Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-112
Student or student's spouse called into military service
Status: in_force

(a) A student who ceases attendance at a state-supported postsecondary educational institution without completing and receiving a grade in one (1) or more courses shall receive compensation for the resulting monetary loss as provided under this section if the student ceases attendance because: (1) The student is activated or deployed by the military; or (2) The student's spouse is activated or deployed by the military and the student or the student's spouse has dependent children residing in the household. (b) (1) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, the student must provide, prior to activation or deployment, an original or official copy of the military activation or deployment orders to the registrar or other designated school official of the state-supported postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled at the time of military activation or deployment. (2) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, a student whose spouse is a service member shall provide proof of registration with the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System of the United States Department of Defense that establishes that dependent children reside in the household of the student and service member. (c) (1) The student shall choose from one (1) of the following three (3) compensatory options regarding tuition: (A) A complete refund of tuition and general fees that are assessed against all students at the institution; (B) At least one (1) year to complete the course work after the student's or student's spouse's deactivation; or (C) (i) Free tuition for one (1) semester at the institution where the student's attendance was interrupted unless federal aid is made available to compensate the student for the resulting monetary loss related to the student's or student's spouse's activation or deployment. (ii) Federal aid shall not include Pell Grants, other federal grants, or other monetary benefits paid to the student directly or at the student's direction. (iii) If a student or student's spouse is activated or deployed during a semester, the student shall not receive more than one (1) semester of free tuition under this subdivision (c)(1)(C). (2) This subsection shall not allow a student to recover any amount in excess of the student's actual monetary loss. (d) (1) The student shall receive a proportionate refund of room, board, and other fees that were paid to the institution based on the date of the student's notice of withdrawal from the institution. (2) If an institution contracts for room, board, or other services from a third party, then the third-party contractor shall provide a refund to the institution for the services or fees in an amount equal to the student's monetary loss under subdivision (d)(1) of this section. (e) The student shall receive the maximum price, based on condition, for the textbooks related to the uncompleted courses if the institution has a policy of repurchasing textbooks. (f) (1) A student's eligibility for a state-supported scholarship, grant, or loan for attendance at a postsecondary educational institution shall not be affected by the student's failure to complete any coursework because of the student's or student's spouse's military activation or deployment. (2) The Division of Higher Education shall adopt the necessary rules to ensure that state-supported scholarship, grant, and loan programs comply with the provisions of this section. (g) (1) For each fiscal year, each state-supported institution of higher education in the state shall report the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section to the division. (2) The division shall report to the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth regarding the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section by each state-supported institution of higher education no later than October 1 of each year beginning in 2006 and each year thereafter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1953, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1952, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 310, §§ 1-3; 2005, No. 85, § 1; 2007, No. 16, § 1.

(a) A student who ceases attendance at a state-supported postsecondary educational institution without completing and receiving a grade in one (1) or more courses shall receive compensation for the resulting monetary loss as provided under this section if the student ceases attendance because: (1) The student is activated or deployed by the military; or (2) The student's spouse is activated or deployed by the military and the student or the student's spouse has dependent children residing in the household.

(1) The student is activated or deployed by the military; or

(2) The student's spouse is activated or deployed by the military and the student or the student's spouse has dependent children residing in the household.

(b) (1) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, the student must provide, prior to activation or deployment, an original or official copy of the military activation or deployment orders to the registrar or other designated school official of the state-supported postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled at the time of military activation or deployment. (2) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, a student whose spouse is a service member shall provide proof of registration with the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System of the United States Department of Defense that establishes that dependent children reside in the household of the student and service member.

(1) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, the student must provide, prior to activation or deployment, an original or official copy of the military activation or deployment orders to the registrar or other designated school official of the state-supported postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled at the time of military activation or deployment.

(2) To be eligible for the compensation described under this section, a student whose spouse is a service member shall provide proof of registration with the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System of the United States Department of Defense that establishes that dependent children reside in the household of the student and service member.

(c) (1) The student shall choose from one (1) of the following three (3) compensatory options regarding tuition: (A) A complete refund of tuition and general fees that are assessed against all students at the institution; (B) At least one (1) year to complete the course work after the student's or student's spouse's deactivation; or (C) (i) Free tuition for one (1) semester at the institution where the student's attendance was interrupted unless federal aid is made available to compensate the student for the resulting monetary loss related to the student's or student's spouse's activation or deployment. (ii) Federal aid shall not include Pell Grants, other federal grants, or other monetary benefits paid to the student directly or at the student's direction. (iii) If a student or student's spouse is activated or deployed during a semester, the student shall not receive more than one (1) semester of free tuition under this subdivision (c)(1)(C). (2) This subsection shall not allow a student to recover any amount in excess of the student's actual monetary loss.

(1) The student shall choose from one (1) of the following three (3) compensatory options regarding tuition: (A) A complete refund of tuition and general fees that are assessed against all students at the institution; (B) At least one (1) year to complete the course work after the student's or student's spouse's deactivation; or (C) (i) Free tuition for one (1) semester at the institution where the student's attendance was interrupted unless federal aid is made available to compensate the student for the resulting monetary loss related to the student's or student's spouse's activation or deployment. (ii) Federal aid shall not include Pell Grants, other federal grants, or other monetary benefits paid to the student directly or at the student's direction. (iii) If a student or student's spouse is activated or deployed during a semester, the student shall not receive more than one (1) semester of free tuition under this subdivision (c)(1)(C).

(A) A complete refund of tuition and general fees that are assessed against all students at the institution;

(B) At least one (1) year to complete the course work after the student's or student's spouse's deactivation; or

(C) (i) Free tuition for one (1) semester at the institution where the student's attendance was interrupted unless federal aid is made available to compensate the student for the resulting monetary loss related to the student's or student's spouse's activation or deployment. (ii) Federal aid shall not include Pell Grants, other federal grants, or other monetary benefits paid to the student directly or at the student's direction. (iii) If a student or student's spouse is activated or deployed during a semester, the student shall not receive more than one (1) semester of free tuition under this subdivision (c)(1)(C).

(i) Free tuition for one (1) semester at the institution where the student's attendance was interrupted unless federal aid is made available to compensate the student for the resulting monetary loss related to the student's or student's spouse's activation or deployment.

(ii) Federal aid shall not include Pell Grants, other federal grants, or other monetary benefits paid to the student directly or at the student's direction.

(iii) If a student or student's spouse is activated or deployed during a semester, the student shall not receive more than one (1) semester of free tuition under this subdivision (c)(1)(C).

(2) This subsection shall not allow a student to recover any amount in excess of the student's actual monetary loss.

(d) (1) The student shall receive a proportionate refund of room, board, and other fees that were paid to the institution based on the date of the student's notice of withdrawal from the institution. (2) If an institution contracts for room, board, or other services from a third party, then the third-party contractor shall provide a refund to the institution for the services or fees in an amount equal to the student's monetary loss under subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(1) The student shall receive a proportionate refund of room, board, and other fees that were paid to the institution based on the date of the student's notice of withdrawal from the institution.

(2) If an institution contracts for room, board, or other services from a third party, then the third-party contractor shall provide a refund to the institution for the services or fees in an amount equal to the student's monetary loss under subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(e) The student shall receive the maximum price, based on condition, for the textbooks related to the uncompleted courses if the institution has a policy of repurchasing textbooks.

(f) (1) A student's eligibility for a state-supported scholarship, grant, or loan for attendance at a postsecondary educational institution shall not be affected by the student's failure to complete any coursework because of the student's or student's spouse's military activation or deployment. (2) The Division of Higher Education shall adopt the necessary rules to ensure that state-supported scholarship, grant, and loan programs comply with the provisions of this section.

(1) A student's eligibility for a state-supported scholarship, grant, or loan for attendance at a postsecondary educational institution shall not be affected by the student's failure to complete any coursework because of the student's or student's spouse's military activation or deployment.

(2) The Division of Higher Education shall adopt the necessary rules to ensure that state-supported scholarship, grant, and loan programs comply with the provisions of this section.

(g) (1) For each fiscal year, each state-supported institution of higher education in the state shall report the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section to the division. (2) The division shall report to the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth regarding the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section by each state-supported institution of higher education no later than October 1 of each year beginning in 2006 and each year thereafter.

(1) For each fiscal year, each state-supported institution of higher education in the state shall report the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section to the division.

(2) The division shall report to the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth regarding the type and amount of compensatory options provided under this section by each state-supported institution of higher education no later than October 1 of each year beginning in 2006 and each year thereafter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1953, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1952, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 310, §§ 1-3; 2005, No. 85, § 1; 2007, No. 16, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-112
Authorization for lease of facilities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is authorized and empowered to arrange for the use of its facilities, including without limitation tower space, studios, and equipment, by any federal, state, or local governmental agency or by any other person, from time to time, as any of such facilities are not needed by the commission, and to collect fees and charges, as the commission determines to be reasonable, in connection with the use of any such facilities by any other person. (2) Provided, however, agencies and educational institutions of the State of Arkansas shall have preference for the use of commission facilities over other entities and persons and shall be assessed fees and charges at preferential rates as determined by the commission. (b) The commission shall be exempt from complying with general provisions of other laws dealing with public commodities and facilities and their acquisition, leasing, or disposition in relation to the use of its studios by other persons in such cases, as advertising for bids would be impractical because of time limitations. (c) Any revenue received by the commission from the use of its facilities by other persons shall be cash funds pursuant to § 6-3-109 . (d) The commission is authorized to promulgate such rules as it deems necessary for the implementation of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 177, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 329, §§ 1-4.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is authorized and empowered to arrange for the use of its facilities, including without limitation tower space, studios, and equipment, by any federal, state, or local governmental agency or by any other person, from time to time, as any of such facilities are not needed by the commission, and to collect fees and charges, as the commission determines to be reasonable, in connection with the use of any such facilities by any other person. (2) Provided, however, agencies and educational institutions of the State of Arkansas shall have preference for the use of commission facilities over other entities and persons and shall be assessed fees and charges at preferential rates as determined by the commission.

(1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is authorized and empowered to arrange for the use of its facilities, including without limitation tower space, studios, and equipment, by any federal, state, or local governmental agency or by any other person, from time to time, as any of such facilities are not needed by the commission, and to collect fees and charges, as the commission determines to be reasonable, in connection with the use of any such facilities by any other person.

(2) Provided, however, agencies and educational institutions of the State of Arkansas shall have preference for the use of commission facilities over other entities and persons and shall be assessed fees and charges at preferential rates as determined by the commission.

(b) The commission shall be exempt from complying with general provisions of other laws dealing with public commodities and facilities and their acquisition, leasing, or disposition in relation to the use of its studios by other persons in such cases, as advertising for bids would be impractical because of time limitations.

(c) Any revenue received by the commission from the use of its facilities by other persons shall be cash funds pursuant to § 6-3-109 .

(d) The commission is authorized to promulgate such rules as it deems necessary for the implementation of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 177, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 329, §§ 1-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-401
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5801; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 1; 1999, No. 999, § 1; 2003, No. 1467, § 7.

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

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5801; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 1; 1999, No. 999, § 1; 2003, No. 1467, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-50-705
Uses for grant funds or tax credits
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Program shall provide matching funds or approve income tax credits to eligible companies or consortia at a rate to be determined by the governing council. (b) Matching funds may be provided to state-supported educational institutions to upgrade the skills of regular or adjunct faculty if approved by the governing council. Matching funds to upgrade faculty skills will only be granted when there is a documented demand for training in the area served by the educational institution and when there is no faculty member who can provide the needed training. Acts 1995, No. 791, § 5; 1999, No. 1134, § 4.

(a) The Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Program shall provide matching funds or approve income tax credits to eligible companies or consortia at a rate to be determined by the governing council.

(b) Matching funds may be provided to state-supported educational institutions to upgrade the skills of regular or adjunct faculty if approved by the governing council. Matching funds to upgrade faculty skills will only be granted when there is a documented demand for training in the area served by the educational institution and when there is no faculty member who can provide the needed training.

Acts 1995, No. 791, § 5; 1999, No. 1134, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-206
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 1, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 609, §§ 1-13; 1991, No. 214, § 1; 1991, No. 284, §§ 1-3; 1993, No. 655, § 1; 1995, No. 109, § 1; 1997, No. 112, § 10; 1999, No. 391, § 10; 1999, No. 1241, § 1; 2001, No. 1788, § 1; 2003, No. 1272, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 110, § 1; 2005, No. 2148, § 1; 2007, No. 552, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 1, eff. 4/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 609, §§ 1-13; 1991, No. 214, § 1; 1991, No. 284, §§ 1-3; 1993, No. 655, § 1; 1995, No. 109, § 1; 1997, No. 112, § 10; 1999, No. 391, § 10; 1999, No. 1241, § 1; 2001, No. 1788, § 1; 2003, No. 1272, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 110, § 1; 2005, No. 2148, § 1; 2007, No. 552, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-15-1001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997". Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 1.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997".

Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2001
Intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly subsequent to § 6-15-2004 that: (1) Each student's progression from one (1) grade to another be determined, in part, upon proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics; (2) District school board of directors policies facilitate such proficiency; and (3) Each student and his or her parent be informed of the student's academic progress. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.

It is the intent of the General Assembly subsequent to § 6-15-2004 that:

(1) Each student's progression from one (1) grade to another be determined, in part, upon proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics;

(2) District school board of directors policies facilitate such proficiency; and

(3) Each student and his or her parent be informed of the student's academic progress.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-63-601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Catastrophic illness" means a medical condition, as certified by a physician, of an employee or of the spouse or parent of the employee or of a child of the employee who may be claimed as a dependent under the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., which requires an employee's absence from duty for a prolonged period of time and which, except for the catastrophic leave program, would result in a substantial loss of income to the employee because of the exhaustion of all earned sick and annual leave; (2) "Catastrophic leave" means leave granted to an employee as a result of a catastrophic illness, upon the employee's exhausting of all sick and annual leave; (3) "Catastrophic leave bank" means a pool of accrued annual leave donated by employees; and (4) "Employees" means nonfaculty nonclassified personnel employed by a state institution of higher education. Acts 1993, No. 441, § 1; 1999, No. 1176, § 1.

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

(1) "Catastrophic illness" means a medical condition, as certified by a physician, of an employee or of the spouse or parent of the employee or of a child of the employee who may be claimed as a dependent under the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., which requires an employee's absence from duty for a prolonged period of time and which, except for the catastrophic leave program, would result in a substantial loss of income to the employee because of the exhaustion of all earned sick and annual leave;

(2) "Catastrophic leave" means leave granted to an employee as a result of a catastrophic illness, upon the employee's exhausting of all sick and annual leave;

(3) "Catastrophic leave bank" means a pool of accrued annual leave donated by employees; and

(4) "Employees" means nonfaculty nonclassified personnel employed by a state institution of higher education.

Acts 1993, No. 441, § 1; 1999, No. 1176, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-53-404
Technical colleges - Acceptance as branch campus of community college
Status: in_force

(a) A board of trustees of a community college may, by resolution or when requested, petition the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to accept a technical college located in the same service area to be a branch campus of the community college. (b) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the above-listed state-supported institutions within the service area of the community college shall be transferred to the local board. (c) The local board of the community college shall be responsible for the administration and operation of all state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions located within its service area and consolidated by this chapter. (d) (1) Until such time as territory containing the vocational-technical institution is joined to the community college district, the institution shall be operated as and known as a satellite campus of the community college. (2) In cases where the vocational-technical institution is located within the community college district, upon consolidation, such institution shall be known as a branch campus of the community college, or if situated in close proximity to an existing community college campus no name distinction need be made for such institution. (e) No millage tax of the community college district shall be used for capital outlay expense or operating expense of a satellite campus. (f) The procedures for reconstituting districts under § 6-61-518 shall be followed to join additional territory containing the satellite campus to the existing community college district. (g) Following the passage of the question to join territory containing the satellite campus to the existing community college district or to impose an additional millage for the community college district, the institution shall be known as a branch campus of the community college. (h) (1) Any satellite campus of a community college which fails to become a branch campus of the community college or which fails to achieve higher education institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission within eight (8) years following the date of transfer under subsection (b) of this section shall be abolished by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the satellite campus shall be transferred to the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1934, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 20; 1995, No. 603, § 4.

(a) A board of trustees of a community college may, by resolution or when requested, petition the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to accept a technical college located in the same service area to be a branch campus of the community college.

(b) All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the above-listed state-supported institutions within the service area of the community college shall be transferred to the local board.

(c) The local board of the community college shall be responsible for the administration and operation of all state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institutions located within its service area and consolidated by this chapter.

(d) (1) Until such time as territory containing the vocational-technical institution is joined to the community college district, the institution shall be operated as and known as a satellite campus of the community college. (2) In cases where the vocational-technical institution is located within the community college district, upon consolidation, such institution shall be known as a branch campus of the community college, or if situated in close proximity to an existing community college campus no name distinction need be made for such institution.

(1) Until such time as territory containing the vocational-technical institution is joined to the community college district, the institution shall be operated as and known as a satellite campus of the community college.

(2) In cases where the vocational-technical institution is located within the community college district, upon consolidation, such institution shall be known as a branch campus of the community college, or if situated in close proximity to an existing community college campus no name distinction need be made for such institution.

(e) No millage tax of the community college district shall be used for capital outlay expense or operating expense of a satellite campus.

(f) The procedures for reconstituting districts under § 6-61-518 shall be followed to join additional territory containing the satellite campus to the existing community college district.

(g) Following the passage of the question to join territory containing the satellite campus to the existing community college district or to impose an additional millage for the community college district, the institution shall be known as a branch campus of the community college.

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

(1) Any satellite campus of a community college which fails to become a branch campus of the community college or which fails to achieve higher education institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission within eight (8) years following the date of transfer under subsection (b) of this section shall be abolished by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1934, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 20; 1995, No. 603, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-15-1101
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly hereby recognizes and acknowledges that in recent years a high school diploma has lost credibility as a warranty that the recipient has the basic knowledge and skills necessary for either an entry-level job or for postsecondary education. The General Assembly further recognizes that the State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and local school districts have worked diligently to establish and implement a core curriculum in Arkansas secondary schools. Students who complete the core curriculum with a satisfactory grade point average should receive recognition for both perseverance and a job well done. It is the purpose of this legislation to both further that recognition and to increase the confidence of Arkansans in the value of diplomas awarded by the state's public schools. (b) (1) A school district shall attach a seal, stamp, or other symbol to diplomas awarded to high school students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (2) Electronic transcripts shall include a designation for students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (c) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules for the implementation of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 212, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1216, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 330,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 688, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 18; 1997, No. 977, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly hereby recognizes and acknowledges that in recent years a high school diploma has lost credibility as a warranty that the recipient has the basic knowledge and skills necessary for either an entry-level job or for postsecondary education. The General Assembly further recognizes that the State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and local school districts have worked diligently to establish and implement a core curriculum in Arkansas secondary schools. Students who complete the core curriculum with a satisfactory grade point average should receive recognition for both perseverance and a job well done. It is the purpose of this legislation to both further that recognition and to increase the confidence of Arkansans in the value of diplomas awarded by the state's public schools.

(b) (1) A school district shall attach a seal, stamp, or other symbol to diplomas awarded to high school students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (2) Electronic transcripts shall include a designation for students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

(1) A school district shall attach a seal, stamp, or other symbol to diplomas awarded to high school students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

(2) Electronic transcripts shall include a designation for students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

(c) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules for the implementation of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 212, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1216, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 330,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 688, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 18; 1997, No. 977, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-66-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 66 / Section 6-66-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-64-1102
Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created within the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a College of Information Science and Systems Engineering designed to accomplish the purposes set forth in § 6-64-1101 . (b) Cooperative efforts are anticipated with other two-year and four-year postsecondary state institutions. These efforts may include, but not be limited to, the creation of distance learning centers and semi-smart classrooms and the establishment of a formal bridge consisting of such elements as joint degree programs and jointly appointed faculties. (c) The institutions shall enter into continued dialogue with the private sector to seek input as to the type of training that will be most beneficial to industry and, therefore, make the graduates most marketable. Acts 1999, No. 1447, § 2.

(a) There is hereby created within the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a College of Information Science and Systems Engineering designed to accomplish the purposes set forth in § 6-64-1101 .

(b) Cooperative efforts are anticipated with other two-year and four-year postsecondary state institutions. These efforts may include, but not be limited to, the creation of distance learning centers and semi-smart classrooms and the establishment of a formal bridge consisting of such elements as joint degree programs and jointly appointed faculties.

(c) The institutions shall enter into continued dialogue with the private sector to seek input as to the type of training that will be most beneficial to industry and, therefore, make the graduates most marketable.

Acts 1999, No. 1447, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-812 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-812
Compensation for teaching more than maximum number of students permitted
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that is permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, then the teacher's pay under his or her contract shall be increased by an amount proportionate to the teacher's base pay and the additional number of students taught by the teacher. (2) However, a teacher shall not exceed the maximum class size permitted under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (3) A teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) may agree to use his or her conference period during the day to teach an additional class period or to teach more than the maximum number of students per day and shall be compensated at a prorated portion of his or her contract for both the extra class period and for every additional student he or she teaches over the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall include in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) is permitted to teach per day without receiving additional compensation under this section. (b) (1) A teacher is not required to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, but a teacher may agree to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day. (2) A teacher shall sign an agreement with the school district for the additional compensation that is applicable to the semester in which the teacher agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (3) (A) Neither the school district nor the teacher is obligated to enter into or renew an agreement or continue an agreement past the semester in which the agreement is signed. (B) An agreement between the teacher and the school district shall be signed before any additional compensation is provided. (C) [Repealed]. (4) A public school or school district that enters into, renews, or continues an agreement with a teacher under this section is not in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts because the teacher teaches more than the maximum number of students per day. (c) This section does not apply to a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school. (d) A school district shall adopt a policy to implement this section. (e) (1) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section. (2) The rules promulgated by the division shall include without limitation the manner in which students in grades five (5) and six (6) are to be counted for the purposes of this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 32, eff. 6/30/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 979,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1461, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1460, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2018F, No. 243,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1113,§ 1, eff. 4/7/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 993,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) If a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that is permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, then the teacher's pay under his or her contract shall be increased by an amount proportionate to the teacher's base pay and the additional number of students taught by the teacher. (2) However, a teacher shall not exceed the maximum class size permitted under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (3) A teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) may agree to use his or her conference period during the day to teach an additional class period or to teach more than the maximum number of students per day and shall be compensated at a prorated portion of his or her contract for both the extra class period and for every additional student he or she teaches over the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall include in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) is permitted to teach per day without receiving additional compensation under this section.

(1) If a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that is permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, then the teacher's pay under his or her contract shall be increased by an amount proportionate to the teacher's base pay and the additional number of students taught by the teacher.

(2) However, a teacher shall not exceed the maximum class size permitted under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(3) A teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) may agree to use his or her conference period during the day to teach an additional class period or to teach more than the maximum number of students per day and shall be compensated at a prorated portion of his or her contract for both the extra class period and for every additional student he or she teaches over the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall include in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts the maximum number of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) that a teacher of students in grades five through twelve (5-12) is permitted to teach per day without receiving additional compensation under this section.

(b) (1) A teacher is not required to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, but a teacher may agree to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day. (2) A teacher shall sign an agreement with the school district for the additional compensation that is applicable to the semester in which the teacher agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. (3) (A) Neither the school district nor the teacher is obligated to enter into or renew an agreement or continue an agreement past the semester in which the agreement is signed. (B) An agreement between the teacher and the school district shall be signed before any additional compensation is provided. (C) [Repealed]. (4) A public school or school district that enters into, renews, or continues an agreement with a teacher under this section is not in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts because the teacher teaches more than the maximum number of students per day.

(1) A teacher is not required to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, but a teacher may agree to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day.

(2) A teacher shall sign an agreement with the school district for the additional compensation that is applicable to the semester in which the teacher agrees to teach more than the maximum number of students permitted per day under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(3) (A) Neither the school district nor the teacher is obligated to enter into or renew an agreement or continue an agreement past the semester in which the agreement is signed. (B) An agreement between the teacher and the school district shall be signed before any additional compensation is provided. (C) [Repealed].

(A) Neither the school district nor the teacher is obligated to enter into or renew an agreement or continue an agreement past the semester in which the agreement is signed.

(B) An agreement between the teacher and the school district shall be signed before any additional compensation is provided.

(C) [Repealed].

(4) A public school or school district that enters into, renews, or continues an agreement with a teacher under this section is not in violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts because the teacher teaches more than the maximum number of students per day.

(c) This section does not apply to a public school that operates primarily as a virtual school.

(d) A school district shall adopt a policy to implement this section.

(e) (1) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section. (2) The rules promulgated by the division shall include without limitation the manner in which students in grades five (5) and six (6) are to be counted for the purposes of this section.

(1) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

(2) The rules promulgated by the division shall include without limitation the manner in which students in grades five (5) and six (6) are to be counted for the purposes of this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 32, eff. 6/30/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 979,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1461, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1460, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2018F, No. 243,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1113,§ 1, eff. 4/7/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 993,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-23-701
Designated public charter authorizer
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is the designated public charter authorizer with jurisdiction and authority over all public charters issued in this state to take the following actions on a proposed or established public charter: (1) Approve; (2) Reject; (3) Renew; (4) Nonrenew; (5) Place on probation; (6) Modify; (7) Revoke; (8) Deny; (9) Transfer; or (10) Assign. (b) (1) The division shall exercise authority over public charter schools under this chapter through a public charter authorizing panel established within the division. (2) (A) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall appoint a public charter authorizing panel that may consist of individuals from outside the division as well as professional staff employed at the division to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. (B) The commissioner may elect to serve as a member on the public charter authorizing panel as the chair. (3) The public charter authorizing panel shall be composed of an odd number of members and shall consist of no less than five (5) members and no more than eleven (11) members. (c) The division may waive provisions of this title or State Board of Education rules as allowed by law for public charters. (d) (1) The division shall conduct all hearings on public charter school matters as required by law, rule, and process and make final determinations as allowed by law. (2) (A) A hearing under this chapter conducted by the division shall be an open meeting under § 25-19-106 . (B) For the purposes of § 25-19-106 , the members of the public charter authorizing panel shall be considered a governing body only in regard to actions specifically authorized by this subchapter. (3) (A) All decisions of the public charter authorizing panel shall be made by majority vote of the quorum. (B) A decision of the division is final except as provided under § 6-23-703 . (4) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall not apply to a hearing concerning a public charter school. (e) The division shall be the primary authorizer of public charters except as provided under § 6-23-703 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 761,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1749, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is the designated public charter authorizer with jurisdiction and authority over all public charters issued in this state to take the following actions on a proposed or established public charter: (1) Approve; (2) Reject; (3) Renew; (4) Nonrenew; (5) Place on probation; (6) Modify; (7) Revoke; (8) Deny; (9) Transfer; or (10) Assign.

(1) Approve;

(2) Reject;

(3) Renew;

(4) Nonrenew;

(5) Place on probation;

(6) Modify;

(7) Revoke;

(8) Deny;

(9) Transfer; or

(10) Assign.

(b) (1) The division shall exercise authority over public charter schools under this chapter through a public charter authorizing panel established within the division. (2) (A) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall appoint a public charter authorizing panel that may consist of individuals from outside the division as well as professional staff employed at the division to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. (B) The commissioner may elect to serve as a member on the public charter authorizing panel as the chair. (3) The public charter authorizing panel shall be composed of an odd number of members and shall consist of no less than five (5) members and no more than eleven (11) members.

(1) The division shall exercise authority over public charter schools under this chapter through a public charter authorizing panel established within the division.

(2) (A) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall appoint a public charter authorizing panel that may consist of individuals from outside the division as well as professional staff employed at the division to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. (B) The commissioner may elect to serve as a member on the public charter authorizing panel as the chair.

(A) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall appoint a public charter authorizing panel that may consist of individuals from outside the division as well as professional staff employed at the division to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.

(B) The commissioner may elect to serve as a member on the public charter authorizing panel as the chair.

(3) The public charter authorizing panel shall be composed of an odd number of members and shall consist of no less than five (5) members and no more than eleven (11) members.

(c) The division may waive provisions of this title or State Board of Education rules as allowed by law for public charters.

(d) (1) The division shall conduct all hearings on public charter school matters as required by law, rule, and process and make final determinations as allowed by law. (2) (A) A hearing under this chapter conducted by the division shall be an open meeting under § 25-19-106 . (B) For the purposes of § 25-19-106 , the members of the public charter authorizing panel shall be considered a governing body only in regard to actions specifically authorized by this subchapter. (3) (A) All decisions of the public charter authorizing panel shall be made by majority vote of the quorum. (B) A decision of the division is final except as provided under § 6-23-703 . (4) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall not apply to a hearing concerning a public charter school.

(1) The division shall conduct all hearings on public charter school matters as required by law, rule, and process and make final determinations as allowed by law.

(2) (A) A hearing under this chapter conducted by the division shall be an open meeting under § 25-19-106 . (B) For the purposes of § 25-19-106 , the members of the public charter authorizing panel shall be considered a governing body only in regard to actions specifically authorized by this subchapter.

(A) A hearing under this chapter conducted by the division shall be an open meeting under § 25-19-106 .

(B) For the purposes of § 25-19-106 , the members of the public charter authorizing panel shall be considered a governing body only in regard to actions specifically authorized by this subchapter.

(3) (A) All decisions of the public charter authorizing panel shall be made by majority vote of the quorum. (B) A decision of the division is final except as provided under § 6-23-703 .

(A) All decisions of the public charter authorizing panel shall be made by majority vote of the quorum.

(B) A decision of the division is final except as provided under § 6-23-703 .

(4) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall not apply to a hearing concerning a public charter school.

(e) The division shall be the primary authorizer of public charters except as provided under § 6-23-703 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 761,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1749, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-607
Reference to unlawful organizations in publications
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any public newspaper, periodical, or other publication to designate in its columns public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society as defined in § 6-18-601 , or refer to such public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society in any published reference as a public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 3608; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2005.

It shall be unlawful for any public newspaper, periodical, or other publication to designate in its columns public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society as defined in § 6-18-601 , or refer to such public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society in any published reference as a public school fraternity, sorority, or other secret organization or society.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 3608; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-60-603
Website links for textbooks and course materials
Status: in_force

(a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state shall place or permit to be placed on its website or its bookstore's website a link to the website of a retailer of textbooks or other educational materials if the retailer: (1) Is not required to report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes; and (2) Does not obtain a use tax permit from the Department of Finance and Administration and report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes on sales of textbooks and other educational materials to residents of this state. (b) This section is intended to promote the state's ability to provide a quality but affordable higher education by strengthening the state's relationship with textbook retailers that support the state's educational mission by: (1) Paying Arkansas sales and use taxes; and (2) Interacting locally with state-supported institutions of higher education. (c) Nothing in this section prevents a faculty member from referring students to any source for required or suggested textbooks or course materials. (d) (1) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the department. (2) If the department determines that a violation of subsection (a) of this section has occurred, it shall notify the state-supported institution of higher education of the violation. Acts 2007, No. 277, § 1.

(a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state shall place or permit to be placed on its website or its bookstore's website a link to the website of a retailer of textbooks or other educational materials if the retailer: (1) Is not required to report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes; and (2) Does not obtain a use tax permit from the Department of Finance and Administration and report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes on sales of textbooks and other educational materials to residents of this state.

(1) Is not required to report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes; and

(2) Does not obtain a use tax permit from the Department of Finance and Administration and report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes on sales of textbooks and other educational materials to residents of this state.

(b) This section is intended to promote the state's ability to provide a quality but affordable higher education by strengthening the state's relationship with textbook retailers that support the state's educational mission by: (1) Paying Arkansas sales and use taxes; and (2) Interacting locally with state-supported institutions of higher education.

(1) Paying Arkansas sales and use taxes; and

(2) Interacting locally with state-supported institutions of higher education.

(c) Nothing in this section prevents a faculty member from referring students to any source for required or suggested textbooks or course materials.

(d) (1) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the department. (2) If the department determines that a violation of subsection (a) of this section has occurred, it shall notify the state-supported institution of higher education of the violation.

(1) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the department.

(2) If the department determines that a violation of subsection (a) of this section has occurred, it shall notify the state-supported institution of higher education of the violation.

Acts 2007, No. 277, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-51-103
Required admission for certain students
Status: in_force

Any student who has met, or is in the process of meeting, the state requirements for graduation shall not be denied access to any program of vocational education if space is available within the program. Acts 1981, No. 732, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2510.1.

Any student who has met, or is in the process of meeting, the state requirements for graduation shall not be denied access to any program of vocational education if space is available within the program.

Acts 1981, No. 732, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2510.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-110
Appropriation and annual audit - State employees - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) No person employed by the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and paid from state funds shall receive supplemental compensation or remuneration from funds not appropriated by the state. (b) (1) Only an appropriate state employee may supervise state employees of the Educational Television Division of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) No person or employee paid with funds not appropriated by the General Assembly shall supervise any state employee of the Educational Television Division. (c) As used in this section, "state employee" means an individual paid by funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Acts 1987, No. 914, § 6; 1993, No. 61, § 6; 1993, No. 1313, § 36; 1995, No. 1296, § 12; 2005, No. 2167, § 12; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 112.

(a) No person employed by the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and paid from state funds shall receive supplemental compensation or remuneration from funds not appropriated by the state.

(b) (1) Only an appropriate state employee may supervise state employees of the Educational Television Division of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) No person or employee paid with funds not appropriated by the General Assembly shall supervise any state employee of the Educational Television Division.

(1) Only an appropriate state employee may supervise state employees of the Educational Television Division of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) No person or employee paid with funds not appropriated by the General Assembly shall supervise any state employee of the Educational Television Division.

(c) As used in this section, "state employee" means an individual paid by funds appropriated by the General Assembly.

Acts 1987, No. 914, § 6; 1993, No. 61, § 6; 1993, No. 1313, § 36; 1995, No. 1296, § 12; 2005, No. 2167, § 12; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 112.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-55-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-107
Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Trust Fund - Apprenticeship program requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The net proceeds received pursuant to § 6-55-106 shall be deposited into a special trust account in the State Treasury known as the "Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Trust Fund". (b) Programs established or funded by the fund shall be consistent with the eight (8) criteria recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. The eight (8) essential components of an approved apprenticeship program shall include all of the following: (1) A training strategy that combines supervised, structural on-the-job training with related theoretical instruction and is sponsored by employers or labor or management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a work environment; (2) A training strategy that prepares an individual for skilled employment by conducting training in bona fide and documented employment settings; (3) A training strategy with requirements that are clearly delineated in federal laws and regulations, and state laws and rules; (4) A training strategy that by virtue of a legal contract, indenture, leads to a certificate of completion and official journeyman status; (5) A training strategy that involves a tangible and generally sizable investment on the part of the employer or labor or management program sponsor; (6) A training strategy that pays wages to its participants at least during the on-the-job training phase of their apprenticeship and that increases these wages throughout the training program in accordance with a predefined wage progression scale; (7) A training strategy in which participants learn by working directly under the supervision and tutelage of a master in the craft, trade, or relevant occupational area; and (8) A training strategy that involves a written agreement and an implicit social obligation between the program sponsor and the apprentice. (c) The fund may also be used to support youth apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship construction trade programs in secondary vocational centers. (d) Upon the recommendation of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development shall expend the moneys in the fund from time to time to support the training program prescribed in this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 357, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 156, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 474, § 8.

(a) The net proceeds received pursuant to § 6-55-106 shall be deposited into a special trust account in the State Treasury known as the "Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Trust Fund".

(b) Programs established or funded by the fund shall be consistent with the eight (8) criteria recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. The eight (8) essential components of an approved apprenticeship program shall include all of the following: (1) A training strategy that combines supervised, structural on-the-job training with related theoretical instruction and is sponsored by employers or labor or management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a work environment; (2) A training strategy that prepares an individual for skilled employment by conducting training in bona fide and documented employment settings; (3) A training strategy with requirements that are clearly delineated in federal laws and regulations, and state laws and rules; (4) A training strategy that by virtue of a legal contract, indenture, leads to a certificate of completion and official journeyman status; (5) A training strategy that involves a tangible and generally sizable investment on the part of the employer or labor or management program sponsor; (6) A training strategy that pays wages to its participants at least during the on-the-job training phase of their apprenticeship and that increases these wages throughout the training program in accordance with a predefined wage progression scale; (7) A training strategy in which participants learn by working directly under the supervision and tutelage of a master in the craft, trade, or relevant occupational area; and (8) A training strategy that involves a written agreement and an implicit social obligation between the program sponsor and the apprentice.

(1) A training strategy that combines supervised, structural on-the-job training with related theoretical instruction and is sponsored by employers or labor or management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a work environment;

(2) A training strategy that prepares an individual for skilled employment by conducting training in bona fide and documented employment settings;

(3) A training strategy with requirements that are clearly delineated in federal laws and regulations, and state laws and rules;

(4) A training strategy that by virtue of a legal contract, indenture, leads to a certificate of completion and official journeyman status;

(5) A training strategy that involves a tangible and generally sizable investment on the part of the employer or labor or management program sponsor;

(6) A training strategy that pays wages to its participants at least during the on-the-job training phase of their apprenticeship and that increases these wages throughout the training program in accordance with a predefined wage progression scale;

(7) A training strategy in which participants learn by working directly under the supervision and tutelage of a master in the craft, trade, or relevant occupational area; and

(8) A training strategy that involves a written agreement and an implicit social obligation between the program sponsor and the apprentice.

(c) The fund may also be used to support youth apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship construction trade programs in secondary vocational centers.

(d) Upon the recommendation of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development shall expend the moneys in the fund from time to time to support the training program prescribed in this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 357, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 156, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 474, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-604
State Legal Education Fund generally - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "State Legal Education Fund" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund, respectively, and the moneys credited to each of the funds shall be used in connection with the legal education program of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law; and (2) "University" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, respectively. (b) All collections of the costs levied by this subchapter shall be paid by the collecting officer to the county treasurer and by the county treasurer credited on his or her records to a fund to be designated and known as the legal education fund. (c) On the tenth day of the next succeeding month, the county treasurer shall remit by check all such collections to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, for credit to the following funds: (1) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 1; 1977, No. 245, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "State Legal Education Fund" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund, respectively, and the moneys credited to each of the funds shall be used in connection with the legal education program of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law; and (2) "University" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, respectively.

(1) "State Legal Education Fund" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund, respectively, and the moneys credited to each of the funds shall be used in connection with the legal education program of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law; and

(2) "University" means the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, respectively.

(b) All collections of the costs levied by this subchapter shall be paid by the collecting officer to the county treasurer and by the county treasurer credited on his or her records to a fund to be designated and known as the legal education fund.

(c) On the tenth day of the next succeeding month, the county treasurer shall remit by check all such collections to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, for credit to the following funds: (1) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund.

(1) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Legal Education Fund; and

(2) Fifty percent (50%) thereof to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Education Fund.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 1; 1977, No. 245, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-912 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-912
Advances from other funds
Status: in_force

When acting in the capacity as school district treasurer, the county treasurer is authorized to make advances from one (1) fund to another upon written request from the local school district board of directors during the fiscal year. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1943, No. 136, § 3; 1947, No. 138, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, § 5; 1999, No. 1078, § 64.

When acting in the capacity as school district treasurer, the county treasurer is authorized to make advances from one (1) fund to another upon written request from the local school district board of directors during the fiscal year.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1943, No. 136, § 3; 1947, No. 138, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, § 5; 1999, No. 1078, § 64.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Assessors" means the assessors named by the improvement district commissioners as provided for in this chapter; (2) "Collector" means the improvement district collector named by the commissioners of the district; (3) "Commission" means the five-member board to be appointed as provided for in this chapter; (4) "Commissioner" means the board of improvement district commissioners appointed by the county judge of the county in which the district is located; (5) "Corporate limits" means the municipal or city limits of any city of the first class; (6) "District" means the special improvement districts provided for in this chapter; and (7) "Real property" shall have the same meaning and signification as are attached to the words in the acts providing for the collection of state, county, and city revenue. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3601.

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

(1) "Assessors" means the assessors named by the improvement district commissioners as provided for in this chapter;

(2) "Collector" means the improvement district collector named by the commissioners of the district;

(3) "Commission" means the five-member board to be appointed as provided for in this chapter;

(4) "Commissioner" means the board of improvement district commissioners appointed by the county judge of the county in which the district is located;

(5) "Corporate limits" means the municipal or city limits of any city of the first class;

(6) "District" means the special improvement districts provided for in this chapter; and

(7) "Real property" shall have the same meaning and signification as are attached to the words in the acts providing for the collection of state, county, and city revenue.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-618 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-618
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.6.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Current indebtedness" means a debt obligation incurred by a school district for the purpose of paying maintenance or general operation expenses for the fiscal year in which the debt is incurred or for a purpose for which a postdated warrant, installment contract, or lease-purchase agreement may be issued; (2) "Energy conservation measure" means any improvement, repair, alteration, or betterment of any new building design or any existing building or facility owned or operated by a school district or any equipment, fixture, or furnishing to be added to or used in any building or facility that is designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs and may include, without limitation, one (1) or more of the following: (A) Insulation of the building structure or systems within the building; (B) Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multi-glazed windows or doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, or other window and door system modifications that reduce energy consumption; (C) Automated or computerized energy control systems; (D) Heating, ventilating, or air conditioning system modifications or replacements; (E) Replacements or modifications of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system; (F) Indoor air quality improvements to increase air quality that conform to the applicable state or local building code requirements even in lieu of an increase in energy usage; (G) Any additional building infrastructure improvements, cost savings, and life safety or other safety or conservation measures that provide long-term operating cost reductions and are in compliance with state and local codes; and (H) Building operation programs that reduce operating costs; (3) (A) "Nonrevenue receipts of a school district" means those receipts which either incur an obligation which must be met at some future date or which change the form of an asset from property to cash. (B) Specifically, they consist of the proceeds of a bond sale, payment of losses on an insurance policy, the receipts from the sale of property, etc.; and (4) "Revenue receipts of a school district" means those receipts that do not result in increasing school indebtedness or in depleting school property. Specifically, revenue receipts of a school district for any fiscal year shall consist of the following funds: (A) Net cash balance on hand at the beginning of the school fiscal year, July 1; (B) The remaining net proceeds of local taxes collected in the calendar year in which the school fiscal year started; (C) (i) For the 2011-2012 school year, the proceeds of the local taxes collected by June 30 in the succeeding calendar year. If the amount collected is less than thirty-six percent (36%) of the proceeds of the local taxes that are not pledged to secure bonded indebtedness, the amount necessary to equal thirty-six percent (36%) may be accrued. (ii) The percentage under subdivision (4)(C)(i) of this section shall be reduced by four percent (4%) each subsequent school year until it is zero (0), as follows: (a) Thirty-two percent (32%) in the 2012-2013 school year; (b) Twenty-eight percent (28%) in the 2013-2014 school year; (c) Twenty-four percent (24%) in the 2014-2015 school year; (d) Twenty percent (20%) in the 2015-2016 school year; (e) Sixteen percent (16%) in the 2016-2017 school year; (f) Twelve percent (12%) in the 2017-2018 school year; (g) Eight percent (8%) in the 2018-2019 school year; (h) Four percent (4%) in the 2019-2020 school year; and (i) Zero percent (0%) in the 2020-2021 school year. (iii) Declining balances attributed solely to a school district's compliance with the requirements of subdivision (4)(C)(ii) of this section shall not be considered an indicator of fiscal distress; and (D) The net proceeds of all other funds accrued or placed to the credit of the district during the fiscal year from regular revenue sources, including without limitation state and federal funding. Acts 1939, No. 194, § 2; 1949, No. 150, § 1; 1958 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 3, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1002; Acts 1989, No. 105, § 1; 1993, No. 314, § 1; 1997, No. 962, § 1; 1997, No. 1307, § 10; 2005, No. 2156, § 1; 2011, No. 871, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Current indebtedness" means a debt obligation incurred by a school district for the purpose of paying maintenance or general operation expenses for the fiscal year in which the debt is incurred or for a purpose for which a postdated warrant, installment contract, or lease-purchase agreement may be issued;

(2) "Energy conservation measure" means any improvement, repair, alteration, or betterment of any new building design or any existing building or facility owned or operated by a school district or any equipment, fixture, or furnishing to be added to or used in any building or facility that is designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs and may include, without limitation, one (1) or more of the following: (A) Insulation of the building structure or systems within the building; (B) Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multi-glazed windows or doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, or other window and door system modifications that reduce energy consumption; (C) Automated or computerized energy control systems; (D) Heating, ventilating, or air conditioning system modifications or replacements; (E) Replacements or modifications of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system; (F) Indoor air quality improvements to increase air quality that conform to the applicable state or local building code requirements even in lieu of an increase in energy usage; (G) Any additional building infrastructure improvements, cost savings, and life safety or other safety or conservation measures that provide long-term operating cost reductions and are in compliance with state and local codes; and (H) Building operation programs that reduce operating costs;

(A) Insulation of the building structure or systems within the building;

(B) Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multi-glazed windows or doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, or other window and door system modifications that reduce energy consumption;

(C) Automated or computerized energy control systems;

(D) Heating, ventilating, or air conditioning system modifications or replacements;

(E) Replacements or modifications of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system;

(F) Indoor air quality improvements to increase air quality that conform to the applicable state or local building code requirements even in lieu of an increase in energy usage;

(G) Any additional building infrastructure improvements, cost savings, and life safety or other safety or conservation measures that provide long-term operating cost reductions and are in compliance with state and local codes; and

(H) Building operation programs that reduce operating costs;

(3) (A) "Nonrevenue receipts of a school district" means those receipts which either incur an obligation which must be met at some future date or which change the form of an asset from property to cash. (B) Specifically, they consist of the proceeds of a bond sale, payment of losses on an insurance policy, the receipts from the sale of property, etc.; and

(A) "Nonrevenue receipts of a school district" means those receipts which either incur an obligation which must be met at some future date or which change the form of an asset from property to cash.

(B) Specifically, they consist of the proceeds of a bond sale, payment of losses on an insurance policy, the receipts from the sale of property, etc.; and

(4) "Revenue receipts of a school district" means those receipts that do not result in increasing school indebtedness or in depleting school property. Specifically, revenue receipts of a school district for any fiscal year shall consist of the following funds: (A) Net cash balance on hand at the beginning of the school fiscal year, July 1; (B) The remaining net proceeds of local taxes collected in the calendar year in which the school fiscal year started; (C) (i) For the 2011-2012 school year, the proceeds of the local taxes collected by June 30 in the succeeding calendar year. If the amount collected is less than thirty-six percent (36%) of the proceeds of the local taxes that are not pledged to secure bonded indebtedness, the amount necessary to equal thirty-six percent (36%) may be accrued. (ii) The percentage under subdivision (4)(C)(i) of this section shall be reduced by four percent (4%) each subsequent school year until it is zero (0), as follows: (a) Thirty-two percent (32%) in the 2012-2013 school year; (b) Twenty-eight percent (28%) in the 2013-2014 school year; (c) Twenty-four percent (24%) in the 2014-2015 school year; (d) Twenty percent (20%) in the 2015-2016 school year; (e) Sixteen percent (16%) in the 2016-2017 school year; (f) Twelve percent (12%) in the 2017-2018 school year; (g) Eight percent (8%) in the 2018-2019 school year; (h) Four percent (4%) in the 2019-2020 school year; and (i) Zero percent (0%) in the 2020-2021 school year. (iii) Declining balances attributed solely to a school district's compliance with the requirements of subdivision (4)(C)(ii) of this section shall not be considered an indicator of fiscal distress; and (D) The net proceeds of all other funds accrued or placed to the credit of the district during the fiscal year from regular revenue sources, including without limitation state and federal funding.

(A) Net cash balance on hand at the beginning of the school fiscal year, July 1;

(B) The remaining net proceeds of local taxes collected in the calendar year in which the school fiscal year started;

(C) (i) For the 2011-2012 school year, the proceeds of the local taxes collected by June 30 in the succeeding calendar year. If the amount collected is less than thirty-six percent (36%) of the proceeds of the local taxes that are not pledged to secure bonded indebtedness, the amount necessary to equal thirty-six percent (36%) may be accrued. (ii) The percentage under subdivision (4)(C)(i) of this section shall be reduced by four percent (4%) each subsequent school year until it is zero (0), as follows: (a) Thirty-two percent (32%) in the 2012-2013 school year; (b) Twenty-eight percent (28%) in the 2013-2014 school year; (c) Twenty-four percent (24%) in the 2014-2015 school year; (d) Twenty percent (20%) in the 2015-2016 school year; (e) Sixteen percent (16%) in the 2016-2017 school year; (f) Twelve percent (12%) in the 2017-2018 school year; (g) Eight percent (8%) in the 2018-2019 school year; (h) Four percent (4%) in the 2019-2020 school year; and (i) Zero percent (0%) in the 2020-2021 school year. (iii) Declining balances attributed solely to a school district's compliance with the requirements of subdivision (4)(C)(ii) of this section shall not be considered an indicator of fiscal distress; and

(i) For the 2011-2012 school year, the proceeds of the local taxes collected by June 30 in the succeeding calendar year. If the amount collected is less than thirty-six percent (36%) of the proceeds of the local taxes that are not pledged to secure bonded indebtedness, the amount necessary to equal thirty-six percent (36%) may be accrued.

(ii) The percentage under subdivision (4)(C)(i) of this section shall be reduced by four percent (4%) each subsequent school year until it is zero (0), as follows: (a) Thirty-two percent (32%) in the 2012-2013 school year; (b) Twenty-eight percent (28%) in the 2013-2014 school year; (c) Twenty-four percent (24%) in the 2014-2015 school year; (d) Twenty percent (20%) in the 2015-2016 school year; (e) Sixteen percent (16%) in the 2016-2017 school year; (f) Twelve percent (12%) in the 2017-2018 school year; (g) Eight percent (8%) in the 2018-2019 school year; (h) Four percent (4%) in the 2019-2020 school year; and (i) Zero percent (0%) in the 2020-2021 school year.

(a) Thirty-two percent (32%) in the 2012-2013 school year;

(b) Twenty-eight percent (28%) in the 2013-2014 school year;

(c) Twenty-four percent (24%) in the 2014-2015 school year;

(d) Twenty percent (20%) in the 2015-2016 school year;

(e) Sixteen percent (16%) in the 2016-2017 school year;

(f) Twelve percent (12%) in the 2017-2018 school year;

(g) Eight percent (8%) in the 2018-2019 school year;

(h) Four percent (4%) in the 2019-2020 school year; and

(i) Zero percent (0%) in the 2020-2021 school year.

(iii) Declining balances attributed solely to a school district's compliance with the requirements of subdivision (4)(C)(ii) of this section shall not be considered an indicator of fiscal distress; and

(D) The net proceeds of all other funds accrued or placed to the credit of the district during the fiscal year from regular revenue sources, including without limitation state and federal funding.

Acts 1939, No. 194, § 2; 1949, No. 150, § 1; 1958 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 3, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1002; Acts 1989, No. 105, § 1; 1993, No. 314, § 1; 1997, No. 962, § 1; 1997, No. 1307, § 10; 2005, No. 2156, § 1; 2011, No. 871, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-82-404
Eligibility and preferences
Status: in_force

(a) The scholarships shall be awarded to those students who demonstrate the highest capability for successful high technology study. (b) A student is eligible for this scholarship if the individual: (1) Has met the admission requirements and is accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in an approved institution; (2) Has been a bona fide resident of the state prior to graduation from high school; (3) Is a: (A) Citizen of the United States; (B) Permanent resident alien; (C) Person who holds or is the child of a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; or (D) Person who is a migrant from the Compact of Free Association Islands; and (4) Satisfactorily meets the qualifications of superior academic ability as established by the Division of Career and Technical Education. (c) The scholarship shall be weighed on the factors of achievement, ability, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. (d) Preference will be given to a student who uses his or her award in the same year that graduation from high school occurs. Amended by Act 2021, No. 217,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2093, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.3.

(a) The scholarships shall be awarded to those students who demonstrate the highest capability for successful high technology study.

(b) A student is eligible for this scholarship if the individual: (1) Has met the admission requirements and is accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in an approved institution; (2) Has been a bona fide resident of the state prior to graduation from high school; (3) Is a: (A) Citizen of the United States; (B) Permanent resident alien; (C) Person who holds or is the child of a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; or (D) Person who is a migrant from the Compact of Free Association Islands; and (4) Satisfactorily meets the qualifications of superior academic ability as established by the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(1) Has met the admission requirements and is accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in an approved institution;

(2) Has been a bona fide resident of the state prior to graduation from high school;

(3) Is a: (A) Citizen of the United States; (B) Permanent resident alien; (C) Person who holds or is the child of a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; or (D) Person who is a migrant from the Compact of Free Association Islands; and

(A) Citizen of the United States;

(B) Permanent resident alien;

(C) Person who holds or is the child of a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; or

(D) Person who is a migrant from the Compact of Free Association Islands; and

(4) Satisfactorily meets the qualifications of superior academic ability as established by the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(c) The scholarship shall be weighed on the factors of achievement, ability, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

(d) Preference will be given to a student who uses his or her award in the same year that graduation from high school occurs.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 217,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2093, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2104.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-130 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-130
Use of English learner assessment scores
Status: in_force

The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner student: (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner student has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner student has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months. Added by Act 2017, No. 991,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner student:

(1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner student has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and

(2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner student has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months.

Added by Act 2017, No. 991,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-17-1115
Insurance for independent school districts
Status: in_force

(a) The employees of an independent school district may be insured under an individual or group insurance policy procured by an independent school district to insure the employees of an independent school district for the benefit of the employees of an independent school district subject to the following requirements: (1) The employees eligible for insurance under the insurance policy shall all be employees of the school district or all of any class determined by conditions pertaining to their employment; and (2) The premium for the policy shall be paid by the policyholder from funds contributed wholly by the insured employees, except that: (A) The employer may deduct from the employees' salaries the required contributions for the premiums when authorized in writing by the respective employees to do so; and (B) The premium for the policy may be paid for the policyholder wholly or partly from funds of the school district. (b) As used in this section, "insurance" shall be individual life insurance contracts or policies or group life insurance as described by § 23-83-101 et seq., § 23-86-101 , and individual or group contracts or policies that provide disability income insurance, specified disease insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, long-term care insurance, or accident-only insurance to employees of groups described under § 23-86-106 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 533,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1183,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1971, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-465, 80-466.

(a) The employees of an independent school district may be insured under an individual or group insurance policy procured by an independent school district to insure the employees of an independent school district for the benefit of the employees of an independent school district subject to the following requirements: (1) The employees eligible for insurance under the insurance policy shall all be employees of the school district or all of any class determined by conditions pertaining to their employment; and (2) The premium for the policy shall be paid by the policyholder from funds contributed wholly by the insured employees, except that: (A) The employer may deduct from the employees' salaries the required contributions for the premiums when authorized in writing by the respective employees to do so; and (B) The premium for the policy may be paid for the policyholder wholly or partly from funds of the school district.

(1) The employees eligible for insurance under the insurance policy shall all be employees of the school district or all of any class determined by conditions pertaining to their employment; and

(2) The premium for the policy shall be paid by the policyholder from funds contributed wholly by the insured employees, except that: (A) The employer may deduct from the employees' salaries the required contributions for the premiums when authorized in writing by the respective employees to do so; and (B) The premium for the policy may be paid for the policyholder wholly or partly from funds of the school district.

(A) The employer may deduct from the employees' salaries the required contributions for the premiums when authorized in writing by the respective employees to do so; and

(B) The premium for the policy may be paid for the policyholder wholly or partly from funds of the school district.

(b) As used in this section, "insurance" shall be individual life insurance contracts or policies or group life insurance as described by § 23-83-101 et seq., § 23-86-101 , and individual or group contracts or policies that provide disability income insurance, specified disease insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, long-term care insurance, or accident-only insurance to employees of groups described under § 23-86-106 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 533,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1183,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1971, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-465, 80-466.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-533 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-533
Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy - Funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All legislatively appropriated funds, tuitions, grant moneys, and donations designated for the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall be specifically used for the operation of the academy. (2) If the General Assembly does not provide funding for the academy, the University of Arkansas at Monticello may choose not to fund the academy. (3) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy will develop, recommend, and monitor the academy's annual budget. (4) The chief fiscal officer of the university or his or her designee shall regularly monitor academy books, banking records, accounts, and expenditures. (b) The academy shall remain under the supervision of the director, who shall be assisted by the academy coordinator. Acts 2003, No. 683, § 3; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 3.

(a) (1) All legislatively appropriated funds, tuitions, grant moneys, and donations designated for the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall be specifically used for the operation of the academy. (2) If the General Assembly does not provide funding for the academy, the University of Arkansas at Monticello may choose not to fund the academy. (3) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy will develop, recommend, and monitor the academy's annual budget. (4) The chief fiscal officer of the university or his or her designee shall regularly monitor academy books, banking records, accounts, and expenditures.

(1) All legislatively appropriated funds, tuitions, grant moneys, and donations designated for the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall be specifically used for the operation of the academy.

(2) If the General Assembly does not provide funding for the academy, the University of Arkansas at Monticello may choose not to fund the academy.

(3) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy will develop, recommend, and monitor the academy's annual budget.

(4) The chief fiscal officer of the university or his or her designee shall regularly monitor academy books, banking records, accounts, and expenditures.

(b) The academy shall remain under the supervision of the director, who shall be assisted by the academy coordinator.

Acts 2003, No. 683, § 3; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-60-602
Inducements to require textbooks prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state or a department or employee of the institution of higher education shall demand or receive any present or promised gift, payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or any other thing of value as an inducement for requiring students to purchase a specific textbook for coursework or instruction. (b) This section shall not prevent an employee of the institution of higher education from receiving either: (1) Sample copies, instructor's copies, or instructional material of a specific textbook required for coursework or instruction; or (2) Royalties or other compensation from the sale or publication of a textbook that includes the employee's own writing or work. (c) A violation of this section: (1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the: (A) Chief academic officer of the institution; (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and (C) Legislative Council; and (2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer. Acts 2007, No. 105, § 1.

(a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state or a department or employee of the institution of higher education shall demand or receive any present or promised gift, payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or any other thing of value as an inducement for requiring students to purchase a specific textbook for coursework or instruction.

(b) This section shall not prevent an employee of the institution of higher education from receiving either: (1) Sample copies, instructor's copies, or instructional material of a specific textbook required for coursework or instruction; or (2) Royalties or other compensation from the sale or publication of a textbook that includes the employee's own writing or work.

(1) Sample copies, instructor's copies, or instructional material of a specific textbook required for coursework or instruction; or

(2) Royalties or other compensation from the sale or publication of a textbook that includes the employee's own writing or work.

(c) A violation of this section: (1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the: (A) Chief academic officer of the institution; (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and (C) Legislative Council; and (2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer.

(1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the: (A) Chief academic officer of the institution; (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and (C) Legislative Council; and

(A) Chief academic officer of the institution;

(B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and

(C) Legislative Council; and

(2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer.

Acts 2007, No. 105, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-608
Dyslexia professional awareness
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall ensure that each teacher receives professional awareness on: (1) The characteristics of dyslexia; and (2) The evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia. (b) Professional awareness may be provided: (1) Online; (2) At an education service cooperative; or (3) At another venue approved by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1784, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1783, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall ensure that each teacher receives professional awareness on: (1) The characteristics of dyslexia; and (2) The evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia.

(1) The characteristics of dyslexia; and

(2) The evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia.

(b) Professional awareness may be provided: (1) Online; (2) At an education service cooperative; or (3) At another venue approved by the division.

(1) Online;

(2) At an education service cooperative; or

(3) At another venue approved by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1784, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1783, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-424 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-424
Administrator licensure for counselors - Eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) A school counselor is an eligible candidate for an initial administrator license if the school counselor: (1) Holds a current standard teaching license; (2) Has a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a school counselor; (3) Holds a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and (4) Completes the appropriate program of study for an initial administrator license. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate the rules necessary to implement this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1424, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 733, § 1.

(a) A school counselor is an eligible candidate for an initial administrator license if the school counselor: (1) Holds a current standard teaching license; (2) Has a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a school counselor; (3) Holds a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and (4) Completes the appropriate program of study for an initial administrator license.

(1) Holds a current standard teaching license;

(2) Has a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a school counselor;

(3) Holds a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and

(4) Completes the appropriate program of study for an initial administrator license.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate the rules necessary to implement this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1424, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 733, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1009 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1009
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1915, No. 289, § 14; C. & M. Dig., § 9559; Pope's Dig., § 13208; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2846.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1915, No. 289, § 14; C. & M. Dig., § 9559; Pope's Dig., § 13208; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2846.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-101
Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to assist school districts in providing programs designed to meet the unique educational needs of gifted and talented children. Acts 1979, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5201.

It is the policy of this state to assist school districts in providing programs designed to meet the unique educational needs of gifted and talented children.

Acts 1979, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-15-1304
Emergency or security records or information - Disclosure exempted
Status: in_force

The following records or other information related to a public school district or public school that operates a prekindergarten program or serves any students in any grade in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.: (1) Records or other information that upon disclosure could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety, including without limitation records or other information concerning emergency or security plans, school safety plans, procedures, risk assessments, studies, measures, or systems; and (2) Records or other information relating to the number of licensed security officers, school resource officers, or other security personnel, as well as any personal information about those individuals. Added by Act 2017, No. 541,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The following records or other information related to a public school district or public school that operates a prekindergarten program or serves any students in any grade in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.:

(1) Records or other information that upon disclosure could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety, including without limitation records or other information concerning emergency or security plans, school safety plans, procedures, risk assessments, studies, measures, or systems; and

(2) Records or other information relating to the number of licensed security officers, school resource officers, or other security personnel, as well as any personal information about those individuals.

Added by Act 2017, No. 541,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-224 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-224
Early graduation
Status: in_force

Any student who is enrolled in a public high school in Arkansas and has earned the number of credits required by the local school district for graduation shall be eligible to graduate from the high school without regard to the grade level the student is enrolled in at the time such credits are earned. Acts 1997, No. 275, § 1.

Any student who is enrolled in a public high school in Arkansas and has earned the number of credits required by the local school district for graduation shall be eligible to graduate from the high school without regard to the grade level the student is enrolled in at the time such credits are earned.

Acts 1997, No. 275, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-212 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-212
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1590, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 44, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2131, § 12.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1590, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 44, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2131, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1007 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1007
Issuance and designation of bonds
Status: in_force

The bonds may be issued at one (1) time or from time to time, and each bond shall bear the designation "Arkansas State Board of Education Consolidated Revolving Loan Bond" and an appropriate designation of the issue or series of which it is a part. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-968.

The bonds may be issued at one (1) time or from time to time, and each bond shall bear the designation "Arkansas State Board of Education Consolidated Revolving Loan Bond" and an appropriate designation of the issue or series of which it is a part.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-968.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-46-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-46-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 839, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 839, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-107
Notice of beginning of school term
Status: in_force

(a) At least ten (10) days before the beginning of the session of school, it shall be the duty of all school district boards of directors to provide ample means of publicity, by posting or printing notices or by public announcement, as to the date on which any session of school shall begin. (b) The notices so posted or printed shall give in substance the provisions of this act concerning school attendance. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 154; Pope's Dig., §§ 3580, 11596; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1506.

(a) At least ten (10) days before the beginning of the session of school, it shall be the duty of all school district boards of directors to provide ample means of publicity, by posting or printing notices or by public announcement, as to the date on which any session of school shall begin.

(b) The notices so posted or printed shall give in substance the provisions of this act concerning school attendance.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 154; Pope's Dig., §§ 3580, 11596; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1506.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-51-805
Creation of general advisory council
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall operate as a coordinating board for community-based education centers. (b) (1) Furthermore, the governing board of a community-based education center is encouraged to create a general advisory council. (2) Such general advisory council shall provide advice on programs of the school, including data that reflects the needs of business and industry served by the community-based education center. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1991, No. 228, § 4; 2007, No. 827, § 118.

(a) The State Board of Education shall operate as a coordinating board for community-based education centers.

(b) (1) Furthermore, the governing board of a community-based education center is encouraged to create a general advisory council. (2) Such general advisory council shall provide advice on programs of the school, including data that reflects the needs of business and industry served by the community-based education center.

(1) Furthermore, the governing board of a community-based education center is encouraged to create a general advisory council.

(2) Such general advisory council shall provide advice on programs of the school, including data that reflects the needs of business and industry served by the community-based education center.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 228, § 4; 2007, No. 827, § 118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-64-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 240, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 240, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-307
Limitations on salary increases
Status: in_force

The salary of any person connected with the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be as determined by law. Acts 1907, No. 316, § 4; p. 751; C. & M. Dig., § 9366; Pope's Dig., § 12831; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2315; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.

The salary of any person connected with the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be as determined by law.

Acts 1907, No. 316, § 4; p. 751; C. & M. Dig., § 9366; Pope's Dig., § 12831; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2315; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-108
Purchasing
Status: in_force

(a) Purchases by National Park College shall continue to be made under procedures which were applicable to Garland County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Quapaw Technical Institute. (b) Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner as authorized for the original institutions. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 8.

(a) Purchases by National Park College shall continue to be made under procedures which were applicable to Garland County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Quapaw Technical Institute.

(b) Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner as authorized for the original institutions.

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

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-124 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-124
Reporting minority students who complete an education program - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1956, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1955, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1954, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3.

(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

(1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and

(2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

(b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree.

(1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division.

(A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and

(B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division.

(2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree.

(c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state.

(1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database.

(3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state.

(A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff.

(B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1956, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1955, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1954, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1019 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1019
Funding of education service cooperatives
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall provide funds to support the basic structure of the education service cooperatives established under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) This structure shall include: (1) Salaries and fringe benefits for a director, a teacher center coordinator, and support staff; (2) Costs such as travel, utilities, rent, equipment, and supplies; (3) Funds to support staff and curriculum development activities; and (4) Funds in an annual amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the travel expenses of itinerant personnel employed by the education service cooperative to serve the part-time needs of local school districts. (c) School districts may contract with their education service cooperative for services and part-time personnel to be supported in whole or in part by local funds, but no school district shall be assessed a membership fee. (d) Categorical state or federal funds may also be assigned to any education service cooperative upon approval of its governing body and under conditions set by the State Board of Education. (e) As a public agency, each education service cooperative shall be eligible to receive and expend public and private funds. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.17.

(a) The state shall provide funds to support the basic structure of the education service cooperatives established under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) This structure shall include: (1) Salaries and fringe benefits for a director, a teacher center coordinator, and support staff; (2) Costs such as travel, utilities, rent, equipment, and supplies; (3) Funds to support staff and curriculum development activities; and (4) Funds in an annual amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the travel expenses of itinerant personnel employed by the education service cooperative to serve the part-time needs of local school districts.

(1) Salaries and fringe benefits for a director, a teacher center coordinator, and support staff;

(2) Costs such as travel, utilities, rent, equipment, and supplies;

(3) Funds to support staff and curriculum development activities; and

(4) Funds in an annual amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the travel expenses of itinerant personnel employed by the education service cooperative to serve the part-time needs of local school districts.

(c) School districts may contract with their education service cooperative for services and part-time personnel to be supported in whole or in part by local funds, but no school district shall be assessed a membership fee.

(d) Categorical state or federal funds may also be assigned to any education service cooperative upon approval of its governing body and under conditions set by the State Board of Education.

(e) As a public agency, each education service cooperative shall be eligible to receive and expend public and private funds.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-61-1503
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2011, No. 1232, § 2.

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

Acts 2011, No. 1232, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-114
Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program
Status: in_force

(a) The Section 529 Plan Review Committee shall develop and implement a pilot program to be known as the "Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program" that uses available administrative funds to match a contribution made into an account for a designated beneficiary under this chapter. (b) (1) An advisory committee shall advise the Section 529 Plan Review Committee on the development and implementation of the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program. (2) The advisory committee shall consist of three (3) members as follows: (A) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; (B) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education; and (C) One (1) member appointed by the Governor. (c) An Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account shall be exempt for purposes of determining eligibility for transitional employment assistance, Medicaid, and food stamps, provided that the federal rules for these programs permit such an exemption. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 23, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2007, No. 597, § 1.

(a) The Section 529 Plan Review Committee shall develop and implement a pilot program to be known as the "Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program" that uses available administrative funds to match a contribution made into an account for a designated beneficiary under this chapter.

(b) (1) An advisory committee shall advise the Section 529 Plan Review Committee on the development and implementation of the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program. (2) The advisory committee shall consist of three (3) members as follows: (A) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; (B) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education; and (C) One (1) member appointed by the Governor.

(1) An advisory committee shall advise the Section 529 Plan Review Committee on the development and implementation of the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant Program.

(2) The advisory committee shall consist of three (3) members as follows: (A) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; (B) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education; and (C) One (1) member appointed by the Governor.

(A) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education;

(B) One (1) member appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education; and

(C) One (1) member appointed by the Governor.

(c) An Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account shall be exempt for purposes of determining eligibility for transitional employment assistance, Medicaid, and food stamps, provided that the federal rules for these programs permit such an exemption.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 23, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2007, No. 597, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-47-501
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to make available distance learning in every school district in the state. (b) The primary purpose of providing distance learning technologies is to assist school districts in receiving advanced high school courses, advanced placement courses, enriched course content, or other academic courses not otherwise available in the school district. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1.

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to make available distance learning in every school district in the state.

(b) The primary purpose of providing distance learning technologies is to assist school districts in receiving advanced high school courses, advanced placement courses, enriched course content, or other academic courses not otherwise available in the school district.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1001
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 2; 1983, No. 880, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-967; Acts 2003, No. 210, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 2; 1983, No. 880, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-967; Acts 2003, No. 210, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-608
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.3.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-131 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-131
Immunity
Status: in_force

(a) A superintendent of a public school district is immune from civil liability and suit for damages for the enforcement of policies adopted by the board of directors of the public school district if the policies are in compliance with state or federal law. (b) Personnel of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, including without limitation the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, are immune from civil liability and suit for damages for the enforcement of policies adopted by the State Board of Education or the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education if the policies are in compliance with state or federal law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1085, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1040,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A superintendent of a public school district is immune from civil liability and suit for damages for the enforcement of policies adopted by the board of directors of the public school district if the policies are in compliance with state or federal law.

(b) Personnel of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, including without limitation the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, are immune from civil liability and suit for damages for the enforcement of policies adopted by the State Board of Education or the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education if the policies are in compliance with state or federal law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1085, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1040,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1604
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 2.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-23-401
Authority under a charter for open-enrollment public charter schools
Status: in_force

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school: (1) Shall be governed by an eligible entity that is fiscally accountable and under the governing structure as described by the charter; (2) Shall provide instruction to students at one (1) or more elementary or secondary grade levels as provided by the charter; (3) Shall retain authority to operate under the charter contingent on satisfactory student performance as provided by the charter and in accordance with this chapter; (4) Shall have no authority to impose taxes; (5) Shall not incur any debts without the prior review and approval of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (6) Shall not charge students tuition or fees that would not be allowable charges in the public school districts; and (7) Shall not be religious in its operations or programmatic offerings. (b) An open-enrollment public charter school is subject to any prohibition, restriction, or requirement imposed by this title and any rule promulgated by the State Board of Education under this title relating to: (1) Monitoring compliance with this chapter, as determined by the commissioner; (2) Public school accountability under this title; (3) High school graduation requirements as established by the state board; (4) Special education programs as provided by this title; (5) Conducting criminal background checks for employees as provided in this title; (6) Health and safety codes as established by the state board and local governmental entities; and (7) Reporting through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network applications as provided under this title. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 313, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 815,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 6; 2007, No. 736, § 22.

(a) An open-enrollment public charter school: (1) Shall be governed by an eligible entity that is fiscally accountable and under the governing structure as described by the charter; (2) Shall provide instruction to students at one (1) or more elementary or secondary grade levels as provided by the charter; (3) Shall retain authority to operate under the charter contingent on satisfactory student performance as provided by the charter and in accordance with this chapter; (4) Shall have no authority to impose taxes; (5) Shall not incur any debts without the prior review and approval of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; (6) Shall not charge students tuition or fees that would not be allowable charges in the public school districts; and (7) Shall not be religious in its operations or programmatic offerings.

(1) Shall be governed by an eligible entity that is fiscally accountable and under the governing structure as described by the charter;

(2) Shall provide instruction to students at one (1) or more elementary or secondary grade levels as provided by the charter;

(3) Shall retain authority to operate under the charter contingent on satisfactory student performance as provided by the charter and in accordance with this chapter;

(4) Shall have no authority to impose taxes;

(5) Shall not incur any debts without the prior review and approval of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(6) Shall not charge students tuition or fees that would not be allowable charges in the public school districts; and

(7) Shall not be religious in its operations or programmatic offerings.

(b) An open-enrollment public charter school is subject to any prohibition, restriction, or requirement imposed by this title and any rule promulgated by the State Board of Education under this title relating to: (1) Monitoring compliance with this chapter, as determined by the commissioner; (2) Public school accountability under this title; (3) High school graduation requirements as established by the state board; (4) Special education programs as provided by this title; (5) Conducting criminal background checks for employees as provided in this title; (6) Health and safety codes as established by the state board and local governmental entities; and (7) Reporting through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network applications as provided under this title.

(1) Monitoring compliance with this chapter, as determined by the commissioner;

(2) Public school accountability under this title;

(3) High school graduation requirements as established by the state board;

(4) Special education programs as provided by this title;

(5) Conducting criminal background checks for employees as provided in this title;

(6) Health and safety codes as established by the state board and local governmental entities; and

(7) Reporting through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network applications as provided under this title.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 313, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 815,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 6; 2007, No. 736, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-217 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-217
Information provided to Bureau of Legislative Research by Division of Higher Education
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall provide the following data to the Bureau of Legislative Research through the Arkansas Higher Education Information System under § 6-60-901 et seq., for the purpose of assisting the General Assembly with evaluation and analysis under this subchapter: (1) Existing individual student data; (2) Institutional data; (3) Financial data; (4) Aggregate student scholarship and grant application and award data; (5) Remedial course data; and (6) Other data needed to track scholarship and grant students receiving state-supported student financial assistance from year to year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2184, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 13, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2010, No. 265, §§ 15, 16; 2010, No. 294, §§ 15, 16; 2011, No. 207, § 17.

The Division of Higher Education shall provide the following data to the Bureau of Legislative Research through the Arkansas Higher Education Information System under § 6-60-901 et seq., for the purpose of assisting the General Assembly with evaluation and analysis under this subchapter:

(1) Existing individual student data;

(2) Institutional data;

(3) Financial data;

(4) Aggregate student scholarship and grant application and award data;

(5) Remedial course data; and

(6) Other data needed to track scholarship and grant students receiving state-supported student financial assistance from year to year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2184, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 13, eff. 4/12/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2010, No. 265, §§ 15, 16; 2010, No. 294, §§ 15, 16; 2011, No. 207, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-15-207
Enforcement of standards
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may take any number of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address a school or school district failure to meet standards for accreditation any time after a school or school district has received notice of being placed on probationary status pursuant to §§ 6-15-202 and 6-15-203 . (b) The state board shall take at least one (1) of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address any school or school district which has failed to meet all standards for accreditation for two (2) consecutive school years, including the year the probationary status is declared pursuant to §§ 6-15-202 and 6-15-203 , unless the state board, at its discretion, issues written findings supported by a majority of the state board that the school district could not meet current standards for the relevant time period due to impossibility caused by external forces beyond the school district's control. (c) The state board shall be allowed to take the following actions to address any school or school district on probationary status for failing to meet the standards for accreditation: (1) Require a school district to reorganize or reassign the administrative, instructional, or support staff of a public school; (2) Require a school or school district to institute and fully implement a curriculum that is based on state academic content and achievement standards, including providing appropriate professional development at the cost of the school district; (3) Remove a particular school from the jurisdiction of a school district and establish alternative public governance and supervision of the school; (4) Require a school district to close down or dissolve a particular school or schools within a school district; (5) Annex a school district or districts or parts thereof with another receiving school district or districts pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter; (6) Consolidate a school district or districts or parts thereof with another school district or districts or parts thereof to form a resulting district pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter; (7) Reconstitute the leadership of a school district by removing permanently or suspending on a temporary basis the superintendent of the school district or any particular board members of a school district. The state board shall have the authority to appoint an administrator or to call for the election of new school district board members to administer the affairs and provide governance of the school district, or both; and (8) Take any other appropriate action allowed by law which is determined by the state board to assist and address a school or school district failure to meet the standards for accreditation. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.

(a) The State Board of Education may take any number of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address a school or school district failure to meet standards for accreditation any time after a school or school district has received notice of being placed on probationary status pursuant to §§ 6-15-202 and 6-15-203 .

(b) The state board shall take at least one (1) of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address any school or school district which has failed to meet all standards for accreditation for two (2) consecutive school years, including the year the probationary status is declared pursuant to §§ 6-15-202 and 6-15-203 , unless the state board, at its discretion, issues written findings supported by a majority of the state board that the school district could not meet current standards for the relevant time period due to impossibility caused by external forces beyond the school district's control.

(c) The state board shall be allowed to take the following actions to address any school or school district on probationary status for failing to meet the standards for accreditation: (1) Require a school district to reorganize or reassign the administrative, instructional, or support staff of a public school; (2) Require a school or school district to institute and fully implement a curriculum that is based on state academic content and achievement standards, including providing appropriate professional development at the cost of the school district; (3) Remove a particular school from the jurisdiction of a school district and establish alternative public governance and supervision of the school; (4) Require a school district to close down or dissolve a particular school or schools within a school district; (5) Annex a school district or districts or parts thereof with another receiving school district or districts pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter; (6) Consolidate a school district or districts or parts thereof with another school district or districts or parts thereof to form a resulting district pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter; (7) Reconstitute the leadership of a school district by removing permanently or suspending on a temporary basis the superintendent of the school district or any particular board members of a school district. The state board shall have the authority to appoint an administrator or to call for the election of new school district board members to administer the affairs and provide governance of the school district, or both; and (8) Take any other appropriate action allowed by law which is determined by the state board to assist and address a school or school district failure to meet the standards for accreditation.

(1) Require a school district to reorganize or reassign the administrative, instructional, or support staff of a public school;

(2) Require a school or school district to institute and fully implement a curriculum that is based on state academic content and achievement standards, including providing appropriate professional development at the cost of the school district;

(3) Remove a particular school from the jurisdiction of a school district and establish alternative public governance and supervision of the school;

(4) Require a school district to close down or dissolve a particular school or schools within a school district;

(5) Annex a school district or districts or parts thereof with another receiving school district or districts pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter;

(6) Consolidate a school district or districts or parts thereof with another school district or districts or parts thereof to form a resulting district pursuant to the authority of § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter;

(7) Reconstitute the leadership of a school district by removing permanently or suspending on a temporary basis the superintendent of the school district or any particular board members of a school district. The state board shall have the authority to appoint an administrator or to call for the election of new school district board members to administer the affairs and provide governance of the school district, or both; and

(8) Take any other appropriate action allowed by law which is determined by the state board to assist and address a school or school district failure to meet the standards for accreditation.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-320 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-320
Annual career service recognition payments for employees of institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A nonfaculty member of an institution of higher education shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments upon completion of ten (10) or more years of service in either an elected position or a classified or nonclassified position with a state agency or an institution of higher education. (B) To receive the full amount authorized in subsection (c) of this section, the service shall have been in either elected positions or regular full-time positions. (C) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who work part-time in regular salary positions may receive annual career service recognition payments on a pro rata basis. (2) Periods of authorized leave without pay and leave of absence for military service when veterans' reemployment rights are exercised shall not negate eligibility for the payment, provided all other eligibility requirements are met. (b) The Division of Higher Education shall establish and publish policies and procedures for the administration of career service recognition payments to employees of institutions upon a determination by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education that the respective institution has sufficient funds available for that purpose. (c) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who meet eligibility requirements established by subsection (a) of this section shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments on the anniversary date of the completion of such service according to the following schedule: STATE SERVICE ANNUAL PAYMENT 10 through 14 years of state service $ 800 15 through 19 years of state service $ 1,000 20 through 24 years of state service $ 1,200 25 or more years of state service $ 1,500 (d) Career service recognition payments authorized by this section are: (1) Subject to withholding of all applicable state and federal taxes; and (2) Included by retirement systems in determining benefits. Added by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) (1) (A) A nonfaculty member of an institution of higher education shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments upon completion of ten (10) or more years of service in either an elected position or a classified or nonclassified position with a state agency or an institution of higher education. (B) To receive the full amount authorized in subsection (c) of this section, the service shall have been in either elected positions or regular full-time positions. (C) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who work part-time in regular salary positions may receive annual career service recognition payments on a pro rata basis. (2) Periods of authorized leave without pay and leave of absence for military service when veterans' reemployment rights are exercised shall not negate eligibility for the payment, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.

(1) (A) A nonfaculty member of an institution of higher education shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments upon completion of ten (10) or more years of service in either an elected position or a classified or nonclassified position with a state agency or an institution of higher education. (B) To receive the full amount authorized in subsection (c) of this section, the service shall have been in either elected positions or regular full-time positions. (C) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who work part-time in regular salary positions may receive annual career service recognition payments on a pro rata basis.

(A) A nonfaculty member of an institution of higher education shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments upon completion of ten (10) or more years of service in either an elected position or a classified or nonclassified position with a state agency or an institution of higher education.

(B) To receive the full amount authorized in subsection (c) of this section, the service shall have been in either elected positions or regular full-time positions.

(C) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who work part-time in regular salary positions may receive annual career service recognition payments on a pro rata basis.

(2) Periods of authorized leave without pay and leave of absence for military service when veterans' reemployment rights are exercised shall not negate eligibility for the payment, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.

(b) The Division of Higher Education shall establish and publish policies and procedures for the administration of career service recognition payments to employees of institutions upon a determination by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education that the respective institution has sufficient funds available for that purpose.

(c) Nonfaculty employees of institutions who meet eligibility requirements established by subsection (a) of this section shall become eligible for annual career service recognition payments on the anniversary date of the completion of such service according to the following schedule: STATE SERVICE ANNUAL PAYMENT 10 through 14 years of state service $ 800 15 through 19 years of state service $ 1,000 20 through 24 years of state service $ 1,200 25 or more years of state service $ 1,500

STATE SERVICE ANNUAL PAYMENT 10 through 14 years of state service $ 800 15 through 19 years of state service $ 1,000 20 through 24 years of state service $ 1,200 25 or more years of state service $ 1,500

STATE SERVICE

ANNUAL PAYMENT

10 through 14 years of state service

$ 800

15 through 19 years of state service

$ 1,000

20 through 24 years of state service

$ 1,200

25 or more years of state service

$ 1,500

(d) Career service recognition payments authorized by this section are: (1) Subject to withholding of all applicable state and federal taxes; and (2) Included by retirement systems in determining benefits.

(1) Subject to withholding of all applicable state and federal taxes; and

(2) Included by retirement systems in determining benefits.

Added by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1610 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1610
[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. § 6-50-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-50-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Act of 1995". Acts 1995, No. 791, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Existing Workforce Training Act of 1995".

Acts 1995, No. 791, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-5-502
Weapons
Status: in_force

A person in this state who is a Civil War reenactor may carry a Civil War-era weapon on school property for educational purposes so long as a school official grants approval in advance and, if the weapon is a firearm, the firearm is unloaded. Acts 1995, No. 130, § 2.

A person in this state who is a Civil War reenactor may carry a Civil War-era weapon on school property for educational purposes so long as a school official grants approval in advance and, if the weapon is a firearm, the firearm is unloaded.

Acts 1995, No. 130, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-47-202
Administration in two-year colleges
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall oversee and coordinate the implementation of distance learning in two-year colleges, four-year institutions of higher education, and universities in the state. (b) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall cooperate with the Division of Higher Education in implementing the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1839, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1083, § 2.

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall oversee and coordinate the implementation of distance learning in two-year colleges, four-year institutions of higher education, and universities in the state.

(b) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall cooperate with the Division of Higher Education in implementing the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1839, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1083, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-18-1803
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 39, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 38, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 755, § 3; 2005, No. 1438, § 2; 2007, No. 138, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 39, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 38, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 755, § 3; 2005, No. 1438, § 2; 2007, No. 138, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-82-103
Out-of-state tuition
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of any institution of higher education may waive the out-of-state portion of any full tuition scholarship for any full-time student which is provided by unrestricted funds of the institution. (b) The part that is waived shall not be considered as an expenditure by any rule of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 399, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 342, § 41; 1997, No. 1211, § 30.

(a) The board of trustees of any institution of higher education may waive the out-of-state portion of any full tuition scholarship for any full-time student which is provided by unrestricted funds of the institution.

(b) The part that is waived shall not be considered as an expenditure by any rule of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 399, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 342, § 41; 1997, No. 1211, § 30.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-212 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-212
ASU-Beebe - Tuition and admissions
Status: in_force

(a) The tuition in Arkansas State University-Beebe shall be determined by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system. (b) The board may limit the number of students from time to time according to the capacity and means of the institution and shall make such rules of admission as to equalize as nearly as practical the privileges of the university among the counties composing the district according to population. (c) No student under fifteen (15) years of age shall be admitted as a student of the university. Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 10, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1927, No. 132, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 12979; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3142; Acts 2003, No. 634, § 2.

(a) The tuition in Arkansas State University-Beebe shall be determined by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system.

(b) The board may limit the number of students from time to time according to the capacity and means of the institution and shall make such rules of admission as to equalize as nearly as practical the privileges of the university among the counties composing the district according to population.

(c) No student under fifteen (15) years of age shall be admitted as a student of the university.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 10, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1927, No. 132, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 12979; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3142; Acts 2003, No. 634, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-41-906
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 52, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2015, No. 1178,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 52, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 741,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1178,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-710 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-710
Bonds - Financial incentives
Status: in_force

(a) The proceedings of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Governor authorizing the issuance of bonds may also provide for additional financial incentives to be provided to holders of such bonds to encourage the enrollment of students at institutions of higher education located within the state. (b) (1) Such financial incentives shall be in the form as recommended by the state board and approved by the Governor and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State at the time of the authorization of such bonds and may include, among others, supplemental payments to the holders of such bonds at maturity when such proceeds are to be applied to the cost of higher education as defined in § 6-62-703 at an institution of higher education located within the state. (2) Such financial incentives shall be provided only if, in the sole judgment of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State that the cost of such incentives shall not cause the cost to the state of the proceeds of the bonds being sold to be increased by more than five-tenths of one percent (0.5%). (c) No such financial incentives shall be paid to assist in the financing of an education of a student: (1) In a school or department of divinity for any religious denomination; or (2) Pursuing a course of study consisting of training to become a minister, priest, rabbi, or professional person in the field of religion. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 19.

(a) The proceedings of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Governor authorizing the issuance of bonds may also provide for additional financial incentives to be provided to holders of such bonds to encourage the enrollment of students at institutions of higher education located within the state.

(b) (1) Such financial incentives shall be in the form as recommended by the state board and approved by the Governor and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State at the time of the authorization of such bonds and may include, among others, supplemental payments to the holders of such bonds at maturity when such proceeds are to be applied to the cost of higher education as defined in § 6-62-703 at an institution of higher education located within the state. (2) Such financial incentives shall be provided only if, in the sole judgment of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State that the cost of such incentives shall not cause the cost to the state of the proceeds of the bonds being sold to be increased by more than five-tenths of one percent (0.5%).

(1) Such financial incentives shall be in the form as recommended by the state board and approved by the Governor and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State at the time of the authorization of such bonds and may include, among others, supplemental payments to the holders of such bonds at maturity when such proceeds are to be applied to the cost of higher education as defined in § 6-62-703 at an institution of higher education located within the state.

(2) Such financial incentives shall be provided only if, in the sole judgment of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State that the cost of such incentives shall not cause the cost to the state of the proceeds of the bonds being sold to be increased by more than five-tenths of one percent (0.5%).

(c) No such financial incentives shall be paid to assist in the financing of an education of a student: (1) In a school or department of divinity for any religious denomination; or (2) Pursuing a course of study consisting of training to become a minister, priest, rabbi, or professional person in the field of religion.

(1) In a school or department of divinity for any religious denomination; or

(2) Pursuing a course of study consisting of training to become a minister, priest, rabbi, or professional person in the field of religion.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-50-101
Contracts with private organizations
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with private organizations licensed by the State Board of Education in order to provide vocational-technical training to citizens of the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1848, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 127, § 27; 1999, No. 1323, § 28.

The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with private organizations licensed by the State Board of Education in order to provide vocational-technical training to citizens of the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1848, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 127, § 27; 1999, No. 1323, § 28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-117 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-117
Dual position occupancy
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall employ and maintain a separate superintendent and secondary principal as authorized by law for each school. In no event shall any one (1) person employed as a superintendent or principal for either school occupy more than one (1) position at one (1) time. Acts 1999, No. 1012, § 13; 1999, No. 1013, § 18.

The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall employ and maintain a separate superintendent and secondary principal as authorized by law for each school. In no event shall any one (1) person employed as a superintendent or principal for either school occupy more than one (1) position at one (1) time.

Acts 1999, No. 1012, § 13; 1999, No. 1013, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-20-705
Studies and appraisals - Reports
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized, to the extent that funds are available for that purpose, and in cooperation with other appropriate agencies and organizations, to: (1) Conduct studies of methods for improving and expanding school lunch programs and promoting nutritional education in the schools; (2) Conduct appraisals of the nutritive benefits of school lunch programs; and (3) Report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly. Acts 1947, No. 157, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-130.

The State Board of Education is authorized, to the extent that funds are available for that purpose, and in cooperation with other appropriate agencies and organizations, to:

(1) Conduct studies of methods for improving and expanding school lunch programs and promoting nutritional education in the schools;

(2) Conduct appraisals of the nutritive benefits of school lunch programs; and

(3) Report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly.

Acts 1947, No. 157, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-130.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-205
Participation in federal or state aid authorized
Status: in_force

Arkansas State University is designated and directed to provide for and to participate in the educational training activities which have been or are designated, and in the funds appropriated therefor, by the United States Government for the support of educational programs, for the improved preparation of teachers, both general and vocational, for the support of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Farm Security Administration or other federal agencies engaged in agricultural conservation service, for transportation of children, for improved housing, for night schools, for noncredit educational service, for rural libraries, for vocational guidance, for experimentation and research, for educational planning and demonstrations, and such other federal and state funds as may be provided for the improvement of the administration and facilities of education in the public schools of Arkansas at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Acts 1941, No. 207, § 4.

Arkansas State University is designated and directed to provide for and to participate in the educational training activities which have been or are designated, and in the funds appropriated therefor, by the United States Government for the support of educational programs, for the improved preparation of teachers, both general and vocational, for the support of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Farm Security Administration or other federal agencies engaged in agricultural conservation service, for transportation of children, for improved housing, for night schools, for noncredit educational service, for rural libraries, for vocational guidance, for experimentation and research, for educational planning and demonstrations, and such other federal and state funds as may be provided for the improvement of the administration and facilities of education in the public schools of Arkansas at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.

Acts 1941, No. 207, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-116
Bus mirrors
Status: in_force

(a) Every school bus used for the transportation of pupils to or from school shall be equipped with one (1) or more mirrors of sufficient size so positioned on the bus as to permit the driver to see clearly the area immediately in front of the bus. (b) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation is authorized to adopt appropriate rules as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 270, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 646, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1809.1, 80-1809.2; Acts 2005, No. 1327, § 6.

(a) Every school bus used for the transportation of pupils to or from school shall be equipped with one (1) or more mirrors of sufficient size so positioned on the bus as to permit the driver to see clearly the area immediately in front of the bus.

(b) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation is authorized to adopt appropriate rules as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 270, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 646, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1809.1, 80-1809.2; Acts 2005, No. 1327, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-401
Maintenance as part of university
Status: in_force

The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be maintained at the cost of the State of Arkansas, shall be a department for the instruction of students in medical science, and shall be a part of the University of Arkansas but may be located in the City of Little Rock. Acts 1911, No. 360, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 9581; Pope's Dig., § 13247; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2901.

The College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas shall be maintained at the cost of the State of Arkansas, shall be a department for the instruction of students in medical science, and shall be a part of the University of Arkansas but may be located in the City of Little Rock.

Acts 1911, No. 360, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 9581; Pope's Dig., § 13247; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-82-1106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1008,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1008,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-16-1202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Advanced Placement course" means a high school level preparatory course for a college Advanced Placement test that: (A) Incorporates all topics specified by the College Board and Educational Testing Service on its standards syllabus for a given subject area; and (B) Is approved by the College Board and Educational Testing Service; (2) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means a college-level course offered by an institution of higher education in this state that upon completion would qualify for academic credit in both the institution of higher education and a public high school that: (A) Is in one (1) of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies; (B) Meets the requirements of § 6-16-1204(b) ; and (C) Is listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System of the Division of Higher Education; (3) "Pre-Advanced Placement course" means a middle school, junior high school, or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and to participate in an advanced placement course; and (4) "Vertical team" means a group of educators from different grade levels in a given discipline who work cooperatively to develop and implement a vertically aligned program aimed at helping students from diverse backgrounds acquire the academic skills necessary for success in the Advanced Placement program and other challenging coursework. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1352, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1; 2007, No. 936, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Advanced Placement course" means a high school level preparatory course for a college Advanced Placement test that: (A) Incorporates all topics specified by the College Board and Educational Testing Service on its standards syllabus for a given subject area; and (B) Is approved by the College Board and Educational Testing Service;

(A) Incorporates all topics specified by the College Board and Educational Testing Service on its standards syllabus for a given subject area; and

(B) Is approved by the College Board and Educational Testing Service;

(2) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means a college-level course offered by an institution of higher education in this state that upon completion would qualify for academic credit in both the institution of higher education and a public high school that: (A) Is in one (1) of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies; (B) Meets the requirements of § 6-16-1204(b) ; and (C) Is listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System of the Division of Higher Education;

(A) Is in one (1) of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies;

(B) Meets the requirements of § 6-16-1204(b) ; and

(C) Is listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System of the Division of Higher Education;

(3) "Pre-Advanced Placement course" means a middle school, junior high school, or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and to participate in an advanced placement course; and

(4) "Vertical team" means a group of educators from different grade levels in a given discipline who work cooperatively to develop and implement a vertically aligned program aimed at helping students from diverse backgrounds acquire the academic skills necessary for success in the Advanced Placement program and other challenging coursework.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1352, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 102, § 1; 2007, No. 936, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-209
General business manager
Status: in_force

(a) The general business manager, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall give bond to the state in penalty and with surety, to be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her official duties. The bond is to be filed in the office of the Auditor of State. (b) The general business manager shall discharge his or her various duties under the direction of the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind, who shall examine all statements prepared by the general business manager, whether for past or contemplated expenditures, and the board of trustees shall receive no statement of expenditures from the general business manager unless the approval of the superintendent is endorsed thereon. Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 12, 14, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9468, 9469; Pope's Dig., §§ 12871, 12872; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2218, 80-2219; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.

(a) The general business manager, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall give bond to the state in penalty and with surety, to be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her official duties. The bond is to be filed in the office of the Auditor of State.

(b) The general business manager shall discharge his or her various duties under the direction of the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind, who shall examine all statements prepared by the general business manager, whether for past or contemplated expenditures, and the board of trustees shall receive no statement of expenditures from the general business manager unless the approval of the superintendent is endorsed thereon.

Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 12, 14, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9468, 9469; Pope's Dig., §§ 12871, 12872; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2218, 80-2219; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-47-303
Coordination at institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall coordinate the implementation of distance learning at the state's public institutions of higher education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1835, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 3.

The Division of Higher Education shall coordinate the implementation of distance learning at the state's public institutions of higher education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1835, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-809 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-50-809
Accounts - Report - Audit
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of a workforce development center authority: (A) Shall deposit the funds received by the workforce development center authority into bank accounts as determined by the board of directors; and (B) May withdraw funds from the bank accounts as determined by the board of directors. (2) (A) Each workforce development center authority shall: (i) Keep strict account of all of its receipts and expenditures; and (ii) Make a report each quarter to the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The report shall contain an itemized account of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements during the preceding quarter. (C) The report shall be made within sixty (60) days after the end of the quarter. (b) (1) (A) (i) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year, each workforce development center authority shall cause an annual audit to be made by an independent certified public accountant. (ii) Each workforce development center authority shall file a copy of the resulting audit report with the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The audit shall contain an itemized statement of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements for the preceding year. (2) The books, records, and accounts of each workforce development center authority shall be subject to audit and examination by any proper public official or body in the manner provided by law. Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) The board of directors of a workforce development center authority: (A) Shall deposit the funds received by the workforce development center authority into bank accounts as determined by the board of directors; and (B) May withdraw funds from the bank accounts as determined by the board of directors. (2) (A) Each workforce development center authority shall: (i) Keep strict account of all of its receipts and expenditures; and (ii) Make a report each quarter to the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The report shall contain an itemized account of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements during the preceding quarter. (C) The report shall be made within sixty (60) days after the end of the quarter.

(1) The board of directors of a workforce development center authority: (A) Shall deposit the funds received by the workforce development center authority into bank accounts as determined by the board of directors; and (B) May withdraw funds from the bank accounts as determined by the board of directors.

(A) Shall deposit the funds received by the workforce development center authority into bank accounts as determined by the board of directors; and

(B) May withdraw funds from the bank accounts as determined by the board of directors.

(2) (A) Each workforce development center authority shall: (i) Keep strict account of all of its receipts and expenditures; and (ii) Make a report each quarter to the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The report shall contain an itemized account of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements during the preceding quarter. (C) The report shall be made within sixty (60) days after the end of the quarter.

(A) Each workforce development center authority shall: (i) Keep strict account of all of its receipts and expenditures; and (ii) Make a report each quarter to the governing bodies of each sponsor.

(i) Keep strict account of all of its receipts and expenditures; and

(ii) Make a report each quarter to the governing bodies of each sponsor.

(B) The report shall contain an itemized account of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements during the preceding quarter.

(C) The report shall be made within sixty (60) days after the end of the quarter.

(b) (1) (A) (i) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year, each workforce development center authority shall cause an annual audit to be made by an independent certified public accountant. (ii) Each workforce development center authority shall file a copy of the resulting audit report with the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The audit shall contain an itemized statement of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements for the preceding year. (2) The books, records, and accounts of each workforce development center authority shall be subject to audit and examination by any proper public official or body in the manner provided by law.

(1) (A) (i) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year, each workforce development center authority shall cause an annual audit to be made by an independent certified public accountant. (ii) Each workforce development center authority shall file a copy of the resulting audit report with the governing bodies of each sponsor. (B) The audit shall contain an itemized statement of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements for the preceding year.

(A) (i) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year, each workforce development center authority shall cause an annual audit to be made by an independent certified public accountant. (ii) Each workforce development center authority shall file a copy of the resulting audit report with the governing bodies of each sponsor.

(i) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year, each workforce development center authority shall cause an annual audit to be made by an independent certified public accountant.

(ii) Each workforce development center authority shall file a copy of the resulting audit report with the governing bodies of each sponsor.

(B) The audit shall contain an itemized statement of the workforce development center authority's receipts and disbursements for the preceding year.

(2) The books, records, and accounts of each workforce development center authority shall be subject to audit and examination by any proper public official or body in the manner provided by law.

Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-142 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-142
Transcripts
Status: in_force

A public college or university shall not charge a fee for the issuance of a paper transcript or an electronic transcript as defined under § 6-80-107 to a youth in foster care or a certified unaccompanied homeless youth under § 9-25-106 if he or she is not in financial debt to the public college or university. Added by Act 2023, No. 506,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

A public college or university shall not charge a fee for the issuance of a paper transcript or an electronic transcript as defined under § 6-80-107 to a youth in foster care or a certified unaccompanied homeless youth under § 9-25-106 if he or she is not in financial debt to the public college or university.

Added by Act 2023, No. 506,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-219 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-219
Reports to legislative committees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Annually by November 1, the Division of Higher Education shall report to the Legislative Council in the manner and format that the Legislative Council requires on all state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division and awarded by approved institutions of higher education. (2) The information provided shall include without limitation: (A) Current year expenditures for scholarships and grants under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; (B) Projected obligations for succeeding years from each scholarship or grant funding source; (C) Fund balances for the: (i) Higher Education Grants Fund Account; and (ii) Trust accounts maintained by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education to hold the net proceeds from the state lottery; (D) An evaluation of whether the net proceeds from the state lottery available for the program supplement and do not supplant nonlottery state educational resources; and (E) Other information that the Legislative Council or the General Assembly requests. (b) Annually by December 1, the division shall report to the Legislative Council its recommendations for changes to the program, including without limitation: (1) Adjustments to the eligibility requirements of the program; and (2) Increases or decreases in the amounts awarded for a scholarship under the program based on the amount of net proceeds from the state lottery available. (c) Annually by December 31, the division shall report to the Legislative Council summary-level data, in accordance with § 6-85-216 , on recipients of scholarships under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 30, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 80,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2185, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 868,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 12, eff. 2/26/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1269,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 14, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

(a) (1) Annually by November 1, the Division of Higher Education shall report to the Legislative Council in the manner and format that the Legislative Council requires on all state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division and awarded by approved institutions of higher education. (2) The information provided shall include without limitation: (A) Current year expenditures for scholarships and grants under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; (B) Projected obligations for succeeding years from each scholarship or grant funding source; (C) Fund balances for the: (i) Higher Education Grants Fund Account; and (ii) Trust accounts maintained by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education to hold the net proceeds from the state lottery; (D) An evaluation of whether the net proceeds from the state lottery available for the program supplement and do not supplant nonlottery state educational resources; and (E) Other information that the Legislative Council or the General Assembly requests.

(1) Annually by November 1, the Division of Higher Education shall report to the Legislative Council in the manner and format that the Legislative Council requires on all state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division and awarded by approved institutions of higher education.

(2) The information provided shall include without limitation: (A) Current year expenditures for scholarships and grants under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; (B) Projected obligations for succeeding years from each scholarship or grant funding source; (C) Fund balances for the: (i) Higher Education Grants Fund Account; and (ii) Trust accounts maintained by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education to hold the net proceeds from the state lottery; (D) An evaluation of whether the net proceeds from the state lottery available for the program supplement and do not supplant nonlottery state educational resources; and (E) Other information that the Legislative Council or the General Assembly requests.

(A) Current year expenditures for scholarships and grants under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program;

(B) Projected obligations for succeeding years from each scholarship or grant funding source;

(C) Fund balances for the: (i) Higher Education Grants Fund Account; and (ii) Trust accounts maintained by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education to hold the net proceeds from the state lottery;

(i) Higher Education Grants Fund Account; and

(ii) Trust accounts maintained by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education to hold the net proceeds from the state lottery;

(D) An evaluation of whether the net proceeds from the state lottery available for the program supplement and do not supplant nonlottery state educational resources; and

(E) Other information that the Legislative Council or the General Assembly requests.

(b) Annually by December 1, the division shall report to the Legislative Council its recommendations for changes to the program, including without limitation: (1) Adjustments to the eligibility requirements of the program; and (2) Increases or decreases in the amounts awarded for a scholarship under the program based on the amount of net proceeds from the state lottery available.

(1) Adjustments to the eligibility requirements of the program; and

(2) Increases or decreases in the amounts awarded for a scholarship under the program based on the amount of net proceeds from the state lottery available.

(c) Annually by December 31, the division shall report to the Legislative Council summary-level data, in accordance with § 6-85-216 , on recipients of scholarships under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 30, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 80,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2185, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 868,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 12, eff. 2/26/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1269,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 14, eff. 4/12/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-45-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 45 / Section 6-45-108
Criteria for determining need
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age who are members of a family with a gross family income not exceeding two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to attend an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program if there is an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program available in the school district where the child resides and if there is available space for the child to attend the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may develop a fee schedule and establish eligibility based on family income for children who are not eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, but priority enrollment shall be allowed to children eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall review various criteria for identifying and targeting the areas of the state with the greatest need for early childhood programs. (c) The State Board of Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall adopt the appropriate criteria for identifying Arkansas children with the greatest need to participate in Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program-funded early childhood programs. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1821, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 6; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 49, § 3.

(a) (1) All children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age who are members of a family with a gross family income not exceeding two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to attend an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program if there is an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program available in the school district where the child resides and if there is available space for the child to attend the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may develop a fee schedule and establish eligibility based on family income for children who are not eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, but priority enrollment shall be allowed to children eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) All children three (3) years of age and four (4) years of age who are members of a family with a gross family income not exceeding two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to attend an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program if there is an Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program available in the school district where the child resides and if there is available space for the child to attend the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may develop a fee schedule and establish eligibility based on family income for children who are not eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, but priority enrollment shall be allowed to children eligible under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall review various criteria for identifying and targeting the areas of the state with the greatest need for early childhood programs.

(c) The State Board of Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall adopt the appropriate criteria for identifying Arkansas children with the greatest need to participate in Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program-funded early childhood programs.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1821, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 6; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 49, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1004
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1945, No. 286, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2836 -- 80-2840.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1945, No. 286, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2836 -- 80-2840.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2610 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2610
Full faith and credit of state pledged to repay bonds
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be the direct general obligations of the state for the payment of debt service on which the full faith and credit of the state are irrevocably pledged so long as any such bonds are outstanding. The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state, and the amount of general revenues of the state as is necessary is and shall remain pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

The bonds shall be the direct general obligations of the state for the payment of debt service on which the full faith and credit of the state are irrevocably pledged so long as any such bonds are outstanding. The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state, and the amount of general revenues of the state as is necessary is and shall remain pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-54-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-101
Arkansas State University Three Rivers established
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall designate Arkansas State University Three Rivers as a technical college, which shall become part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the board. (b) Arkansas State University Three Rivers may expand to offer courses of instruction in technical, vocational, and adult education programs and college transfer programs and may, upon a vote of the electorate, create a community college district and, if necessary, impose a millage to convert Arkansas State University Three Rivers into a community college. Amended by Act 2021, No. 19,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1991, No. 617, § 1; 2011, No. 208, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall designate Arkansas State University Three Rivers as a technical college, which shall become part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the board.

(b) Arkansas State University Three Rivers may expand to offer courses of instruction in technical, vocational, and adult education programs and college transfer programs and may, upon a vote of the electorate, create a community college district and, if necessary, impose a millage to convert Arkansas State University Three Rivers into a community college.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 19,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 617, § 1; 2011, No. 208, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-60-1503
Protected expression
Status: in_force

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall not limit or restrict the expression of a member of the campus community in a campus forum based on the: (1) Viewpoint of the expression; or (2) Reaction or opposition from listeners to or observers of the expression. (b) Except as permitted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution, or as otherwise permitted under this subchapter, a state-supported institution of higher education shall not abridge the expression of a member of the campus community. Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall not limit or restrict the expression of a member of the campus community in a campus forum based on the: (1) Viewpoint of the expression; or (2) Reaction or opposition from listeners to or observers of the expression.

(1) Viewpoint of the expression; or

(2) Reaction or opposition from listeners to or observers of the expression.

(b) Except as permitted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution, or as otherwise permitted under this subchapter, a state-supported institution of higher education shall not abridge the expression of a member of the campus community.

Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.