Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-18-1502
Eye exams
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A child who does not pass the eye and vision screening tests, except for the color perception test, shall be required to have a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within sixty (60) days of receipt of the vision screening report identifying the need for the examination. (2) The parent or guardian of the child shall be responsible for ensuring that the child receives the appropriate eye and vision examination. (b) (1) If a child does not receive an appropriate examination, as evidenced by a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination, then the public school or public charter school where the child is registered shall report the child to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) The local school district shall take such action as necessary to encourage that the child receive an appropriate examination. (c) A child who has had a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within six (6) months of an eye and vision screening is not required to have another examination if the parent or guardian of the child presents evidence of a comprehensive eye and vision examination in the form of a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1571, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1438, § 1.

(a) (1) A child who does not pass the eye and vision screening tests, except for the color perception test, shall be required to have a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within sixty (60) days of receipt of the vision screening report identifying the need for the examination. (2) The parent or guardian of the child shall be responsible for ensuring that the child receives the appropriate eye and vision examination.

(1) A child who does not pass the eye and vision screening tests, except for the color perception test, shall be required to have a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within sixty (60) days of receipt of the vision screening report identifying the need for the examination.

(2) The parent or guardian of the child shall be responsible for ensuring that the child receives the appropriate eye and vision examination.

(b) (1) If a child does not receive an appropriate examination, as evidenced by a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination, then the public school or public charter school where the child is registered shall report the child to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) The local school district shall take such action as necessary to encourage that the child receive an appropriate examination.

(1) If a child does not receive an appropriate examination, as evidenced by a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination, then the public school or public charter school where the child is registered shall report the child to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) The local school district shall take such action as necessary to encourage that the child receive an appropriate examination.

(c) A child who has had a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within six (6) months of an eye and vision screening is not required to have another examination if the parent or guardian of the child presents evidence of a comprehensive eye and vision examination in the form of a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1571, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1438, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-614 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-614
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.8.

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

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-81-401
Creation and purpose
Status: in_force

A revolving loan fund of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) is provided for making loans to the students of the University of Arkansas in order to assist worthy young men and women who are residents of Arkansas to pursue their studies at the university. Acts 1925, No. 115, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13174; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2830; Acts 1991, No. 902, § 1.

A revolving loan fund of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) is provided for making loans to the students of the University of Arkansas in order to assist worthy young men and women who are residents of Arkansas to pursue their studies at the university.

Acts 1925, No. 115, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13174; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2830; Acts 1991, No. 902, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-709 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-709
Payment of claims - Subrogation - Premium rate - Excess insurance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Public School Insurance Trust Fund shall pay all losses and claims the insured is legally obligated to pay as specified in the contract. (2) It shall be the duty of the State Insurance Department to coordinate, facilitate, and expedite details in connection with responsibilities outlined in the insurance contract. (3) The department is hereby granted authority to contract for services with appraisers, adjusters, attorneys, or other professionals needed in order to expedite and facilitate the proper operation of the Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program. (b) The program may require an assignment of rights of recovery to the extent that payment is made under any coverage provided by the program. (c) If other insurance coverage exists, the program will pay its proportional share of the loss. The program's share shall be the proportion that the program's limits of liability bear to the total of all applicable limits. (d) (1) Participating entities shall make payment of premium when demand is made as scheduled in the contract. (2) Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school which does not pay the premium when due shall be charged a rate of interest at five percent (5%) per annum on all payments due and unpaid on the policy issued. (3) The department may cancel insurance coverage for school districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools that fail to pay the premium due within thirty (30) days. (4) The department shall give thirty (30) days' notice before any cancellation for nonpayment. (e) The department's rules shall include such items as payment of premium and other pertinent items with reference to the premium rate, but its requirements shall not be more stringent than practices of commercial companies writing similar insurance in Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 305, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 824, §§ 9, 10, 12, 15; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 23; 2007, No. 617, § 29; 2007, No. 738, § 5.

(a) (1) The Public School Insurance Trust Fund shall pay all losses and claims the insured is legally obligated to pay as specified in the contract. (2) It shall be the duty of the State Insurance Department to coordinate, facilitate, and expedite details in connection with responsibilities outlined in the insurance contract. (3) The department is hereby granted authority to contract for services with appraisers, adjusters, attorneys, or other professionals needed in order to expedite and facilitate the proper operation of the Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program.

(1) The Public School Insurance Trust Fund shall pay all losses and claims the insured is legally obligated to pay as specified in the contract.

(2) It shall be the duty of the State Insurance Department to coordinate, facilitate, and expedite details in connection with responsibilities outlined in the insurance contract.

(3) The department is hereby granted authority to contract for services with appraisers, adjusters, attorneys, or other professionals needed in order to expedite and facilitate the proper operation of the Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program.

(b) The program may require an assignment of rights of recovery to the extent that payment is made under any coverage provided by the program.

(c) If other insurance coverage exists, the program will pay its proportional share of the loss. The program's share shall be the proportion that the program's limits of liability bear to the total of all applicable limits.

(d) (1) Participating entities shall make payment of premium when demand is made as scheduled in the contract. (2) Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school which does not pay the premium when due shall be charged a rate of interest at five percent (5%) per annum on all payments due and unpaid on the policy issued. (3) The department may cancel insurance coverage for school districts, education service cooperatives, or open-enrollment public charter schools that fail to pay the premium due within thirty (30) days. (4) The department shall give thirty (30) days' notice before any cancellation for nonpayment.

(1) Participating entities shall make payment of premium when demand is made as scheduled in the contract.

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

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

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

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 305, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 824, §§ 9, 10, 12, 15; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 23; 2007, No. 617, § 29; 2007, No. 738, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-303
Establishment
Status: in_force

A scholarship program to promote academic excellence and to encourage the state's most talented graduates to enroll in Arkansas postsecondary educational institutions is created and established which shall be cited as the "Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program". Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5901, 80-5902.

A scholarship program to promote academic excellence and to encourage the state's most talented graduates to enroll in Arkansas postsecondary educational institutions is created and established which shall be cited as the "Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program".

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5901, 80-5902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-18-2303
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program. Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

There is created the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program.

Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-418 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-418
Teacher licensure - Arkansas history requirement
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not be licensed as a social studies teacher or as an elementary school teacher unless the person has successfully completed: (1) For a person seeking a traditional first-time license, at least three (3) college-credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or (2) For a person seeking licensure through a nontraditional program, by reciprocity, or by adding an endorsement, documentation of the successful completion of: (A) Three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or (B) An approved learning pathway in Arkansas history offered through ArkansasIDEAS for professional development hours or professional learning credits as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) However, social studies teachers and elementary school teachers entering Arkansas from another state shall receive a one-year nonrenewable provisional license to teach in Arkansas schools as authorized by § 6-17-403 , during which time the person shall complete the Arkansas history requirement under this section. (c) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the renewal of a license for a teacher who was licensed before March 24, 1997. Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1997, No. 787, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 40.

(a) A person shall not be licensed as a social studies teacher or as an elementary school teacher unless the person has successfully completed: (1) For a person seeking a traditional first-time license, at least three (3) college-credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or (2) For a person seeking licensure through a nontraditional program, by reciprocity, or by adding an endorsement, documentation of the successful completion of: (A) Three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or (B) An approved learning pathway in Arkansas history offered through ArkansasIDEAS for professional development hours or professional learning credits as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(1) For a person seeking a traditional first-time license, at least three (3) college-credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or

(2) For a person seeking licensure through a nontraditional program, by reciprocity, or by adding an endorsement, documentation of the successful completion of: (A) Three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or (B) An approved learning pathway in Arkansas history offered through ArkansasIDEAS for professional development hours or professional learning credits as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) Three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas history at an accredited institution of higher education; or

(B) An approved learning pathway in Arkansas history offered through ArkansasIDEAS for professional development hours or professional learning credits as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) However, social studies teachers and elementary school teachers entering Arkansas from another state shall receive a one-year nonrenewable provisional license to teach in Arkansas schools as authorized by § 6-17-403 , during which time the person shall complete the Arkansas history requirement under this section.

(c) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the renewal of a license for a teacher who was licensed before March 24, 1997.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1997, No. 787, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 40.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-81-1903
Financial Aid Appeals Committee
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Financial Aid Appeals Committee, in conjunction with the Governor's administration, to be composed of five (5) representatives of the Division of Higher Education, which shall be responsible for administering the division's appeals process. (b) Members of the committee shall: (1) Promulgate reasonable rules necessary to execute the provisions of this subchapter, including without limitation rules addressing the requirements, and in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and other appropriate state laws in promulgating and placing rules into effect for a procedure to resolve disputes arising out of or relating to a student who is no longer considered eligible to receive a scholarship or grant; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of appeals applications; (3) Determine eligibility of applicants; (4) Approve or reject appeals applications; (5) Manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose; (6) Administer final determinations of financial aid appeals made by the committee; and (7) Report annually to the General Assembly the number of applications for appeals: (A) Received; and (B) Approved. Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) There is established the Financial Aid Appeals Committee, in conjunction with the Governor's administration, to be composed of five (5) representatives of the Division of Higher Education, which shall be responsible for administering the division's appeals process.

(b) Members of the committee shall: (1) Promulgate reasonable rules necessary to execute the provisions of this subchapter, including without limitation rules addressing the requirements, and in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and other appropriate state laws in promulgating and placing rules into effect for a procedure to resolve disputes arising out of or relating to a student who is no longer considered eligible to receive a scholarship or grant; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of appeals applications; (3) Determine eligibility of applicants; (4) Approve or reject appeals applications; (5) Manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose; (6) Administer final determinations of financial aid appeals made by the committee; and (7) Report annually to the General Assembly the number of applications for appeals: (A) Received; and (B) Approved.

(1) Promulgate reasonable rules necessary to execute the provisions of this subchapter, including without limitation rules addressing the requirements, and in conformance with the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and other appropriate state laws in promulgating and placing rules into effect for a procedure to resolve disputes arising out of or relating to a student who is no longer considered eligible to receive a scholarship or grant;

(2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of appeals applications;

(3) Determine eligibility of applicants;

(4) Approve or reject appeals applications;

(5) Manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated or otherwise contributed for this purpose;

(6) Administer final determinations of financial aid appeals made by the committee; and

(7) Report annually to the General Assembly the number of applications for appeals: (A) Received; and (B) Approved.

(A) Received; and

(B) Approved.

Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-1106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-51-1106
Funding from the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund
Status: in_force

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) , funding from the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College. Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under § 6-51-1101(a)(2) , funding from the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College.

Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-604
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1949, No. 214, § 1; 1979, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-502.1; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1999, No. 1078, §§ 30, 31; 2005, No. 2151, § 11.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1949, No. 214, § 1; 1979, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-502.1; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 7; 1999, No. 1078, §§ 30, 31; 2005, No. 2151, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-148 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-148
Foundation of certain social studies or history courses offered in grades seven through twelve
Status: in_force

(a) The following social studies or history courses offered in grades seven through twelve (7-12) include a relevant review of United States history from the period of colonization through 1890, specifically including the colonial period, the American Revolution, the foundations of the United States Government, and the American Civil War: (1) A social studies or history course conditioned upon knowledge of historical events from the colonial period to modern times of United States history for which graduation credit is or may be received, except for advanced placement courses; (2) Civics; (3) United States after 1890; (4) United States Government; and (5) A current or future social studies or history course that could benefit from a study of the period of history identified in this section. (b) The State Board of Education shall adopt or amend rules as necessary to implement this section. Added by Act 2015, No. 1284,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The following social studies or history courses offered in grades seven through twelve (7-12) include a relevant review of United States history from the period of colonization through 1890, specifically including the colonial period, the American Revolution, the foundations of the United States Government, and the American Civil War: (1) A social studies or history course conditioned upon knowledge of historical events from the colonial period to modern times of United States history for which graduation credit is or may be received, except for advanced placement courses; (2) Civics; (3) United States after 1890; (4) United States Government; and (5) A current or future social studies or history course that could benefit from a study of the period of history identified in this section.

(1) A social studies or history course conditioned upon knowledge of historical events from the colonial period to modern times of United States history for which graduation credit is or may be received, except for advanced placement courses;

(2) Civics;

(3) United States after 1890;

(4) United States Government; and

(5) A current or future social studies or history course that could benefit from a study of the period of history identified in this section.

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt or amend rules as necessary to implement this section.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1284,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-609 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-21-609
Prohibition against smoking, the use of tobacco or tobacco products, or the use of e-cigarettes - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "e-cigarette" means an electronic oral device that provides a vapor of nicotine or another substance that, when used or inhaled simulates smoking, including without limitation a device that: (1) Is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit, or a combination of heating element, battery, and electronic circuit; (2) Works in combination with a liquid nicotine delivery device composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes; and (3) Is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other name or descriptor. (b) Smoking tobacco, the use of tobacco or tobacco products, or the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited: (1) In or on real property owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school; or (2) In or on personal property, including without limitation school buses, owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school. (c) A copy of this statute shall be posted in a conspicuous location at every entrance to each building owned or leased by a public school district and every school bus used to transport public school students. (d) A person who violates this section commits a violation punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). Amended by Act 2013, No. 1099,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 854, §§ 1, 2; 1997, No. 779, § 1; 1999, No. 1555, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 70.

(a) As used in this section, "e-cigarette" means an electronic oral device that provides a vapor of nicotine or another substance that, when used or inhaled simulates smoking, including without limitation a device that: (1) Is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit, or a combination of heating element, battery, and electronic circuit; (2) Works in combination with a liquid nicotine delivery device composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes; and (3) Is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other name or descriptor.

(1) Is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit, or a combination of heating element, battery, and electronic circuit;

(2) Works in combination with a liquid nicotine delivery device composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes; and

(3) Is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other name or descriptor.

(b) Smoking tobacco, the use of tobacco or tobacco products, or the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited: (1) In or on real property owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school; or (2) In or on personal property, including without limitation school buses, owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school.

(1) In or on real property owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school; or

(2) In or on personal property, including without limitation school buses, owned or leased by a public school district, including a public charter school.

(c) A copy of this statute shall be posted in a conspicuous location at every entrance to each building owned or leased by a public school district and every school bus used to transport public school students.

(d) A person who violates this section commits a violation punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1099,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 854, §§ 1, 2; 1997, No. 779, § 1; 1999, No. 1555, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 70.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-151 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-151
Activities - Payments prohibited - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used throughout Title 6, unless otherwise provided: (1) "Extracurricular activity" means an intraschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups; (2) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association; and (3) "Organized physical activity course" means a school course that: (A) Is taught by an instructor who is licensed or qualified in physical education under State Board of Education rules; and (B) Involves body movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditures through organized group or class activities. (b) A public school student who participates in an extracurricular activity, interscholastic activity, or organized physical activity shall not be required to pay for individual or group instruction in order to participate in the extracurricular activity, interscholastic activity, or organized physical activity. Added by Act 2019, No. 847,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) As used throughout Title 6, unless otherwise provided: (1) "Extracurricular activity" means an intraschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups; (2) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association; and (3) "Organized physical activity course" means a school course that: (A) Is taught by an instructor who is licensed or qualified in physical education under State Board of Education rules; and (B) Involves body movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditures through organized group or class activities.

(1) "Extracurricular activity" means an intraschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups;

(2) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association; and

(3) "Organized physical activity course" means a school course that: (A) Is taught by an instructor who is licensed or qualified in physical education under State Board of Education rules; and (B) Involves body movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditures through organized group or class activities.

(A) Is taught by an instructor who is licensed or qualified in physical education under State Board of Education rules; and

(B) Involves body movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditures through organized group or class activities.

(b) A public school student who participates in an extracurricular activity, interscholastic activity, or organized physical activity shall not be required to pay for individual or group instruction in order to participate in the extracurricular activity, interscholastic activity, or organized physical activity.

Added by Act 2019, No. 847,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-20-1906
Classification of fiscal distress status
Status: in_force

(a) Those school districts identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as being in fiscal distress shall be classified as school districts in fiscal distress upon final determination by the State Board of Education. (b) Any school district classified as in fiscal distress shall be required to publish at least one (1) time for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the school district the school district's classification as a school district in fiscal distress and the reasons why the school district was classified as being in fiscal distress. (c) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section are effective after the school district's appeal rights have been exhausted. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1634, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.

(a) Those school districts identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as being in fiscal distress shall be classified as school districts in fiscal distress upon final determination by the State Board of Education.

(b) Any school district classified as in fiscal distress shall be required to publish at least one (1) time for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the school district the school district's classification as a school district in fiscal distress and the reasons why the school district was classified as being in fiscal distress.

(c) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section are effective after the school district's appeal rights have been exhausted.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1634, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2002
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-302
Public school principals - Qualifications and responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) The school district board of directors shall employ through written contract public school principals who shall hold valid supervisory or administrative licenses and who shall supervise the operation and management of the school and property as the board of directors shall determine necessary. (b) The principal shall assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership, under the supervision of the superintendent and in accordance with the legal rules and regulations of the board of directors, for the planning, management, operation, and evaluation of the educational program of the attendance area to which he or she is assigned. (c) The principal shall submit recommendations to the superintendent regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer, and dismissal of all personnel assigned to the attendance area. (d) The principal shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent pursuant to the legal rules and regulations of the board of directors. Acts 1977, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1235.1; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 33.

(a) The school district board of directors shall employ through written contract public school principals who shall hold valid supervisory or administrative licenses and who shall supervise the operation and management of the school and property as the board of directors shall determine necessary.

(b) The principal shall assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership, under the supervision of the superintendent and in accordance with the legal rules and regulations of the board of directors, for the planning, management, operation, and evaluation of the educational program of the attendance area to which he or she is assigned.

(c) The principal shall submit recommendations to the superintendent regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer, and dismissal of all personnel assigned to the attendance area.

(d) The principal shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent pursuant to the legal rules and regulations of the board of directors.

Acts 1977, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1235.1; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 33.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-403
Provisional licensure for teachers trained and licensed in other states
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may issue a one-year nonrenewable provisional license to any teacher who seeks Arkansas licensure and is trained in and licensed by a state other than Arkansas if the teacher has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of teaching in another state. (b) (1) A person who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 and who has not previously held an Arkansas standard license but meets degree, course work, and experience requirements for a standard license and who otherwise qualifies to teach in the public schools of this state may receive a three-year nonrenewable provisional license and be employed by any public school district in this state for a period not to exceed three (3) years while completing the professional development, course work, or training necessary to successfully pass the stand-alone reading assessment under § 6-17-402 . (2) A school district that hires a teacher who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 shall not be penalized by the state board provided that the length of employment of the teacher while nonlicensed does not exceed one (1) year. (c) The state board shall issue a standard five-year teaching license to an individual who furnishes to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education proof of the following: (1) A valid, standard teaching license or its Arkansas equivalent that: (A) Was issued in another state; and (B) Has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of the applicant's teaching experience; (2) Successful completion of the criminal records checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check under § 6-17-410 ; (3) Higher education transcripts evidencing the award of at least a baccalaureate degree; (4) Successful completion of the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 ; (5) Completion of a program for: (A) Teacher education at a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education; (B) Teacher education nationally accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation; or (C) Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and (6) Payment of applicable licensure fees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1380, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 454,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1979, No. 162, § 1; 1985, No. 1082, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1201; Acts 1989, No. 307, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 36; 2011, No. 1178, § 1.

(a) The State Board of Education may issue a one-year nonrenewable provisional license to any teacher who seeks Arkansas licensure and is trained in and licensed by a state other than Arkansas if the teacher has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of teaching in another state.

(b) (1) A person who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 and who has not previously held an Arkansas standard license but meets degree, course work, and experience requirements for a standard license and who otherwise qualifies to teach in the public schools of this state may receive a three-year nonrenewable provisional license and be employed by any public school district in this state for a period not to exceed three (3) years while completing the professional development, course work, or training necessary to successfully pass the stand-alone reading assessment under § 6-17-402 . (2) A school district that hires a teacher who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 shall not be penalized by the state board provided that the length of employment of the teacher while nonlicensed does not exceed one (1) year.

(1) A person who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 and who has not previously held an Arkansas standard license but meets degree, course work, and experience requirements for a standard license and who otherwise qualifies to teach in the public schools of this state may receive a three-year nonrenewable provisional license and be employed by any public school district in this state for a period not to exceed three (3) years while completing the professional development, course work, or training necessary to successfully pass the stand-alone reading assessment under § 6-17-402 .

(2) A school district that hires a teacher who has not successfully completed the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 shall not be penalized by the state board provided that the length of employment of the teacher while nonlicensed does not exceed one (1) year.

(c) The state board shall issue a standard five-year teaching license to an individual who furnishes to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education proof of the following: (1) A valid, standard teaching license or its Arkansas equivalent that: (A) Was issued in another state; and (B) Has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of the applicant's teaching experience; (2) Successful completion of the criminal records checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check under § 6-17-410 ; (3) Higher education transcripts evidencing the award of at least a baccalaureate degree; (4) Successful completion of the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 ; (5) Completion of a program for: (A) Teacher education at a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education; (B) Teacher education nationally accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation; or (C) Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and (6) Payment of applicable licensure fees.

(1) A valid, standard teaching license or its Arkansas equivalent that: (A) Was issued in another state; and (B) Has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of the applicant's teaching experience;

(A) Was issued in another state; and

(B) Has been in good standing during the most recent three (3) years of the applicant's teaching experience;

(2) Successful completion of the criminal records checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check under § 6-17-410 ;

(3) Higher education transcripts evidencing the award of at least a baccalaureate degree;

(4) Successful completion of the licensure tests required under § 6-17-402 ;

(5) Completion of a program for: (A) Teacher education at a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education; (B) Teacher education nationally accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation; or (C) Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and

(A) Teacher education at a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(B) Teacher education nationally accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation; or

(C) Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and

(6) Payment of applicable licensure fees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1380, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 454,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1979, No. 162, § 1; 1985, No. 1082, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1201; Acts 1989, No. 307, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 36; 2011, No. 1178, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-22-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-108
Construction
Status: in_force

Except as provided specifically under this chapter, none of the provisions of this chapter prohibits a school district from utilizing the services of the volunteers who operate under the supervision of licensed school personnel. Amended by Act 2015, No. 788,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 60, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 8.

Except as provided specifically under this chapter, none of the provisions of this chapter prohibits a school district from utilizing the services of the volunteers who operate under the supervision of licensed school personnel.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 788,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 60, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-215
ASU-Beebe - Cooperation with other agricultural schools
Status: in_force

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall cooperate with other agricultural schools in operation by reporting to them the results of its experiments, and they shall mutually agree upon the publication of bulletins for free distribution as they deem to be of interest to those engaged in agricultural pursuits. Acts 1927, No. 132, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 12980; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3143; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 4.

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall cooperate with other agricultural schools in operation by reporting to them the results of its experiments, and they shall mutually agree upon the publication of bulletins for free distribution as they deem to be of interest to those engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Acts 1927, No. 132, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 12980; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3143; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-703
Loan applications - Medical students and medical school graduates
Status: in_force

(a) Any student accepted for admission to or enrolled in good standing in the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in studies leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine who is a bona fide resident of Arkansas may apply for a loan under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. (b) A graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences or any accredited medical school in the United States may apply for the community match income incentive program under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the board so long as the applicant satisfies the criteria set forth in § 6-81-715 . Acts 1949, No. 131, § 4; 1971, No. 133, § 4; 1971, No. 533, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2911; Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 1; 2009, No. 708, § 2.

(a) Any student accepted for admission to or enrolled in good standing in the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in studies leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine who is a bona fide resident of Arkansas may apply for a loan under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board.

(b) A graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences or any accredited medical school in the United States may apply for the community match income incentive program under this subchapter on forms prescribed by the board so long as the applicant satisfies the criteria set forth in § 6-81-715 .

Acts 1949, No. 131, § 4; 1971, No. 133, § 4; 1971, No. 533, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2911; Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 1; 2009, No. 708, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2605
Application forms and procedures for Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A public school district or public charter school desiring to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall submit an application to the State Board of Education. (B) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single school within the public school district that desires to participate in alternative pay. (2) (A) The public school district or public charter school shall be selected through a competitive process. (B) In selecting participants, the state board shall consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics. (3) The state board may approve up to twelve (12) applications. (b) The state board shall adopt: (1) An application form, a schedule, and a procedure that must be used to apply for the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program; and (2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and public charter schools to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (c) The application form must provide space for including all information required under this subchapter to be contained in a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (d) The application procedure shall provide for a phase-in process, beginning with a planning phase for a twelve-month minimum period, to allow applicants access to resources that would allow sufficient research of best practices and to garner community and staff support in submitting a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (e) (1) In order to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program, a public school district or public charter school shall have a district support plan that outlines the role of the district in supporting the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (2) Before full implementation of a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan, the school-level improvement plan of the public school or public charter school shall include: (A) Assessment and evaluation tools to measure student performance and progress based on an achievement gains model; (B) Performance goals and benchmarks for improvement; (C) Measures of student attendance and completion rates; (D) A rigorous professional development system; (E) Measures of student, family, and community involvement and satisfaction; (F) A data reporting system about students and their academic progress that provides parents and the public with understandable information; (G) A teacher induction and mentoring program for probationary teachers that provides continuous learning and sustained teacher support; and (H) Substantial participation by teachers in developing the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (f) (1) As part of the application process, participant schools shall conduct a vote of the teachers with the threshold for acceptance being seventy percent (70%) or another percent established by a majority vote of the teachers and approved by the local board. (2) (A) A teacher in the participant school or school district may elect not to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (B) If fifty-one percent (51%) or more of a participant school's teachers elect not to participate, the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall not be implemented. (g) (1) All recipients of funds provided by the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall cooperate and share all school demographic and student achievement data with any state-sponsored evaluation of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (2) (A) (i) A public school district or public charter school applicant shall form a committee to consist of public school administrators and teachers, the majority of whom shall be public school teachers. (ii) The classroom teacher members of the committee shall be elected by a majority of the classroom teachers voting by secret ballot. (iii) The election shall be solely and exclusively conducted by the classroom teachers, including the distribution of ballots to all classroom teachers. (B) The committee shall be responsible for: (i) Creating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan; and (ii) (a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 26, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1; 2009, No. 376, §§ 18, 19.

(a) (1) (A) A public school district or public charter school desiring to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall submit an application to the State Board of Education. (B) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single school within the public school district that desires to participate in alternative pay. (2) (A) The public school district or public charter school shall be selected through a competitive process. (B) In selecting participants, the state board shall consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics. (3) The state board may approve up to twelve (12) applications.

(1) (A) A public school district or public charter school desiring to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall submit an application to the State Board of Education. (B) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single school within the public school district that desires to participate in alternative pay.

(A) A public school district or public charter school desiring to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall submit an application to the State Board of Education.

(B) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single school within the public school district that desires to participate in alternative pay.

(2) (A) The public school district or public charter school shall be selected through a competitive process. (B) In selecting participants, the state board shall consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics.

(A) The public school district or public charter school shall be selected through a competitive process.

(B) In selecting participants, the state board shall consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics.

(3) The state board may approve up to twelve (12) applications.

(b) The state board shall adopt: (1) An application form, a schedule, and a procedure that must be used to apply for the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program; and (2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and public charter schools to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(1) An application form, a schedule, and a procedure that must be used to apply for the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program; and

(2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and public charter schools to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(c) The application form must provide space for including all information required under this subchapter to be contained in a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(d) The application procedure shall provide for a phase-in process, beginning with a planning phase for a twelve-month minimum period, to allow applicants access to resources that would allow sufficient research of best practices and to garner community and staff support in submitting a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(e) (1) In order to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program, a public school district or public charter school shall have a district support plan that outlines the role of the district in supporting the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (2) Before full implementation of a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan, the school-level improvement plan of the public school or public charter school shall include: (A) Assessment and evaluation tools to measure student performance and progress based on an achievement gains model; (B) Performance goals and benchmarks for improvement; (C) Measures of student attendance and completion rates; (D) A rigorous professional development system; (E) Measures of student, family, and community involvement and satisfaction; (F) A data reporting system about students and their academic progress that provides parents and the public with understandable information; (G) A teacher induction and mentoring program for probationary teachers that provides continuous learning and sustained teacher support; and (H) Substantial participation by teachers in developing the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(1) In order to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program, a public school district or public charter school shall have a district support plan that outlines the role of the district in supporting the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(2) Before full implementation of a Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan, the school-level improvement plan of the public school or public charter school shall include: (A) Assessment and evaluation tools to measure student performance and progress based on an achievement gains model; (B) Performance goals and benchmarks for improvement; (C) Measures of student attendance and completion rates; (D) A rigorous professional development system; (E) Measures of student, family, and community involvement and satisfaction; (F) A data reporting system about students and their academic progress that provides parents and the public with understandable information; (G) A teacher induction and mentoring program for probationary teachers that provides continuous learning and sustained teacher support; and (H) Substantial participation by teachers in developing the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(A) Assessment and evaluation tools to measure student performance and progress based on an achievement gains model;

(B) Performance goals and benchmarks for improvement;

(C) Measures of student attendance and completion rates;

(D) A rigorous professional development system;

(E) Measures of student, family, and community involvement and satisfaction;

(F) A data reporting system about students and their academic progress that provides parents and the public with understandable information;

(G) A teacher induction and mentoring program for probationary teachers that provides continuous learning and sustained teacher support; and

(H) Substantial participation by teachers in developing the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(f) (1) As part of the application process, participant schools shall conduct a vote of the teachers with the threshold for acceptance being seventy percent (70%) or another percent established by a majority vote of the teachers and approved by the local board. (2) (A) A teacher in the participant school or school district may elect not to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (B) If fifty-one percent (51%) or more of a participant school's teachers elect not to participate, the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall not be implemented.

(1) As part of the application process, participant schools shall conduct a vote of the teachers with the threshold for acceptance being seventy percent (70%) or another percent established by a majority vote of the teachers and approved by the local board.

(2) (A) A teacher in the participant school or school district may elect not to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (B) If fifty-one percent (51%) or more of a participant school's teachers elect not to participate, the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall not be implemented.

(A) A teacher in the participant school or school district may elect not to participate in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(B) If fifty-one percent (51%) or more of a participant school's teachers elect not to participate, the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall not be implemented.

(g) (1) All recipients of funds provided by the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall cooperate and share all school demographic and student achievement data with any state-sponsored evaluation of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (2) (A) (i) A public school district or public charter school applicant shall form a committee to consist of public school administrators and teachers, the majority of whom shall be public school teachers. (ii) The classroom teacher members of the committee shall be elected by a majority of the classroom teachers voting by secret ballot. (iii) The election shall be solely and exclusively conducted by the classroom teachers, including the distribution of ballots to all classroom teachers. (B) The committee shall be responsible for: (i) Creating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan; and (ii) (a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(1) All recipients of funds provided by the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program shall cooperate and share all school demographic and student achievement data with any state-sponsored evaluation of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(2) (A) (i) A public school district or public charter school applicant shall form a committee to consist of public school administrators and teachers, the majority of whom shall be public school teachers. (ii) The classroom teacher members of the committee shall be elected by a majority of the classroom teachers voting by secret ballot. (iii) The election shall be solely and exclusively conducted by the classroom teachers, including the distribution of ballots to all classroom teachers. (B) The committee shall be responsible for: (i) Creating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan; and (ii) (a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(A) (i) A public school district or public charter school applicant shall form a committee to consist of public school administrators and teachers, the majority of whom shall be public school teachers. (ii) The classroom teacher members of the committee shall be elected by a majority of the classroom teachers voting by secret ballot. (iii) The election shall be solely and exclusively conducted by the classroom teachers, including the distribution of ballots to all classroom teachers.

(i) A public school district or public charter school applicant shall form a committee to consist of public school administrators and teachers, the majority of whom shall be public school teachers.

(ii) The classroom teacher members of the committee shall be elected by a majority of the classroom teachers voting by secret ballot.

(iii) The election shall be solely and exclusively conducted by the classroom teachers, including the distribution of ballots to all classroom teachers.

(B) The committee shall be responsible for: (i) Creating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan; and (ii) (a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(i) Creating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan; and

(ii) (a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan. (b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(a) Evaluating the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

(b) The committee shall report to its local board on the evaluation of the school's Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 26, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1; 2009, No. 376, §§ 18, 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-16-803
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 incorporates all topics specified by the College Board and Educational Testing Service on its standard syllabus for a given subject area and is approved by the College Board and Educational Testing Service; (2) "College advanced placement test" means the advanced placement test administered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service; (3) "College Board" means the College Board and Educational Testing Service; (4) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme" means an international education program offered by the International Baccalaureate; (5) "Preadvanced placement course" means a middle school, junior high school, or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and participate in an advanced placement course; (6) "Program" means the Arkansas Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma Incentive Program; and (7) "State board" means the State Board of Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1346, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 881, § 3; 1997, No. 929, § 2; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Advanced placement course" means a high school level preparatory course for a college advanced placement test that incorporates all topics specified by the College Board and Educational Testing Service on its standard syllabus for a given subject area and is approved by the College Board and Educational Testing Service;

(2) "College advanced placement test" means the advanced placement test administered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service;

(3) "College Board" means the College Board and Educational Testing Service;

(4) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme" means an international education program offered by the International Baccalaureate;

(5) "Preadvanced placement course" means a middle school, junior high school, or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and participate in an advanced placement course;

(6) "Program" means the Arkansas Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma Incentive Program; and

(7) "State board" means the State Board of Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1346, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 881, § 3; 1997, No. 929, § 2; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-112
Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation
Status: in_force

(a) In order to ensure that substantially equal access to adequate educational facilities and educational equipment is provided for all public school students in Arkansas, the General Assembly finds that a division of public school academic facilities and transportation should be established under the direct supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (b) There is created the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, which shall operate under the supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (c) (1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall select an individual to serve as the Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The person selected as the director shall: (A) Be a person of good moral character and qualified technically and by experience to direct the work of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (B) Have significant knowledge and experience in construction; and (C) Have ten (10) years' experience in an administrative, a supervisory, or a management position. (3) No person who is related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall be eligible to serve as the director. (d) The director, with guidance and approval from the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, shall be responsible for hiring all employees of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (e) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall assign one (1) individual to serve as a technology liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The secretary shall assign one (1) individual from the staff of the Building Authority Division to serve as a physical plant liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (f) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall: (1) [Repealed.] (2) Use recommendations or assessments of the General Assembly as a basis for establishing the policies and procedures of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (3) Develop and implement the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq.; (4) Administer the various programs of state financial participation in support of local academic facilities; (5) (A) Develop and implement an ongoing uniform process for collecting, inventorying, and updating information on the condition of all public school academic facilities in the state. (B) If the process developed is an automated statewide system, it shall encompass all school districts; (6) Develop and implement an ongoing process for collecting records from state agencies of all lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; (7) Develop a facility cost index that provides a methodology for comparing the cost of repairing the condition of a public school academic facility to the cost of replacing the public school academic facility with a facility containing the same amount of square footage; (8) Conduct unannounced random on-site inspections of public school academic facilities; (9) Enforce through planning minimum standards for accessibility to public school academic facilities and programs for individuals with disabilities; (10) Develop guidelines for competitive bidding, competitive negotiation, and other methods of procurement for public school academic facilities projects; (11) Develop incentive programs to reward school districts for innovative, effective, and efficient use of local and state resources with regard to public school academic facilities; (12) Review applicable statutes and rules for conflicts with or omission of energy-related content; (13) Administer the school transportation program in the various school districts of Arkansas, including without limitation: (A) The training of school bus drivers; and (B) The inspection of school buses, as defined in § 6-19-110 ; (14) Keep records showing the location of the academic facilities in the state by school district; (15) (A) Report by October 1 of each year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the status of implementation of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq. (B) The report also shall include summary results of lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities by state agencies and commissions; (16) Report by October 1 of each even-numbered year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the state academic facilities master plan; (17) Maintain a public access website dedicated to public school academic facilities; and (18) Develop and implement a statewide facilities needs priority list that provides a methodology for: (A) Prioritization of state school district facility needs; and (B) Comparing the school district advancement of improving facility conditions with school district master plans. (g) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may: (1) Contract with, retain the services of, or designate and fix the compensation of consultants, advisors, architects, engineers, and other independent contractors as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program or any related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority; (2) (A) Accept all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services conditional or otherwise from private sources, from municipal and county governments, from the state, and from the United States Government. (B) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may use any of its resources to further the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation's purposes and functions; and (3) Make and enter into all contracts, commitments, and agreements and execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and powers under this section, the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program, or any other related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority. (h) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall coordinate and share certain administrative, custodial, legal, internal finance, and other necessary personnel and responsibilities to effectuate the daily operations of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation and the Division of Information Systems. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1721, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1720, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 722,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 90, § 2; 2005, No. 1327, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 2; 2007, No. 989, § 16; 2007, No. 1580, § 1; 2009, No. 1473, § 14; 2009, No. 1475, § 1.

(a) In order to ensure that substantially equal access to adequate educational facilities and educational equipment is provided for all public school students in Arkansas, the General Assembly finds that a division of public school academic facilities and transportation should be established under the direct supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(b) There is created the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, which shall operate under the supervision of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(c) (1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall select an individual to serve as the Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The person selected as the director shall: (A) Be a person of good moral character and qualified technically and by experience to direct the work of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (B) Have significant knowledge and experience in construction; and (C) Have ten (10) years' experience in an administrative, a supervisory, or a management position. (3) No person who is related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall be eligible to serve as the director.

(1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall select an individual to serve as the Director of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(2) The person selected as the director shall: (A) Be a person of good moral character and qualified technically and by experience to direct the work of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (B) Have significant knowledge and experience in construction; and (C) Have ten (10) years' experience in an administrative, a supervisory, or a management position.

(A) Be a person of good moral character and qualified technically and by experience to direct the work of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation;

(B) Have significant knowledge and experience in construction; and

(C) Have ten (10) years' experience in an administrative, a supervisory, or a management position.

(3) No person who is related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall be eligible to serve as the director.

(d) The director, with guidance and approval from the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, shall be responsible for hiring all employees of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(e) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall assign one (1) individual to serve as a technology liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (2) The secretary shall assign one (1) individual from the staff of the Building Authority Division to serve as a physical plant liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall assign one (1) individual to serve as a technology liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(2) The secretary shall assign one (1) individual from the staff of the Building Authority Division to serve as a physical plant liaison to the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(f) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall: (1) [Repealed.] (2) Use recommendations or assessments of the General Assembly as a basis for establishing the policies and procedures of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; (3) Develop and implement the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq.; (4) Administer the various programs of state financial participation in support of local academic facilities; (5) (A) Develop and implement an ongoing uniform process for collecting, inventorying, and updating information on the condition of all public school academic facilities in the state. (B) If the process developed is an automated statewide system, it shall encompass all school districts; (6) Develop and implement an ongoing process for collecting records from state agencies of all lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions; (7) Develop a facility cost index that provides a methodology for comparing the cost of repairing the condition of a public school academic facility to the cost of replacing the public school academic facility with a facility containing the same amount of square footage; (8) Conduct unannounced random on-site inspections of public school academic facilities; (9) Enforce through planning minimum standards for accessibility to public school academic facilities and programs for individuals with disabilities; (10) Develop guidelines for competitive bidding, competitive negotiation, and other methods of procurement for public school academic facilities projects; (11) Develop incentive programs to reward school districts for innovative, effective, and efficient use of local and state resources with regard to public school academic facilities; (12) Review applicable statutes and rules for conflicts with or omission of energy-related content; (13) Administer the school transportation program in the various school districts of Arkansas, including without limitation: (A) The training of school bus drivers; and (B) The inspection of school buses, as defined in § 6-19-110 ; (14) Keep records showing the location of the academic facilities in the state by school district; (15) (A) Report by October 1 of each year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the status of implementation of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq. (B) The report also shall include summary results of lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities by state agencies and commissions; (16) Report by October 1 of each even-numbered year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the state academic facilities master plan; (17) Maintain a public access website dedicated to public school academic facilities; and (18) Develop and implement a statewide facilities needs priority list that provides a methodology for: (A) Prioritization of state school district facility needs; and (B) Comparing the school district advancement of improving facility conditions with school district master plans.

(1) [Repealed.]

(2) Use recommendations or assessments of the General Assembly as a basis for establishing the policies and procedures of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation;

(3) Develop and implement the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq.;

(4) Administer the various programs of state financial participation in support of local academic facilities;

(5) (A) Develop and implement an ongoing uniform process for collecting, inventorying, and updating information on the condition of all public school academic facilities in the state. (B) If the process developed is an automated statewide system, it shall encompass all school districts;

(A) Develop and implement an ongoing uniform process for collecting, inventorying, and updating information on the condition of all public school academic facilities in the state.

(B) If the process developed is an automated statewide system, it shall encompass all school districts;

(6) Develop and implement an ongoing process for collecting records from state agencies of all lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities conducted by state agencies and commissions;

(7) Develop a facility cost index that provides a methodology for comparing the cost of repairing the condition of a public school academic facility to the cost of replacing the public school academic facility with a facility containing the same amount of square footage;

(8) Conduct unannounced random on-site inspections of public school academic facilities;

(9) Enforce through planning minimum standards for accessibility to public school academic facilities and programs for individuals with disabilities;

(10) Develop guidelines for competitive bidding, competitive negotiation, and other methods of procurement for public school academic facilities projects;

(11) Develop incentive programs to reward school districts for innovative, effective, and efficient use of local and state resources with regard to public school academic facilities;

(12) Review applicable statutes and rules for conflicts with or omission of energy-related content;

(13) Administer the school transportation program in the various school districts of Arkansas, including without limitation: (A) The training of school bus drivers; and (B) The inspection of school buses, as defined in § 6-19-110 ;

(A) The training of school bus drivers; and

(B) The inspection of school buses, as defined in § 6-19-110 ;

(14) Keep records showing the location of the academic facilities in the state by school district;

(15) (A) Report by October 1 of each year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the status of implementation of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq. (B) The report also shall include summary results of lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities by state agencies and commissions;

(A) Report by October 1 of each year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the status of implementation of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq.

(B) The report also shall include summary results of lawfully required inspections of public school academic facilities by state agencies and commissions;

(16) Report by October 1 of each even-numbered year to the Governor, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Committee on Education on the state academic facilities master plan;

(17) Maintain a public access website dedicated to public school academic facilities; and

(18) Develop and implement a statewide facilities needs priority list that provides a methodology for: (A) Prioritization of state school district facility needs; and (B) Comparing the school district advancement of improving facility conditions with school district master plans.

(A) Prioritization of state school district facility needs; and

(B) Comparing the school district advancement of improving facility conditions with school district master plans.

(g) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may: (1) Contract with, retain the services of, or designate and fix the compensation of consultants, advisors, architects, engineers, and other independent contractors as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program or any related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority; (2) (A) Accept all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services conditional or otherwise from private sources, from municipal and county governments, from the state, and from the United States Government. (B) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may use any of its resources to further the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation's purposes and functions; and (3) Make and enter into all contracts, commitments, and agreements and execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and powers under this section, the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program, or any other related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority.

(1) Contract with, retain the services of, or designate and fix the compensation of consultants, advisors, architects, engineers, and other independent contractors as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program or any related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority;

(2) (A) Accept all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services conditional or otherwise from private sources, from municipal and county governments, from the state, and from the United States Government. (B) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may use any of its resources to further the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation's purposes and functions; and

(A) Accept all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services conditional or otherwise from private sources, from municipal and county governments, from the state, and from the United States Government.

(B) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may use any of its resources to further the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation's purposes and functions; and

(3) Make and enter into all contracts, commitments, and agreements and execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and powers under this section, the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program, or any other related program over which the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation has authority.

(h) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall coordinate and share certain administrative, custodial, legal, internal finance, and other necessary personnel and responsibilities to effectuate the daily operations of the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation and the Division of Information Systems.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2023.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1721, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1720, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 722,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 90, § 2; 2005, No. 1327, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 2; 2007, No. 989, § 16; 2007, No. 1580, § 1; 2009, No. 1473, § 14; 2009, No. 1475, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-15-1004
Qualified teachers in every public school classroom - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency in subject matter content and knowledge of teaching methods that are appropriate to their teaching area in order to be granted a license to teach in the state under rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. (2) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency as required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section by: (A) Obtaining passing scores on assessments approved by the state board; or (B) Successfully completing a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Alternate Assessment Plan that includes without limitation: (i) Measures of growth in student academic performance that are based on value-added growth model data, when available, over a period of three (3) years; or (ii) Other measures as permitted by state board rules. (b) (1) To renew a teaching license, a teacher shall participate in continuing education and professional development: (A) Based on the teacher's evaluation and professional growth plan under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.; (B) As required under § 6-17-704 and other laws; and (C) As required by rule of the state board. (2) (A) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, five (5) hours of credit for professional development shall be given for each one (1) hour of college credit for a graduate-level course if the college credit is: (i) Related to and enhances the teacher's knowledge of the subject area in which the teacher is currently teaching; (ii) Part of the requirements for the teacher to obtain additional licensure in a subject matter that has been designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or (iii) Otherwise approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section as a graduate-level course eligible for professional development credit. (B) (i) Credit for professional development obtained under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may be allocated as follows: (a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and (b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan. (ii) The allocation of credit for professional development claimed under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be approved by the: (a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or (b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school. (C) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under this section, each hour of training received by licensed personnel related to teaching an advanced placement class for a subject covered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service shall be counted as professional development up to a maximum of thirty (30) hours. (3) However, nothing in subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall prevent or restrict a school district from requiring additional in-service training. (c) A teacher shall not be assigned to teach a grade level or a subject for which he or she is not fully or provisionally licensed by the state unless he or she meets one (1) of the following licensure exceptions as established by rules promulgated by the state board: (1) (A) An emergency teaching permit granted to a school district for a position filled by a nonlicensed teacher who meets the Arkansas Qualified Teacher requirements promulgated by the state board. (B) An emergency teaching permit may be granted annually for not more than two (2) consecutive school years; (2) An effective teacher licensure exception granted to a school district for a position to be filled by an Arkansas licensed educator to teach a content area related to the educator's current licensure content area; (3) A technical permit issued in cooperation with the Division of Career and Technical Education; (4) An Aspiring Teacher permit; (5) A licensure exception under: (A) The District of Innovation Program, § 6-15-2801 et seq.; (B) The Arkansas Quality Charter Schools Act of 2013, § 6-23-101 et seq.; or (C) Section 6-15-103 ; (6) A plan for adding an area to an existing Arkansas teaching license while teaching in the content area to be added; or (7) A waiver for a long-term substitute teacher granted under subsection (d) of this section. (d) (1) For purposes of this section, "long-term substitute" means an individual who: (A) Holds: (i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or (ii) An Arkansas teaching license; and (B) Is substituting for a teacher of record for sixty-one (61) or more consecutive school days in the same class during a school year. (2) A class of students shall not be under the instruction of one (1) or more substitute teachers for more than sixty (60) consecutive school days in the same class during a school year unless the school district has obtained a long-term substitute waiver. (3) A long-term substitute teacher or teachers shall continue to teach a class from at least the sixty-first consecutive day after the regular teacher is absent from the class until the return of the regular teacher to the class. (4) A person serving as a substitute teacher for sixty (60) days or fewer shall: (A) Be a high school graduate; or (B) Hold a graduate equivalent degree. (5) The state board shall develop rules for granting a long-term substitute waiver. Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 210, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1213, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1212, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1211, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 19, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1993, No. 405, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 4; 1999, No. 1382, § 1; 2003, No. 1728, § 1; 2005, No. 1183, § 1; 2005, No. 2131, § 28; 2007, No. 46, § 1; 2007, No. 57, § 1; 2011, No. 1209, § 2.

(a) (1) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency in subject matter content and knowledge of teaching methods that are appropriate to their teaching area in order to be granted a license to teach in the state under rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. (2) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency as required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section by: (A) Obtaining passing scores on assessments approved by the state board; or (B) Successfully completing a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Alternate Assessment Plan that includes without limitation: (i) Measures of growth in student academic performance that are based on value-added growth model data, when available, over a period of three (3) years; or (ii) Other measures as permitted by state board rules.

(1) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency in subject matter content and knowledge of teaching methods that are appropriate to their teaching area in order to be granted a license to teach in the state under rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.

(2) Arkansas teachers shall demonstrate competency as required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section by: (A) Obtaining passing scores on assessments approved by the state board; or (B) Successfully completing a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Alternate Assessment Plan that includes without limitation: (i) Measures of growth in student academic performance that are based on value-added growth model data, when available, over a period of three (3) years; or (ii) Other measures as permitted by state board rules.

(A) Obtaining passing scores on assessments approved by the state board; or

(B) Successfully completing a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Alternate Assessment Plan that includes without limitation: (i) Measures of growth in student academic performance that are based on value-added growth model data, when available, over a period of three (3) years; or (ii) Other measures as permitted by state board rules.

(i) Measures of growth in student academic performance that are based on value-added growth model data, when available, over a period of three (3) years; or

(ii) Other measures as permitted by state board rules.

(b) (1) To renew a teaching license, a teacher shall participate in continuing education and professional development: (A) Based on the teacher's evaluation and professional growth plan under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.; (B) As required under § 6-17-704 and other laws; and (C) As required by rule of the state board. (2) (A) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, five (5) hours of credit for professional development shall be given for each one (1) hour of college credit for a graduate-level course if the college credit is: (i) Related to and enhances the teacher's knowledge of the subject area in which the teacher is currently teaching; (ii) Part of the requirements for the teacher to obtain additional licensure in a subject matter that has been designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or (iii) Otherwise approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section as a graduate-level course eligible for professional development credit. (B) (i) Credit for professional development obtained under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may be allocated as follows: (a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and (b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan. (ii) The allocation of credit for professional development claimed under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be approved by the: (a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or (b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school. (C) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under this section, each hour of training received by licensed personnel related to teaching an advanced placement class for a subject covered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service shall be counted as professional development up to a maximum of thirty (30) hours. (3) However, nothing in subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall prevent or restrict a school district from requiring additional in-service training.

(1) To renew a teaching license, a teacher shall participate in continuing education and professional development: (A) Based on the teacher's evaluation and professional growth plan under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.; (B) As required under § 6-17-704 and other laws; and (C) As required by rule of the state board.

(A) Based on the teacher's evaluation and professional growth plan under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.;

(B) As required under § 6-17-704 and other laws; and

(C) As required by rule of the state board.

(2) (A) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, five (5) hours of credit for professional development shall be given for each one (1) hour of college credit for a graduate-level course if the college credit is: (i) Related to and enhances the teacher's knowledge of the subject area in which the teacher is currently teaching; (ii) Part of the requirements for the teacher to obtain additional licensure in a subject matter that has been designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or (iii) Otherwise approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section as a graduate-level course eligible for professional development credit. (B) (i) Credit for professional development obtained under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may be allocated as follows: (a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and (b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan. (ii) The allocation of credit for professional development claimed under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be approved by the: (a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or (b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school. (C) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under this section, each hour of training received by licensed personnel related to teaching an advanced placement class for a subject covered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service shall be counted as professional development up to a maximum of thirty (30) hours.

(A) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, five (5) hours of credit for professional development shall be given for each one (1) hour of college credit for a graduate-level course if the college credit is: (i) Related to and enhances the teacher's knowledge of the subject area in which the teacher is currently teaching; (ii) Part of the requirements for the teacher to obtain additional licensure in a subject matter that has been designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or (iii) Otherwise approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section as a graduate-level course eligible for professional development credit.

(i) Related to and enhances the teacher's knowledge of the subject area in which the teacher is currently teaching;

(ii) Part of the requirements for the teacher to obtain additional licensure in a subject matter that has been designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or

(iii) Otherwise approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section as a graduate-level course eligible for professional development credit.

(B) (i) Credit for professional development obtained under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may be allocated as follows: (a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and (b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan. (ii) The allocation of credit for professional development claimed under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be approved by the: (a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or (b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school.

(i) Credit for professional development obtained under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may be allocated as follows: (a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and (b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan.

(a) Up to fifteen (15) hours may be credited to the professional development requirements for licensure; and

(b) Hours obtained in excess of fifteen (15) may be credited to any remaining requirements for professional development generally, if approved by the school district in a professional development plan.

(ii) The allocation of credit for professional development claimed under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be approved by the: (a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or (b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school.

(a) School district or open-enrollment public charter school employing the teacher; or

(b) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, if the educator is not employed by a school district or an open-enrollment public charter school.

(C) For purposes of the requirement for continuing education and professional development under this section, each hour of training received by licensed personnel related to teaching an advanced placement class for a subject covered by the College Board and Educational Testing Service shall be counted as professional development up to a maximum of thirty (30) hours.

(3) However, nothing in subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall prevent or restrict a school district from requiring additional in-service training.

(c) A teacher shall not be assigned to teach a grade level or a subject for which he or she is not fully or provisionally licensed by the state unless he or she meets one (1) of the following licensure exceptions as established by rules promulgated by the state board: (1) (A) An emergency teaching permit granted to a school district for a position filled by a nonlicensed teacher who meets the Arkansas Qualified Teacher requirements promulgated by the state board. (B) An emergency teaching permit may be granted annually for not more than two (2) consecutive school years; (2) An effective teacher licensure exception granted to a school district for a position to be filled by an Arkansas licensed educator to teach a content area related to the educator's current licensure content area; (3) A technical permit issued in cooperation with the Division of Career and Technical Education; (4) An Aspiring Teacher permit; (5) A licensure exception under: (A) The District of Innovation Program, § 6-15-2801 et seq.; (B) The Arkansas Quality Charter Schools Act of 2013, § 6-23-101 et seq.; or (C) Section 6-15-103 ; (6) A plan for adding an area to an existing Arkansas teaching license while teaching in the content area to be added; or (7) A waiver for a long-term substitute teacher granted under subsection (d) of this section.

(1) (A) An emergency teaching permit granted to a school district for a position filled by a nonlicensed teacher who meets the Arkansas Qualified Teacher requirements promulgated by the state board. (B) An emergency teaching permit may be granted annually for not more than two (2) consecutive school years;

(A) An emergency teaching permit granted to a school district for a position filled by a nonlicensed teacher who meets the Arkansas Qualified Teacher requirements promulgated by the state board.

(B) An emergency teaching permit may be granted annually for not more than two (2) consecutive school years;

(2) An effective teacher licensure exception granted to a school district for a position to be filled by an Arkansas licensed educator to teach a content area related to the educator's current licensure content area;

(3) A technical permit issued in cooperation with the Division of Career and Technical Education;

(4) An Aspiring Teacher permit;

(5) A licensure exception under: (A) The District of Innovation Program, § 6-15-2801 et seq.; (B) The Arkansas Quality Charter Schools Act of 2013, § 6-23-101 et seq.; or (C) Section 6-15-103 ;

(A) The District of Innovation Program, § 6-15-2801 et seq.;

(B) The Arkansas Quality Charter Schools Act of 2013, § 6-23-101 et seq.; or

(C) Section 6-15-103 ;

(6) A plan for adding an area to an existing Arkansas teaching license while teaching in the content area to be added; or

(7) A waiver for a long-term substitute teacher granted under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) For purposes of this section, "long-term substitute" means an individual who: (A) Holds: (i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or (ii) An Arkansas teaching license; and (B) Is substituting for a teacher of record for sixty-one (61) or more consecutive school days in the same class during a school year. (2) A class of students shall not be under the instruction of one (1) or more substitute teachers for more than sixty (60) consecutive school days in the same class during a school year unless the school district has obtained a long-term substitute waiver. (3) A long-term substitute teacher or teachers shall continue to teach a class from at least the sixty-first consecutive day after the regular teacher is absent from the class until the return of the regular teacher to the class. (4) A person serving as a substitute teacher for sixty (60) days or fewer shall: (A) Be a high school graduate; or (B) Hold a graduate equivalent degree. (5) The state board shall develop rules for granting a long-term substitute waiver.

(1) For purposes of this section, "long-term substitute" means an individual who: (A) Holds: (i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or (ii) An Arkansas teaching license; and (B) Is substituting for a teacher of record for sixty-one (61) or more consecutive school days in the same class during a school year.

(A) Holds: (i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or (ii) An Arkansas teaching license; and

(i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or

(ii) An Arkansas teaching license; and

(B) Is substituting for a teacher of record for sixty-one (61) or more consecutive school days in the same class during a school year.

(2) A class of students shall not be under the instruction of one (1) or more substitute teachers for more than sixty (60) consecutive school days in the same class during a school year unless the school district has obtained a long-term substitute waiver.

(3) A long-term substitute teacher or teachers shall continue to teach a class from at least the sixty-first consecutive day after the regular teacher is absent from the class until the return of the regular teacher to the class.

(4) A person serving as a substitute teacher for sixty (60) days or fewer shall: (A) Be a high school graduate; or (B) Hold a graduate equivalent degree.

(A) Be a high school graduate; or

(B) Hold a graduate equivalent degree.

(5) The state board shall develop rules for granting a long-term substitute waiver.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 210, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1213, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1212, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1211, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 294,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 19, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1993, No. 405, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 4; 1999, No. 1382, § 1; 2003, No. 1728, § 1; 2005, No. 1183, § 1; 2005, No. 2131, § 28; 2007, No. 46, § 1; 2007, No. 57, § 1; 2011, No. 1209, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-204
Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint an Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee composed of members with the following qualifications: (A) One (1) member representing employer organizations; (B) One (1) member representing labor unions or bargaining agents for members of apprenticeable trades; (C) One (1) member representing the minority and female workforce who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (D) Two (2) members who teach or immediately supervise supplementary instruction or related instruction courses; (E) Three (3) members representing employers who are actively utilizing registered apprenticeship who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (F) One (1) member representing the Division of Career and Technical Education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (G) One (1) member representing a state supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (H) One (1) member representing the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, § 15-4-3701 et seq., workforce system who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; and (I) One (1) member representing the Office of Skills Development. (2) Members of the committee shall serve terms of four (4) years. (3) Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of a term vacated. (4) The Governor shall consult the Office of Skills Development before making an appointment under this subsection. (5) Appointments made by the Governor under this subsection shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. (b) Advisory members of the committee shall include the following: (1) Two (2) persons designated by the Office of Skills Development; and (2) One (1) person designated by and representing the United States Office of Apprenticeship. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 148, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1989, No. 684, § 4; 1999, No. 1323, § 44.

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint an Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee composed of members with the following qualifications: (A) One (1) member representing employer organizations; (B) One (1) member representing labor unions or bargaining agents for members of apprenticeable trades; (C) One (1) member representing the minority and female workforce who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (D) Two (2) members who teach or immediately supervise supplementary instruction or related instruction courses; (E) Three (3) members representing employers who are actively utilizing registered apprenticeship who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (F) One (1) member representing the Division of Career and Technical Education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (G) One (1) member representing a state supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (H) One (1) member representing the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, § 15-4-3701 et seq., workforce system who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; and (I) One (1) member representing the Office of Skills Development. (2) Members of the committee shall serve terms of four (4) years. (3) Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of a term vacated. (4) The Governor shall consult the Office of Skills Development before making an appointment under this subsection. (5) Appointments made by the Governor under this subsection shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(1) The Governor shall appoint an Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee composed of members with the following qualifications: (A) One (1) member representing employer organizations; (B) One (1) member representing labor unions or bargaining agents for members of apprenticeable trades; (C) One (1) member representing the minority and female workforce who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (D) Two (2) members who teach or immediately supervise supplementary instruction or related instruction courses; (E) Three (3) members representing employers who are actively utilizing registered apprenticeship who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (F) One (1) member representing the Division of Career and Technical Education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (G) One (1) member representing a state supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; (H) One (1) member representing the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, § 15-4-3701 et seq., workforce system who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; and (I) One (1) member representing the Office of Skills Development.

(A) One (1) member representing employer organizations;

(B) One (1) member representing labor unions or bargaining agents for members of apprenticeable trades;

(C) One (1) member representing the minority and female workforce who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;

(D) Two (2) members who teach or immediately supervise supplementary instruction or related instruction courses;

(E) Three (3) members representing employers who are actively utilizing registered apprenticeship who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;

(F) One (1) member representing the Division of Career and Technical Education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;

(G) One (1) member representing a state supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;

(H) One (1) member representing the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, § 15-4-3701 et seq., workforce system who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; and

(I) One (1) member representing the Office of Skills Development.

(2) Members of the committee shall serve terms of four (4) years.

(3) Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of a term vacated.

(4) The Governor shall consult the Office of Skills Development before making an appointment under this subsection.

(5) Appointments made by the Governor under this subsection shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(b) Advisory members of the committee shall include the following: (1) Two (2) persons designated by the Office of Skills Development; and (2) One (1) person designated by and representing the United States Office of Apprenticeship.

(1) Two (2) persons designated by the Office of Skills Development; and

(2) One (1) person designated by and representing the United States Office of Apprenticeship.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 148, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 4; 1999, No. 1323, § 44.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-81-204
Use of funds, securities, etc
Status: in_force

All of the funds, securities, equities, and assets received by the Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas under the provisions of this subchapter shall be used exclusively for the purposes of providing the state's matching reserves requirements or other obligations under Pub. L. No. 89-329, as the funds, securities, equities, and assets relate to insured loans made to students attending institutions of higher education, and in meeting other obligations required by that federal law. None of the funds, securities, equities, or assets shall be used for maintenance, operation, or support of the foundation. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.

All of the funds, securities, equities, and assets received by the Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas under the provisions of this subchapter shall be used exclusively for the purposes of providing the state's matching reserves requirements or other obligations under Pub. L. No. 89-329, as the funds, securities, equities, and assets relate to insured loans made to students attending institutions of higher education, and in meeting other obligations required by that federal law. None of the funds, securities, equities, or assets shall be used for maintenance, operation, or support of the foundation.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-202
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas incorporated - Powers and authority
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is made a body politic and corporate and shall have all the powers of a corporate body, subject to the Arkansas Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, and the board possesses all the power and authority possessed by the board of trustees of the university under laws existing on March 30, 1887. Acts 1887, No. 95, § 2, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9523; Pope's Dig., § 13142; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2804.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is made a body politic and corporate and shall have all the powers of a corporate body, subject to the Arkansas Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, and the board possesses all the power and authority possessed by the board of trustees of the university under laws existing on March 30, 1887.

Acts 1887, No. 95, § 2, p. 178; C. & M. Dig., § 9523; Pope's Dig., § 13142; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-107
Disbursing agent
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall be the disbursing agency for the State of Arkansas for the purpose of authorizing payment to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education under this program. (b) As the disbursing agent, the division may expend such sums as are specially appropriated for the operation and administration of this program without obligation to maintain the program should the special appropriation be unavailable. Acts 1957, No. 243, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3708; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 5; 1999, No. 1218, § 4.

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall be the disbursing agency for the State of Arkansas for the purpose of authorizing payment to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education under this program.

(b) As the disbursing agent, the division may expend such sums as are specially appropriated for the operation and administration of this program without obligation to maintain the program should the special appropriation be unavailable.

Acts 1957, No. 243, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3708; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 5; 1999, No. 1218, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2610 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2610
Construction with other state law
Status: in_force

To the extent that the provisions of this subchapter or the terms of an approved Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan directly conflict with any provision of § 6-17-201 et seq. or the provisions of any other state law relating to the compensation of public school teachers, the provisions of this subchapter and the approved Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall control. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 9, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.

To the extent that the provisions of this subchapter or the terms of an approved Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan directly conflict with any provision of § 6-17-201 et seq. or the provisions of any other state law relating to the compensation of public school teachers, the provisions of this subchapter and the approved Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan shall control.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 9, eff. 6/30/2023.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-103
Purpose - Use of funds or property
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose for which every such corporation shall be established shall be distinctly specified in its articles of association. (b) It shall not be lawful for the corporation to divert or appropriate its funds or property for any other purpose unless authorized to do so by the person, conference, convention, association, synod, or other body under whose auspices the institution may have been established or for whose benefit it may be maintained, or by which it may be controlled. Acts 1911, No. 375, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 1765; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1402.

(a) The purpose for which every such corporation shall be established shall be distinctly specified in its articles of association.

(b) It shall not be lawful for the corporation to divert or appropriate its funds or property for any other purpose unless authorized to do so by the person, conference, convention, association, synod, or other body under whose auspices the institution may have been established or for whose benefit it may be maintained, or by which it may be controlled.

Acts 1911, No. 375, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 1765; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-55-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-104
Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program - Purpose - Administration
Status: in_force

(a) In order to provide for an efficient, competent, and resourceful construction industry training program that will enhance the development of a quality labor pool to support the building industry of this state, there is established the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program. (b) The program will be administered by the Office of Skills Development in collaboration with the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee created by § 6-52-204 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 155, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 474, § 4.

(a) In order to provide for an efficient, competent, and resourceful construction industry training program that will enhance the development of a quality labor pool to support the building industry of this state, there is established the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program.

(b) The program will be administered by the Office of Skills Development in collaboration with the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee created by § 6-52-204 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 155, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 474, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1008 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1008
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1915, No. 289, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 9558; Pope's Dig., § 13207; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2845.

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

Acts 1915, No. 289, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 9558; Pope's Dig., § 13207; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2845.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-207
Role and scope designations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to establish, in consultation with college and university personnel, appropriate role and scope designations within which boards of trustees must operate the institution or institutions under their jurisdiction. (2) The board shall establish such role and scope designations by January 1, 1990. The designations may be changed at any time as determined by the board. They shall be fully reviewed at least one (1) time every five (5) years. (3) Prior to their establishment of or making a change in role and scope designations, the board shall carefully study the change in consultation with institutional personnel, announce the intent to consider a change, and publicly reveal the change that is being proposed at a regular quarterly meeting, with the vote to come no sooner than the next regular quarterly meeting. (b) To assist the board and the Division of Higher Education in their effort to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas that addresses and responds to the changing economic needs of the state and the new economy, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall provide the division a list of the state's overall and regional economic development goals within ten (10) days of August 12, 2005, and by September 1 of each year thereafter. (c) (1) The division may retain the services of consultants or other experts as may be necessary to carry out the review, and the division staff shall work directly with the consultants to handle the logistics of needed discussion groups, meeting minutes, and recommendation dissemination. (2) The review process shall include an opportunity for institutions to provide input, as well as a time for public and business comment. (3) Upon completion of the review, the division shall provide a report regarding its findings to the board, the Governor, the cochairs of the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (4) The requirements for a review under this section shall be contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1969, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904; Acts 1989, No. 397, § 1; 2005, No. 502, § 1.

(a) (1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to establish, in consultation with college and university personnel, appropriate role and scope designations within which boards of trustees must operate the institution or institutions under their jurisdiction. (2) The board shall establish such role and scope designations by January 1, 1990. The designations may be changed at any time as determined by the board. They shall be fully reviewed at least one (1) time every five (5) years. (3) Prior to their establishment of or making a change in role and scope designations, the board shall carefully study the change in consultation with institutional personnel, announce the intent to consider a change, and publicly reveal the change that is being proposed at a regular quarterly meeting, with the vote to come no sooner than the next regular quarterly meeting.

(1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to establish, in consultation with college and university personnel, appropriate role and scope designations within which boards of trustees must operate the institution or institutions under their jurisdiction.

(2) The board shall establish such role and scope designations by January 1, 1990. The designations may be changed at any time as determined by the board. They shall be fully reviewed at least one (1) time every five (5) years.

(3) Prior to their establishment of or making a change in role and scope designations, the board shall carefully study the change in consultation with institutional personnel, announce the intent to consider a change, and publicly reveal the change that is being proposed at a regular quarterly meeting, with the vote to come no sooner than the next regular quarterly meeting.

(b) To assist the board and the Division of Higher Education in their effort to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas that addresses and responds to the changing economic needs of the state and the new economy, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall provide the division a list of the state's overall and regional economic development goals within ten (10) days of August 12, 2005, and by September 1 of each year thereafter.

(c) (1) The division may retain the services of consultants or other experts as may be necessary to carry out the review, and the division staff shall work directly with the consultants to handle the logistics of needed discussion groups, meeting minutes, and recommendation dissemination. (2) The review process shall include an opportunity for institutions to provide input, as well as a time for public and business comment. (3) Upon completion of the review, the division shall provide a report regarding its findings to the board, the Governor, the cochairs of the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (4) The requirements for a review under this section shall be contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose.

(1) The division may retain the services of consultants or other experts as may be necessary to carry out the review, and the division staff shall work directly with the consultants to handle the logistics of needed discussion groups, meeting minutes, and recommendation dissemination.

(2) The review process shall include an opportunity for institutions to provide input, as well as a time for public and business comment.

(3) Upon completion of the review, the division shall provide a report regarding its findings to the board, the Governor, the cochairs of the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(4) The requirements for a review under this section shall be contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1969, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904; Acts 1989, No. 397, § 1; 2005, No. 502, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-129 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-129
Efficiency in reporting - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to submit data and other information deemed necessary to assure that a school district or public school is in compliance with federal and state law and rule. (B) A required submission may be made using the Arkansas Public School Computer Network or another system specified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education. (2) (A) All divisions of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education shall have access to data and other information that is submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education respectively. (B) An employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education or a contractor acting on behalf of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may only access data that is necessary to perform his or her duties. (b) As used in this section, "data and other information" that is considered submitted includes information that is: (1) Maintained by a school district or public school in eSchool, eFinance, or the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; (2) Contained in any statewide data system or successor program; and (3) Delivered to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education in paper format. (c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to resubmit or explain data and other information if the data or other information is determined to be inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or not in compliance with federal or state law or rule. (2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, data and other information shall not have to be resubmitted or explained in its original format or any other format. (d) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education requires data or other information to be compiled into a format that is different from what was originally submitted by a school district or public school, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education shall make the necessary format changes. (e) (1) A school district or public school may submit by electronic means any signatures required when submitting reports or data and other information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education. (2) As used in this subsection, "electronic means" means any of the following: (A) A scanned and emailed version of a paper document; (B) A document submitted by facsimile transmission; (C) An electronic signature system that includes a passcode and is administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; or (D) Other technological means approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1084, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 873,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 1181,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to submit data and other information deemed necessary to assure that a school district or public school is in compliance with federal and state law and rule. (B) A required submission may be made using the Arkansas Public School Computer Network or another system specified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education. (2) (A) All divisions of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education shall have access to data and other information that is submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education respectively. (B) An employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education or a contractor acting on behalf of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may only access data that is necessary to perform his or her duties.

(1) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to submit data and other information deemed necessary to assure that a school district or public school is in compliance with federal and state law and rule. (B) A required submission may be made using the Arkansas Public School Computer Network or another system specified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to submit data and other information deemed necessary to assure that a school district or public school is in compliance with federal and state law and rule.

(B) A required submission may be made using the Arkansas Public School Computer Network or another system specified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(2) (A) All divisions of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education shall have access to data and other information that is submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education respectively. (B) An employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education or a contractor acting on behalf of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may only access data that is necessary to perform his or her duties.

(A) All divisions of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education shall have access to data and other information that is submitted to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education respectively.

(B) An employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education or a contractor acting on behalf of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may only access data that is necessary to perform his or her duties.

(b) As used in this section, "data and other information" that is considered submitted includes information that is: (1) Maintained by a school district or public school in eSchool, eFinance, or the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; (2) Contained in any statewide data system or successor program; and (3) Delivered to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education in paper format.

(1) Maintained by a school district or public school in eSchool, eFinance, or the Arkansas Public School Computer Network;

(2) Contained in any statewide data system or successor program; and

(3) Delivered to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education in paper format.

(c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to resubmit or explain data and other information if the data or other information is determined to be inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or not in compliance with federal or state law or rule. (2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, data and other information shall not have to be resubmitted or explained in its original format or any other format.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education may require a school district or public school to resubmit or explain data and other information if the data or other information is determined to be inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or not in compliance with federal or state law or rule.

(2) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, data and other information shall not have to be resubmitted or explained in its original format or any other format.

(d) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education requires data or other information to be compiled into a format that is different from what was originally submitted by a school district or public school, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Division of Career and Technical Education shall make the necessary format changes.

(e) (1) A school district or public school may submit by electronic means any signatures required when submitting reports or data and other information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education. (2) As used in this subsection, "electronic means" means any of the following: (A) A scanned and emailed version of a paper document; (B) A document submitted by facsimile transmission; (C) An electronic signature system that includes a passcode and is administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; or (D) Other technological means approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(1) A school district or public school may submit by electronic means any signatures required when submitting reports or data and other information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education.

(2) As used in this subsection, "electronic means" means any of the following: (A) A scanned and emailed version of a paper document; (B) A document submitted by facsimile transmission; (C) An electronic signature system that includes a passcode and is administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; or (D) Other technological means approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) A scanned and emailed version of a paper document;

(B) A document submitted by facsimile transmission;

(C) An electronic signature system that includes a passcode and is administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; or

(D) Other technological means approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1084, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 873,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1181,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-11-210
Transportation funding for students attending regional community alternative learning environment center
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As funding is available, the Department of Education may provide transportation funding aid to school districts that transport students to a regional community alternative learning environment center that serves three (3) or more contiguous counties in which the most recent census indicates: (A) High rates of poverty; or (B) Declining population. (2) The school may also receive funding for transportation under this section from other state agencies, federal agencies, or from private donations. (b) A school district may use the state categorical funding it receives under § 6-20-2305(b)(4) to provide transportation for students who reside in the school district to attend a regional community alternative learning environment center. Added by Act 2013, No. 1482,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) As funding is available, the Department of Education may provide transportation funding aid to school districts that transport students to a regional community alternative learning environment center that serves three (3) or more contiguous counties in which the most recent census indicates: (A) High rates of poverty; or (B) Declining population. (2) The school may also receive funding for transportation under this section from other state agencies, federal agencies, or from private donations.

(1) As funding is available, the Department of Education may provide transportation funding aid to school districts that transport students to a regional community alternative learning environment center that serves three (3) or more contiguous counties in which the most recent census indicates: (A) High rates of poverty; or (B) Declining population.

(A) High rates of poverty; or

(B) Declining population.

(2) The school may also receive funding for transportation under this section from other state agencies, federal agencies, or from private donations.

(b) A school district may use the state categorical funding it receives under § 6-20-2305(b)(4) to provide transportation for students who reside in the school district to attend a regional community alternative learning environment center.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1482,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-611 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-611
Vacancies generally
Status: in_force

(a) A vacancy shall occur on a school district board of directors if a board member: (1) Moves his or her bona fide permanent residence outside the boundaries of the school district; (2) Fails to physically attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the school district board of directors unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician; (3) Fails to physically attend six (6) regularly scheduled board meetings of the school district board of directors in a calendar year unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician; (4) Fails to receive the mandatory hours of training within the time frame required by § 6-13-629 unless the failure was due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) A serious medical condition as demonstrated by a written sworn statement of the board member's treating physician; (5) Is convicted of a: (A) Felony in accordance with § 6-13-612 ; or (B) Violation of the ethical guidelines and prohibitions under § 6-24-101 et seq.; (6) Is called to active military duty in accordance with § 6-13-613 ; (7) Resigns from the school district board of directors; or (8) Dies. (b) (1) If credible evidence of a violation of subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) of this section is presented to the president, vice president, or secretary of a school district board of directors, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors shall: (A) Vote on whether to appoint an independent investigator to investigate the credible evidence presented; and (B) Hold a hearing on the existence of a vacancy on the school district board of directors. (2) (A) At least fifteen (15) days before a hearing is held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a notice of the hearing shall be provided by personal delivery or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only requested to the board member whose eligibility is questioned so that the board member has an opportunity to speak before the other members of the school district board of directors. (B) If the board member whose eligibility is questioned is unable to attend the hearing, he or she may: (i) Submit no more than one (1) request in writing to the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors requesting an alternative time for the hearing, not to be later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the school district board of directors; or (ii) Notify the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors in writing that he or she is unable to attend the meeting in person but will send a representative to the meeting in his or her place. (3) At a hearing held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors, excluding the board member whose eligibility is challenged, shall: (A) Be presented with written or oral evidence; (B) Act as the finder of fact to determine whether or not a vacancy exists; and (C) Vote whether or not a vacancy exists based on the evidence at the conclusion of the hearing. (4) A vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section does not exist until an affirmative vote has taken place under subdivision (b)(3)(C) of this section. (5) (A) The school district board of directors shall make a record of the hearing and keep a copy of all evidence presented. (B) A written transcript of the hearing shall be made available upon request. (6) (A) Within ten (10) days of a vote to remove a member of the school district board of directors due to a vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section, the school district board of directors shall provide a written notification of removal to the board member who is deemed ineligible. (B) The notice shall: (i) Include a statement of the removal, the date of the vote, and the right to appeal; (ii) Be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only; and (iii) Be provided to the county clerk for the county clerk's records. (c) If a vacancy occurs on the school district board of directors, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of an individual who is a qualified elector of the school district and who resides in the same zone, if applicable, as required by the vacant position by either: (1) A majority vote of the remaining directors within: (A) Thirty (30) days for vacancies resulting under subdivisions (a)(1)-(7) of this section; or (B) Sixty (60) days for vacancies resulting under subdivision (a)(8) of this section; or (2) The county quorum court if: (A) As a result of several vacancies on the school district board of directors, only a minority of board members remains; or (B) The school district board of directors fails to fill the vacancy within the time permitted under subdivision (c)(1)(A) or subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section. (d) If a vacancy on the school district board of directors results in an officer position being vacant, the school district board of directors shall elect no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting after the appointment of a new board member the officer position until the next general election of board officers. (e) (1) An appointed director, except a director appointed to fill a vacancy under § 6-13-613 , shall serve only to the next annual school election, at which time the electors shall select in the usual manner directors to serve the unexpired terms of the vacating directors. (2) If there is not an individual who has filed as a candidate to serve an unexpired term of a vacating director, the position shall be: (A) Deemed vacant; and (B) Filled in accordance with this section. (f) (1) The secretary of the school district board of directors shall notify the county clerk of an appointment to the school district board of directors within five (5) days of the appointment being made. (2) The notice shall include the name of the appointed board member and the expiration date of his or her term. (g) A board member appointed under this section shall take the oath required under § 6-13-617 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2024. Amended by Act 2023, No. 750,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 261,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 589,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1935, No. 30, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11524; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-504; Acts 1991, No. 201, § 1; 1999, No. 1078, § 36.

(a) A vacancy shall occur on a school district board of directors if a board member: (1) Moves his or her bona fide permanent residence outside the boundaries of the school district; (2) Fails to physically attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the school district board of directors unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician; (3) Fails to physically attend six (6) regularly scheduled board meetings of the school district board of directors in a calendar year unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician; (4) Fails to receive the mandatory hours of training within the time frame required by § 6-13-629 unless the failure was due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) A serious medical condition as demonstrated by a written sworn statement of the board member's treating physician; (5) Is convicted of a: (A) Felony in accordance with § 6-13-612 ; or (B) Violation of the ethical guidelines and prohibitions under § 6-24-101 et seq.; (6) Is called to active military duty in accordance with § 6-13-613 ; (7) Resigns from the school district board of directors; or (8) Dies.

(1) Moves his or her bona fide permanent residence outside the boundaries of the school district;

(2) Fails to physically attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the school district board of directors unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician;

(A) Military service of the board member; or

(B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician;

(3) Fails to physically attend six (6) regularly scheduled board meetings of the school district board of directors in a calendar year unless the failure is due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician;

(A) Military service of the board member; or

(B) Illness of the board member that is verified by a written sworn statement of the board member's attending physician;

(4) Fails to receive the mandatory hours of training within the time frame required by § 6-13-629 unless the failure was due to: (A) Military service of the board member; or (B) A serious medical condition as demonstrated by a written sworn statement of the board member's treating physician;

(A) Military service of the board member; or

(B) A serious medical condition as demonstrated by a written sworn statement of the board member's treating physician;

(5) Is convicted of a: (A) Felony in accordance with § 6-13-612 ; or (B) Violation of the ethical guidelines and prohibitions under § 6-24-101 et seq.;

(A) Felony in accordance with § 6-13-612 ; or

(B) Violation of the ethical guidelines and prohibitions under § 6-24-101 et seq.;

(6) Is called to active military duty in accordance with § 6-13-613 ;

(7) Resigns from the school district board of directors; or

(8) Dies.

(b) (1) If credible evidence of a violation of subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) of this section is presented to the president, vice president, or secretary of a school district board of directors, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors shall: (A) Vote on whether to appoint an independent investigator to investigate the credible evidence presented; and (B) Hold a hearing on the existence of a vacancy on the school district board of directors. (2) (A) At least fifteen (15) days before a hearing is held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a notice of the hearing shall be provided by personal delivery or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only requested to the board member whose eligibility is questioned so that the board member has an opportunity to speak before the other members of the school district board of directors. (B) If the board member whose eligibility is questioned is unable to attend the hearing, he or she may: (i) Submit no more than one (1) request in writing to the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors requesting an alternative time for the hearing, not to be later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the school district board of directors; or (ii) Notify the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors in writing that he or she is unable to attend the meeting in person but will send a representative to the meeting in his or her place. (3) At a hearing held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors, excluding the board member whose eligibility is challenged, shall: (A) Be presented with written or oral evidence; (B) Act as the finder of fact to determine whether or not a vacancy exists; and (C) Vote whether or not a vacancy exists based on the evidence at the conclusion of the hearing. (4) A vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section does not exist until an affirmative vote has taken place under subdivision (b)(3)(C) of this section. (5) (A) The school district board of directors shall make a record of the hearing and keep a copy of all evidence presented. (B) A written transcript of the hearing shall be made available upon request. (6) (A) Within ten (10) days of a vote to remove a member of the school district board of directors due to a vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section, the school district board of directors shall provide a written notification of removal to the board member who is deemed ineligible. (B) The notice shall: (i) Include a statement of the removal, the date of the vote, and the right to appeal; (ii) Be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only; and (iii) Be provided to the county clerk for the county clerk's records.

(1) If credible evidence of a violation of subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) of this section is presented to the president, vice president, or secretary of a school district board of directors, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors shall: (A) Vote on whether to appoint an independent investigator to investigate the credible evidence presented; and (B) Hold a hearing on the existence of a vacancy on the school district board of directors.

(A) Vote on whether to appoint an independent investigator to investigate the credible evidence presented; and

(B) Hold a hearing on the existence of a vacancy on the school district board of directors.

(2) (A) At least fifteen (15) days before a hearing is held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a notice of the hearing shall be provided by personal delivery or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only requested to the board member whose eligibility is questioned so that the board member has an opportunity to speak before the other members of the school district board of directors. (B) If the board member whose eligibility is questioned is unable to attend the hearing, he or she may: (i) Submit no more than one (1) request in writing to the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors requesting an alternative time for the hearing, not to be later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the school district board of directors; or (ii) Notify the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors in writing that he or she is unable to attend the meeting in person but will send a representative to the meeting in his or her place.

(A) At least fifteen (15) days before a hearing is held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a notice of the hearing shall be provided by personal delivery or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only requested to the board member whose eligibility is questioned so that the board member has an opportunity to speak before the other members of the school district board of directors.

(B) If the board member whose eligibility is questioned is unable to attend the hearing, he or she may: (i) Submit no more than one (1) request in writing to the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors requesting an alternative time for the hearing, not to be later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the school district board of directors; or (ii) Notify the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors in writing that he or she is unable to attend the meeting in person but will send a representative to the meeting in his or her place.

(i) Submit no more than one (1) request in writing to the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors requesting an alternative time for the hearing, not to be later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the school district board of directors; or

(ii) Notify the president and the secretary of the school district board of directors in writing that he or she is unable to attend the meeting in person but will send a representative to the meeting in his or her place.

(3) At a hearing held under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, a majority of the members of the school district board of directors, excluding the board member whose eligibility is challenged, shall: (A) Be presented with written or oral evidence; (B) Act as the finder of fact to determine whether or not a vacancy exists; and (C) Vote whether or not a vacancy exists based on the evidence at the conclusion of the hearing.

(A) Be presented with written or oral evidence;

(B) Act as the finder of fact to determine whether or not a vacancy exists; and

(C) Vote whether or not a vacancy exists based on the evidence at the conclusion of the hearing.

(4) A vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section does not exist until an affirmative vote has taken place under subdivision (b)(3)(C) of this section.

(5) (A) The school district board of directors shall make a record of the hearing and keep a copy of all evidence presented. (B) A written transcript of the hearing shall be made available upon request.

(A) The school district board of directors shall make a record of the hearing and keep a copy of all evidence presented.

(B) A written transcript of the hearing shall be made available upon request.

(6) (A) Within ten (10) days of a vote to remove a member of the school district board of directors due to a vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section, the school district board of directors shall provide a written notification of removal to the board member who is deemed ineligible. (B) The notice shall: (i) Include a statement of the removal, the date of the vote, and the right to appeal; (ii) Be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only; and (iii) Be provided to the county clerk for the county clerk's records.

(A) Within ten (10) days of a vote to remove a member of the school district board of directors due to a vacancy under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section, the school district board of directors shall provide a written notification of removal to the board member who is deemed ineligible.

(B) The notice shall: (i) Include a statement of the removal, the date of the vote, and the right to appeal; (ii) Be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only; and (iii) Be provided to the county clerk for the county clerk's records.

(i) Include a statement of the removal, the date of the vote, and the right to appeal;

(ii) Be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt signed by the addressee only; and

(iii) Be provided to the county clerk for the county clerk's records.

(c) If a vacancy occurs on the school district board of directors, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of an individual who is a qualified elector of the school district and who resides in the same zone, if applicable, as required by the vacant position by either: (1) A majority vote of the remaining directors within: (A) Thirty (30) days for vacancies resulting under subdivisions (a)(1)-(7) of this section; or (B) Sixty (60) days for vacancies resulting under subdivision (a)(8) of this section; or (2) The county quorum court if: (A) As a result of several vacancies on the school district board of directors, only a minority of board members remains; or (B) The school district board of directors fails to fill the vacancy within the time permitted under subdivision (c)(1)(A) or subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section.

(1) A majority vote of the remaining directors within: (A) Thirty (30) days for vacancies resulting under subdivisions (a)(1)-(7) of this section; or (B) Sixty (60) days for vacancies resulting under subdivision (a)(8) of this section; or

(A) Thirty (30) days for vacancies resulting under subdivisions (a)(1)-(7) of this section; or

(B) Sixty (60) days for vacancies resulting under subdivision (a)(8) of this section; or

(2) The county quorum court if: (A) As a result of several vacancies on the school district board of directors, only a minority of board members remains; or (B) The school district board of directors fails to fill the vacancy within the time permitted under subdivision (c)(1)(A) or subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section.

(A) As a result of several vacancies on the school district board of directors, only a minority of board members remains; or

(B) The school district board of directors fails to fill the vacancy within the time permitted under subdivision (c)(1)(A) or subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section.

(d) If a vacancy on the school district board of directors results in an officer position being vacant, the school district board of directors shall elect no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting after the appointment of a new board member the officer position until the next general election of board officers.

(e) (1) An appointed director, except a director appointed to fill a vacancy under § 6-13-613 , shall serve only to the next annual school election, at which time the electors shall select in the usual manner directors to serve the unexpired terms of the vacating directors. (2) If there is not an individual who has filed as a candidate to serve an unexpired term of a vacating director, the position shall be: (A) Deemed vacant; and (B) Filled in accordance with this section.

(1) An appointed director, except a director appointed to fill a vacancy under § 6-13-613 , shall serve only to the next annual school election, at which time the electors shall select in the usual manner directors to serve the unexpired terms of the vacating directors.

(2) If there is not an individual who has filed as a candidate to serve an unexpired term of a vacating director, the position shall be: (A) Deemed vacant; and (B) Filled in accordance with this section.

(A) Deemed vacant; and

(B) Filled in accordance with this section.

(f) (1) The secretary of the school district board of directors shall notify the county clerk of an appointment to the school district board of directors within five (5) days of the appointment being made. (2) The notice shall include the name of the appointed board member and the expiration date of his or her term.

(1) The secretary of the school district board of directors shall notify the county clerk of an appointment to the school district board of directors within five (5) days of the appointment being made.

(2) The notice shall include the name of the appointed board member and the expiration date of his or her term.

(g) A board member appointed under this section shall take the oath required under § 6-13-617 .

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

Amended by Act 2023, No. 750,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 261,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 589,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 843,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1935, No. 30, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11524; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-504; Acts 1991, No. 201, § 1; 1999, No. 1078, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-113
Eminent domain power
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is hereby granted the right of eminent domain to condemn real property leased or rented by the commission if the property is deemed to be necessary or desirable by the commission for making the benefits of educational television available to the citizens of Arkansas or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter, and if the commission is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if, by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase. (2) All suits for condemnation of real property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the commission in the name of the State of Arkansas. (3) The real property may be acquired in fee simple or in any lesser estate. (b) (1) The commission is authorized to make payment for real property acquired under the provisions of this section out of any appropriation made for the commission. (2) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor. (c) The commission shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided for in § 27-67-311 et seq. (d) (1) Actions by the commission to condemn real property shall be brought in the county in which the land is situated. (2) If the land is located in more than one (1) county, the action may be brought in any county in which the land is situated. Acts 1993, No. 1007, §§ 1-4.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is hereby granted the right of eminent domain to condemn real property leased or rented by the commission if the property is deemed to be necessary or desirable by the commission for making the benefits of educational television available to the citizens of Arkansas or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter, and if the commission is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if, by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase. (2) All suits for condemnation of real property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the commission in the name of the State of Arkansas. (3) The real property may be acquired in fee simple or in any lesser estate.

(1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is hereby granted the right of eminent domain to condemn real property leased or rented by the commission if the property is deemed to be necessary or desirable by the commission for making the benefits of educational television available to the citizens of Arkansas or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter, and if the commission is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if, by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase.

(2) All suits for condemnation of real property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the commission in the name of the State of Arkansas.

(3) The real property may be acquired in fee simple or in any lesser estate.

(b) (1) The commission is authorized to make payment for real property acquired under the provisions of this section out of any appropriation made for the commission. (2) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor.

(1) The commission is authorized to make payment for real property acquired under the provisions of this section out of any appropriation made for the commission.

(2) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor.

(c) The commission shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided for in § 27-67-311 et seq.

(d) (1) Actions by the commission to condemn real property shall be brought in the county in which the land is situated. (2) If the land is located in more than one (1) county, the action may be brought in any county in which the land is situated.

(1) Actions by the commission to condemn real property shall be brought in the county in which the land is situated.

(2) If the land is located in more than one (1) county, the action may be brought in any county in which the land is situated.

Acts 1993, No. 1007, §§ 1-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-17-702
Staff development sessions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A school district shall not deny licensed personnel the opportunity to attend certified instructional staff development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations within the state. (B) Licensed personnel may count up to two (2) days of six (6) hours each of attendance at instructional professional development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations toward fulfillment of the ten (10) days of staff development required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, provided the sessions have been certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement the certification process for instructional staff development sessions. (b) This section does not authorize a school district employee to refrain from attending meetings and workshops designed to implement restructuring mandated by the Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997, § 6-15-1001 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1437, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1151, § 1; 1995, No. 663, § 1; 2009, No. 1309, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) A school district shall not deny licensed personnel the opportunity to attend certified instructional staff development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations within the state. (B) Licensed personnel may count up to two (2) days of six (6) hours each of attendance at instructional professional development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations toward fulfillment of the ten (10) days of staff development required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, provided the sessions have been certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement the certification process for instructional staff development sessions.

(1) (A) A school district shall not deny licensed personnel the opportunity to attend certified instructional staff development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations within the state. (B) Licensed personnel may count up to two (2) days of six (6) hours each of attendance at instructional professional development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations toward fulfillment of the ten (10) days of staff development required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, provided the sessions have been certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) A school district shall not deny licensed personnel the opportunity to attend certified instructional staff development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations within the state.

(B) Licensed personnel may count up to two (2) days of six (6) hours each of attendance at instructional professional development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations toward fulfillment of the ten (10) days of staff development required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, provided the sessions have been certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement the certification process for instructional staff development sessions.

(b) This section does not authorize a school district employee to refrain from attending meetings and workshops designed to implement restructuring mandated by the Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997, § 6-15-1001 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1437, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1151, § 1; 1995, No. 663, § 1; 2009, No. 1309, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1215
Approval of bond issues
Status: in_force

(a) Before any school district shall issue bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 , the issue shall be approved by the State Board of Education. (b) If the school district has done everything necessary to comply with the law to authorize it to sell bonds except securing the approval of the state board, and if the state board does not meet for thirty (30) days, then in its discretion, the state board shall have the authority to authorize the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve the issue of bonds. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 44, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 77; Pope's Dig., § 11513; Acts 1949, No. 161, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1118; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 2.

(a) Before any school district shall issue bonds for the purposes described in § 6-20-1201 , the issue shall be approved by the State Board of Education.

(b) If the school district has done everything necessary to comply with the law to authorize it to sell bonds except securing the approval of the state board, and if the state board does not meet for thirty (30) days, then in its discretion, the state board shall have the authority to authorize the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve the issue of bonds.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 44, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 77; Pope's Dig., § 11513; Acts 1949, No. 161, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1118; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-120 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-120
Academic credit for community service
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with the 1996-1997 school year and ending with the graduating class of 2025-2026, a student who has completed a minimum of seventy-five (75) clock hours of documented community service in grades nine through twelve (9-12), as certified by the service agency or organization to the school, shall be eligible to receive one (1) academic credit that may be applied toward graduation. (b) The community service shall be in programs or activities approved by the local school district board of directors and shall include preparation, action, and reflection components that: (1) May occur in or out of school campuses and during or after school hours; (2) Are federally or state-approved; (3) Have tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2023; and (4) Are vetted and approved by a public school student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. (c) A local school district board of directors may grant a waiver of this requirement for an individual student with notice to the State Board of Education. (d) The state board may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 15, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 216, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 648, § 1.

(a) Beginning with the 1996-1997 school year and ending with the graduating class of 2025-2026, a student who has completed a minimum of seventy-five (75) clock hours of documented community service in grades nine through twelve (9-12), as certified by the service agency or organization to the school, shall be eligible to receive one (1) academic credit that may be applied toward graduation.

(b) The community service shall be in programs or activities approved by the local school district board of directors and shall include preparation, action, and reflection components that: (1) May occur in or out of school campuses and during or after school hours; (2) Are federally or state-approved; (3) Have tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2023; and (4) Are vetted and approved by a public school student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis.

(1) May occur in or out of school campuses and during or after school hours;

(2) Are federally or state-approved;

(3) Have tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2023; and

(4) Are vetted and approved by a public school student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis.

(c) A local school district board of directors may grant a waiver of this requirement for an individual student with notice to the State Board of Education.

(d) The state board may promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 15, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 216, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 648, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2008 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2008
Technical assistance
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide technical assistance as needed to aid school districts in administering this subchapter. (b) (1) At least semiannually, the division shall provide a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education setting forth the school districts requesting assistance, the date of the requests, and the dates and actions taken. (2) The division shall further report the results of the action taken or assistance provided. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1244, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide technical assistance as needed to aid school districts in administering this subchapter.

(b) (1) At least semiannually, the division shall provide a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education setting forth the school districts requesting assistance, the date of the requests, and the dates and actions taken. (2) The division shall further report the results of the action taken or assistance provided.

(1) At least semiannually, the division shall provide a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education setting forth the school districts requesting assistance, the date of the requests, and the dates and actions taken.

(2) The division shall further report the results of the action taken or assistance provided.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1244, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-18-804
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 26, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1965, No. 13, §§ 3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4403, 80-4405; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 186.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 26, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1965, No. 13, §§ 3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-4403, 80-4405; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 186.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1701
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-711 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-17-711
Bullying prevention - Professional development
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require two (2) hours of professional development in the following areas for licensed public school personnel according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709 : (1) Bullying prevention; and (2) Recognition of the relationship between incidents of bullying and the risk of suicide. (b) The professional development under this section shall count toward the satisfaction of requirements for professional development in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts and of licensure requirements for licensed personnel. (c) (1) In addition to the professional development requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the division shall develop a guidance document for use by parents and legal guardians, students, and public school districts to assist in resolving complaints concerning student bullying behaviors. (2) The guidance document required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation: (A) A public school district's obligations under § 6-18-514 ; (B) Best practices for the prevention, reporting, and investigation of and the response to bullying in public schools; and (C) A clear definition of bullying that provides examples regarding conduct that does and does not constitute bullying. (3) The guidance document under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be provided to licensed public school personnel as part of the professional development required under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 1029,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require two (2) hours of professional development in the following areas for licensed public school personnel according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709 : (1) Bullying prevention; and (2) Recognition of the relationship between incidents of bullying and the risk of suicide.

(1) Bullying prevention; and

(2) Recognition of the relationship between incidents of bullying and the risk of suicide.

(b) The professional development under this section shall count toward the satisfaction of requirements for professional development in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts and of licensure requirements for licensed personnel.

(c) (1) In addition to the professional development requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the division shall develop a guidance document for use by parents and legal guardians, students, and public school districts to assist in resolving complaints concerning student bullying behaviors. (2) The guidance document required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation: (A) A public school district's obligations under § 6-18-514 ; (B) Best practices for the prevention, reporting, and investigation of and the response to bullying in public schools; and (C) A clear definition of bullying that provides examples regarding conduct that does and does not constitute bullying. (3) The guidance document under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be provided to licensed public school personnel as part of the professional development required under subsection (a) of this section.

(1) In addition to the professional development requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the division shall develop a guidance document for use by parents and legal guardians, students, and public school districts to assist in resolving complaints concerning student bullying behaviors.

(2) The guidance document required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation: (A) A public school district's obligations under § 6-18-514 ; (B) Best practices for the prevention, reporting, and investigation of and the response to bullying in public schools; and (C) A clear definition of bullying that provides examples regarding conduct that does and does not constitute bullying.

(A) A public school district's obligations under § 6-18-514 ;

(B) Best practices for the prevention, reporting, and investigation of and the response to bullying in public schools; and

(C) A clear definition of bullying that provides examples regarding conduct that does and does not constitute bullying.

(3) The guidance document under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be provided to licensed public school personnel as part of the professional development required under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1029,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.