Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-81-201
Administration of student loan provisions of federal laws
Status: in_force

(a) The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas, a private nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state for the purposes, as stated in its articles of incorporation, "to do any and all necessary things to implement the student loan fund program as provided for in Pub. L. No. 89-329 and in such other programs of like or similar nature which may be established by the federal or state governments in the future", and which has been designated by the Governor and recognized by the United States Government as the appropriate agency in this state to administer such student loan programs, is recognized and confirmed as the agency in this state to administer the student loan provisions of that United States law, or comparable laws enacted by the United States Congress, for the purpose of providing guaranteed student loans to citizens of this state attending institutions of higher education or vocational and technical training schools. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter recognize and confirm the foundation, a private nonprofit corporation, as the agency in this state to administer the student loan provisions of federal law. The foundation has been recognized as the agency in this state to administer the student loan laws, but that fact did not result in the foundation being made an agency of this state. (2) The foundation is not a state agency and therefore is not subject to the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or to other enactments of the General Assembly which are applicable to state agencies. Therefore, the foundation is not required to deposit into the State Treasury any federal funds or other funds received by it. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4013; Acts 1987, No. 574, § 1.

(a) The Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas, a private nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state for the purposes, as stated in its articles of incorporation, "to do any and all necessary things to implement the student loan fund program as provided for in Pub. L. No. 89-329 and in such other programs of like or similar nature which may be established by the federal or state governments in the future", and which has been designated by the Governor and recognized by the United States Government as the appropriate agency in this state to administer such student loan programs, is recognized and confirmed as the agency in this state to administer the student loan provisions of that United States law, or comparable laws enacted by the United States Congress, for the purpose of providing guaranteed student loans to citizens of this state attending institutions of higher education or vocational and technical training schools.

(b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter recognize and confirm the foundation, a private nonprofit corporation, as the agency in this state to administer the student loan provisions of federal law. The foundation has been recognized as the agency in this state to administer the student loan laws, but that fact did not result in the foundation being made an agency of this state. (2) The foundation is not a state agency and therefore is not subject to the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or to other enactments of the General Assembly which are applicable to state agencies. Therefore, the foundation is not required to deposit into the State Treasury any federal funds or other funds received by it.

(1) The provisions of this subchapter recognize and confirm the foundation, a private nonprofit corporation, as the agency in this state to administer the student loan provisions of federal law. The foundation has been recognized as the agency in this state to administer the student loan laws, but that fact did not result in the foundation being made an agency of this state.

(2) The foundation is not a state agency and therefore is not subject to the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., or to other enactments of the General Assembly which are applicable to state agencies. Therefore, the foundation is not required to deposit into the State Treasury any federal funds or other funds received by it.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4013; Acts 1987, No. 574, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-218
Federal funds and National Forest Reserve Fund - Apportionment to counties in national forests
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys received by the counties for the support of the public schools from the United States Government from the income from the national forests shall be paid by the county treasurer upon receipt from the Treasurer of State only to the school districts that lie in or partially in national forest boundary lines. (b) The amount of money to be apportioned by the school authorities to the school districts, as provided in this section, shall be in proportion to the number of acres of national forest lands lying within the boundaries of each school district. Acts 1933, No. 104, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 11575; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-726.

(a) All moneys received by the counties for the support of the public schools from the United States Government from the income from the national forests shall be paid by the county treasurer upon receipt from the Treasurer of State only to the school districts that lie in or partially in national forest boundary lines.

(b) The amount of money to be apportioned by the school authorities to the school districts, as provided in this section, shall be in proportion to the number of acres of national forest lands lying within the boundaries of each school district.

Acts 1933, No. 104, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 11575; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-726.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-210
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1589, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 43, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 9; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 98, § 7.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1589, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 43, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 9; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 98, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 21 / Section 6-20-2104
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1358,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 2.

The State Board of Education may promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1358,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-208
Duties of apprenticeship program sponsors
Status: in_force

(a) The apprenticeship program sponsor of each apprenticeship training program shall: (1) Establish standards and goals for supplementary instruction and related instruction for apprentices in the program; (2) Establish rules governing the on-the-job training and other instruction for apprentices in the program; (3) Plan and organize instructional materials designed to provide technical and theoretical knowledge and basic skills required by apprentices in the program; (4) Recommend qualified instructors for the program; (5) Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of each apprentice in the program and the program as a whole; and (6) Interview applicants and select those most qualified for entrance into the program. (b) A program must provide for the keeping of records of the on-the-job training and progress of each apprentice. (c) A program must require instructors to maintain recommended qualifications. (d) A program must perform any other duties which promote the goals of individual apprentices and of the program as a whole. (e) (1) An apprenticeship program sponsor shall provide the names of the employers who enroll apprentices into the program to the Office of Skills Development on or before September 1 of each fiscal year. (2) The office shall not publish the names of the employers who have enrolled apprentices, nor use the employer names for a purpose other than program administration and research, unless approved by the employer. (3) The names of employers provided by apprenticeship program sponsors under this subsection shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1989, No. 684, § 3.

(a) The apprenticeship program sponsor of each apprenticeship training program shall: (1) Establish standards and goals for supplementary instruction and related instruction for apprentices in the program; (2) Establish rules governing the on-the-job training and other instruction for apprentices in the program; (3) Plan and organize instructional materials designed to provide technical and theoretical knowledge and basic skills required by apprentices in the program; (4) Recommend qualified instructors for the program; (5) Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of each apprentice in the program and the program as a whole; and (6) Interview applicants and select those most qualified for entrance into the program.

(1) Establish standards and goals for supplementary instruction and related instruction for apprentices in the program;

(2) Establish rules governing the on-the-job training and other instruction for apprentices in the program;

(3) Plan and organize instructional materials designed to provide technical and theoretical knowledge and basic skills required by apprentices in the program;

(4) Recommend qualified instructors for the program;

(5) Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of each apprentice in the program and the program as a whole; and

(6) Interview applicants and select those most qualified for entrance into the program.

(b) A program must provide for the keeping of records of the on-the-job training and progress of each apprentice.

(c) A program must require instructors to maintain recommended qualifications.

(d) A program must perform any other duties which promote the goals of individual apprentices and of the program as a whole.

(e) (1) An apprenticeship program sponsor shall provide the names of the employers who enroll apprentices into the program to the Office of Skills Development on or before September 1 of each fiscal year. (2) The office shall not publish the names of the employers who have enrolled apprentices, nor use the employer names for a purpose other than program administration and research, unless approved by the employer. (3) The names of employers provided by apprenticeship program sponsors under this subsection shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) An apprenticeship program sponsor shall provide the names of the employers who enroll apprentices into the program to the Office of Skills Development on or before September 1 of each fiscal year.

(2) The office shall not publish the names of the employers who have enrolled apprentices, nor use the employer names for a purpose other than program administration and research, unless approved by the employer.

(3) The names of employers provided by apprenticeship program sponsors under this subsection shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-116
Warrant for collection of assessments - Form
Status: in_force

(a) Within ten (10) days after the completion of the assessment list and apportionment thereof for the first year, the secretary of the commission shall deliver to the collector a warrant authorizing the collector to collect the assessment of that year from the land in the district. (b) The warrant may be in the following form: Click here to view form. (c) The secretary shall annually thereafter extend against each of the lots, tracts, and parcels of real estate the payment due thereon for such year, and shall issue like warrants annually to the collector until the assessment shall be fully paid. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3615.

(a) Within ten (10) days after the completion of the assessment list and apportionment thereof for the first year, the secretary of the commission shall deliver to the collector a warrant authorizing the collector to collect the assessment of that year from the land in the district.

(b) The warrant may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(c) The secretary shall annually thereafter extend against each of the lots, tracts, and parcels of real estate the payment due thereon for such year, and shall issue like warrants annually to the collector until the assessment shall be fully paid.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3615.

71_116_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-5-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 1969, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3347.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-62-1104
Power and duties
Status: in_force

(a) Before any bonds may be issued during a fiscal biennium, except for refunding purposes, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall submit to the Governor a written plan for technology and facility improvement projects to be funded with the proceeds derived from the sale of the State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds, the need for the projects, the estimated benefits of the projects, and the anticipated debt service requirements for the bonds. (b) (1) Upon receipt of the plan, the Governor shall confer with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State concerning the amount and availability of unrestricted funds in the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, that would be used to meet the debt service requirements. (2) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine whether the annual amount of the net general revenues required to be set aside from general revenues for payment of the remaining debt service requirements in connection with the bonds to be issued under this subchapter during either year of the fiscal biennium in which the bonds are to be issued would work undue hardship upon any agency or program supported from general revenues under the provisions of the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq. (c) After conferring with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, if the Governor determines that issuing bonds under this subchapter is in the public interest, the Governor shall authorize by proclamation the board and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to proceed with the issuance of the bonds under this subchapter. (d) The authority and the board, in addition to and not in replacement or limitation of powers conferred under other laws, each shall have the power under this subchapter to: (1) Make available bond proceeds and investment earnings on the bond proceeds to state institutions of higher education for payment of project costs in accordance with this subchapter; (2) Enter into any and all contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers or implementation of the purposes set forth in this subchapter; (3) Require audits or other periodic reports of any or all accounts related to construction, operation, or maintenance of any projects funded by this subchapter; (4) Take reasonable actions to ensure that debt service requirements are met; and (5) Take other action as may be appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. (e) The authority and the board are authorized to promulgate rules with respect to their powers and duties pursuant to this subchapter. (f) No member of the authority or the board shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the person shall have acted with corrupt intent. Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.

(a) Before any bonds may be issued during a fiscal biennium, except for refunding purposes, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall submit to the Governor a written plan for technology and facility improvement projects to be funded with the proceeds derived from the sale of the State of Arkansas Higher Education General Obligation Bonds, the need for the projects, the estimated benefits of the projects, and the anticipated debt service requirements for the bonds.

(b) (1) Upon receipt of the plan, the Governor shall confer with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State concerning the amount and availability of unrestricted funds in the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, that would be used to meet the debt service requirements. (2) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine whether the annual amount of the net general revenues required to be set aside from general revenues for payment of the remaining debt service requirements in connection with the bonds to be issued under this subchapter during either year of the fiscal biennium in which the bonds are to be issued would work undue hardship upon any agency or program supported from general revenues under the provisions of the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.

(1) Upon receipt of the plan, the Governor shall confer with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State concerning the amount and availability of unrestricted funds in the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, that would be used to meet the debt service requirements.

(2) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine whether the annual amount of the net general revenues required to be set aside from general revenues for payment of the remaining debt service requirements in connection with the bonds to be issued under this subchapter during either year of the fiscal biennium in which the bonds are to be issued would work undue hardship upon any agency or program supported from general revenues under the provisions of the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.

(c) After conferring with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, if the Governor determines that issuing bonds under this subchapter is in the public interest, the Governor shall authorize by proclamation the board and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to proceed with the issuance of the bonds under this subchapter.

(d) The authority and the board, in addition to and not in replacement or limitation of powers conferred under other laws, each shall have the power under this subchapter to: (1) Make available bond proceeds and investment earnings on the bond proceeds to state institutions of higher education for payment of project costs in accordance with this subchapter; (2) Enter into any and all contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers or implementation of the purposes set forth in this subchapter; (3) Require audits or other periodic reports of any or all accounts related to construction, operation, or maintenance of any projects funded by this subchapter; (4) Take reasonable actions to ensure that debt service requirements are met; and (5) Take other action as may be appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.

(1) Make available bond proceeds and investment earnings on the bond proceeds to state institutions of higher education for payment of project costs in accordance with this subchapter;

(2) Enter into any and all contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers or implementation of the purposes set forth in this subchapter;

(3) Require audits or other periodic reports of any or all accounts related to construction, operation, or maintenance of any projects funded by this subchapter;

(4) Take reasonable actions to ensure that debt service requirements are met; and

(5) Take other action as may be appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.

(e) The authority and the board are authorized to promulgate rules with respect to their powers and duties pursuant to this subchapter.

(f) No member of the authority or the board shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the person shall have acted with corrupt intent.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-51-905
Technical institutes
Status: in_force

(a) A technical institute may offer programs which lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree. (b) Each technical institute shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (c) (1) The board of directors of the technical institute may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the institute. (2) Such programs must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and may be offered either on-site at the institute or at a satellite location. (d) (1) Any degree at or above the associate degree level offered at a technical institute or any state-supported postsecondary institution must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Those degrees offered at a technical institute must be awarded by an Arkansas higher education institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (3) Any such degree program must be offered through the institute's center for collegiate instruction. (e) (1) (A) The technical institute shall be required to establish a policy that specifically outlines a plan to work with local business, industry, and agriculture to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business, industry, and agriculture. (2) (A) The technical institute shall be required to offer courses to address business, industry, and agricultural needs, and when appropriate, teach the course at those sites. (B) The technical institute may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1923, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1922, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 773, § 3.

(a) A technical institute may offer programs which lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree.

(b) Each technical institute shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(c) (1) The board of directors of the technical institute may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the institute. (2) Such programs must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and may be offered either on-site at the institute or at a satellite location.

(1) The board of directors of the technical institute may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the institute.

(2) Such programs must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and may be offered either on-site at the institute or at a satellite location.

(d) (1) Any degree at or above the associate degree level offered at a technical institute or any state-supported postsecondary institution must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Those degrees offered at a technical institute must be awarded by an Arkansas higher education institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (3) Any such degree program must be offered through the institute's center for collegiate instruction.

(1) Any degree at or above the associate degree level offered at a technical institute or any state-supported postsecondary institution must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) Those degrees offered at a technical institute must be awarded by an Arkansas higher education institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(3) Any such degree program must be offered through the institute's center for collegiate instruction.

(e) (1) (A) The technical institute shall be required to establish a policy that specifically outlines a plan to work with local business, industry, and agriculture to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business, industry, and agriculture. (2) (A) The technical institute shall be required to offer courses to address business, industry, and agricultural needs, and when appropriate, teach the course at those sites. (B) The technical institute may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

(1) (A) The technical institute shall be required to establish a policy that specifically outlines a plan to work with local business, industry, and agriculture to meet technological and training needs. (B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval. (C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business, industry, and agriculture.

(A) The technical institute shall be required to establish a policy that specifically outlines a plan to work with local business, industry, and agriculture to meet technological and training needs.

(B) The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval.

(C) The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business, industry, and agriculture.

(2) (A) The technical institute shall be required to offer courses to address business, industry, and agricultural needs, and when appropriate, teach the course at those sites. (B) The technical institute may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

(A) The technical institute shall be required to offer courses to address business, industry, and agricultural needs, and when appropriate, teach the course at those sites.

(B) The technical institute may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1923, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1922, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-16-1406
Digital learning courses
Status: in_force

(a) All public school districts and public charter schools shall provide at least one (1) digital learning course to their students as either a primary or supplementary method of instruction. (b) All digital learning courses provided by public school districts or public charter schools shall: (1) Be of high quality; (2) Meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education; and (3) Be made available in a blended learning, online-based, or other technology-based format tailored to meet the needs of each participating student. (c) Digital learning courses shall be capable of being assessed and measured through standardized tests or local assessments. (d) [Repealed.] (e) The state board shall not limit the number of digital learning courses for which a student may receive credit through a public school or a public charter school and shall ensure that digital learning courses may be used as both primary and secondary methods of instruction. (f) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this section. (g) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2023, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 19, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 939,§ 1, eff. 4/5/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) All public school districts and public charter schools shall provide at least one (1) digital learning course to their students as either a primary or supplementary method of instruction.

(b) All digital learning courses provided by public school districts or public charter schools shall: (1) Be of high quality; (2) Meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education; and (3) Be made available in a blended learning, online-based, or other technology-based format tailored to meet the needs of each participating student.

(1) Be of high quality;

(2) Meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education; and

(3) Be made available in a blended learning, online-based, or other technology-based format tailored to meet the needs of each participating student.

(c) Digital learning courses shall be capable of being assessed and measured through standardized tests or local assessments.

(d) [Repealed.]

(e) The state board shall not limit the number of digital learning courses for which a student may receive credit through a public school or a public charter school and shall ensure that digital learning courses may be used as both primary and secondary methods of instruction.

(f) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this section.

(g) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2023, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 19, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 939,§ 1, eff. 4/5/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-215
Tests and examinations - Evaluation of child
Status: in_force

(a) Every school district shall test and examine, or cause to be tested and examined, each child it believes has disabilities. (b) The tests and examinations shall be administered in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education. (c) The evaluation shall be made by a multidisciplinary team or group of persons, including at least one (1) teacher or other specialist with knowledge in the area of suspected disability. (d) The child shall be assessed in all areas related to the suspected disability, including, when appropriate, health, vision, hearing, social and emotional status, general intelligence, academic performance, communicative status, and motor abilities. (e) No single procedure shall be used as the sole criterion for determining an appropriate educational program for a child. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 322, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 19; 1975, No. 641, § 7; 1979, No. 1055, § 2; 1981, No. 829, § 1; 1983, No. 762, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2133; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

(a) Every school district shall test and examine, or cause to be tested and examined, each child it believes has disabilities.

(b) The tests and examinations shall be administered in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education.

(c) The evaluation shall be made by a multidisciplinary team or group of persons, including at least one (1) teacher or other specialist with knowledge in the area of suspected disability.

(d) The child shall be assessed in all areas related to the suspected disability, including, when appropriate, health, vision, hearing, social and emotional status, general intelligence, academic performance, communicative status, and motor abilities.

(e) No single procedure shall be used as the sole criterion for determining an appropriate educational program for a child.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 322, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 19; 1975, No. 641, § 7; 1979, No. 1055, § 2; 1981, No. 829, § 1; 1983, No. 762, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2133; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-50-703
Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Program - Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Program, to be administered by a governing council composed of equal representation from the Division of Higher Education, the Office of Skills Development, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. (b) The primary purpose of the program shall be to provide financial assistance to Arkansas business and industry for upgrading the knowledge and skills of the existing workforce or a potential new workforce and to increase the capacity of state-supported educational institutions to supply the ongoing training needs of Arkansas companies. (c) (1) (A) When an eligible company uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be either in the form of a direct grant or in the form of an income tax credit. (B) Companies that elect to receive a grant cannot claim a tax credit for the same purpose. (2) When an eligible company is conducting internal training using company trainers or consultants, financial support can be only in the form of an income tax credit. (3) When an eligible consortium uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be only in the form of a grant. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1857, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 791, § 3; 1997, No. 540, § 8; 1999, No. 1134, § 2; 2007, No. 1003, §§ 2, 4.

(a) There is created the Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Program, to be administered by a governing council composed of equal representation from the Division of Higher Education, the Office of Skills Development, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

(b) The primary purpose of the program shall be to provide financial assistance to Arkansas business and industry for upgrading the knowledge and skills of the existing workforce or a potential new workforce and to increase the capacity of state-supported educational institutions to supply the ongoing training needs of Arkansas companies.

(c) (1) (A) When an eligible company uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be either in the form of a direct grant or in the form of an income tax credit. (B) Companies that elect to receive a grant cannot claim a tax credit for the same purpose. (2) When an eligible company is conducting internal training using company trainers or consultants, financial support can be only in the form of an income tax credit. (3) When an eligible consortium uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be only in the form of a grant.

(1) (A) When an eligible company uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be either in the form of a direct grant or in the form of an income tax credit. (B) Companies that elect to receive a grant cannot claim a tax credit for the same purpose.

(A) When an eligible company uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be either in the form of a direct grant or in the form of an income tax credit.

(B) Companies that elect to receive a grant cannot claim a tax credit for the same purpose.

(2) When an eligible company is conducting internal training using company trainers or consultants, financial support can be only in the form of an income tax credit.

(3) When an eligible consortium uses a state-supported educational institution to provide its classroom training, financial support can be only in the form of a grant.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1857, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 791, § 3; 1997, No. 540, § 8; 1999, No. 1134, § 2; 2007, No. 1003, §§ 2, 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-61-901
Purpose
Status: in_force

In order to enhance the public's access to performance indicators and to better measure the dividends paid on the increasing public investment in Arkansas's institutions of higher education, the General Assembly finds that a separate office of accountability should be established within the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1991, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 856, § 1; 1997, No. 112, § 18; 1999, No. 479, § 2.

In order to enhance the public's access to performance indicators and to better measure the dividends paid on the increasing public investment in Arkansas's institutions of higher education, the General Assembly finds that a separate office of accountability should be established within the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1991, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 856, § 1; 1997, No. 112, § 18; 1999, No. 479, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-202
Records of board's proceedings
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall keep a full and correct account of their proceedings in books to be provided for such purpose. Acts 1868, No. 50, § 20, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9473; Pope's Dig., § 12876; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2202.

The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall keep a full and correct account of their proceedings in books to be provided for such purpose.

Acts 1868, No. 50, § 20, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9473; Pope's Dig., § 12876; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1012 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1012
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 383,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1995, No. 1161, § 10.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 383,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1995, No. 1161, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-15-504
Enrollment or re-enrollment in local schools
Status: in_force

(a) A local public school district: (1) Shall afford a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school the same rights and privileges enjoyed by other public school students; and (2) Shall not deny a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school any of the following solely on the basis of having attended a home school: (A) Award of course credits earned in the home school; (B) Placement in the proper grade level and promotion to the next grade level; (C) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a diploma or graduation; (D) Participation in any academic or extracurricular activity; (E) Membership in school-sponsored clubs, associations, or organizations; or (F) Scholarships. (b) To enroll or re-enroll in a public school, a home-schooled student shall submit to the public school: (1) A transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; and (2) A portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (A) Curricula used in the home school; (B) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (C) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress. (c) A public school shall place a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in the public school at a grade level and academic course level equivalent to or higher than the home-schooled student's grade level and academic course level in the home school: (1) As indicated by the home-schooled student's: (A) Transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; (B) Score of at least the thirtieth percentile on a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment taken in the past year; and (C) Portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (i) Curricula used in the home school; (ii) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (iii) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress; or (2) By mutual agreement between the public school and the home-schooled student's parent or legal guardian. (d) If the student is unable to provide a nationally recognized norm-referenced test score, the school shall: (1) Assess the student using a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment; or (2) Waive the nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment requirement. (e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, if the home-schooled student does not meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this section, the public school shall have sole authority to determine the home-schooled student's grade placement and course credits based on the same methods used when a student who attended another public or private school enrolls or re-enrolls in the public school. (f) A public school may waive all requirements under subsections (b) and (c) of this section and enroll the student by mutual agreement with the parent or guardian. (g) A home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a local public school shall attend classes for at least nine (9) months immediately before graduation before the student can become eligible to graduate from the public school with a diploma. Amended by Act 2017, No. 863,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 832,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 4; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1503.7; Acts 1995, No. 522, § 2; 1997, No. 400, § 3; 1999, No. 1117, § 3; 2003, No. 1793, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 7, 8.

(a) A local public school district: (1) Shall afford a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school the same rights and privileges enjoyed by other public school students; and (2) Shall not deny a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school any of the following solely on the basis of having attended a home school: (A) Award of course credits earned in the home school; (B) Placement in the proper grade level and promotion to the next grade level; (C) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a diploma or graduation; (D) Participation in any academic or extracurricular activity; (E) Membership in school-sponsored clubs, associations, or organizations; or (F) Scholarships.

(1) Shall afford a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school the same rights and privileges enjoyed by other public school students; and

(2) Shall not deny a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school any of the following solely on the basis of having attended a home school: (A) Award of course credits earned in the home school; (B) Placement in the proper grade level and promotion to the next grade level; (C) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a diploma or graduation; (D) Participation in any academic or extracurricular activity; (E) Membership in school-sponsored clubs, associations, or organizations; or (F) Scholarships.

(A) Award of course credits earned in the home school;

(B) Placement in the proper grade level and promotion to the next grade level;

(C) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a diploma or graduation;

(D) Participation in any academic or extracurricular activity;

(E) Membership in school-sponsored clubs, associations, or organizations; or

(F) Scholarships.

(b) To enroll or re-enroll in a public school, a home-schooled student shall submit to the public school: (1) A transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; and (2) A portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (A) Curricula used in the home school; (B) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (C) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress.

(1) A transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; and

(2) A portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (A) Curricula used in the home school; (B) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (C) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress.

(A) Curricula used in the home school;

(B) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and

(C) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress.

(c) A public school shall place a home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in the public school at a grade level and academic course level equivalent to or higher than the home-schooled student's grade level and academic course level in the home school: (1) As indicated by the home-schooled student's: (A) Transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; (B) Score of at least the thirtieth percentile on a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment taken in the past year; and (C) Portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (i) Curricula used in the home school; (ii) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (iii) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress; or (2) By mutual agreement between the public school and the home-schooled student's parent or legal guardian.

(1) As indicated by the home-schooled student's: (A) Transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school; (B) Score of at least the thirtieth percentile on a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment taken in the past year; and (C) Portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (i) Curricula used in the home school; (ii) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (iii) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress; or

(A) Transcript listing all courses taken and semester grades from the home school;

(B) Score of at least the thirtieth percentile on a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment taken in the past year; and

(C) Portfolio of indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress, including without limitation: (i) Curricula used in the home school; (ii) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and (iii) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress; or

(i) Curricula used in the home school;

(ii) Tests taken and lessons completed by the home-schooled student; and

(iii) Other indicators of the home-schooled student's academic progress; or

(2) By mutual agreement between the public school and the home-schooled student's parent or legal guardian.

(d) If the student is unable to provide a nationally recognized norm-referenced test score, the school shall: (1) Assess the student using a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment; or (2) Waive the nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment requirement.

(1) Assess the student using a nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment; or

(2) Waive the nationally recognized norm-referenced assessment requirement.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, if the home-schooled student does not meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this section, the public school shall have sole authority to determine the home-schooled student's grade placement and course credits based on the same methods used when a student who attended another public or private school enrolls or re-enrolls in the public school.

(f) A public school may waive all requirements under subsections (b) and (c) of this section and enroll the student by mutual agreement with the parent or guardian.

(g) A home-schooled student who enrolls or re-enrolls in a local public school shall attend classes for at least nine (9) months immediately before graduation before the student can become eligible to graduate from the public school with a diploma.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 863,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 832,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 4; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1503.7; Acts 1995, No. 522, § 2; 1997, No. 400, § 3; 1999, No. 1117, § 3; 2003, No. 1793, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 7, 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-20-2302
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that: (1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwark of a free and good government; and (2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the State of Arkansas to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education. (b) The General Assembly finds that because of the decision of the Supreme Court in Lake View School District No. 25 v. Huckabee, 351 Ark. 31 (2002), it is the absolute duty of the State of Arkansas to provide all public school children with an opportunity for an adequate education. (c) The General Assembly finds that a suitable and efficient system of public education should: (1) Assure the availability of substantially equal and constitutionally appropriate expenditures by the state for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools, regardless of where that child resides within the state; (2) Assure that each school-age child resides in a school district that offers a competitive minimum salary for classroom teachers; (3) Assure that: (A) All students graduating from high school are able to demonstrate a defined adequate level of competence in: (i) English, oral communications, reading, and writing; (ii) Mathematics skills; and (iii) Science and social studies disciplines; and (B) An adequate level of competence evolves over time to higher levels; (4) Assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to graduate from high school by demonstrating alternative competencies or alternative levels of competency; (5) Assure that students who are not on track for high school graduation are identified at a sufficiently early date so that they may be provided an opportunity at a reasonable cost to achieve the minimum levels of competence necessary to graduate from high school; (6) Recognize that graduating from high school requires that the students, as well as the parents or guardian of the students, work hard and assume appropriate responsibility for the students' success or failure; (7) Encourage parental involvement in the public schools and in public school activities; and (8) Recognize that early attention to and correction of student deficiencies are substantially less expensive and more effective than remedial efforts in the later school grades. (d) The General Assembly recognizes that the supervision of public schools and the execution of the laws regulating the schools shall be vested in such officers as the General Assembly provides. (e) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a system of school funding that provides to each public school child in the State of Arkansas an opportunity for an adequate education. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that: (1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwark of a free and good government; and (2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the State of Arkansas to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education.

(1) Intelligence and virtue are the safeguards of liberty and the bulwark of a free and good government; and

(2) Arkansas Constitution, Article 14, § 1, requires the State of Arkansas to ever maintain a general, suitable, and efficient system of free public schools and to adopt all suitable means to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education.

(b) The General Assembly finds that because of the decision of the Supreme Court in Lake View School District No. 25 v. Huckabee, 351 Ark. 31 (2002), it is the absolute duty of the State of Arkansas to provide all public school children with an opportunity for an adequate education.

(c) The General Assembly finds that a suitable and efficient system of public education should: (1) Assure the availability of substantially equal and constitutionally appropriate expenditures by the state for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools, regardless of where that child resides within the state; (2) Assure that each school-age child resides in a school district that offers a competitive minimum salary for classroom teachers; (3) Assure that: (A) All students graduating from high school are able to demonstrate a defined adequate level of competence in: (i) English, oral communications, reading, and writing; (ii) Mathematics skills; and (iii) Science and social studies disciplines; and (B) An adequate level of competence evolves over time to higher levels; (4) Assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to graduate from high school by demonstrating alternative competencies or alternative levels of competency; (5) Assure that students who are not on track for high school graduation are identified at a sufficiently early date so that they may be provided an opportunity at a reasonable cost to achieve the minimum levels of competence necessary to graduate from high school; (6) Recognize that graduating from high school requires that the students, as well as the parents or guardian of the students, work hard and assume appropriate responsibility for the students' success or failure; (7) Encourage parental involvement in the public schools and in public school activities; and (8) Recognize that early attention to and correction of student deficiencies are substantially less expensive and more effective than remedial efforts in the later school grades.

(1) Assure the availability of substantially equal and constitutionally appropriate expenditures by the state for the education of each similarly situated child in the public schools, regardless of where that child resides within the state;

(2) Assure that each school-age child resides in a school district that offers a competitive minimum salary for classroom teachers;

(3) Assure that: (A) All students graduating from high school are able to demonstrate a defined adequate level of competence in: (i) English, oral communications, reading, and writing; (ii) Mathematics skills; and (iii) Science and social studies disciplines; and (B) An adequate level of competence evolves over time to higher levels;

(A) All students graduating from high school are able to demonstrate a defined adequate level of competence in: (i) English, oral communications, reading, and writing; (ii) Mathematics skills; and (iii) Science and social studies disciplines; and

(i) English, oral communications, reading, and writing;

(ii) Mathematics skills; and

(iii) Science and social studies disciplines; and

(B) An adequate level of competence evolves over time to higher levels;

(4) Assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to graduate from high school by demonstrating alternative competencies or alternative levels of competency;

(5) Assure that students who are not on track for high school graduation are identified at a sufficiently early date so that they may be provided an opportunity at a reasonable cost to achieve the minimum levels of competence necessary to graduate from high school;

(6) Recognize that graduating from high school requires that the students, as well as the parents or guardian of the students, work hard and assume appropriate responsibility for the students' success or failure;

(7) Encourage parental involvement in the public schools and in public school activities; and

(8) Recognize that early attention to and correction of student deficiencies are substantially less expensive and more effective than remedial efforts in the later school grades.

(d) The General Assembly recognizes that the supervision of public schools and the execution of the laws regulating the schools shall be vested in such officers as the General Assembly provides.

(e) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide a system of school funding that provides to each public school child in the State of Arkansas an opportunity for an adequate education.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-103
Authority to contract for military training equipment - Costs
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district board of directors in the State of Arkansas shall have authority: (1) To enter into contracts for the use of property and equipment for military training purposes; (2) To enter into any mutually agreeable contract incidental thereto as may be required by federal law or regulations of the United States Secretary of the Army, the United States Secretary of the Navy, or the United States Secretary of the Air Force, or other federal officer or agency, for the care and safekeeping of the property and equipment, or for similar purposes; and (3) To make reimbursement for the property and equipment. (b) (1) The cost of any bonds or security and reimbursements shall be paid from funds available for the operation of the school district. (2) This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to obligate any funds available, whether by appropriation or otherwise, for the purpose of executing bonds to secure the safekeeping and return of United States Government property issued in connection with military training purposes. Acts 1955, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3317.

(a) Each school district board of directors in the State of Arkansas shall have authority: (1) To enter into contracts for the use of property and equipment for military training purposes; (2) To enter into any mutually agreeable contract incidental thereto as may be required by federal law or regulations of the United States Secretary of the Army, the United States Secretary of the Navy, or the United States Secretary of the Air Force, or other federal officer or agency, for the care and safekeeping of the property and equipment, or for similar purposes; and (3) To make reimbursement for the property and equipment.

(1) To enter into contracts for the use of property and equipment for military training purposes;

(2) To enter into any mutually agreeable contract incidental thereto as may be required by federal law or regulations of the United States Secretary of the Army, the United States Secretary of the Navy, or the United States Secretary of the Air Force, or other federal officer or agency, for the care and safekeeping of the property and equipment, or for similar purposes; and

(3) To make reimbursement for the property and equipment.

(b) (1) The cost of any bonds or security and reimbursements shall be paid from funds available for the operation of the school district. (2) This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to obligate any funds available, whether by appropriation or otherwise, for the purpose of executing bonds to secure the safekeeping and return of United States Government property issued in connection with military training purposes.

(1) The cost of any bonds or security and reimbursements shall be paid from funds available for the operation of the school district.

(2) This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to obligate any funds available, whether by appropriation or otherwise, for the purpose of executing bonds to secure the safekeeping and return of United States Government property issued in connection with military training purposes.

Acts 1955, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3317.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-18-2003
Comprehensive school counseling program and plan framework
Status: in_force

(a) Each public school district shall: (1) Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that ensures student services are coordinated in a manner that provides comprehensive support to all students; and (2) Have a written plan for a comprehensive school counseling program that: (A) Is implemented by an Arkansas-certified school counselor, a counselor serving under an additional licensure plan, or a school employee acting as a school counselor under a waiver granted under § 6-15-103(c) ; (B) Utilizes state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks; (C) Is reviewed annually and updated as needed by the school counselor in collaboration with the building administrator and other stakeholders; (D) Is systemically aligned to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) within the public school district; and (E) Contains the following four (4) components of a comprehensive school counseling program: (i) Foundation, which includes without limitation: (a) Vision statements; (b) Mission statements; and (c) Program goals; (ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program; (iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and (iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided. (b) The comprehensive school counseling program required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Guide students in academic pursuits, career planning, and social and emotional learning; (2) Follow the comprehensive school counseling program guidance provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (3) Include goals that are developed annually based on the vision and mission statements that are shared by stakeholders to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students; and (4) Identify student needs through a multilevel school data review that includes without limitation: (A) Data analysis; (B) Use-of-time data review; (C) Program results data; and (D) Communication and contact with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders. Added by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. See Act 2019, No. 506, § 2.

(a) Each public school district shall: (1) Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that ensures student services are coordinated in a manner that provides comprehensive support to all students; and (2) Have a written plan for a comprehensive school counseling program that: (A) Is implemented by an Arkansas-certified school counselor, a counselor serving under an additional licensure plan, or a school employee acting as a school counselor under a waiver granted under § 6-15-103(c) ; (B) Utilizes state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks; (C) Is reviewed annually and updated as needed by the school counselor in collaboration with the building administrator and other stakeholders; (D) Is systemically aligned to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) within the public school district; and (E) Contains the following four (4) components of a comprehensive school counseling program: (i) Foundation, which includes without limitation: (a) Vision statements; (b) Mission statements; and (c) Program goals; (ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program; (iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and (iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided.

(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that ensures student services are coordinated in a manner that provides comprehensive support to all students; and

(2) Have a written plan for a comprehensive school counseling program that: (A) Is implemented by an Arkansas-certified school counselor, a counselor serving under an additional licensure plan, or a school employee acting as a school counselor under a waiver granted under § 6-15-103(c) ; (B) Utilizes state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks; (C) Is reviewed annually and updated as needed by the school counselor in collaboration with the building administrator and other stakeholders; (D) Is systemically aligned to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) within the public school district; and (E) Contains the following four (4) components of a comprehensive school counseling program: (i) Foundation, which includes without limitation: (a) Vision statements; (b) Mission statements; and (c) Program goals; (ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program; (iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and (iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided.

(A) Is implemented by an Arkansas-certified school counselor, a counselor serving under an additional licensure plan, or a school employee acting as a school counselor under a waiver granted under § 6-15-103(c) ;

(B) Utilizes state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks;

(C) Is reviewed annually and updated as needed by the school counselor in collaboration with the building administrator and other stakeholders;

(D) Is systemically aligned to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) within the public school district; and

(E) Contains the following four (4) components of a comprehensive school counseling program: (i) Foundation, which includes without limitation: (a) Vision statements; (b) Mission statements; and (c) Program goals; (ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program; (iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and (iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided.

(i) Foundation, which includes without limitation: (a) Vision statements; (b) Mission statements; and (c) Program goals;

(a) Vision statements;

(b) Mission statements; and

(c) Program goals;

(ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program;

(iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and

(iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided.

(b) The comprehensive school counseling program required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Guide students in academic pursuits, career planning, and social and emotional learning; (2) Follow the comprehensive school counseling program guidance provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (3) Include goals that are developed annually based on the vision and mission statements that are shared by stakeholders to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students; and (4) Identify student needs through a multilevel school data review that includes without limitation: (A) Data analysis; (B) Use-of-time data review; (C) Program results data; and (D) Communication and contact with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders.

(1) Guide students in academic pursuits, career planning, and social and emotional learning;

(2) Follow the comprehensive school counseling program guidance provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(3) Include goals that are developed annually based on the vision and mission statements that are shared by stakeholders to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students; and

(4) Identify student needs through a multilevel school data review that includes without limitation: (A) Data analysis; (B) Use-of-time data review; (C) Program results data; and (D) Communication and contact with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders.

(A) Data analysis;

(B) Use-of-time data review;

(C) Program results data; and

(D) Communication and contact with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders.

Added by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

See Act 2019, No. 506, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-85-402
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education that: (A) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program; (B) Offers at least a fifty-percent discount on the tuition and mandatory fees of an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program to a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program, unless other opportunities are provided that lower the tuition and mandatory fees below fifty percent (50%); and (C) Is a: (i) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (ii) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that has its primary headquarters located in Arkansas and that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds; (2) (A) "Certificate program" means a program that is offered or made available to a student by an approved institution of higher education that leads to the obtainment of a certification or license. (B) "Certificate program" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party; (3) (A) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means the same as defined in § 6-16-1202 . (B) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party; and (4) "Student" means a person in grade ten (10), grade eleven (11), or grade twelve (12) who is enrolled at a: (A) Public high school in Arkansas; (B) Private high school in Arkansas; or (C) Home school, as defined in § 6-15-501 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 438,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 456,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education that: (A) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program; (B) Offers at least a fifty-percent discount on the tuition and mandatory fees of an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program to a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program, unless other opportunities are provided that lower the tuition and mandatory fees below fifty percent (50%); and (C) Is a: (i) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (ii) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that has its primary headquarters located in Arkansas and that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds;

(A) Is approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program;

(B) Offers at least a fifty-percent discount on the tuition and mandatory fees of an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program to a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program, unless other opportunities are provided that lower the tuition and mandatory fees below fifty percent (50%); and

(C) Is a: (i) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (ii) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that has its primary headquarters located in Arkansas and that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds;

(i) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or

(ii) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that has its primary headquarters located in Arkansas and that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds;

(2) (A) "Certificate program" means a program that is offered or made available to a student by an approved institution of higher education that leads to the obtainment of a certification or license. (B) "Certificate program" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party;

(A) "Certificate program" means a program that is offered or made available to a student by an approved institution of higher education that leads to the obtainment of a certification or license.

(B) "Certificate program" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party;

(3) (A) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means the same as defined in § 6-16-1202 . (B) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party; and

(A) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means the same as defined in § 6-16-1202 .

(B) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" does not include a program that is operated or sponsored by a third party; and

(4) "Student" means a person in grade ten (10), grade eleven (11), or grade twelve (12) who is enrolled at a: (A) Public high school in Arkansas; (B) Private high school in Arkansas; or (C) Home school, as defined in § 6-15-501 .

(A) Public high school in Arkansas;

(B) Private high school in Arkansas; or

(C) Home school, as defined in § 6-15-501 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 438,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 456,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-112
Limitation of expenditures
Status: in_force

(a) It is made the duty of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas to limit the number of teachers and their compensation and all the actual expenses thereof to the aggregate amount appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose plus donations and bequests and the income that may be derived from the vested funds of the institution. (b) All expenditures made by the board in excess of the funds mentioned in this section are declared unlawful and void. Acts 1907, No. 317, § 14, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9599; Pope's Dig., § 13103; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2614.

(a) It is made the duty of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas to limit the number of teachers and their compensation and all the actual expenses thereof to the aggregate amount appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose plus donations and bequests and the income that may be derived from the vested funds of the institution.

(b) All expenditures made by the board in excess of the funds mentioned in this section are declared unlawful and void.

Acts 1907, No. 317, § 14, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9599; Pope's Dig., § 13103; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2614.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-21-805
Academic Facilities Master Plan Program - Purpose
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Academic Facilities Master Plan Program and this subchapter are to: (1) Establish a mechanism for state supervision of school district activities impacting academic facilities and equipment; (2) Develop and continually update information critical to identifying academic facilities needs at the local level and across the state; and (3) Allow the state to manage state financial participation in eligible local academic facilities projects. Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.

The purposes of the Academic Facilities Master Plan Program and this subchapter are to:

(1) Establish a mechanism for state supervision of school district activities impacting academic facilities and equipment;

(2) Develop and continually update information critical to identifying academic facilities needs at the local level and across the state; and

(3) Allow the state to manage state financial participation in eligible local academic facilities projects.

Acts 2005, No. 1426, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-11-203
Vocational education
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall have general supervision of vocational education in the state and shall administer and apportion any funds that come to the state for that purpose. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.

The State Board of Education shall have general supervision of vocational education in the state and shall administer and apportion any funds that come to the state for that purpose.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-107
Courses in conservation of natural resources - Teachers required to take course
Status: in_force

All of the state institutions of higher education shall give instruction in nature study and the conservation of natural resources, including fish and game, soil fertility and erosion, forests and minerals, and all students in the institutions preparing to be teachers shall be required to take such courses of instruction. Acts 1939, No. 312, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1620.

All of the state institutions of higher education shall give instruction in nature study and the conservation of natural resources, including fish and game, soil fertility and erosion, forests and minerals, and all students in the institutions preparing to be teachers shall be required to take such courses of instruction.

Acts 1939, No. 312, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-107
Effect of merger on curriculum
Status: in_force

(a) (1) National Park College shall offer the option of: (A) Applied general education courses in occupational certificate and associate degree programs now offered by Quapaw Technical Institute; and (B) Where appropriate to the program involved, programs now offered by Garland County Community College. (2) Students in the programs involved also may be offered the options of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses. (b) Without regard to the higher average cost of occupational programs, all current Quapaw Technical Institute programs shall continue to be offered by National Park College for as long as they meet industry needs and are fiscally effective. (c) All adult basic education, high school equivalency tests, and high school programs currently provided by Quapaw Technical Institute or the Garland County Community College shall continue at National Park College. (d) Existing certificate and degree programs now offered at Quapaw Technical Institute or Garland County Community College shall continue to be authorized for National Park College until the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board determines that the programs do not meet minimum standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 7.

(a) (1) National Park College shall offer the option of: (A) Applied general education courses in occupational certificate and associate degree programs now offered by Quapaw Technical Institute; and (B) Where appropriate to the program involved, programs now offered by Garland County Community College. (2) Students in the programs involved also may be offered the options of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses.

(1) National Park College shall offer the option of: (A) Applied general education courses in occupational certificate and associate degree programs now offered by Quapaw Technical Institute; and (B) Where appropriate to the program involved, programs now offered by Garland County Community College.

(A) Applied general education courses in occupational certificate and associate degree programs now offered by Quapaw Technical Institute; and

(B) Where appropriate to the program involved, programs now offered by Garland County Community College.

(2) Students in the programs involved also may be offered the options of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses.

(b) Without regard to the higher average cost of occupational programs, all current Quapaw Technical Institute programs shall continue to be offered by National Park College for as long as they meet industry needs and are fiscally effective.

(c) All adult basic education, high school equivalency tests, and high school programs currently provided by Quapaw Technical Institute or the Garland County Community College shall continue at National Park College.

(d) Existing certificate and degree programs now offered at Quapaw Technical Institute or Garland County Community College shall continue to be authorized for National Park College until the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board determines that the programs do not meet minimum standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-124
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 8; 1981, No. 296, § 4; 1985, No. 429, § 3; 1985, No. 449, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4038; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 3; 1987, No. 705, § 3; 1993, No. 1284, § 5; 2011, No. 521, § 22.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 8; 1981, No. 296, § 4; 1985, No. 429, § 3; 1985, No. 449, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4038; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 3; 1987, No. 705, § 3; 1993, No. 1284, § 5; 2011, No. 521, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-82-1505
Rules - Administration - Report
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the Division of Higher Education shall jointly promulgate rules necessary for the proper administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program. (b) The university shall be the administering agency of the program. (c) If sufficient funds are not available to fully fund scholarship awards to all eligible students, the university shall make the awards to first-time students on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority consideration shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the program. (d) All funds received by the university from the repayment of scholarship awards by program participants shall be deposited into the fund that provides funding for the program. (e) (1) The university shall make an annual report to the General Assembly. (2) Each report shall contain a complete enumeration of the: (A) Program's activities; (B) Scholarships granted; (C) Names of persons to whom granted; (D) Institutions attended by those receiving the scholarships; and (E) Teaching location of applicants who have received their education and become licensed teachers within this state as a result of the scholarships. (3) The university shall make a full report and account of receipts and expenditures for salaries and expenses incurred under this section. (4) Upon its records and any published reports, the university shall distinguish among those recipients who: (A) Have paid their financial obligations in full; (B) Have breached their contracts but with the university's permission; and (C) Have breached their contracts and remain financially indebted to the state. (f) The requirements of this subchapter are contingent on the funding available for the program. (g) The university is authorized to determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of forgivable loans should the number of eligible applicants and recipients exceed the funds available, so long as the procedures are consistent with subsection (c) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 411, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2106, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 4; 2003, No. 1746, § 4.

(a) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the Division of Higher Education shall jointly promulgate rules necessary for the proper administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program.

(b) The university shall be the administering agency of the program.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to fully fund scholarship awards to all eligible students, the university shall make the awards to first-time students on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority consideration shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the program.

(d) All funds received by the university from the repayment of scholarship awards by program participants shall be deposited into the fund that provides funding for the program.

(e) (1) The university shall make an annual report to the General Assembly. (2) Each report shall contain a complete enumeration of the: (A) Program's activities; (B) Scholarships granted; (C) Names of persons to whom granted; (D) Institutions attended by those receiving the scholarships; and (E) Teaching location of applicants who have received their education and become licensed teachers within this state as a result of the scholarships. (3) The university shall make a full report and account of receipts and expenditures for salaries and expenses incurred under this section. (4) Upon its records and any published reports, the university shall distinguish among those recipients who: (A) Have paid their financial obligations in full; (B) Have breached their contracts but with the university's permission; and (C) Have breached their contracts and remain financially indebted to the state.

(1) The university shall make an annual report to the General Assembly.

(2) Each report shall contain a complete enumeration of the: (A) Program's activities; (B) Scholarships granted; (C) Names of persons to whom granted; (D) Institutions attended by those receiving the scholarships; and (E) Teaching location of applicants who have received their education and become licensed teachers within this state as a result of the scholarships.

(A) Program's activities;

(B) Scholarships granted;

(C) Names of persons to whom granted;

(D) Institutions attended by those receiving the scholarships; and

(E) Teaching location of applicants who have received their education and become licensed teachers within this state as a result of the scholarships.

(3) The university shall make a full report and account of receipts and expenditures for salaries and expenses incurred under this section.

(4) Upon its records and any published reports, the university shall distinguish among those recipients who: (A) Have paid their financial obligations in full; (B) Have breached their contracts but with the university's permission; and (C) Have breached their contracts and remain financially indebted to the state.

(A) Have paid their financial obligations in full;

(B) Have breached their contracts but with the university's permission; and

(C) Have breached their contracts and remain financially indebted to the state.

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

(g) The university is authorized to determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of forgivable loans should the number of eligible applicants and recipients exceed the funds available, so long as the procedures are consistent with subsection (c) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 411, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2106, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 4; 2003, No. 1746, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Academic ability" means the intellectual standing of a student. In determining superior academic ability, the Division of Higher Education shall examine the student's high school records, competitive examination scores, and demonstrated leadership capabilities; (2) "Approved institution" means a public or private college or university: (A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy under agreement with the Southern Regional Education Board, accredited by an accrediting agency certified and recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Division of Agency Evaluation and Institutional Accreditation, or a school giving satisfactory assurance that it has the potential for accreditation and is making progress which, if continued, will result in its achieving accreditation; (B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and (C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom; (3) "Competitive examination" means a standardized examination measuring achievement which is administered annually on a specified date and at a specified location and which is announced publicly; (4) "Eligible student" means a resident of the State of Arkansas as defined by the Division of Higher Education who: (A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student; (B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and (C) Graduates from: (i) A high school in this state, for Arkansas Governor's Scholars; or (ii) A high school, for Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars; (5) (A) "Extraordinary academic ability" means: (i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and (ii) Either: (a) For students graduating from high school after December 31, 2001, achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or (b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. (B) For students graduating after December 31, 2001, the ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by December 31 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the Division of Higher Education for a scholarship award; (6) "Full-time student" means a resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved private or public institution and who is enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours the first semester and fifteen (15) hours thereafter, or other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education; (7) "Scholarship" means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas; and (8) "Undergraduate student" means an individual who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program which leads to or is directly creditable toward the individual's first baccalaureate degree. Amended by Act 2021, No. 743,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2077, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2076, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2075, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2074, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2073, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 3; 1985, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5903; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 1; 1997, No. 1269, § 2; 2001, No. 1761, § 2; 2009, No. 1218, § 1.

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

(1) "Academic ability" means the intellectual standing of a student. In determining superior academic ability, the Division of Higher Education shall examine the student's high school records, competitive examination scores, and demonstrated leadership capabilities;

(2) "Approved institution" means a public or private college or university: (A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy under agreement with the Southern Regional Education Board, accredited by an accrediting agency certified and recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Division of Agency Evaluation and Institutional Accreditation, or a school giving satisfactory assurance that it has the potential for accreditation and is making progress which, if continued, will result in its achieving accreditation; (B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and (C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom;

(A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy under agreement with the Southern Regional Education Board, accredited by an accrediting agency certified and recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Division of Agency Evaluation and Institutional Accreditation, or a school giving satisfactory assurance that it has the potential for accreditation and is making progress which, if continued, will result in its achieving accreditation;

(B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and

(C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom;

(3) "Competitive examination" means a standardized examination measuring achievement which is administered annually on a specified date and at a specified location and which is announced publicly;

(4) "Eligible student" means a resident of the State of Arkansas as defined by the Division of Higher Education who: (A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student; (B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and (C) Graduates from: (i) A high school in this state, for Arkansas Governor's Scholars; or (ii) A high school, for Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars;

(A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student;

(B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and

(C) Graduates from: (i) A high school in this state, for Arkansas Governor's Scholars; or (ii) A high school, for Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars;

(i) A high school in this state, for Arkansas Governor's Scholars; or

(ii) A high school, for Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars;

(5) (A) "Extraordinary academic ability" means: (i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and (ii) Either: (a) For students graduating from high school after December 31, 2001, achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or (b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. (B) For students graduating after December 31, 2001, the ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by December 31 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the Division of Higher Education for a scholarship award;

(A) "Extraordinary academic ability" means: (i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and (ii) Either: (a) For students graduating from high school after December 31, 2001, achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or (b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

(i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and

(ii) Either: (a) For students graduating from high school after December 31, 2001, achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or (b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

(a) For students graduating from high school after December 31, 2001, achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or

(b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

(B) For students graduating after December 31, 2001, the ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by December 31 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the Division of Higher Education for a scholarship award;

(6) "Full-time student" means a resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved private or public institution and who is enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours the first semester and fifteen (15) hours thereafter, or other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education;

(7) "Scholarship" means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas; and

(8) "Undergraduate student" means an individual who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program which leads to or is directly creditable toward the individual's first baccalaureate degree.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 743,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2077, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2076, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2075, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2074, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2073, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 3; 1985, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5903; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 1; 1997, No. 1269, § 2; 2001, No. 1761, § 2; 2009, No. 1218, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1002
Education service cooperatives established - Functions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a statewide system of not more than fifteen (15) multicounty education service cooperatives of school districts. (2) Such education service cooperatives shall be intermediate service units in the state's elementary and secondary education system and as such shall be eligible to receive and expend funds from state and federal governments, school districts, and other public or private sources. (b) Education service cooperatives established by this subchapter will provide to school districts which choose to use them assistance in: (1) Meeting or exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing educational opportunities; (2) Using educational resources more effectively through cooperation among school districts; and (3) Promoting coordination between school districts and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in order to provide services which are consistent with the needs identified by school districts and the educational priorities of the state as established by the General Assembly or the state board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1134, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.1.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a statewide system of not more than fifteen (15) multicounty education service cooperatives of school districts. (2) Such education service cooperatives shall be intermediate service units in the state's elementary and secondary education system and as such shall be eligible to receive and expend funds from state and federal governments, school districts, and other public or private sources.

(1) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a statewide system of not more than fifteen (15) multicounty education service cooperatives of school districts.

(2) Such education service cooperatives shall be intermediate service units in the state's elementary and secondary education system and as such shall be eligible to receive and expend funds from state and federal governments, school districts, and other public or private sources.

(b) Education service cooperatives established by this subchapter will provide to school districts which choose to use them assistance in: (1) Meeting or exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing educational opportunities; (2) Using educational resources more effectively through cooperation among school districts; and (3) Promoting coordination between school districts and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in order to provide services which are consistent with the needs identified by school districts and the educational priorities of the state as established by the General Assembly or the state board.

(1) Meeting or exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing educational opportunities;

(2) Using educational resources more effectively through cooperation among school districts; and

(3) Promoting coordination between school districts and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in order to provide services which are consistent with the needs identified by school districts and the educational priorities of the state as established by the General Assembly or the state board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1134, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-51-303
Administration
Status: in_force

(a) The management, maintenance, and operation of a center shall be the responsibility of the local school or institution approved by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board to be the center. (b) A center shall be administered in accordance with the guidelines and policies established by the board. (c) A center physically detached from a local public school district or state-supported institution of higher education may use vocational center aid funding from the Division of Career and Technical Education Public School Fund Account for the management, maintenance, and operation of the center. Amended by Act 2021, No. 507,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1985, No. 788, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2593.2; Acts 2001, No. 819, § 3.

(a) The management, maintenance, and operation of a center shall be the responsibility of the local school or institution approved by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board to be the center.

(b) A center shall be administered in accordance with the guidelines and policies established by the board.

(c) A center physically detached from a local public school district or state-supported institution of higher education may use vocational center aid funding from the Division of Career and Technical Education Public School Fund Account for the management, maintenance, and operation of the center.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 507,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1985, No. 788, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2593.2; Acts 2001, No. 819, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-16-604
Student enrollment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An eligible student may enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program during: (A) A school year; (B) The summer months following a school year in which the student is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) in an Arkansas public school; or (C) Both of the periods described in subdivisions (a)(1)(A) and (B) of this section. (2) An eligible student shall receive priority for enrollment in a postsecondary preparatory program if the eligible student qualifies for free and reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq. (3) If space and funding are available after all eligible students who applied to attend a postsecondary preparatory program are enrolled, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may permit a public school student to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if the student: (A) Scores below college and career readiness benchmarks on a college and career readiness assessment or placement test; and (B) Either: (i) Is enrolled in grade twelve (12) in Arkansas; or (ii) Will enroll in the postsecondary preparatory program within three (3) months of graduating from an Arkansas high school. (b) An eligible student may enroll in one (1) or more of the curriculum areas in which the eligible student has scored below the college and career readiness benchmark as identified by college and career readiness assessments. (c) The opportunity to participate in a postsecondary preparatory program under this subchapter shall not be interpreted as mandating the division to fund postsecondary preparatory programs at a cost in excess of the funds appropriated and funded in the Public School Fund for this purpose. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1342, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1341, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 20, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 19, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 1989, No. 11, §§ 3, 4; 1989, No. 659, § 1; 1991, No. 650, §§ 2, 3; 2007, No. 1573, § 56; 2009, No. 1469, § 6; 2011, No. 879, § 2; 2011, No. 989, § 23.

(a) (1) An eligible student may enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program during: (A) A school year; (B) The summer months following a school year in which the student is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) in an Arkansas public school; or (C) Both of the periods described in subdivisions (a)(1)(A) and (B) of this section. (2) An eligible student shall receive priority for enrollment in a postsecondary preparatory program if the eligible student qualifies for free and reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq. (3) If space and funding are available after all eligible students who applied to attend a postsecondary preparatory program are enrolled, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may permit a public school student to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if the student: (A) Scores below college and career readiness benchmarks on a college and career readiness assessment or placement test; and (B) Either: (i) Is enrolled in grade twelve (12) in Arkansas; or (ii) Will enroll in the postsecondary preparatory program within three (3) months of graduating from an Arkansas high school.

(1) An eligible student may enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program during: (A) A school year; (B) The summer months following a school year in which the student is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) in an Arkansas public school; or (C) Both of the periods described in subdivisions (a)(1)(A) and (B) of this section.

(A) A school year;

(B) The summer months following a school year in which the student is enrolled in any of grades eight through eleven (8-11) in an Arkansas public school; or

(C) Both of the periods described in subdivisions (a)(1)(A) and (B) of this section.

(2) An eligible student shall receive priority for enrollment in a postsecondary preparatory program if the eligible student qualifies for free and reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq.

(3) If space and funding are available after all eligible students who applied to attend a postsecondary preparatory program are enrolled, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may permit a public school student to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program if the student: (A) Scores below college and career readiness benchmarks on a college and career readiness assessment or placement test; and (B) Either: (i) Is enrolled in grade twelve (12) in Arkansas; or (ii) Will enroll in the postsecondary preparatory program within three (3) months of graduating from an Arkansas high school.

(A) Scores below college and career readiness benchmarks on a college and career readiness assessment or placement test; and

(B) Either: (i) Is enrolled in grade twelve (12) in Arkansas; or (ii) Will enroll in the postsecondary preparatory program within three (3) months of graduating from an Arkansas high school.

(i) Is enrolled in grade twelve (12) in Arkansas; or

(ii) Will enroll in the postsecondary preparatory program within three (3) months of graduating from an Arkansas high school.

(b) An eligible student may enroll in one (1) or more of the curriculum areas in which the eligible student has scored below the college and career readiness benchmark as identified by college and career readiness assessments.

(c) The opportunity to participate in a postsecondary preparatory program under this subchapter shall not be interpreted as mandating the division to fund postsecondary preparatory programs at a cost in excess of the funds appropriated and funded in the Public School Fund for this purpose.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1342, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1341, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 20, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 19, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 11, §§ 3, 4; 1989, No. 659, § 1; 1991, No. 650, §§ 2, 3; 2007, No. 1573, § 56; 2009, No. 1469, § 6; 2011, No. 879, § 2; 2011, No. 989, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1028 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1028
Fiscal distress plan
Status: in_force

(a) An education service cooperative that is classified by the State Board of Education as being in fiscal distress shall file with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a fiscal distress plan that: (1) Addresses each area of fiscal distress identified by the division; (2) Describes how the education service cooperative will remedy the areas experiencing fiscal distress; and (3) (A) Establishes the schedule by which the education service cooperative will implement the fiscal distress plan. (B) The fiscal distress plan implementation schedule shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of the final classification of fiscal distress. (b) The division shall approve the fiscal distress plan before the education service cooperative implements the fiscal distress plan. (c) An education service cooperative identified as being in fiscal distress is required to receive on-site technical evaluation and assistance from the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1153, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1152, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 4.

(a) An education service cooperative that is classified by the State Board of Education as being in fiscal distress shall file with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a fiscal distress plan that: (1) Addresses each area of fiscal distress identified by the division; (2) Describes how the education service cooperative will remedy the areas experiencing fiscal distress; and (3) (A) Establishes the schedule by which the education service cooperative will implement the fiscal distress plan. (B) The fiscal distress plan implementation schedule shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of the final classification of fiscal distress.

(1) Addresses each area of fiscal distress identified by the division;

(2) Describes how the education service cooperative will remedy the areas experiencing fiscal distress; and

(3) (A) Establishes the schedule by which the education service cooperative will implement the fiscal distress plan. (B) The fiscal distress plan implementation schedule shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of the final classification of fiscal distress.

(A) Establishes the schedule by which the education service cooperative will implement the fiscal distress plan.

(B) The fiscal distress plan implementation schedule shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of the final classification of fiscal distress.

(b) The division shall approve the fiscal distress plan before the education service cooperative implements the fiscal distress plan.

(c) An education service cooperative identified as being in fiscal distress is required to receive on-site technical evaluation and assistance from the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1153, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1152, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-2001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-81-2001
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program to be administered by the Arkansas Psychology Board in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

There is created the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program to be administered by the Arkansas Psychology Board in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2808 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 28 / Section 6-17-2808
Implementation - Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public school shall implement the Teacher Excellence and Support System for all teachers employed at the public school under the rules established by the State Board of Education. (2) (A) This subchapter is not waived when a public school, charter school, or school district obtains a waiver granted by the state board from the laws and rules governing educator licensure: (i) In the charter of a public charter school; (ii) Under § 6-15-103 ; or (iii) Under the district of innovation program under § 6-15-2801 et seq. (B) However, a public school, charter school, or school district may seek approval from the state board to opt out of the Teacher Excellence and Support System and utilize a locally adopted system for support, development, and appraisal of teacher performance as part of a system of educator effectiveness that meets federal and state requirements. (3) A public school that in the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years used a nationally recognized system of teacher evaluation and support that is substantially similar to the Teacher Excellence and Support System may continue to use that system and is deemed to have met the requirements of this section. (b) (1) Evaluators and teachers shall collaborate in good faith to develop the teacher's professional growth plan under § 6-17-2806(b) . (2) Every teacher contract renewed or entered into after July 27, 2011, is subject to and shall reference this subchapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.

(a) (1) A public school shall implement the Teacher Excellence and Support System for all teachers employed at the public school under the rules established by the State Board of Education. (2) (A) This subchapter is not waived when a public school, charter school, or school district obtains a waiver granted by the state board from the laws and rules governing educator licensure: (i) In the charter of a public charter school; (ii) Under § 6-15-103 ; or (iii) Under the district of innovation program under § 6-15-2801 et seq. (B) However, a public school, charter school, or school district may seek approval from the state board to opt out of the Teacher Excellence and Support System and utilize a locally adopted system for support, development, and appraisal of teacher performance as part of a system of educator effectiveness that meets federal and state requirements. (3) A public school that in the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years used a nationally recognized system of teacher evaluation and support that is substantially similar to the Teacher Excellence and Support System may continue to use that system and is deemed to have met the requirements of this section.

(1) A public school shall implement the Teacher Excellence and Support System for all teachers employed at the public school under the rules established by the State Board of Education.

(2) (A) This subchapter is not waived when a public school, charter school, or school district obtains a waiver granted by the state board from the laws and rules governing educator licensure: (i) In the charter of a public charter school; (ii) Under § 6-15-103 ; or (iii) Under the district of innovation program under § 6-15-2801 et seq. (B) However, a public school, charter school, or school district may seek approval from the state board to opt out of the Teacher Excellence and Support System and utilize a locally adopted system for support, development, and appraisal of teacher performance as part of a system of educator effectiveness that meets federal and state requirements.

(A) This subchapter is not waived when a public school, charter school, or school district obtains a waiver granted by the state board from the laws and rules governing educator licensure: (i) In the charter of a public charter school; (ii) Under § 6-15-103 ; or (iii) Under the district of innovation program under § 6-15-2801 et seq.

(i) In the charter of a public charter school;

(ii) Under § 6-15-103 ; or

(iii) Under the district of innovation program under § 6-15-2801 et seq.

(B) However, a public school, charter school, or school district may seek approval from the state board to opt out of the Teacher Excellence and Support System and utilize a locally adopted system for support, development, and appraisal of teacher performance as part of a system of educator effectiveness that meets federal and state requirements.

(3) A public school that in the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years used a nationally recognized system of teacher evaluation and support that is substantially similar to the Teacher Excellence and Support System may continue to use that system and is deemed to have met the requirements of this section.

(b) (1) Evaluators and teachers shall collaborate in good faith to develop the teacher's professional growth plan under § 6-17-2806(b) . (2) Every teacher contract renewed or entered into after July 27, 2011, is subject to and shall reference this subchapter.

(1) Evaluators and teachers shall collaborate in good faith to develop the teacher's professional growth plan under § 6-17-2806(b) .

(2) Every teacher contract renewed or entered into after July 27, 2011, is subject to and shall reference this subchapter.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

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

Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1025 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1025
Mathematics and science resource center - Mathematics and science coordinator
Status: in_force

(a) Consistent with funds available and upon a majority vote of the members present and voting, the board of directors of each education service cooperative established under this subchapter is authorized to establish a mathematics and science resource center and to employ a mathematics and science coordinator who has demonstrated expertise in mathematics and science content, in pedagogy, and in staff development. (b) The duties of the mathematics and science coordinator at the mathematics and science resource center shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Providing mathematics and science staff development for and individual technical assistance to personnel of member schools; (2) Assisting member schools with determining mathematics and science curricula, with instruction, and with assessment of needs and resources necessary to meet those needs; (3) Enhancing curricula and instruction using technology; (4) Providing member schools with information for curriculum alignment with mathematics and science standards and state frameworks; (5) Developing and coordinating a mathematics and science resource center located at the education service cooperative; and (6) Assisting with the development of requests for proposals for teacher enhancement in mathematics and science. Acts 1997, No. 1283, § 1.

(a) Consistent with funds available and upon a majority vote of the members present and voting, the board of directors of each education service cooperative established under this subchapter is authorized to establish a mathematics and science resource center and to employ a mathematics and science coordinator who has demonstrated expertise in mathematics and science content, in pedagogy, and in staff development.

(b) The duties of the mathematics and science coordinator at the mathematics and science resource center shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Providing mathematics and science staff development for and individual technical assistance to personnel of member schools; (2) Assisting member schools with determining mathematics and science curricula, with instruction, and with assessment of needs and resources necessary to meet those needs; (3) Enhancing curricula and instruction using technology; (4) Providing member schools with information for curriculum alignment with mathematics and science standards and state frameworks; (5) Developing and coordinating a mathematics and science resource center located at the education service cooperative; and (6) Assisting with the development of requests for proposals for teacher enhancement in mathematics and science.

(1) Providing mathematics and science staff development for and individual technical assistance to personnel of member schools;

(2) Assisting member schools with determining mathematics and science curricula, with instruction, and with assessment of needs and resources necessary to meet those needs;

(3) Enhancing curricula and instruction using technology;

(4) Providing member schools with information for curriculum alignment with mathematics and science standards and state frameworks;

(5) Developing and coordinating a mathematics and science resource center located at the education service cooperative; and

(6) Assisting with the development of requests for proposals for teacher enhancement in mathematics and science.

Acts 1997, No. 1283, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-57-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 57 / Section 6-57-102
Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority
Status: in_force

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Tech University. (b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas Tech University. (c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to Arkansas Tech University. (d) All cash fund balances of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute transferred to Arkansas Tech University shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas Tech University. Acts 2003, No. 452, § 2.

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Tech University.

(b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas Tech University.

(c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to Arkansas Tech University.

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

Acts 2003, No. 452, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-23-904
Loan application
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of an open-enrollment public charter school wanting to borrow money from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund, acting through its chair or president and secretary, after approval of such action by full majority approval of the board of directors, shall file a loan application with the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (b) The loan application shall be on a form promulgated by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation and include without limitation: (1) The name, location, and local education agency number of the open-enrollment public charter school; (2) The date and location of the board of directors meeting at which action was taken to make a formal application for a loan; (3) The purpose for which the loan will be used; (4) The estimated amount of the proposed loan, including any supporting documentation on cost estimates; (5) Complete financial information, including all current debt obligations; (6) The method proposed to repay the loan; and (7) Any additional information requested by the division. (c) An application shall be executed in duplicate with the original to be filed with the division and the copy to be retained in the files of the open-enrollment public charter school. Added by Act 2013, No. 1255,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The board of directors of an open-enrollment public charter school wanting to borrow money from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund, acting through its chair or president and secretary, after approval of such action by full majority approval of the board of directors, shall file a loan application with the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(b) The loan application shall be on a form promulgated by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation and include without limitation: (1) The name, location, and local education agency number of the open-enrollment public charter school; (2) The date and location of the board of directors meeting at which action was taken to make a formal application for a loan; (3) The purpose for which the loan will be used; (4) The estimated amount of the proposed loan, including any supporting documentation on cost estimates; (5) Complete financial information, including all current debt obligations; (6) The method proposed to repay the loan; and (7) Any additional information requested by the division.

(1) The name, location, and local education agency number of the open-enrollment public charter school;

(2) The date and location of the board of directors meeting at which action was taken to make a formal application for a loan;

(3) The purpose for which the loan will be used;

(4) The estimated amount of the proposed loan, including any supporting documentation on cost estimates;

(5) Complete financial information, including all current debt obligations;

(6) The method proposed to repay the loan; and

(7) Any additional information requested by the division.

(c) An application shall be executed in duplicate with the original to be filed with the division and the copy to be retained in the files of the open-enrollment public charter school.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1255,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1311 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1311
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-17-2502
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "In residence" means working exclusively with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education at a location agreed upon between the division and the Arkansas Teacher of the Year; (2) "School district board of directors" means the local board of directors of a school district who are duly elected and qualified to hold office; (3) "Superintendent" means the executive officer of a school district board of directors directing the affairs of the school district and teaching not more than one-half (1/2) of the time in the school day; and (4) "Teacher" means a person who: (A) Holds a license under § 6-17-401 et seq.; and (B) Is engaged in student contact for more than seventy percent (70%) of the person's contracted time. Amended by Act 2019, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1490, eff. 7/1/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "In residence" means working exclusively with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education at a location agreed upon between the division and the Arkansas Teacher of the Year;

(2) "School district board of directors" means the local board of directors of a school district who are duly elected and qualified to hold office;

(3) "Superintendent" means the executive officer of a school district board of directors directing the affairs of the school district and teaching not more than one-half (1/2) of the time in the school day; and

(4) "Teacher" means a person who: (A) Holds a license under § 6-17-401 et seq.; and (B) Is engaged in student contact for more than seventy percent (70%) of the person's contracted time.

(A) Holds a license under § 6-17-401 et seq.; and

(B) Is engaged in student contact for more than seventy percent (70%) of the person's contracted time.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1490, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-16-203
Readiness testing
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop guidelines for school districts to perform readiness testing for children who are entering kindergarten. (b) (1) After the division develops guidelines under subsection (a) of this section, each school district in the state shall conduct individual readiness testing on each child entering kindergarten and provide the results of the testing to the child's parents in a timely manner before the child's first day of school. (2) The results of the testing that are provided to parents shall indicate in clear, understandable terminology the child's readiness for entering kindergarten. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1330, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1552, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop guidelines for school districts to perform readiness testing for children who are entering kindergarten.

(b) (1) After the division develops guidelines under subsection (a) of this section, each school district in the state shall conduct individual readiness testing on each child entering kindergarten and provide the results of the testing to the child's parents in a timely manner before the child's first day of school. (2) The results of the testing that are provided to parents shall indicate in clear, understandable terminology the child's readiness for entering kindergarten.

(1) After the division develops guidelines under subsection (a) of this section, each school district in the state shall conduct individual readiness testing on each child entering kindergarten and provide the results of the testing to the child's parents in a timely manner before the child's first day of school.

(2) The results of the testing that are provided to parents shall indicate in clear, understandable terminology the child's readiness for entering kindergarten.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1330, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1552, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-17-1305
Record of used and accumulated leave
Status: in_force

(a) A record of sick leave used and accumulated shall be established and maintained by each school district for each of its employees. (b) Sick leave that is unused by a school employee during any school year shall be accumulated in such school employee's sick leave account at a rate of one (1) day per month or major portion thereof employed until ninety (90) days have been accumulated. (c) A school employee who qualifies for sick leave under § 6-17-1304 may use any amount up to his or her total number of accumulated days. (d) Accumulated days of sick leave that are used may be restored up to ninety (90) days in the same manner that they were first accumulated. Acts 1979, No. 391, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255.4; Acts 1991, No. 834, § 1.

(a) A record of sick leave used and accumulated shall be established and maintained by each school district for each of its employees.

(b) Sick leave that is unused by a school employee during any school year shall be accumulated in such school employee's sick leave account at a rate of one (1) day per month or major portion thereof employed until ninety (90) days have been accumulated.

(c) A school employee who qualifies for sick leave under § 6-17-1304 may use any amount up to his or her total number of accumulated days.

(d) Accumulated days of sick leave that are used may be restored up to ninety (90) days in the same manner that they were first accumulated.

Acts 1979, No. 391, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255.4; Acts 1991, No. 834, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-17-204
Incorporation into teachers' contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The personnel policies of all school districts shall be: (1) Considered to be incorporated as terms of licensed personnel contracts; and (2) Binding on licensed personnel and the school district. (b) (1) Any changes or additions to personnel policies adopted by a school district board of directors may take effect before the next fiscal year. (2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the changes or additions are approved by a majority of a school district committee on personnel policies. (c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a change or addition to the personnel policies that is necessary to ensure compliance with a state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law that is adopted by the school district board of directors each year by the later of June 30 or ninety (90) days after the effective date of a change to a state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law giving rise to the specific policy change or addition shall be considered a part of licensed personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year or upon the date of adoption if adopted after June 30. (2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies adopted by the school district board of directors between May 1 and June 30 each year that are not required to ensure compliance with state law or rule or federal law or regulation shall be considered a part of licensed personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year if: (A) A notice of the change is sent no later than five (5) working days after final board action to the electronic mail address on record in the personnel file of each affected employee; and (B) The notice of change includes: (i) (a) The new or modified policy. (b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and (ii) A provision that states that due to the policy change, each continuing employee under contract shall have the power to unilaterally exercise the power of rescission within a period of thirty (30) days after the school district board of directors takes final action by providing to the school district board of directors a notice of rescission in the form of a letter of resignation during the period of thirty (30) days. (d) (1) A school district shall adopt, in accordance with this subchapter, a supplement to the salary schedule for those licensed staff employed longer than the period covered by the salary schedule and for duties in addition to licensed employees' regular teaching assignments. (2) Compensation policies approved by the personnel policy committee shall not apply to the chief administrator who is charged with administration of salary policy for all employees. (3) A licensed employee may not waive payment according to the salary schedule. (e) Under § 6-5-307(a) and § 6-20-412 a school district is not prohibited from paying a licensed employee additional salary increases as a supplement to the salary schedule even though the licensed employee is not employed an additional time period longer than the period covered by the salary schedule or required to perform duties in addition to the licensed employee's regular teaching assignments. Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 22, eff. 6/30/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 224, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 835,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 224, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1258.1, 80-1258.2; Acts 1995, No. 1260, § 1; 1997, No. 931, § 1; 2001, No. 1485, § 1; 2009, No. 1180, § 3; 2011, No. 186, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 27.

(a) The personnel policies of all school districts shall be: (1) Considered to be incorporated as terms of licensed personnel contracts; and (2) Binding on licensed personnel and the school district.

(1) Considered to be incorporated as terms of licensed personnel contracts; and

(2) Binding on licensed personnel and the school district.

(b) (1) Any changes or additions to personnel policies adopted by a school district board of directors may take effect before the next fiscal year. (2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the changes or additions are approved by a majority of a school district committee on personnel policies.

(1) Any changes or additions to personnel policies adopted by a school district board of directors may take effect before the next fiscal year.

(2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies may take effect before the next fiscal year only if the changes or additions are approved by a majority of a school district committee on personnel policies.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a change or addition to the personnel policies that is necessary to ensure compliance with a state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law that is adopted by the school district board of directors each year by the later of June 30 or ninety (90) days after the effective date of a change to a state rule or federal regulation, a state law enacted during a legislative session, or a federal law giving rise to the specific policy change or addition shall be considered a part of licensed personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year or upon the date of adoption if adopted after June 30. (2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies adopted by the school district board of directors between May 1 and June 30 each year that are not required to ensure compliance with state law or rule or federal law or regulation shall be considered a part of licensed personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year if: (A) A notice of the change is sent no later than five (5) working days after final board action to the electronic mail address on record in the personnel file of each affected employee; and (B) The notice of change includes: (i) (a) The new or modified policy. (b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and (ii) A provision that states that due to the policy change, each continuing employee under contract shall have the power to unilaterally exercise the power of rescission within a period of thirty (30) days after the school district board of directors takes final action by providing to the school district board of directors a notice of rescission in the form of a letter of resignation during the period of thirty (30) days.

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

(2) Any changes or additions to the personnel policies adopted by the school district board of directors between May 1 and June 30 each year that are not required to ensure compliance with state law or rule or federal law or regulation shall be considered a part of licensed personnel contracts on July 1 of the same calendar year if: (A) A notice of the change is sent no later than five (5) working days after final board action to the electronic mail address on record in the personnel file of each affected employee; and (B) The notice of change includes: (i) (a) The new or modified policy. (b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and (ii) A provision that states that due to the policy change, each continuing employee under contract shall have the power to unilaterally exercise the power of rescission within a period of thirty (30) days after the school district board of directors takes final action by providing to the school district board of directors a notice of rescission in the form of a letter of resignation during the period of thirty (30) days.

(A) A notice of the change is sent no later than five (5) working days after final board action to the electronic mail address on record in the personnel file of each affected employee; and

(B) The notice of change includes: (i) (a) The new or modified policy. (b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and (ii) A provision that states that due to the policy change, each continuing employee under contract shall have the power to unilaterally exercise the power of rescission within a period of thirty (30) days after the school district board of directors takes final action by providing to the school district board of directors a notice of rescission in the form of a letter of resignation during the period of thirty (30) days.

(i) (a) The new or modified policy. (b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and

(a) The new or modified policy.

(b) A modified policy shall be provided in a form that clearly shows additions underlined and deletions stricken; and

(ii) A provision that states that due to the policy change, each continuing employee under contract shall have the power to unilaterally exercise the power of rescission within a period of thirty (30) days after the school district board of directors takes final action by providing to the school district board of directors a notice of rescission in the form of a letter of resignation during the period of thirty (30) days.

(d) (1) A school district shall adopt, in accordance with this subchapter, a supplement to the salary schedule for those licensed staff employed longer than the period covered by the salary schedule and for duties in addition to licensed employees' regular teaching assignments. (2) Compensation policies approved by the personnel policy committee shall not apply to the chief administrator who is charged with administration of salary policy for all employees. (3) A licensed employee may not waive payment according to the salary schedule.

(1) A school district shall adopt, in accordance with this subchapter, a supplement to the salary schedule for those licensed staff employed longer than the period covered by the salary schedule and for duties in addition to licensed employees' regular teaching assignments.

(2) Compensation policies approved by the personnel policy committee shall not apply to the chief administrator who is charged with administration of salary policy for all employees.

(3) A licensed employee may not waive payment according to the salary schedule.

(e) Under § 6-5-307(a) and § 6-20-412 a school district is not prohibited from paying a licensed employee additional salary increases as a supplement to the salary schedule even though the licensed employee is not employed an additional time period longer than the period covered by the salary schedule or required to perform duties in addition to the licensed employee's regular teaching assignments.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 781,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 22, eff. 6/30/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 224, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 835,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 224, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1258.1, 80-1258.2; Acts 1995, No. 1260, § 1; 1997, No. 931, § 1; 2001, No. 1485, § 1; 2009, No. 1180, § 3; 2011, No. 186, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1603
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-507 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-82-507
Renewal of scholarship
Status: in_force

To retain eligibility for a scholarship benefit under this subchapter, a recipient shall: (1) Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; and (2) Meet any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2099, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1217, § 1.

To retain eligibility for a scholarship benefit under this subchapter, a recipient shall:

(1) Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; and

(2) Meet any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2099, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1217, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-501
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1862, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 1; 2007, No. 541, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1862, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 1; 2007, No. 541, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-120 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-120
Implicit bias training - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) An institution shall not: (1) Require an institutional employee to complete or participate in implicit bias training; or (2) Take adverse employment action against an institutional employee for the institutional employee's failure or refusal to complete or participate in implicit bias training. (b) (1) An institutional employee may leave a training that the institutional employee is attending if the institutional employee determines that the training addresses implicit biases. (2) An institutional employee who leaves a training under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall have no recourse due to the institutional employee's exposure to training that the institutional employee determines addresses implicit biases. (c) For purposes of this section, an institution is not prohibited from requiring implicit bias training if at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the implicit bias training is required by an accreditor, grantor, or licensor. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Implicit bias training" means a training or educational program designed to expose an individual to biases that the training's or educational program's developer or designer presumes the individual to unconsciously or unintentionally possess that predispose the individual to be unfairly prejudiced in favor of or against a thing, person, or group to adjust the individual's pattern of thinking in order to eliminate the individual's unconscious or unintentional bias or prejudice; and (2) "Institution" means a state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education. Added by Act 2023, No. 511,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

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

(1) Require an institutional employee to complete or participate in implicit bias training; or

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

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

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

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

(c) For purposes of this section, an institution is not prohibited from requiring implicit bias training if at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the implicit bias training is required by an accreditor, grantor, or licensor.

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Implicit bias training" means a training or educational program designed to expose an individual to biases that the training's or educational program's developer or designer presumes the individual to unconsciously or unintentionally possess that predispose the individual to be unfairly prejudiced in favor of or against a thing, person, or group to adjust the individual's pattern of thinking in order to eliminate the individual's unconscious or unintentional bias or prejudice; and (2) "Institution" means a state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education.

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

(2) "Institution" means a state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 511,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-104
Program transfers
Status: in_force

In the event that a program is transferred from one state-supported university to another state-supported university and the transfer was not proposed to or acted upon by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board prior to the final consideration by the General Assembly of the receiving university's budget request for the next biennium and such program has been recommended by the board under the provisions of § 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], the receiving university may use the transferring university's maximum annual salary limits for similar faculty positions which were transferred. Acts 1983, No. 147, § 12, as added by Acts 1985, No. 845, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5612.

In the event that a program is transferred from one state-supported university to another state-supported university and the transfer was not proposed to or acted upon by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board prior to the final consideration by the General Assembly of the receiving university's budget request for the next biennium and such program has been recommended by the board under the provisions of § 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], the receiving university may use the transferring university's maximum annual salary limits for similar faculty positions which were transferred.

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 12, as added by Acts 1985, No. 845, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-811 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-811
Delivery of obligations - Drawing and receipt of warrant - Use of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All such obligations shall be delivered to the State Board of Education, and coincident therewith the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cause a state warrant to be drawn upon the Revolving Loan Fund or the Revolving Certificate Proceeds Account, payable to the treasurer of the issuing school district if the school district has a treasurer or to the county treasurer of the county in which the school district is located if the school district does not have a treasurer, in an amount equal to the principal amount of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness. (b) Upon receipt of the state warrant, the school district treasurer or the county treasurer, as the case may be, shall deposit the proceeds thereof to the credit of the school district, and such funds shall thereafter be used by the school district only for the purposes for which the loan is granted. (c) All revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be negotiable instruments, as set forth in § 6-20-806 , and any or all such obligations may be assigned and sold by the commissioner. (d) Any sale pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall be in the open market upon not fewer than four (4) invitations for bids and, in consummation of any such sale, the commissioner, or such other person as may be designated by the state board, may execute and deliver such assignments, notices, servicing agreements, and other agreements and writings as may be appropriate. (e) The proceeds of any sale pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Revolving Certificate Proceeds Account, subject to payment of the costs of sale and servicing of such revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, as set forth in written instructions executed by the commissioner or such other person as may be designated by the state board. (f) The state board shall have authority to adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 283, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 11; 1973, No. 59, § 7; 1979, No. 541, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-951; Acts 1991, No. 1185, § 1; 1993, No. 977, § 1.

(a) All such obligations shall be delivered to the State Board of Education, and coincident therewith the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cause a state warrant to be drawn upon the Revolving Loan Fund or the Revolving Certificate Proceeds Account, payable to the treasurer of the issuing school district if the school district has a treasurer or to the county treasurer of the county in which the school district is located if the school district does not have a treasurer, in an amount equal to the principal amount of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness.

(b) Upon receipt of the state warrant, the school district treasurer or the county treasurer, as the case may be, shall deposit the proceeds thereof to the credit of the school district, and such funds shall thereafter be used by the school district only for the purposes for which the loan is granted.

(c) All revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be negotiable instruments, as set forth in § 6-20-806 , and any or all such obligations may be assigned and sold by the commissioner.

(d) Any sale pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall be in the open market upon not fewer than four (4) invitations for bids and, in consummation of any such sale, the commissioner, or such other person as may be designated by the state board, may execute and deliver such assignments, notices, servicing agreements, and other agreements and writings as may be appropriate.

(e) The proceeds of any sale pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Revolving Certificate Proceeds Account, subject to payment of the costs of sale and servicing of such revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, as set forth in written instructions executed by the commissioner or such other person as may be designated by the state board.

(f) The state board shall have authority to adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 283, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 11; 1973, No. 59, § 7; 1979, No. 541, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-951; Acts 1991, No. 1185, § 1; 1993, No. 977, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-82-1801
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program and that is: (A) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university; (B) A state-supported technical institute; (C) An approved state-supported school of nursing; or (D) A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university; (2) "Approved state-supported school of nursing" means a state-supported school of nursing with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that: (A) Prepares students as registered nurses; (B) Grants nursing diplomas; (C) Is eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1070 et seq.; (D) Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (E) Has been approved by the division as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program; and (F) Is not a two-year or four-year college or university; (3) "Federal student financial assistance" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student as a result of: (A) An approved Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including without limitation a Pell Grant; or (B) The student's or other family member's service in the United States Armed Forces, including without limitation the Army National Guard or Air National Guard; (4) "Private scholarship" means a scholarship or grant awarded by a private entity or donor; and (5) "State-supported student financial assistance" means a state-supported scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or tuition reimbursement funded with state funds or net proceeds from the state lottery awarded by: (A) The division; or (B) A scholarship or grant awarded by an approved institution of higher education in this state funded, in whole or in part, by state funds, including without limitation: (i) Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; (ii) Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors; (iii) Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and (iv) Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance. Amended by Act 2021, No. 388,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2109, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2108, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2107, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program and that is: (A) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university; (B) A state-supported technical institute; (C) An approved state-supported school of nursing; or (D) A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university;

(A) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university;

(B) A state-supported technical institute;

(C) An approved state-supported school of nursing; or

(D) A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university;

(2) "Approved state-supported school of nursing" means a state-supported school of nursing with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that: (A) Prepares students as registered nurses; (B) Grants nursing diplomas; (C) Is eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1070 et seq.; (D) Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (E) Has been approved by the division as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program; and (F) Is not a two-year or four-year college or university;

(A) Prepares students as registered nurses;

(B) Grants nursing diplomas;

(C) Is eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1070 et seq.;

(D) Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(E) Has been approved by the division as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program; and

(F) Is not a two-year or four-year college or university;

(3) "Federal student financial assistance" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student as a result of: (A) An approved Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including without limitation a Pell Grant; or (B) The student's or other family member's service in the United States Armed Forces, including without limitation the Army National Guard or Air National Guard;

(A) An approved Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including without limitation a Pell Grant; or

(B) The student's or other family member's service in the United States Armed Forces, including without limitation the Army National Guard or Air National Guard;

(4) "Private scholarship" means a scholarship or grant awarded by a private entity or donor; and

(5) "State-supported student financial assistance" means a state-supported scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or tuition reimbursement funded with state funds or net proceeds from the state lottery awarded by: (A) The division; or (B) A scholarship or grant awarded by an approved institution of higher education in this state funded, in whole or in part, by state funds, including without limitation: (i) Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; (ii) Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors; (iii) Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and (iv) Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance.

(A) The division; or

(B) A scholarship or grant awarded by an approved institution of higher education in this state funded, in whole or in part, by state funds, including without limitation: (i) Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; (ii) Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors; (iii) Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and (iv) Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance.

(i) Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement;

(ii) Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors;

(iii) Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and

(iv) Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 388,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2109, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2108, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2107, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-85-307
Rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2193, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2193, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-121
Approved buses
Status: in_force

After April 11, 2005, no public school in the state shall purchase nonconforming vans, as defined by the federal motor vehicle safety standards in existence on January 1, 2005, to transport students to or from school or to any school-related activity. Acts 2005, No. 1979, § 1.

After April 11, 2005, no public school in the state shall purchase nonconforming vans, as defined by the federal motor vehicle safety standards in existence on January 1, 2005, to transport students to or from school or to any school-related activity.

Acts 2005, No. 1979, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-15-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1785, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1785, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1914 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-20-1914
Review of financial management practices
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall implement a system for reviewing the financial management practices of public school districts to determine the support that is needed by public school districts. (b) The system established under subsection (a) of this section shall address without limitation a public school district's: (1) Use of resources; (2) Financial accountability; and (3) Personnel systems and benefits management. Added by Act 2019, No. 929,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall implement a system for reviewing the financial management practices of public school districts to determine the support that is needed by public school districts.

(b) The system established under subsection (a) of this section shall address without limitation a public school district's: (1) Use of resources; (2) Financial accountability; and (3) Personnel systems and benefits management.

(1) Use of resources;

(2) Financial accountability; and

(3) Personnel systems and benefits management.

Added by Act 2019, No. 929,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-406
El Dorado Branch
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized to establish and operate in or near El Dorado a branch of Southern Arkansas University to be known as Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, and shall operate at the campus a program of junior college instruction, including offerings of community college instruction as contemplated by Acts 1973, No. 103 [repealed]. (b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to recognize the El Dorado Branch and shall have all powers and duties with respect to the El Dorado Branch as provided to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for other state-supported community colleges and institutions of higher education. (c) (1) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall serve as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch. (2) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall exercise all powers and duties for the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch campus as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized by law to exercise for the Magnolia campus of the university. (3) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University may acquire land and improvements thereon by gift, grant, donation, or purchase and may rent or lease buildings and facilities as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch. Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1.

(a) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized to establish and operate in or near El Dorado a branch of Southern Arkansas University to be known as Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, and shall operate at the campus a program of junior college instruction, including offerings of community college instruction as contemplated by Acts 1973, No. 103 [repealed].

(b) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to recognize the El Dorado Branch and shall have all powers and duties with respect to the El Dorado Branch as provided to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for other state-supported community colleges and institutions of higher education.

(c) (1) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall serve as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch. (2) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall exercise all powers and duties for the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch campus as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized by law to exercise for the Magnolia campus of the university. (3) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University may acquire land and improvements thereon by gift, grant, donation, or purchase and may rent or lease buildings and facilities as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.

(1) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall serve as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.

(2) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall exercise all powers and duties for the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch campus as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized by law to exercise for the Magnolia campus of the university.

(3) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University may acquire land and improvements thereon by gift, grant, donation, or purchase and may rent or lease buildings and facilities as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.

Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-50-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 237,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 652, § 8.

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

Acts 1999, No. 652, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2617 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2617
Election
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Bonds shall not be issued under this subchapter except with the consent of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question in substantially the form described in this section at any general election as determined by the Governor, unless the Governor by proclamation calls a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter. (B) If the Governor does not place the issue on the ballot at any general election or call a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter on or before June 30, 2011, the provisions of this subchapter shall be void, and no bonds shall be issued. (2) If the question is presented at a general election, notice thereof shall be published by the Secretary of State by one (1) insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least sixty (60) days before the general election, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each county board of election commissioners and the sheriff of each county at least sixty (60) days before the general election. (3) If a special election is called by the Governor, the proclamation of the special election shall be made at least sixty (60) days before the date fixed by the proclamation for the election, and notice of the special election shall be given by publication of the proclamation for one (1) insertion in one (1) newspaper of general circulation published in each county in the state not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the special election. (4) If there is no newspaper regularly published in a county, the proclamation may be published in any newspaper having a general circulation in the county. (b) In the case of the notice or proclamation for the election, it shall not be necessary to publish this subchapter in its entirety, but the notice or proclamation shall state that it is issued to submit to the people substantially the following question: "Shall the commission be authorized to issue General Obligation bonds under the authority of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Financing Act of 2007, for the financing of public school academic facilities to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas, in total principal amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty million dollars ($750,000,000) in series from time to time in principal amounts not to exceed, without prior approval of the General Assembly, one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) in any fiscal biennium, which bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas?". (c) Whether the question is presented at a general election or at a special election, the title of this subchapter shall be the ballot title, and there shall be printed on the ballot the proposition as stated above and the following: "FOR Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____ AGAINST Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____". (d) (1) The county boards of election commissioners of the several counties of the state shall hold and conduct the election, and each board may take action with respect to the appointment of election officials and other matters as the law requires. (2) The vote shall be canvassed and the result declared in each county by the county boards of election commissioners. (3) Within ten (10) days after the date of the election the results shall be certified by the county boards of election commissioners to the Secretary of State who shall tabulate all returns received by him or her and certify to the Governor the total vote for and against the proposition submitted under this section. (e) The result of the election shall be proclaimed by the Governor by publication one (1) time in a newspaper published in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

(a) (1) (A) Bonds shall not be issued under this subchapter except with the consent of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question in substantially the form described in this section at any general election as determined by the Governor, unless the Governor by proclamation calls a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter. (B) If the Governor does not place the issue on the ballot at any general election or call a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter on or before June 30, 2011, the provisions of this subchapter shall be void, and no bonds shall be issued. (2) If the question is presented at a general election, notice thereof shall be published by the Secretary of State by one (1) insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least sixty (60) days before the general election, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each county board of election commissioners and the sheriff of each county at least sixty (60) days before the general election. (3) If a special election is called by the Governor, the proclamation of the special election shall be made at least sixty (60) days before the date fixed by the proclamation for the election, and notice of the special election shall be given by publication of the proclamation for one (1) insertion in one (1) newspaper of general circulation published in each county in the state not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the special election. (4) If there is no newspaper regularly published in a county, the proclamation may be published in any newspaper having a general circulation in the county.

(1) (A) Bonds shall not be issued under this subchapter except with the consent of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question in substantially the form described in this section at any general election as determined by the Governor, unless the Governor by proclamation calls a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter. (B) If the Governor does not place the issue on the ballot at any general election or call a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter on or before June 30, 2011, the provisions of this subchapter shall be void, and no bonds shall be issued.

(A) Bonds shall not be issued under this subchapter except with the consent of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question in substantially the form described in this section at any general election as determined by the Governor, unless the Governor by proclamation calls a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.

(B) If the Governor does not place the issue on the ballot at any general election or call a special election concerning the issuance of bonds under this subchapter on or before June 30, 2011, the provisions of this subchapter shall be void, and no bonds shall be issued.

(2) If the question is presented at a general election, notice thereof shall be published by the Secretary of State by one (1) insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least sixty (60) days before the general election, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each county board of election commissioners and the sheriff of each county at least sixty (60) days before the general election.

(3) If a special election is called by the Governor, the proclamation of the special election shall be made at least sixty (60) days before the date fixed by the proclamation for the election, and notice of the special election shall be given by publication of the proclamation for one (1) insertion in one (1) newspaper of general circulation published in each county in the state not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the special election.

(4) If there is no newspaper regularly published in a county, the proclamation may be published in any newspaper having a general circulation in the county.

(b) In the case of the notice or proclamation for the election, it shall not be necessary to publish this subchapter in its entirety, but the notice or proclamation shall state that it is issued to submit to the people substantially the following question: "Shall the commission be authorized to issue General Obligation bonds under the authority of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Financing Act of 2007, for the financing of public school academic facilities to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas, in total principal amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty million dollars ($750,000,000) in series from time to time in principal amounts not to exceed, without prior approval of the General Assembly, one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) in any fiscal biennium, which bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas?".

"Shall the commission be authorized to issue General Obligation bonds under the authority of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Financing Act of 2007, for the financing of public school academic facilities to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas, in total principal amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty million dollars ($750,000,000) in series from time to time in principal amounts not to exceed, without prior approval of the General Assembly, one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) in any fiscal biennium, which bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas?".

(c) Whether the question is presented at a general election or at a special election, the title of this subchapter shall be the ballot title, and there shall be printed on the ballot the proposition as stated above and the following: "FOR Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____ AGAINST Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____".

"FOR Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____

AGAINST Issuance of State of Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities General Obligation bonds _____".

(d) (1) The county boards of election commissioners of the several counties of the state shall hold and conduct the election, and each board may take action with respect to the appointment of election officials and other matters as the law requires. (2) The vote shall be canvassed and the result declared in each county by the county boards of election commissioners. (3) Within ten (10) days after the date of the election the results shall be certified by the county boards of election commissioners to the Secretary of State who shall tabulate all returns received by him or her and certify to the Governor the total vote for and against the proposition submitted under this section.

(1) The county boards of election commissioners of the several counties of the state shall hold and conduct the election, and each board may take action with respect to the appointment of election officials and other matters as the law requires.

(2) The vote shall be canvassed and the result declared in each county by the county boards of election commissioners.

(3) Within ten (10) days after the date of the election the results shall be certified by the county boards of election commissioners to the Secretary of State who shall tabulate all returns received by him or her and certify to the Governor the total vote for and against the proposition submitted under this section.

(e) The result of the election shall be proclaimed by the Governor by publication one (1) time in a newspaper published in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-136 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-136
Establishment of an accrediting agency
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall not establish or operate an accrediting agency for institutions of higher education in this state without recognition by the United States Department of Education. (b) This section does not apply to an accrediting agency that: (1) Accredits only schools operated solely to provide programs of study that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education administration, music, fine arts, or media communications; (2) Accredits only institutions whose names include a religious modifier or the name of a religious patriarch, saint, religious person, or symbol of the church; (3) Accredits only institutions whose degree titles include a religious modifier that: (A) Immediately precedes or is included within any of the following degrees: (i) Associate of Arts; (ii) Associate of Science; (iii) Bachelor of Arts; (iv) Bachelor of Science; (v) Master of Arts; (vi) Master of Science; (vii) Doctor of Philosophy; or (viii) Doctor of Education; and (B) Is placed on the title line of the degree, on the transcript, and whenever the title of the degree appears in official school documents or publications; and (4) Does not accredit any institution that receives federal funding. (c) An institution accredited under subsection (b) of this section shall: (1) Notify students in writing that courses completed and a degree obtained at the institution are not transferable to an institution of higher education accredited through the United States Department of Education; and (2) (A) Obtain the student's signature acknowledging that the student has been informed and understands the notification. (B) The institution shall maintain the acknowledgment signed by the student as part of the student's record. Amended by Act 2013, No. 971,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 205, § 1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall not establish or operate an accrediting agency for institutions of higher education in this state without recognition by the United States Department of Education.

(b) This section does not apply to an accrediting agency that: (1) Accredits only schools operated solely to provide programs of study that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education administration, music, fine arts, or media communications; (2) Accredits only institutions whose names include a religious modifier or the name of a religious patriarch, saint, religious person, or symbol of the church; (3) Accredits only institutions whose degree titles include a religious modifier that: (A) Immediately precedes or is included within any of the following degrees: (i) Associate of Arts; (ii) Associate of Science; (iii) Bachelor of Arts; (iv) Bachelor of Science; (v) Master of Arts; (vi) Master of Science; (vii) Doctor of Philosophy; or (viii) Doctor of Education; and (B) Is placed on the title line of the degree, on the transcript, and whenever the title of the degree appears in official school documents or publications; and (4) Does not accredit any institution that receives federal funding.

(1) Accredits only schools operated solely to provide programs of study that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education administration, music, fine arts, or media communications;

(2) Accredits only institutions whose names include a religious modifier or the name of a religious patriarch, saint, religious person, or symbol of the church;

(3) Accredits only institutions whose degree titles include a religious modifier that: (A) Immediately precedes or is included within any of the following degrees: (i) Associate of Arts; (ii) Associate of Science; (iii) Bachelor of Arts; (iv) Bachelor of Science; (v) Master of Arts; (vi) Master of Science; (vii) Doctor of Philosophy; or (viii) Doctor of Education; and (B) Is placed on the title line of the degree, on the transcript, and whenever the title of the degree appears in official school documents or publications; and

(A) Immediately precedes or is included within any of the following degrees: (i) Associate of Arts; (ii) Associate of Science; (iii) Bachelor of Arts; (iv) Bachelor of Science; (v) Master of Arts; (vi) Master of Science; (vii) Doctor of Philosophy; or (viii) Doctor of Education; and

(i) Associate of Arts;

(ii) Associate of Science;

(iii) Bachelor of Arts;

(iv) Bachelor of Science;

(v) Master of Arts;

(vi) Master of Science;

(vii) Doctor of Philosophy; or

(viii) Doctor of Education; and

(B) Is placed on the title line of the degree, on the transcript, and whenever the title of the degree appears in official school documents or publications; and

(4) Does not accredit any institution that receives federal funding.

(c) An institution accredited under subsection (b) of this section shall: (1) Notify students in writing that courses completed and a degree obtained at the institution are not transferable to an institution of higher education accredited through the United States Department of Education; and (2) (A) Obtain the student's signature acknowledging that the student has been informed and understands the notification. (B) The institution shall maintain the acknowledgment signed by the student as part of the student's record.

(1) Notify students in writing that courses completed and a degree obtained at the institution are not transferable to an institution of higher education accredited through the United States Department of Education; and

(2) (A) Obtain the student's signature acknowledging that the student has been informed and understands the notification. (B) The institution shall maintain the acknowledgment signed by the student as part of the student's record.

(A) Obtain the student's signature acknowledging that the student has been informed and understands the notification.

(B) The institution shall maintain the acknowledgment signed by the student as part of the student's record.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 971,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 205, § 1.