readiness assessment" means a set of criterion-referenced measurements of a student's acquisition of the knowledge and skills the student needs to be successful in future endeavors, including: (A) Successfully completing credit-bearing, first-year courses at a postsecondary institution; and (B) Embarking on a chosen career;

(A) Successfully completing credit-bearing, first-year courses at a postsecondary institution; and

(B) Embarking on a chosen career;

(2) (A) "College and career readiness benchmark" means the minimum score on a college and career readiness assessment in mathematics or English language arts. (B) College and career readiness benchmarks are determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education;

(A) "College and career readiness benchmark" means the minimum score on a college and career readiness assessment in mathematics or English language arts.

(B) College and career readiness benchmarks are determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Education;

(3) "Eligible student" means a public school student in Arkansas who: (A) Is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11); (B) Is identified through a college and career readiness assessment as scoring below the college and career readiness benchmark in mathematics or English language arts; (C) Has received the counseling required under § 6-16-602 ; and (D) Desires to enroll in postsecondary education;

(A) Is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11);

(B) Is identified through a college and career readiness assessment as scoring below the college and career readiness benchmark in mathematics or English language arts;

(C) Has received the counseling required under § 6-16-602 ; and

(D) Desires to enroll in postsecondary education;

(4) "Placement test" means a test for entrance to postsecondary education that is either: (A) Approved by the State Board of Education; or (B) Designated by the Division of Higher Education; and

(A) Approved by the State Board of Education; or

(B) Designated by the Division of Higher Education; and

(5) "Postsecondary preparatory program" means an intensive program approved under this subchapter that is focused on preparing students for entry level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading based on identified needs for college enrollment and placement.

(b) (1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules under which the following may operate postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas: (A) School districts; (B) Institutions of higher education; or (C) A partnership of a school district and an institution of higher education. (2) The rules shall include without limitation: (A) The number and location of sites for postsecondary preparatory programs, if necessary; (B) The minimum and maximum class sizes for postsecondary preparatory programs; (C) That a school district may use Enhanced Student Achievement Funding received under § 6-20-2305 to operate and support a postsecondary preparatory program; and (D) The forms and procedures necessary to implement this subchapter.

(1) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules under which the following may operate postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas: (A) School districts; (B) Institutions of higher education; or (C) A partnership of a school district and an institution of higher education.

(A) School districts;

(B) Institutions of higher education; or

(C) A partnership of a school district and an institution of higher education.

(2) The rules shall include without limitation: (A) The number and location of sites for postsecondary preparatory programs, if necessary; (B) The minimum and maximum class sizes for postsecondary preparatory programs; (C) That a school district may use Enhanced Student Achievement Funding received under § 6-20-2305 to operate and support a postsecondary preparatory program; and (D) The forms and procedures necessary to implement this subchapter.

(A) The number and location of sites for postsecondary preparatory programs, if necessary;

(B) The minimum and maximum class sizes for postsecondary preparatory programs;

(C) That a school district may use Enhanced Student Achievement Funding received under § 6-20-2305 to operate and support a postsecondary preparatory program; and

(D) The forms and procedures necessary to implement this subchapter.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) Approve content guides for postsecondary preparatory programs with assistance from the Division of Higher Education; and (2) (A) Approve or disapprove the annual application of a postsecondary preparatory program after: (i) Reviewing evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's performance and success; and (ii) Giving priority for approval and funding to a postsecondary preparatory program operated by a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education. (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not approve an application under this subdivision (c)(2) unless the postsecondary preparatory program meets the criteria under this subchapter and established by State Board of Education rules.

(1) Approve content guides for postsecondary preparatory programs with assistance from the Division of Higher Education; and

(2) (A) Approve or disapprove the annual application of a postsecondary preparatory program after: (i) Reviewing evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's performance and success; and (ii) Giving priority for approval and funding to a postsecondary preparatory program operated by a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education. (B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not approve an application under this subdivision (c)(2) unless the postsecondary preparatory program meets the criteria under this subchapter and established by State Board of Education rules.

(A) Approve or disapprove the annual application of a postsecondary preparatory program after: (i) Reviewing evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's performance and success; and (ii) Giving priority for approval and funding to a postsecondary preparatory program operated by a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education.

(i) Reviewing evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's performance and success; and

(ii) Giving priority for approval and funding to a postsecondary preparatory program operated by a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education.

(B) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not approve an application under this subdivision (c)(2) unless the postsecondary preparatory program meets the criteria under this subchapter and established by State Board of Education rules.

(d) (1) In collaboration with the Division of Higher Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall collect and analyze the following data from postsecondary preparatory programs: (A) The total number of participants; (B) The number of participants who were eligible for free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Act; (C) The total number of participants in each curriculum area identified in § 6-16-602 ; (D) The progress of participants monitored in the postsecondary preparatory program through the use of college and career readiness assessments; (E) The placement test scores of participants; (F) The number of participants who enrolled in postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas and who: (i) Scored lower than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; or (ii) Scored at or higher than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; (G) The number and type of postsecondary preparatory programs approved; (H) The school operating the postsecondary preparatory programs approved; and (I) The amount of funding the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education distributed to each postsecondary preparatory program. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Store the student data collected under this subsection in the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; (B) Present the data analysis under this subsection in the annual school performance reports as required under § 6-15-1402 ; and (C) Annually release to the General Assembly the data collected under this subsection after removing any personally identifiable student information.

(1) In collaboration with the Division of Higher Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall collect and analyze the following data from postsecondary preparatory programs: (A) The total number of participants; (B) The number of participants who were eligible for free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Act; (C) The total number of participants in each curriculum area identified in § 6-16-602 ; (D) The progress of participants monitored in the postsecondary preparatory program through the use of college and career readiness assessments; (E) The placement test scores of participants; (F) The number of participants who enrolled in postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas and who: (i) Scored lower than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; or (ii) Scored at or higher than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; (G) The number and type of postsecondary preparatory programs approved; (H) The school operating the postsecondary preparatory programs approved; and (I) The amount of funding the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education distributed to each postsecondary preparatory program.

(A) The total number of participants;

(B) The number of participants who were eligible for free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Act;

(C) The total number of participants in each curriculum area identified in § 6-16-602 ;

(D) The progress of participants monitored in the postsecondary preparatory program through the use of college and career readiness assessments;

(E) The placement test scores of participants;

(F) The number of participants who enrolled in postsecondary preparatory programs in Arkansas and who: (i) Scored lower than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; or (ii) Scored at or higher than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement;

(i) Scored lower than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement; or

(ii) Scored at or higher than the statewide minimum scores established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for college placement;

(G) The number and type of postsecondary preparatory programs approved;

(H) The school operating the postsecondary preparatory programs approved; and

(I) The amount of funding the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education distributed to each postsecondary preparatory program.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Store the student data collected under this subsection in the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; (B) Present the data analysis under this subsection in the annual school performance reports as required under § 6-15-1402 ; and (C) Annually release to the General Assembly the data collected under this subsection after removing any personally identifiable student information.

(A) Store the student data collected under this subsection in the Arkansas Public School Computer Network;

(B) Present the data analysis under this subsection in the annual school performance reports as required under § 6-15-1402 ; and

(C) Annually release to the General Assembly the data collected under this subsection after removing any personally identifiable student information.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1337, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1336, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1335, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1334, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1333, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 16, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 15, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 11, § 1; 2011, No. 879, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-105
Public notice of passage of chapter - Methods of approval
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately upon the organization of the commission, or as soon thereafter as it is convenient, it shall give public notice of the passage of this chapter and of the commission's organization and the purposes of this chapter, and that the public improvement contemplated in this chapter is conditioned upon its approval by a majority in value of the owners of real estate within the district or a majority of the electors voting in a special election that may be held upon this chapter. (b) This chapter may be submitted in either or both of the following modes to determine whether it shall become operative: (1) (A) If at any time within five (5) years from the passage of this chapter a petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of the owners of real property within the district is filed with the commission, the commission shall give public notice of that fact in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county and set a day and place for the hearing not less than twenty (20) days after the first publication of the notice. (B) At the place and time so designated, the commissioners shall examine the petition filed and examine the assessment of the real property within the district and, for the purpose of the hearing, may adjourn from day to day from time to time until the hearing is completed. (C) At the hearing, any landowner in the district may be heard and evidence may be taken in such a manner as the commission may deem proper to determine the fact as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment of the lands within the district. (D) (i) (a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition. (b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section. (ii) If the commission finds that the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district as shown by the last county assessment, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (iii) In either event, public notice shall be given in at least one (1) daily paper published in the county of that fact, and a copy of the findings shall be filed with the county court of the county; or (2) (A) The commission may call at any time within five (5) years an election in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. to determine whether this chapter shall become operative and may call subsequent elections in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. after the chapter has failed to carry if the commission has good reasons to believe that a majority of the electors then favor this chapter. (B) The election held under this section shall be held conformable as nearly as possible to the laws of the state governing general elections. (C) The commission shall perform the duties of county election commissioners as nearly as applicable. (D) All citizens of the city in which the district is located who possess a right to vote if the election were a general election for state officers, and no other, shall be entitled to vote in the election. (E) The commission shall canvass the votes cast at the special elections. If the commission finds that a majority of the votes cast in the election were in favor of this chapter's becoming operative, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (F) Public notice shall be given of the commission's findings in either event in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county in which the district is located, and a copy of the commission's findings shall be filed with the county clerk of such a county. (c) It is the intent of this section to permit this chapter to become operative if it is approved at any time within five (5) years in either of the foregoing methods and not to become operative unless approved within this period by one (1) or the other of the methods provided in this section. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3607 -- 80-3609; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 10; 2007, No. 1049, § 12; 2009, No. 1480, § 13.

(a) Immediately upon the organization of the commission, or as soon thereafter as it is convenient, it shall give public notice of the passage of this chapter and of the commission's organization and the purposes of this chapter, and that the public improvement contemplated in this chapter is conditioned upon its approval by a majority in value of the owners of real estate within the district or a majority of the electors voting in a special election that may be held upon this chapter.

(b) This chapter may be submitted in either or both of the following modes to determine whether it shall become operative: (1) (A) If at any time within five (5) years from the passage of this chapter a petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of the owners of real property within the district is filed with the commission, the commission shall give public notice of that fact in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county and set a day and place for the hearing not less than twenty (20) days after the first publication of the notice. (B) At the place and time so designated, the commissioners shall examine the petition filed and examine the assessment of the real property within the district and, for the purpose of the hearing, may adjourn from day to day from time to time until the hearing is completed. (C) At the hearing, any landowner in the district may be heard and evidence may be taken in such a manner as the commission may deem proper to determine the fact as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment of the lands within the district. (D) (i) (a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition. (b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section. (ii) If the commission finds that the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district as shown by the last county assessment, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (iii) In either event, public notice shall be given in at least one (1) daily paper published in the county of that fact, and a copy of the findings shall be filed with the county court of the county; or (2) (A) The commission may call at any time within five (5) years an election in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. to determine whether this chapter shall become operative and may call subsequent elections in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. after the chapter has failed to carry if the commission has good reasons to believe that a majority of the electors then favor this chapter. (B) The election held under this section shall be held conformable as nearly as possible to the laws of the state governing general elections. (C) The commission shall perform the duties of county election commissioners as nearly as applicable. (D) All citizens of the city in which the district is located who possess a right to vote if the election were a general election for state officers, and no other, shall be entitled to vote in the election. (E) The commission shall canvass the votes cast at the special elections. If the commission finds that a majority of the votes cast in the election were in favor of this chapter's becoming operative, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (F) Public notice shall be given of the commission's findings in either event in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county in which the district is located, and a copy of the commission's findings shall be filed with the county clerk of such a county.

(1) (A) If at any time within five (5) years from the passage of this chapter a petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of the owners of real property within the district is filed with the commission, the commission shall give public notice of that fact in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county and set a day and place for the hearing not less than twenty (20) days after the first publication of the notice. (B) At the place and time so designated, the commissioners shall examine the petition filed and examine the assessment of the real property within the district and, for the purpose of the hearing, may adjourn from day to day from time to time until the hearing is completed. (C) At the hearing, any landowner in the district may be heard and evidence may be taken in such a manner as the commission may deem proper to determine the fact as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment of the lands within the district. (D) (i) (a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition. (b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section. (ii) If the commission finds that the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district as shown by the last county assessment, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (iii) In either event, public notice shall be given in at least one (1) daily paper published in the county of that fact, and a copy of the findings shall be filed with the county court of the county; or

(A) If at any time within five (5) years from the passage of this chapter a petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of the owners of real property within the district is filed with the commission, the commission shall give public notice of that fact in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county and set a day and place for the hearing not less than twenty (20) days after the first publication of the notice.

(B) At the place and time so designated, the commissioners shall examine the petition filed and examine the assessment of the real property within the district and, for the purpose of the hearing, may adjourn from day to day from time to time until the hearing is completed.

(C) At the hearing, any landowner in the district may be heard and evidence may be taken in such a manner as the commission may deem proper to determine the fact as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment of the lands within the district.

(D) (i) (a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition. (b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section. (ii) If the commission finds that the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district as shown by the last county assessment, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (iii) In either event, public notice shall be given in at least one (1) daily paper published in the county of that fact, and a copy of the findings shall be filed with the county court of the county; or

(i) (a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition. (b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section.

(a) If at the hearing the commissioners find that the petition is not signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district, as shown by the last county assessment, they shall so declare. Such findings shall terminate proceedings under this chapter unless within the term herein limited another petition purporting to be signed by a majority in value of owners of real estate in the district is filed with the commission, when like proceedings shall again be had to determine whether a majority in value of the landowners of the district have signed the petition.

(b) However, the finding that a majority in value has not petitioned for the improvement shall not bar the chapter from becoming effective as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section and subsection (c) of this section.

(ii) If the commission finds that the petition is signed by a majority in value of the landowners of the district as shown by the last county assessment, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(iii) In either event, public notice shall be given in at least one (1) daily paper published in the county of that fact, and a copy of the findings shall be filed with the county court of the county; or

(2) (A) The commission may call at any time within five (5) years an election in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. to determine whether this chapter shall become operative and may call subsequent elections in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. after the chapter has failed to carry if the commission has good reasons to believe that a majority of the electors then favor this chapter. (B) The election held under this section shall be held conformable as nearly as possible to the laws of the state governing general elections. (C) The commission shall perform the duties of county election commissioners as nearly as applicable. (D) All citizens of the city in which the district is located who possess a right to vote if the election were a general election for state officers, and no other, shall be entitled to vote in the election. (E) The commission shall canvass the votes cast at the special elections. If the commission finds that a majority of the votes cast in the election were in favor of this chapter's becoming operative, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (F) Public notice shall be given of the commission's findings in either event in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county in which the district is located, and a copy of the commission's findings shall be filed with the county clerk of such a county.

(A) The commission may call at any time within five (5) years an election in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. to determine whether this chapter shall become operative and may call subsequent elections in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. after the chapter has failed to carry if the commission has good reasons to believe that a majority of the electors then favor this chapter.

(B) The election held under this section shall be held conformable as nearly as possible to the laws of the state governing general elections.

(C) The commission shall perform the duties of county election commissioners as nearly as applicable.

(D) All citizens of the city in which the district is located who possess a right to vote if the election were a general election for state officers, and no other, shall be entitled to vote in the election.

(E) The commission shall canvass the votes cast at the special elections. If the commission finds that a majority of the votes cast in the election were in favor of this chapter's becoming operative, the commission shall so declare and shall proceed to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(F) Public notice shall be given of the commission's findings in either event in at least one (1) daily newspaper published in the county in which the district is located, and a copy of the commission's findings shall be filed with the county clerk of such a county.

(c) It is the intent of this section to permit this chapter to become operative if it is approved at any time within five (5) years in either of the foregoing methods and not to become operative unless approved within this period by one (1) or the other of the methods provided in this section.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3607 -- 80-3609; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 10; 2007, No. 1049, § 12; 2009, No. 1480, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-103
Board of trustees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board member of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose term is to expire in 2003, shall become a member of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and the term of the board member shall expire on December 31, 2004. (2) The board members of the Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2004 and 2005 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006. (3) The board members of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2006 and 2007 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008. (b) (1) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2004, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2004. (2) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2006, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006. (3) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2008, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008. (c) (1) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2004 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 . (2) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2006 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 . (3) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2008 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 . (d) No vacancy on the Board of Trustees of National Park College shall be filled until the number of remaining board members of National Park College with terms expiring on the same date equals two (2) or fewer. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 3.

(a) (1) The board member of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose term is to expire in 2003, shall become a member of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and the term of the board member shall expire on December 31, 2004. (2) The board members of the Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2004 and 2005 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006. (3) The board members of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2006 and 2007 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.

(1) The board member of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose term is to expire in 2003, shall become a member of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and the term of the board member shall expire on December 31, 2004.

(2) The board members of the Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2004 and 2005 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006.

(3) The board members of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2006 and 2007 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.

(b) (1) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2004, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2004. (2) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2006, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006. (3) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2008, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.

(1) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2004, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2004.

(2) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2006, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006.

(3) The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2008, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.

(c) (1) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2004 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 . (2) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2006 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 . (3) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2008 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 .

(1) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2004 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 .

(2) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2006 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 .

(3) Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2008 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in § 6-61-520 .

(d) No vacancy on the Board of Trustees of National Park College shall be filled until the number of remaining board members of National Park College with terms expiring on the same date equals two (2) or fewer.

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

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-13-1705
Institutional law enforcement officers - Personal liability
Status: in_force

An institutional law enforcement officer appointed under this subchapter is not personally liable for injuries to individuals or damages to property while the institutional law enforcement officer is acting within the scope of his or her authority as authorized by this subchapter. Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

An institutional law enforcement officer appointed under this subchapter is not personally liable for injuries to individuals or damages to property while the institutional law enforcement officer is acting within the scope of his or her authority as authorized by this subchapter.

Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-139 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-139
Emergency or security records or information - Disclosure exempted
Status: in_force

The following records or other information is confidential and not subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.: (1) Records or other information of a state-supported institution of higher education that upon disclosure could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety, including records or other information concerning emergency or security plans, procedures, risk assessments, studies, measures, or systems; and (2) Records or other information relating to the number of licensed security officers, certified law enforcement officers, or other security personnel employed by or contracting with a state-supported institution of higher education, as well as any personal information about those individuals. Added by Act 2017, No. 541,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

The following records or other information is confidential and not subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.:

(1) Records or other information of a state-supported institution of higher education that upon disclosure could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety, including records or other information concerning emergency or security plans, procedures, risk assessments, studies, measures, or systems; and

(2) Records or other information relating to the number of licensed security officers, certified law enforcement officers, or other security personnel employed by or contracting with a state-supported institution of higher education, as well as any personal information about those individuals.

Added by Act 2017, No. 541,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-59-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-111
Funding for salary equity
Status: in_force

In that funding for and achievement of salary equity among employees of Arkansas Northeastern College is essential for the successful merger of Cotton Boll Technical Institute into Arkansas Northeastern College, this chapter declares the importance of the provision through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., for salary equity in addition to incremental funding increases comparable to other institutions of higher education. Acts 2003, No. 830, § 11.

In that funding for and achievement of salary equity among employees of Arkansas Northeastern College is essential for the successful merger of Cotton Boll Technical Institute into Arkansas Northeastern College, this chapter declares the importance of the provision through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., for salary equity in addition to incremental funding increases comparable to other institutions of higher education.

Acts 2003, No. 830, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-66-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 66 / Section 6-66-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 19, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1941, No. 173, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 19, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1941, No. 173, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-17-208
Grievance procedure - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas that: (A) Each school district shall have a written grievance procedure that provides for an orderly method of resolving concerns raised by an employee at the lowest possible administrative level and in a clear and timely manner for both parties; and (B) (i) All school employees shall have the right to file grievances and have those grievances heard. (ii) A group of employees who have the same grievance may file a group grievance. (2) (A) "Grievance" means any concern related to personnel policy, salary, federal laws and regulations, state laws and rules, or terms or conditions of employment raised by an employee. (B) "Employee" means a person employed by a school district under a written contract. (b) (1) The grievance policy shall include at least the following provisions: (A) A procedure for resolving the matter informally with the employee's immediate supervisor; (B) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the immediate supervisor to the superintendent of schools or his or her designee; (C) (i) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the superintendent or his or her designee to the school district board of directors at the next regularly scheduled school district board of directors meeting unless both parties have agreed to a different date. (ii) The hearing shall be open or closed at the discretion of the employee. (iii) If the hearing is open, the parent or guardian of any student under eighteen (18) years of age who gives testimony may elect to have the student's testimony given in a closed session; and (D) The right of a party to be represented by a person of his or her own choosing, but not by a member of a party's immediate family at any level of the procedure. (2) (A) (i) The determination by the principal, superintendent, or their designees that the concern expressed by the employee is not a grievance may be appealed to the school district board of directors for a final decision. (ii) If multiple employees have filed individual grievances that are of the same nature, then the school district board of directors may consolidate the individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance. (B) (i) At the hearing: (a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and (b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses. (ii) (a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders. (b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance. (c) The grievance policy shall be adopted in accordance with this subchapter and other applicable policies of the school district. (d) There shall be no reprisals of any kind against any individual who exercises his or her rights under this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a school district to enter into an agreement recognizing an organization for the purpose of negotiating personnel policies, salaries, and educational matters of mutual concern. Amended by Act 2023, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 225, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 558, §§ 1-3; 1993, No. 1149, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 1498, § 1; 2001, No. 1169, § 1; 2003, No. 1357, § 1; 2007, No. 312, § 1.

(a) (1) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas that: (A) Each school district shall have a written grievance procedure that provides for an orderly method of resolving concerns raised by an employee at the lowest possible administrative level and in a clear and timely manner for both parties; and (B) (i) All school employees shall have the right to file grievances and have those grievances heard. (ii) A group of employees who have the same grievance may file a group grievance. (2) (A) "Grievance" means any concern related to personnel policy, salary, federal laws and regulations, state laws and rules, or terms or conditions of employment raised by an employee. (B) "Employee" means a person employed by a school district under a written contract.

(1) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas that: (A) Each school district shall have a written grievance procedure that provides for an orderly method of resolving concerns raised by an employee at the lowest possible administrative level and in a clear and timely manner for both parties; and (B) (i) All school employees shall have the right to file grievances and have those grievances heard. (ii) A group of employees who have the same grievance may file a group grievance.

(A) Each school district shall have a written grievance procedure that provides for an orderly method of resolving concerns raised by an employee at the lowest possible administrative level and in a clear and timely manner for both parties; and

(B) (i) All school employees shall have the right to file grievances and have those grievances heard. (ii) A group of employees who have the same grievance may file a group grievance.

(i) All school employees shall have the right to file grievances and have those grievances heard.

(ii) A group of employees who have the same grievance may file a group grievance.

(2) (A) "Grievance" means any concern related to personnel policy, salary, federal laws and regulations, state laws and rules, or terms or conditions of employment raised by an employee. (B) "Employee" means a person employed by a school district under a written contract.

(A) "Grievance" means any concern related to personnel policy, salary, federal laws and regulations, state laws and rules, or terms or conditions of employment raised by an employee.

(B) "Employee" means a person employed by a school district under a written contract.

(b) (1) The grievance policy shall include at least the following provisions: (A) A procedure for resolving the matter informally with the employee's immediate supervisor; (B) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the immediate supervisor to the superintendent of schools or his or her designee; (C) (i) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the superintendent or his or her designee to the school district board of directors at the next regularly scheduled school district board of directors meeting unless both parties have agreed to a different date. (ii) The hearing shall be open or closed at the discretion of the employee. (iii) If the hearing is open, the parent or guardian of any student under eighteen (18) years of age who gives testimony may elect to have the student's testimony given in a closed session; and (D) The right of a party to be represented by a person of his or her own choosing, but not by a member of a party's immediate family at any level of the procedure. (2) (A) (i) The determination by the principal, superintendent, or their designees that the concern expressed by the employee is not a grievance may be appealed to the school district board of directors for a final decision. (ii) If multiple employees have filed individual grievances that are of the same nature, then the school district board of directors may consolidate the individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance. (B) (i) At the hearing: (a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and (b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses. (ii) (a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders. (b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance.

(1) The grievance policy shall include at least the following provisions: (A) A procedure for resolving the matter informally with the employee's immediate supervisor; (B) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the immediate supervisor to the superintendent of schools or his or her designee; (C) (i) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the superintendent or his or her designee to the school district board of directors at the next regularly scheduled school district board of directors meeting unless both parties have agreed to a different date. (ii) The hearing shall be open or closed at the discretion of the employee. (iii) If the hearing is open, the parent or guardian of any student under eighteen (18) years of age who gives testimony may elect to have the student's testimony given in a closed session; and (D) The right of a party to be represented by a person of his or her own choosing, but not by a member of a party's immediate family at any level of the procedure.

(A) A procedure for resolving the matter informally with the employee's immediate supervisor;

(B) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the immediate supervisor to the superintendent of schools or his or her designee;

(C) (i) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the superintendent or his or her designee to the school district board of directors at the next regularly scheduled school district board of directors meeting unless both parties have agreed to a different date. (ii) The hearing shall be open or closed at the discretion of the employee. (iii) If the hearing is open, the parent or guardian of any student under eighteen (18) years of age who gives testimony may elect to have the student's testimony given in a closed session; and

(i) A procedure to appeal in writing an unsatisfactorily resolved grievance from the superintendent or his or her designee to the school district board of directors at the next regularly scheduled school district board of directors meeting unless both parties have agreed to a different date.

(ii) The hearing shall be open or closed at the discretion of the employee.

(iii) If the hearing is open, the parent or guardian of any student under eighteen (18) years of age who gives testimony may elect to have the student's testimony given in a closed session; and

(D) The right of a party to be represented by a person of his or her own choosing, but not by a member of a party's immediate family at any level of the procedure.

(2) (A) (i) The determination by the principal, superintendent, or their designees that the concern expressed by the employee is not a grievance may be appealed to the school district board of directors for a final decision. (ii) If multiple employees have filed individual grievances that are of the same nature, then the school district board of directors may consolidate the individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance. (B) (i) At the hearing: (a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and (b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses. (ii) (a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders. (b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance.

(A) (i) The determination by the principal, superintendent, or their designees that the concern expressed by the employee is not a grievance may be appealed to the school district board of directors for a final decision. (ii) If multiple employees have filed individual grievances that are of the same nature, then the school district board of directors may consolidate the individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance.

(i) The determination by the principal, superintendent, or their designees that the concern expressed by the employee is not a grievance may be appealed to the school district board of directors for a final decision.

(ii) If multiple employees have filed individual grievances that are of the same nature, then the school district board of directors may consolidate the individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance.

(B) (i) At the hearing: (a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and (b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses. (ii) (a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders. (b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance.

(i) At the hearing: (a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and (b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses.

(a) (1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance. (2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and

(1) The employee shall have an adequate opportunity to present the grievance.

(2) The employee shall be provided no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employee; and

(b) Both parties shall have the opportunity to present and question witnesses.

(ii) (a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders. (b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance.

(a) If a school district board of directors consolidates individual grievances that are of the same nature into a group grievance under subdivision (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, then the individuals whose grievances were consolidated shall select one (1) or more individuals from among those whose grievances were consolidated to represent the group grievance holders.

(b) The one (1) or more individuals selected to represent the group grievance holders under subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) (a) of this section shall be provided a total of no less than ninety (90) minutes to present the group grievance.

(c) The grievance policy shall be adopted in accordance with this subchapter and other applicable policies of the school district.

(d) There shall be no reprisals of any kind against any individual who exercises his or her rights under this section.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a school district to enter into an agreement recognizing an organization for the purpose of negotiating personnel policies, salaries, and educational matters of mutual concern.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 745,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 225, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 558, §§ 1-3; 1993, No. 1149, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 1498, § 1; 2001, No. 1169, § 1; 2003, No. 1357, § 1; 2007, No. 312, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-13-902
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 860, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-471.

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

Amended by Act 2017, No. 275,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 860, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-471.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-807 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-60-807
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.

Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1418 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-13-1418
Consolidation incentive
Status: in_force

An appropriation for consolidation incentive shall be allocated to a resulting district or a receiving district, respectively, according to rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. Added by Act 2023, No. 572,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2023.

An appropriation for consolidation incentive shall be allocated to a resulting district or a receiving district, respectively, according to rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 572,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1206
Manner and terms of sale - Maximum rate of interest
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All school bonds shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. (2) (A) (i) Advertisement of a bond sale under this section shall be published on at least two (2) separate dates in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county in which the school district is administered. (ii) The first publication shall be at least eight (8) days before the date of the sale, with the second publication on any date before the date of the sale. (B) (i) If the newspaper responsible for publishing the advertisement of a bond sale does not publish either or both of the two (2) publications required under this subsection within the required time frame, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may approve an alternate form of advertisement of the bond sale. (ii) The public school district shall use the alternate form of advertisement only for the bond sale related to the failed publication. (iii) Within thirty (30) days after the sale of bonds is completed for which an alternate form of advertisement is used by a public school district under this subdivision (a)(2)(B), the public school district shall provide by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in the county a notice: (a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and (b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used. (3) At any time after receiving bids on bonds, all bids may be rejected and the bonds readvertised for the time and in the manner provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (4) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum lawful rate as defined in subsection (b) of this section. (5) Bonds may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall the school district be required to pay more than the maximum lawful rate of interest on the amount received. (6) Bonds may be sold with the privilege of conversion into bonds bearing a lower rate or rates of interest, but the school district shall receive no less and pay no more in principal and interest combined than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted. (7) The school district shall pay the expenses of issuing the bonds and may supply the opinion of attorneys approving the validity of the bonds. (8) No brokerage, agent's fees, or commissions of any kind for securing bids for the sale of school district bonds shall be allowed or paid on any bond sale unless it is approved by the commissioner, and any person giving or receiving it without approval shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) The State Board of Education may establish a maximum rate of interest at which school bonds may be sold under the conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section: (1) If the state board establishes a maximum rate of interest under this subsection, bonds issued under this section shall not bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate established by the state board; and (2) A bond issued under this section may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall a school district be required to pay more than the maximum rate of interest established by the state board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 848,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 935,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 63; Pope's Dig., § 11496; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 64, § 1; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 1; 1981, No. 812, § 1; 1983, No. 880, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1106; Acts 1999, No. 1045, § 1; 2003, No. 210, § 3; 2005, No. 1994, § 197; 2009, No. 1466, § 1.

(a) (1) All school bonds shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. (2) (A) (i) Advertisement of a bond sale under this section shall be published on at least two (2) separate dates in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county in which the school district is administered. (ii) The first publication shall be at least eight (8) days before the date of the sale, with the second publication on any date before the date of the sale. (B) (i) If the newspaper responsible for publishing the advertisement of a bond sale does not publish either or both of the two (2) publications required under this subsection within the required time frame, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may approve an alternate form of advertisement of the bond sale. (ii) The public school district shall use the alternate form of advertisement only for the bond sale related to the failed publication. (iii) Within thirty (30) days after the sale of bonds is completed for which an alternate form of advertisement is used by a public school district under this subdivision (a)(2)(B), the public school district shall provide by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in the county a notice: (a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and (b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used. (3) At any time after receiving bids on bonds, all bids may be rejected and the bonds readvertised for the time and in the manner provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (4) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum lawful rate as defined in subsection (b) of this section. (5) Bonds may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall the school district be required to pay more than the maximum lawful rate of interest on the amount received. (6) Bonds may be sold with the privilege of conversion into bonds bearing a lower rate or rates of interest, but the school district shall receive no less and pay no more in principal and interest combined than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted. (7) The school district shall pay the expenses of issuing the bonds and may supply the opinion of attorneys approving the validity of the bonds. (8) No brokerage, agent's fees, or commissions of any kind for securing bids for the sale of school district bonds shall be allowed or paid on any bond sale unless it is approved by the commissioner, and any person giving or receiving it without approval shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(1) All school bonds shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale.

(2) (A) (i) Advertisement of a bond sale under this section shall be published on at least two (2) separate dates in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county in which the school district is administered. (ii) The first publication shall be at least eight (8) days before the date of the sale, with the second publication on any date before the date of the sale. (B) (i) If the newspaper responsible for publishing the advertisement of a bond sale does not publish either or both of the two (2) publications required under this subsection within the required time frame, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may approve an alternate form of advertisement of the bond sale. (ii) The public school district shall use the alternate form of advertisement only for the bond sale related to the failed publication. (iii) Within thirty (30) days after the sale of bonds is completed for which an alternate form of advertisement is used by a public school district under this subdivision (a)(2)(B), the public school district shall provide by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in the county a notice: (a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and (b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used.

(A) (i) Advertisement of a bond sale under this section shall be published on at least two (2) separate dates in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county in which the school district is administered. (ii) The first publication shall be at least eight (8) days before the date of the sale, with the second publication on any date before the date of the sale.

(i) Advertisement of a bond sale under this section shall be published on at least two (2) separate dates in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county in which the school district is administered.

(ii) The first publication shall be at least eight (8) days before the date of the sale, with the second publication on any date before the date of the sale.

(B) (i) If the newspaper responsible for publishing the advertisement of a bond sale does not publish either or both of the two (2) publications required under this subsection within the required time frame, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may approve an alternate form of advertisement of the bond sale. (ii) The public school district shall use the alternate form of advertisement only for the bond sale related to the failed publication. (iii) Within thirty (30) days after the sale of bonds is completed for which an alternate form of advertisement is used by a public school district under this subdivision (a)(2)(B), the public school district shall provide by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in the county a notice: (a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and (b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used.

(i) If the newspaper responsible for publishing the advertisement of a bond sale does not publish either or both of the two (2) publications required under this subsection within the required time frame, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may approve an alternate form of advertisement of the bond sale.

(ii) The public school district shall use the alternate form of advertisement only for the bond sale related to the failed publication.

(iii) Within thirty (30) days after the sale of bonds is completed for which an alternate form of advertisement is used by a public school district under this subdivision (a)(2)(B), the public school district shall provide by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in the county a notice: (a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and (b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used.

(a) Of the date of the sale and the principal amount of the bonds sold; and

(b) That the alternate form of advertisement was used.

(3) At any time after receiving bids on bonds, all bids may be rejected and the bonds readvertised for the time and in the manner provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section.

(4) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum lawful rate as defined in subsection (b) of this section.

(5) Bonds may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall the school district be required to pay more than the maximum lawful rate of interest on the amount received.

(6) Bonds may be sold with the privilege of conversion into bonds bearing a lower rate or rates of interest, but the school district shall receive no less and pay no more in principal and interest combined than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted.

(7) The school district shall pay the expenses of issuing the bonds and may supply the opinion of attorneys approving the validity of the bonds.

(8) No brokerage, agent's fees, or commissions of any kind for securing bids for the sale of school district bonds shall be allowed or paid on any bond sale unless it is approved by the commissioner, and any person giving or receiving it without approval shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) The State Board of Education may establish a maximum rate of interest at which school bonds may be sold under the conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section: (1) If the state board establishes a maximum rate of interest under this subsection, bonds issued under this section shall not bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate established by the state board; and (2) A bond issued under this section may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall a school district be required to pay more than the maximum rate of interest established by the state board.

(1) If the state board establishes a maximum rate of interest under this subsection, bonds issued under this section shall not bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate established by the state board; and

(2) A bond issued under this section may be sold at a discount, but in no event shall a school district be required to pay more than the maximum rate of interest established by the state board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 848,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 935,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 63; Pope's Dig., § 11496; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 64, § 1; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 1; 1981, No. 812, § 1; 1983, No. 880, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1106; Acts 1999, No. 1045, § 1; 2003, No. 210, § 3; 2005, No. 1994, § 197; 2009, No. 1466, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-20-2204
Required training
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish two (2) tiers of required training. (B) Both tiers of required training shall apply to public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives. (C) (i) At a minimum, two (2) persons per educational entity are required to attend an initial and annual Tier I training: (a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and (b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility. (ii) The two (2) persons per educational entity required to attend the initial and annual Tier I training shall each obtain twelve (12) hours of initial training and instruction necessary to demonstrate basic proficiency as determined by the division, including, but not limited to: (a) School laws of Arkansas; (b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance; (c) Ethics; and (d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures. (2) (A) Each year thereafter, the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility who have already attended the initial and Tier I training shall obtain by December 31 of each calendar year a minimum of two (2) hours of annual training and instruction as required by the division in order to maintain basic proficiency in the topics described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress. (3) (A) The instruction may be provided by an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the division, by an in-service training program conducted by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, or from another provider. (B) To satisfy the training and requirements under this subsection, any provider other than the division shall apply for and receive preapproval by the division as to the form and content of the training and instruction before they are offered as training and instruction to comply with the provisions of this subsection. (4) (A) If a person fails to obtain the required Tier I training by the end of the calendar year and fails to cure the deficiency by March 1 of the following calendar year without filing a request for extension of time as determined from the records of the division, the division shall immediately notify the superintendent of the employing school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the executive director of the education service cooperative by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy to the Chair of the State Board of Education. (B) (i) The superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director shall notify the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the person shall be unable to continue in his or her position from the date of receipt of notification by the superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director. (ii) Any person receiving notice that he or she shall be unable to continue in his or her position solely because of his or her failure to obtain the required training may request a hearing before the State Board of Education before his or her permanent dismissal. (5) If the person fails to obtain all required training by December 31, this failure shall constitute one (1) citation against the school district or the open-enrollment public charter school as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or an admonishment to the education service cooperative by the division. (6) (A) If the person is unable to obtain the required training because of military service or illness as verified by a written sworn statement of the person's attending physician, the division shall grant an extension permitting the person additional time to obtain the required training. (B) The issuance of an extension shall not constitute a citation against the school district as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or the education service cooperative and shall not operate to remove the person from his or her job. (b) (1) Tier II training shall include, but not be limited to, employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use. (2) Tier II training shall be developed by the division in cooperation with representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and the education service cooperatives. (3) (A) The training shall be annual and shall be a minimum of two (2) hours. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress. (4) School districts shall be responsible for providing the training to these employees. (5) School district trainers are required to attend Tier I training and annual updates as required by the division under this subsection and subsection (a) of this section. (c) (1) Each school district, open-enrollment public charter school, or education service cooperative shall maintain files and records indicating all employees who are required to obtain and who have completed Tier II training. (2) Each school district superintendent, open-enrollment public charter school director, or education service cooperative executive director shall provide the division an assurance statement regarding the completion of Tier II training by the required individuals. (d) The state board shall modify the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division as may be required by this section. (e) It is the responsibility of the division to receive and maintain records of instructional hours of Tier I training obtained under this section. (f) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 297, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1662, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 345,§ 2, eff. 3/6/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 345,§ 1, eff. 3/6/2015. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 23.

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish two (2) tiers of required training. (B) Both tiers of required training shall apply to public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives. (C) (i) At a minimum, two (2) persons per educational entity are required to attend an initial and annual Tier I training: (a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and (b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility. (ii) The two (2) persons per educational entity required to attend the initial and annual Tier I training shall each obtain twelve (12) hours of initial training and instruction necessary to demonstrate basic proficiency as determined by the division, including, but not limited to: (a) School laws of Arkansas; (b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance; (c) Ethics; and (d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures. (2) (A) Each year thereafter, the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility who have already attended the initial and Tier I training shall obtain by December 31 of each calendar year a minimum of two (2) hours of annual training and instruction as required by the division in order to maintain basic proficiency in the topics described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress. (3) (A) The instruction may be provided by an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the division, by an in-service training program conducted by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, or from another provider. (B) To satisfy the training and requirements under this subsection, any provider other than the division shall apply for and receive preapproval by the division as to the form and content of the training and instruction before they are offered as training and instruction to comply with the provisions of this subsection. (4) (A) If a person fails to obtain the required Tier I training by the end of the calendar year and fails to cure the deficiency by March 1 of the following calendar year without filing a request for extension of time as determined from the records of the division, the division shall immediately notify the superintendent of the employing school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the executive director of the education service cooperative by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy to the Chair of the State Board of Education. (B) (i) The superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director shall notify the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the person shall be unable to continue in his or her position from the date of receipt of notification by the superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director. (ii) Any person receiving notice that he or she shall be unable to continue in his or her position solely because of his or her failure to obtain the required training may request a hearing before the State Board of Education before his or her permanent dismissal. (5) If the person fails to obtain all required training by December 31, this failure shall constitute one (1) citation against the school district or the open-enrollment public charter school as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or an admonishment to the education service cooperative by the division. (6) (A) If the person is unable to obtain the required training because of military service or illness as verified by a written sworn statement of the person's attending physician, the division shall grant an extension permitting the person additional time to obtain the required training. (B) The issuance of an extension shall not constitute a citation against the school district as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or the education service cooperative and shall not operate to remove the person from his or her job.

(1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish two (2) tiers of required training. (B) Both tiers of required training shall apply to public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives. (C) (i) At a minimum, two (2) persons per educational entity are required to attend an initial and annual Tier I training: (a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and (b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility. (ii) The two (2) persons per educational entity required to attend the initial and annual Tier I training shall each obtain twelve (12) hours of initial training and instruction necessary to demonstrate basic proficiency as determined by the division, including, but not limited to: (a) School laws of Arkansas; (b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance; (c) Ethics; and (d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures.

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish two (2) tiers of required training.

(B) Both tiers of required training shall apply to public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperatives.

(C) (i) At a minimum, two (2) persons per educational entity are required to attend an initial and annual Tier I training: (a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and (b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility. (ii) The two (2) persons per educational entity required to attend the initial and annual Tier I training shall each obtain twelve (12) hours of initial training and instruction necessary to demonstrate basic proficiency as determined by the division, including, but not limited to: (a) School laws of Arkansas; (b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance; (c) Ethics; and (d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures.

(i) At a minimum, two (2) persons per educational entity are required to attend an initial and annual Tier I training: (a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and (b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility.

(a) The school district superintendent or the education service cooperative director or the open-enrollment public charter school director; and

(b) A person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility.

(ii) The two (2) persons per educational entity required to attend the initial and annual Tier I training shall each obtain twelve (12) hours of initial training and instruction necessary to demonstrate basic proficiency as determined by the division, including, but not limited to: (a) School laws of Arkansas; (b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance; (c) Ethics; and (d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures.

(a) School laws of Arkansas;

(b) Laws and rules governing the expenditure of public education funds, fiscal accountability, and school finance;

(c) Ethics; and

(d) Financial accounting and reporting of schools, school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and education service cooperative expenditures.

(2) (A) Each year thereafter, the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility who have already attended the initial and Tier I training shall obtain by December 31 of each calendar year a minimum of two (2) hours of annual training and instruction as required by the division in order to maintain basic proficiency in the topics described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress.

(A) Each year thereafter, the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility who have already attended the initial and Tier I training shall obtain by December 31 of each calendar year a minimum of two (2) hours of annual training and instruction as required by the division in order to maintain basic proficiency in the topics described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for the school district superintendent, the education service cooperative executive director, or open-enrollment public charter school director and the person whose job responsibilities include preparing the budget or overall accounting responsibility based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress.

(3) (A) The instruction may be provided by an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the division, by an in-service training program conducted by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, or from another provider. (B) To satisfy the training and requirements under this subsection, any provider other than the division shall apply for and receive preapproval by the division as to the form and content of the training and instruction before they are offered as training and instruction to comply with the provisions of this subsection.

(A) The instruction may be provided by an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the division, by an in-service training program conducted by the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, or from another provider.

(B) To satisfy the training and requirements under this subsection, any provider other than the division shall apply for and receive preapproval by the division as to the form and content of the training and instruction before they are offered as training and instruction to comply with the provisions of this subsection.

(4) (A) If a person fails to obtain the required Tier I training by the end of the calendar year and fails to cure the deficiency by March 1 of the following calendar year without filing a request for extension of time as determined from the records of the division, the division shall immediately notify the superintendent of the employing school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the executive director of the education service cooperative by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy to the Chair of the State Board of Education. (B) (i) The superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director shall notify the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the person shall be unable to continue in his or her position from the date of receipt of notification by the superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director. (ii) Any person receiving notice that he or she shall be unable to continue in his or her position solely because of his or her failure to obtain the required training may request a hearing before the State Board of Education before his or her permanent dismissal.

(A) If a person fails to obtain the required Tier I training by the end of the calendar year and fails to cure the deficiency by March 1 of the following calendar year without filing a request for extension of time as determined from the records of the division, the division shall immediately notify the superintendent of the employing school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the executive director of the education service cooperative by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy to the Chair of the State Board of Education.

(B) (i) The superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director shall notify the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the person shall be unable to continue in his or her position from the date of receipt of notification by the superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director. (ii) Any person receiving notice that he or she shall be unable to continue in his or her position solely because of his or her failure to obtain the required training may request a hearing before the State Board of Education before his or her permanent dismissal.

(i) The superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director shall notify the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the person shall be unable to continue in his or her position from the date of receipt of notification by the superintendent of the school district, the director of the open-enrollment public charter school, or the education service cooperative executive director.

(ii) Any person receiving notice that he or she shall be unable to continue in his or her position solely because of his or her failure to obtain the required training may request a hearing before the State Board of Education before his or her permanent dismissal.

(5) If the person fails to obtain all required training by December 31, this failure shall constitute one (1) citation against the school district or the open-enrollment public charter school as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or an admonishment to the education service cooperative by the division.

(6) (A) If the person is unable to obtain the required training because of military service or illness as verified by a written sworn statement of the person's attending physician, the division shall grant an extension permitting the person additional time to obtain the required training. (B) The issuance of an extension shall not constitute a citation against the school district as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or the education service cooperative and shall not operate to remove the person from his or her job.

(A) If the person is unable to obtain the required training because of military service or illness as verified by a written sworn statement of the person's attending physician, the division shall grant an extension permitting the person additional time to obtain the required training.

(B) The issuance of an extension shall not constitute a citation against the school district as measured by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division or the education service cooperative and shall not operate to remove the person from his or her job.

(b) (1) Tier II training shall include, but not be limited to, employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use. (2) Tier II training shall be developed by the division in cooperation with representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and the education service cooperatives. (3) (A) The training shall be annual and shall be a minimum of two (2) hours. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress. (4) School districts shall be responsible for providing the training to these employees. (5) School district trainers are required to attend Tier I training and annual updates as required by the division under this subsection and subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Tier II training shall include, but not be limited to, employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use.

(2) Tier II training shall be developed by the division in cooperation with representatives from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials, the Arkansas Education Association, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and the education service cooperatives.

(3) (A) The training shall be annual and shall be a minimum of two (2) hours. (B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress.

(A) The training shall be annual and shall be a minimum of two (2) hours.

(B) Additional annual training may be required by the division for employees who do not make decisions about selecting codes or who have a limited number of codes that they can use based on repetitive or flagrant audit findings or the identification of multiple indicators of fiscal distress.

(4) School districts shall be responsible for providing the training to these employees.

(5) School district trainers are required to attend Tier I training and annual updates as required by the division under this subsection and subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) Each school district, open-enrollment public charter school, or education service cooperative shall maintain files and records indicating all employees who are required to obtain and who have completed Tier II training. (2) Each school district superintendent, open-enrollment public charter school director, or education service cooperative executive director shall provide the division an assurance statement regarding the completion of Tier II training by the required individuals.

(1) Each school district, open-enrollment public charter school, or education service cooperative shall maintain files and records indicating all employees who are required to obtain and who have completed Tier II training.

(2) Each school district superintendent, open-enrollment public charter school director, or education service cooperative executive director shall provide the division an assurance statement regarding the completion of Tier II training by the required individuals.

(d) The state board shall modify the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts issued by the division as may be required by this section.

(e) It is the responsibility of the division to receive and maintain records of instructional hours of Tier I training obtained under this section.

(f) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 297, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1662, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 345,§ 2, eff. 3/6/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 345,§ 1, eff. 3/6/2015.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 2005, No. 730, § 1; 2007, No. 617, § 23.