Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-150 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-150
Credit for completing military basic training
Status: in_force

A student in high school who enlists in a branch of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard through the military delayed entry program, the National Guard Split Training Option, or other similar early entry program and completes basic training before graduating from high school shall receive two (2) units of the career focus graduation requirements under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts adopted by the State Board of Education. Added by Act 2017, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

A student in high school who enlists in a branch of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard through the military delayed entry program, the National Guard Split Training Option, or other similar early entry program and completes basic training before graduating from high school shall receive two (2) units of the career focus graduation requirements under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts adopted by the State Board of Education.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-61-705
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1983, No. 16, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1983, No. 16, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-114
Unlawful to discriminate - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to knowingly authorize the participation of students in an event or activity held at a location where some students would be excluded or not given equal treatment because of the student's race, national origin, or ethnic background. (2) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to impose or threaten to impose disciplinary action against a person because: (A) The person refuses to authorize or to participate in an event or activity prohibited by this section; or (B) The person reports a violation of this section. (b) (1) If the State Board of Education determines that the board of directors or administrators of a public school knowingly violated this section, the public school shall be deemed to be not in compliance with the minimum standards for accreditation. (2) If the State Board of Education determines that a person licensed by the State Board of Education knowingly violated this section, the State Board of Education shall suspend the person's license for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (c) (1) A violation of subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Any person who knowingly authorizes students to participate in an activity or event in violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (d) It shall be a defense in any criminal prosecution or administrative hearing that the person authorized student participation in the event or activity after being threatened with disciplinary action if the person failed to authorize the participation. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 852, §§ 1, 2.

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to knowingly authorize the participation of students in an event or activity held at a location where some students would be excluded or not given equal treatment because of the student's race, national origin, or ethnic background. (2) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to impose or threaten to impose disciplinary action against a person because: (A) The person refuses to authorize or to participate in an event or activity prohibited by this section; or (B) The person reports a violation of this section.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to knowingly authorize the participation of students in an event or activity held at a location where some students would be excluded or not given equal treatment because of the student's race, national origin, or ethnic background.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board of directors, administrator, or employee of a public school to impose or threaten to impose disciplinary action against a person because: (A) The person refuses to authorize or to participate in an event or activity prohibited by this section; or (B) The person reports a violation of this section.

(A) The person refuses to authorize or to participate in an event or activity prohibited by this section; or

(B) The person reports a violation of this section.

(b) (1) If the State Board of Education determines that the board of directors or administrators of a public school knowingly violated this section, the public school shall be deemed to be not in compliance with the minimum standards for accreditation. (2) If the State Board of Education determines that a person licensed by the State Board of Education knowingly violated this section, the State Board of Education shall suspend the person's license for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

(1) If the State Board of Education determines that the board of directors or administrators of a public school knowingly violated this section, the public school shall be deemed to be not in compliance with the minimum standards for accreditation.

(2) If the State Board of Education determines that a person licensed by the State Board of Education knowingly violated this section, the State Board of Education shall suspend the person's license for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

(c) (1) A violation of subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Any person who knowingly authorizes students to participate in an activity or event in violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(1) A violation of subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Any person who knowingly authorizes students to participate in an activity or event in violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) It shall be a defense in any criminal prosecution or administrative hearing that the person authorized student participation in the event or activity after being threatened with disciplinary action if the person failed to authorize the participation.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 852, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-64-109
Housing allowance for chaplain
Status: in_force

The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may designate up to forty-five percent (45%) of the regular gross salary or stipend of a minister or other clergy employed as a chaplain or appointed as a chaplain resident as a housing allowance, to the extent used by the person to rent or provide a home, according to the guidelines of 26 U.S.C. § 107 , and § 26-51-404(b)(9) . Acts 1995, No. 1099, § 22.

The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may designate up to forty-five percent (45%) of the regular gross salary or stipend of a minister or other clergy employed as a chaplain or appointed as a chaplain resident as a housing allowance, to the extent used by the person to rent or provide a home, according to the guidelines of 26 U.S.C. § 107 , and § 26-51-404(b)(9) .

Acts 1995, No. 1099, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-4-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 3; 1967, No. 40, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4503.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 3; 1967, No. 40, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-511 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-511
Formation of district - Election - Notification to county board of election commissioners
Status: in_force

Within ten (10) days of the receipt and verification by the Secretary of State of the sufficiency of the petitions, he or she shall notify the county board of election commissioners of each county of which any portion is in the proposed community college district that an election shall be held in the area described in the petition, as certified by the Secretary of State, to determine whether the district shall be formed. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

Within ten (10) days of the receipt and verification by the Secretary of State of the sufficiency of the petitions, he or she shall notify the county board of election commissioners of each county of which any portion is in the proposed community college district that an election shall be held in the area described in the petition, as certified by the Secretary of State, to determine whether the district shall be formed.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-16-701
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State of Arkansas provide free public schools for the citizens of this state as provided by law and by the Arkansas Constitution. However, it is sometimes desirable for a school district to offer optional courses outside the regular school term for students who desire to enroll. These courses, which are also offered in the regular school term, are provided as a convenience to students who need to make up work or want to earn extra credits. School districts should be authorized to charge a fee for such optional courses in order to encourage additional offerings outside the regular school term. Acts 1989, No. 475, § 1; 1993, No. 840, § 1.

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State of Arkansas provide free public schools for the citizens of this state as provided by law and by the Arkansas Constitution. However, it is sometimes desirable for a school district to offer optional courses outside the regular school term for students who desire to enroll. These courses, which are also offered in the regular school term, are provided as a convenience to students who need to make up work or want to earn extra credits. School districts should be authorized to charge a fee for such optional courses in order to encourage additional offerings outside the regular school term.

Acts 1989, No. 475, § 1; 1993, No. 840, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-618 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-618
Fines
Status: in_force

(a) When the Division of Higher Education finds that a school is guilty of a violation of this subchapter or the rules of the division, it shall have the power and authority to impose a penalty on the school. (b) Prior to the imposition of any penalty, the division shall hold an investigation and hearing after notice to the school. (c) (1) Upon imposition of a penalty, the division shall have the power and authority to require that the school pay a penalty to the division with regard to the violation, with the sanction that the license may be suspended until the penalty is paid. (2) No penalty imposed by the division may exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation. (d) Any school dissatisfied with the penalties imposed may seek judicial review, provided the school files notice of appeal in Pulaski County Circuit Court within fifteen (15) calendar days immediately following the date of notification of this action by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education. (e) The power and authority of the division to impose these penalties shall not be affected by any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 15, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1903, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 16, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 16.

(a) When the Division of Higher Education finds that a school is guilty of a violation of this subchapter or the rules of the division, it shall have the power and authority to impose a penalty on the school.

(b) Prior to the imposition of any penalty, the division shall hold an investigation and hearing after notice to the school.

(c) (1) Upon imposition of a penalty, the division shall have the power and authority to require that the school pay a penalty to the division with regard to the violation, with the sanction that the license may be suspended until the penalty is paid. (2) No penalty imposed by the division may exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation.

(1) Upon imposition of a penalty, the division shall have the power and authority to require that the school pay a penalty to the division with regard to the violation, with the sanction that the license may be suspended until the penalty is paid.

(2) No penalty imposed by the division may exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation.

(d) Any school dissatisfied with the penalties imposed may seek judicial review, provided the school files notice of appeal in Pulaski County Circuit Court within fifteen (15) calendar days immediately following the date of notification of this action by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education.

(e) The power and authority of the division to impose these penalties shall not be affected by any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 15, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1903, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 16, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-101
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this section, § 6-61-102 , § 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], unless the context otherwise requires, "data processing" shall mean an automated process for data collection and the conversion of data into usable form or storage, including the planning, development, and implementation thereof, through the use of electronic or analogue data processing equipment, including computer systems, components of computer systems, and other necessary support equipment used in the automated process. This definition may be altered to include or exclude equipment or services in response to changes in data processing technology with the approval of the Arkansas Communications Study Committee as established by § 10-3-1201 et seq. [repealed]. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

As used in this section, § 6-61-102 , § 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed], unless the context otherwise requires, "data processing" shall mean an automated process for data collection and the conversion of data into usable form or storage, including the planning, development, and implementation thereof, through the use of electronic or analogue data processing equipment, including computer systems, components of computer systems, and other necessary support equipment used in the automated process. This definition may be altered to include or exclude equipment or services in response to changes in data processing technology with the approval of the Arkansas Communications Study Committee as established by § 10-3-1201 et seq. [repealed].

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-404
Issuance of warrants to pay school bonds - Description of indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) All maturities of principal and interest of school bonds shall be paid by issuing warrants against the funds authorized by law for paying bonded indebtedness. (b) A description of the bonded debt that is being paid shall be written on the face of each warrant issued for this purpose. The description shall be as follows: (1) Number and date of issue of each bond that is being paid; and (2) Number and maturity date of each interest coupon and the number and date of each bond from which each interest coupon will be detached when paid. (c) Warrants issued for the purpose of paying school bonded indebtedness that do not carry the description of such indebtedness as named in subsection (b) of this section are void. (d) It shall be the duty of the county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, to record in a book the description of the bonded indebtedness that is being paid by each warrant before he or she cashes it. (e) The county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her bondsmen shall be liable for the amount of warrants cashed that were issued directly or indirectly in payment of principal or interest of school bonds which do not carry the description as required by this section and which were not recorded as required in subsection (d) of this section. Acts 1937, No. 354, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 11651-11654; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1009 -- 80-1012; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 13.

(a) All maturities of principal and interest of school bonds shall be paid by issuing warrants against the funds authorized by law for paying bonded indebtedness.

(b) A description of the bonded debt that is being paid shall be written on the face of each warrant issued for this purpose. The description shall be as follows: (1) Number and date of issue of each bond that is being paid; and (2) Number and maturity date of each interest coupon and the number and date of each bond from which each interest coupon will be detached when paid.

(1) Number and date of issue of each bond that is being paid; and

(2) Number and maturity date of each interest coupon and the number and date of each bond from which each interest coupon will be detached when paid.

(c) Warrants issued for the purpose of paying school bonded indebtedness that do not carry the description of such indebtedness as named in subsection (b) of this section are void.

(d) It shall be the duty of the county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, to record in a book the description of the bonded indebtedness that is being paid by each warrant before he or she cashes it.

(e) The county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her bondsmen shall be liable for the amount of warrants cashed that were issued directly or indirectly in payment of principal or interest of school bonds which do not carry the description as required by this section and which were not recorded as required in subsection (d) of this section.

Acts 1937, No. 354, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 11651-11654; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1009 -- 80-1012; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-60-1205
Gifts and contracts - Annual disclosure report
Status: in_force

(a) By July 31, 2021, and by July 31 of each year thereafter, each institution shall prepare a gifts and contracts disclosure report that includes the information required under § 6-60-1204 regarding gifts from foreign sources and contracts entered into with foreign sources. (b) The annual gifts and contracts disclosure report required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be submitted to the: (A) Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) Department of Public Safety; and (2) Disclose the gifts received from foreign sources and contracts entered into with foreign sources during the fiscal year ending on June 30 immediately preceding the reporting deadline under subsection (a) of this section. (c) If an institution does not have a gift or contract subject to the disclosure reporting requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the institution shall submit a gifts and contracts disclosure report stating that the institution does not have a gift from a foreign source or a contract entered into with a foreign source subject to disclosure. (d) The secretary shall make the gifts and contracts disclosure reports required under this section publicly available on the website of the Department of Finance and Administration. Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.

(a) By July 31, 2021, and by July 31 of each year thereafter, each institution shall prepare a gifts and contracts disclosure report that includes the information required under § 6-60-1204 regarding gifts from foreign sources and contracts entered into with foreign sources.

(b) The annual gifts and contracts disclosure report required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be submitted to the: (A) Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) Department of Public Safety; and (2) Disclose the gifts received from foreign sources and contracts entered into with foreign sources during the fiscal year ending on June 30 immediately preceding the reporting deadline under subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Be submitted to the: (A) Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) Department of Public Safety; and

(A) Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(B) Department of Public Safety; and

(2) Disclose the gifts received from foreign sources and contracts entered into with foreign sources during the fiscal year ending on June 30 immediately preceding the reporting deadline under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If an institution does not have a gift or contract subject to the disclosure reporting requirement under subsection (a) of this section, the institution shall submit a gifts and contracts disclosure report stating that the institution does not have a gift from a foreign source or a contract entered into with a foreign source subject to disclosure.

(d) The secretary shall make the gifts and contracts disclosure reports required under this section publicly available on the website of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-409 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-21-409
Assessment of damages for publisher's failure to comply
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to assess any publisher any amount of damages to the State of Arkansas for failure to comply with the terms of this subchapter or any published rule of the state board, provided that the publisher has been given a hearing before the state board regarding the assessment of damages. (b) If a publisher fails to reimburse the state within six (6) months after notice of assessment has been served on the publisher, the state board may prohibit the publisher from selling instructional materials in Arkansas for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date that damages are assessed under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 303, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 302, §§ 7, 8; 1983, No. 426, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1707, 80-1708; Acts 1989, No. 847, § 1; 1995, No. 280, § 8; 1995, No. 605, § 8.

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to assess any publisher any amount of damages to the State of Arkansas for failure to comply with the terms of this subchapter or any published rule of the state board, provided that the publisher has been given a hearing before the state board regarding the assessment of damages.

(b) If a publisher fails to reimburse the state within six (6) months after notice of assessment has been served on the publisher, the state board may prohibit the publisher from selling instructional materials in Arkansas for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date that damages are assessed under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 303, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 511,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 302, §§ 7, 8; 1983, No. 426, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1707, 80-1708; Acts 1989, No. 847, § 1; 1995, No. 280, § 8; 1995, No. 605, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-61-1403
Additions or alterations
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall recommend to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board any additions or alterations to the common course numbering system. (b) The board, with input from the Presidents Council, shall consider the recommended additions and alterations to the common course numbering system. (c) The board may adopt or refuse to adopt suggested additions or alterations to the common course numbering system. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 22, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1994, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.

(a) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall recommend to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board any additions or alterations to the common course numbering system.

(b) The board, with input from the Presidents Council, shall consider the recommended additions and alterations to the common course numbering system.

(c) The board may adopt or refuse to adopt suggested additions or alterations to the common course numbering system.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 22, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1994, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 747, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-113
Eye protection - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Every student and teacher in the public schools participating in any of the following courses is required to wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in the following courses or laboratories: (1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; or (F) Caustic or explosive materials; or (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids. (b) A board of education may, in its discretion: (1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers; (2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or (3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own eye protective devices without cost to the school. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Industrial quality eye protective devices" means devices meeting the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2. 1-1959, promulgated by the American National Standards Institute; and (2) A "Board of education" shall be construed to include boards of directors of the school districts of this state, county boards of education, or the trustees of the various state-supported institutions of higher education in this state. Acts 1965, No. 48, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1634 -- 80-1636.

(a) Every student and teacher in the public schools participating in any of the following courses is required to wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in the following courses or laboratories: (1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; or (F) Caustic or explosive materials; or (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids.

(1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with: (A) Hot molten metals; (B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; (C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (D) Gas or electric arc welding; (E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; or (F) Caustic or explosive materials; or

(A) Hot molten metals;

(B) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials;

(C) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials;

(D) Gas or electric arc welding;

(E) Any of the processes listed in this section which may be used for repairing a vehicle; or

(F) Caustic or explosive materials; or

(2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids.

(b) A board of education may, in its discretion: (1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers; (2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or (3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own eye protective devices without cost to the school.

(1) Purchase eye protective devices and furnish them free to students and teachers;

(2) Purchase eye protective devices and sell or rent the devices to students and teachers; or

(3) Require students and teachers to furnish their own eye protective devices without cost to the school.

(c) As used in this section: (1) "Industrial quality eye protective devices" means devices meeting the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2. 1-1959, promulgated by the American National Standards Institute; and (2) A "Board of education" shall be construed to include boards of directors of the school districts of this state, county boards of education, or the trustees of the various state-supported institutions of higher education in this state.

(1) "Industrial quality eye protective devices" means devices meeting the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2. 1-1959, promulgated by the American National Standards Institute; and

(2) A "Board of education" shall be construed to include boards of directors of the school districts of this state, county boards of education, or the trustees of the various state-supported institutions of higher education in this state.

Acts 1965, No. 48, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1634 -- 80-1636.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-121
Tornado and earthquake safety drills - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "public school" means: (A) A school that is part of a public school district under the control and management of a local school district board of directors; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school. (2) "Public school" includes the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Arkansas School for the Deaf, the Arkansas School for the Blind, and juvenile detention centers. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require all public schools to conduct: (1) Tornado safety drills not less than three (3) times per year; and (2) Earthquake safety drills in areas susceptible to earthquakes. Amended by Act 2021, No. 442,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5756, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 484,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 828, § 1.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "public school" means: (A) A school that is part of a public school district under the control and management of a local school district board of directors; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school. (2) "Public school" includes the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Arkansas School for the Deaf, the Arkansas School for the Blind, and juvenile detention centers.

(1) As used in this section, "public school" means: (A) A school that is part of a public school district under the control and management of a local school district board of directors; or (B) An open-enrollment public charter school.

(A) A school that is part of a public school district under the control and management of a local school district board of directors; or

(B) An open-enrollment public charter school.

(2) "Public school" includes the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Arkansas School for the Deaf, the Arkansas School for the Blind, and juvenile detention centers.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require all public schools to conduct: (1) Tornado safety drills not less than three (3) times per year; and (2) Earthquake safety drills in areas susceptible to earthquakes.

(1) Tornado safety drills not less than three (3) times per year; and

(2) Earthquake safety drills in areas susceptible to earthquakes.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 442,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5756, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 484,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 828, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1027 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1027
Fiscal distress - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fiscal integrity" means the education service cooperative's ability to comply completely, accurately, and timely with financial management, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures required by state law and rule or federal law and regulations; and (2) "Material" means that the act, omission, or violation jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative. (b) Any education service cooperative that meets one (1) or more of the following criteria may be identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as being in fiscal distress upon final approval of the State Board of Education: (1) (A) A declining balance that jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative. (B) The division shall not use capital outlay expenditures from the education service cooperative's balance for facilities to identify the education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress; (2) A material failure to meet the education service cooperative's obligation to maintain the education service cooperative's facilities; (3) A material violation of local, state, or federal law, state rule, or federal regulations relating to: (A) Fire, health, or safety codes; (B) Construction codes; (C) Audit requirements; or (D) Procurement, bidding, and purchasing requirements; (4) A material failure to provide timely and accurate legally required financial reports to the division, Arkansas Legislative Audit, the General Assembly, or the Internal Revenue Service; (5) A material failure to maintain sufficient funds to cover payroll, salary, employment benefits, or legal tax obligations; (6) A material default on any debt obligation; (7) A material discrepancy between budgeted and actual expenditures; or (8) Any other fiscal condition of the education service cooperative that the division determines materially impacts the education service cooperative's delivery of education services. (c) (1) The division may identify an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress at any time a fiscal condition of the education service cooperative is discovered to have a detrimental negative impact on the continuation of educational services provided by the education service cooperative. (2) (A) If the division identifies an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress, the division shall notify the education service cooperative in writing of the identification of fiscal distress within ten (10) calendar days. (B) The division shall identify in the notice each criteria for fiscal distress on which the division based the identification of fiscal distress. (C) The division shall deliver the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to: (i) The president of the education service cooperative's board of directors; and (ii) The director of the education service cooperative employed under § 6-13-1010 . (d) The identification of fiscal distress made by the division under this section may be appealed to the state board under § 6-13-1031 in which case the final order entered upon appeal is the final classification of fiscal distress. (e) Within two (2) weeks following the date the education service cooperative receives the final classification by the state board of fiscal distress, the education service cooperative shall: (1) Notify in writing each public school district in its service area that the education service cooperative is classified as being in fiscal distress; and (2) File with the division a fiscal distress plan under § 6-13-1028 . (f) An education service cooperative that is identified as being in fiscal distress shall not incur any debt without the prior written approval of the division. (g) The education service cooperative shall include in the annual report to constituent school districts under § 6-13-1020(d) the progress the education service cooperative has made on its fiscal distress plan. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 197, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 196, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1151, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1150, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1149, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1148, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1147, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 4.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fiscal integrity" means the education service cooperative's ability to comply completely, accurately, and timely with financial management, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures required by state law and rule or federal law and regulations; and (2) "Material" means that the act, omission, or violation jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative.

(1) "Fiscal integrity" means the education service cooperative's ability to comply completely, accurately, and timely with financial management, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures required by state law and rule or federal law and regulations; and

(2) "Material" means that the act, omission, or violation jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative.

(b) Any education service cooperative that meets one (1) or more of the following criteria may be identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as being in fiscal distress upon final approval of the State Board of Education: (1) (A) A declining balance that jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative. (B) The division shall not use capital outlay expenditures from the education service cooperative's balance for facilities to identify the education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress; (2) A material failure to meet the education service cooperative's obligation to maintain the education service cooperative's facilities; (3) A material violation of local, state, or federal law, state rule, or federal regulations relating to: (A) Fire, health, or safety codes; (B) Construction codes; (C) Audit requirements; or (D) Procurement, bidding, and purchasing requirements; (4) A material failure to provide timely and accurate legally required financial reports to the division, Arkansas Legislative Audit, the General Assembly, or the Internal Revenue Service; (5) A material failure to maintain sufficient funds to cover payroll, salary, employment benefits, or legal tax obligations; (6) A material default on any debt obligation; (7) A material discrepancy between budgeted and actual expenditures; or (8) Any other fiscal condition of the education service cooperative that the division determines materially impacts the education service cooperative's delivery of education services.

(1) (A) A declining balance that jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative. (B) The division shall not use capital outlay expenditures from the education service cooperative's balance for facilities to identify the education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress;

(A) A declining balance that jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of the education service cooperative.

(B) The division shall not use capital outlay expenditures from the education service cooperative's balance for facilities to identify the education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress;

(2) A material failure to meet the education service cooperative's obligation to maintain the education service cooperative's facilities;

(3) A material violation of local, state, or federal law, state rule, or federal regulations relating to: (A) Fire, health, or safety codes; (B) Construction codes; (C) Audit requirements; or (D) Procurement, bidding, and purchasing requirements;

(A) Fire, health, or safety codes;

(B) Construction codes;

(C) Audit requirements; or

(D) Procurement, bidding, and purchasing requirements;

(4) A material failure to provide timely and accurate legally required financial reports to the division, Arkansas Legislative Audit, the General Assembly, or the Internal Revenue Service;

(5) A material failure to maintain sufficient funds to cover payroll, salary, employment benefits, or legal tax obligations;

(6) A material default on any debt obligation;

(7) A material discrepancy between budgeted and actual expenditures; or

(8) Any other fiscal condition of the education service cooperative that the division determines materially impacts the education service cooperative's delivery of education services.

(c) (1) The division may identify an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress at any time a fiscal condition of the education service cooperative is discovered to have a detrimental negative impact on the continuation of educational services provided by the education service cooperative. (2) (A) If the division identifies an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress, the division shall notify the education service cooperative in writing of the identification of fiscal distress within ten (10) calendar days. (B) The division shall identify in the notice each criteria for fiscal distress on which the division based the identification of fiscal distress. (C) The division shall deliver the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to: (i) The president of the education service cooperative's board of directors; and (ii) The director of the education service cooperative employed under § 6-13-1010 .

(1) The division may identify an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress at any time a fiscal condition of the education service cooperative is discovered to have a detrimental negative impact on the continuation of educational services provided by the education service cooperative.

(2) (A) If the division identifies an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress, the division shall notify the education service cooperative in writing of the identification of fiscal distress within ten (10) calendar days. (B) The division shall identify in the notice each criteria for fiscal distress on which the division based the identification of fiscal distress. (C) The division shall deliver the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to: (i) The president of the education service cooperative's board of directors; and (ii) The director of the education service cooperative employed under § 6-13-1010 .

(A) If the division identifies an education service cooperative as being in fiscal distress, the division shall notify the education service cooperative in writing of the identification of fiscal distress within ten (10) calendar days.

(B) The division shall identify in the notice each criteria for fiscal distress on which the division based the identification of fiscal distress.

(C) The division shall deliver the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to: (i) The president of the education service cooperative's board of directors; and (ii) The director of the education service cooperative employed under § 6-13-1010 .

(i) The president of the education service cooperative's board of directors; and

(ii) The director of the education service cooperative employed under § 6-13-1010 .

(d) The identification of fiscal distress made by the division under this section may be appealed to the state board under § 6-13-1031 in which case the final order entered upon appeal is the final classification of fiscal distress.

(e) Within two (2) weeks following the date the education service cooperative receives the final classification by the state board of fiscal distress, the education service cooperative shall: (1) Notify in writing each public school district in its service area that the education service cooperative is classified as being in fiscal distress; and (2) File with the division a fiscal distress plan under § 6-13-1028 .

(1) Notify in writing each public school district in its service area that the education service cooperative is classified as being in fiscal distress; and

(2) File with the division a fiscal distress plan under § 6-13-1028 .

(f) An education service cooperative that is identified as being in fiscal distress shall not incur any debt without the prior written approval of the division.

(g) The education service cooperative shall include in the annual report to constituent school districts under § 6-13-1020(d) the progress the education service cooperative has made on its fiscal distress plan.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 197, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 196, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1151, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1150, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1149, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1148, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1147, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-309
Authorization for adult education expenditures
Status: in_force

The State of Arkansas and school districts are authorized to spend available tax funds for adult education below college level. Acts 1969, No. 63, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1645.

The State of Arkansas and school districts are authorized to spend available tax funds for adult education below college level.

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1645.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-706 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-16-706
Summer school for nonresidents
Status: in_force

(a) A school district may upon agreement with another school district transfer students to the nonresident school district for summer school classes. (b) The cost of the summer school classes shall be the responsibility of the sending school district at a rate agreed upon by both school districts. (c) Transportation shall be the responsibility of the student or the student's parents. Acts 1999, No. 1162, § 1.

(a) A school district may upon agreement with another school district transfer students to the nonresident school district for summer school classes.

(b) The cost of the summer school classes shall be the responsibility of the sending school district at a rate agreed upon by both school districts.

(c) Transportation shall be the responsibility of the student or the student's parents.

Acts 1999, No. 1162, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-437 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-437
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 17.

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-82-2207
Division of Higher Education - Scholarship distribution duties - Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall: (1) Administer the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund; and (2) Establish criteria for distributing scholarships from the fund. (b) On or before March 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Joint Budget Committee, or, if the General Assembly is not in session, the Legislative Council, and the Governor's office the following information: (1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy in the current academic year; and (2) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services in the current academic year. (c) On or before September 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, with a copy submitted to the Secretary of State, the following information: (1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy by year of college enrollment; (2) The percentage of academy attendees who complete each year of an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy and who plan to continue to the subsequent year, delineated by each teacher preparation program offered by each eligible postsecondary institution as part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy; (3) The number of academy attendees who are currently teachers and who complete a program of study through an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy; (4) The number of academy attendees who are currently teaching in a public school in the State of Arkansas as part of an agreement for receiving a scholarship under this subchapter; (5) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services; (6) The number of academy attendees who have defaulted on their obligations under this subchapter and who are in repayment agreements; (7) The number of academy attendees who have deferred repayment agreements; (8) The number of academy attendees who have completed repayment agreements; (9) The methodology for distributing any moneys appropriated for the scholarships distributed under this subchapter to each eligible postsecondary institution and the amounts distributed to each eligible postsecondary institution; and (10) The amount of unused moneys in the fund from the previous fiscal year. (d) The division may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall: (1) Administer the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund; and (2) Establish criteria for distributing scholarships from the fund.

(1) Administer the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund; and

(2) Establish criteria for distributing scholarships from the fund.

(b) On or before March 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Joint Budget Committee, or, if the General Assembly is not in session, the Legislative Council, and the Governor's office the following information: (1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy in the current academic year; and (2) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services in the current academic year.

(1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy in the current academic year; and

(2) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services in the current academic year.

(c) On or before September 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, with a copy submitted to the Secretary of State, the following information: (1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy by year of college enrollment; (2) The percentage of academy attendees who complete each year of an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy and who plan to continue to the subsequent year, delineated by each teacher preparation program offered by each eligible postsecondary institution as part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy; (3) The number of academy attendees who are currently teachers and who complete a program of study through an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy; (4) The number of academy attendees who are currently teaching in a public school in the State of Arkansas as part of an agreement for receiving a scholarship under this subchapter; (5) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services; (6) The number of academy attendees who have defaulted on their obligations under this subchapter and who are in repayment agreements; (7) The number of academy attendees who have deferred repayment agreements; (8) The number of academy attendees who have completed repayment agreements; (9) The methodology for distributing any moneys appropriated for the scholarships distributed under this subchapter to each eligible postsecondary institution and the amounts distributed to each eligible postsecondary institution; and (10) The amount of unused moneys in the fund from the previous fiscal year.

(1) The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy by year of college enrollment;

(2) The percentage of academy attendees who complete each year of an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy and who plan to continue to the subsequent year, delineated by each teacher preparation program offered by each eligible postsecondary institution as part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy;

(3) The number of academy attendees who are currently teachers and who complete a program of study through an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy;

(4) The number of academy attendees who are currently teaching in a public school in the State of Arkansas as part of an agreement for receiving a scholarship under this subchapter;

(5) The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services;

(6) The number of academy attendees who have defaulted on their obligations under this subchapter and who are in repayment agreements;

(7) The number of academy attendees who have deferred repayment agreements;

(8) The number of academy attendees who have completed repayment agreements;

(9) The methodology for distributing any moneys appropriated for the scholarships distributed under this subchapter to each eligible postsecondary institution and the amounts distributed to each eligible postsecondary institution; and

(10) The amount of unused moneys in the fund from the previous fiscal year.

(d) The division may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-307
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2105.

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

Acts 1971, No. 39, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1026 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1026
Cooperatives qualify as local education agencies
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly designates that the education service cooperatives created by this subchapter meet the definition of "local education agencies" by virtue of the fact that each is a public authority, legally constituted within this state to perform a service function for a public elementary and secondary school in school districts and other political subdivisions of the state and to form a consortium of school districts which are recognized by the General Assembly as administrative agents for public elementary and secondary schools. (b) This section intends to recognize the function of the cooperatives and to provide eligibility to cooperatives to receive state and federal funds upon written requests from the school districts. Acts 2001, No. 1055, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly designates that the education service cooperatives created by this subchapter meet the definition of "local education agencies" by virtue of the fact that each is a public authority, legally constituted within this state to perform a service function for a public elementary and secondary school in school districts and other political subdivisions of the state and to form a consortium of school districts which are recognized by the General Assembly as administrative agents for public elementary and secondary schools.

(b) This section intends to recognize the function of the cooperatives and to provide eligibility to cooperatives to receive state and federal funds upon written requests from the school districts.

Acts 2001, No. 1055, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-107
Cooperation with other agencies
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to cooperate with other public and private agencies in developing programs for gifted and talented children. Acts 1979, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5204.

The State Board of Education is authorized to cooperate with other public and private agencies in developing programs for gifted and talented children.

Acts 1979, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-51-903
Local board of directors - Members
Status: in_force

(a) All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, including those which expand their services under § 6-51-217 or under § 6-51-906 shall be governed by a local board of directors. (b) (1) (A) The Governor shall appoint a five-member local board of directors composed of residents of the local geographic service area in which the institution is located. (B) Appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. (C) No candidate for public office, holder of public office in the state, or his or her spouse, shall serve as a member of a local board. (D) Members of the local board shall be qualified electors of the geographic service area in which the institution is located. (E) Local board appointees shall have a high interest in vocational and technical education, a strong desire and commitment to serve the institution in the improvement of its offerings, and shall be representative of business, industry, labor, and agriculture, including service occupations. (2) (A) The term of office for local board members shall be five (5) years. (B) The initial board appointees shall determine their terms by lot so that no more than one (1) term shall expire during any given year. (C) A local board appointee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. (3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the president or director of the institution shall so notify the Governor who shall appoint a successor to the person who vacated membership, who shall serve the unexpired term of the person succeeded. Acts 1991, No. 773, § 2.

(a) All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, including those which expand their services under § 6-51-217 or under § 6-51-906 shall be governed by a local board of directors.

(b) (1) (A) The Governor shall appoint a five-member local board of directors composed of residents of the local geographic service area in which the institution is located. (B) Appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. (C) No candidate for public office, holder of public office in the state, or his or her spouse, shall serve as a member of a local board. (D) Members of the local board shall be qualified electors of the geographic service area in which the institution is located. (E) Local board appointees shall have a high interest in vocational and technical education, a strong desire and commitment to serve the institution in the improvement of its offerings, and shall be representative of business, industry, labor, and agriculture, including service occupations. (2) (A) The term of office for local board members shall be five (5) years. (B) The initial board appointees shall determine their terms by lot so that no more than one (1) term shall expire during any given year. (C) A local board appointee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. (3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the president or director of the institution shall so notify the Governor who shall appoint a successor to the person who vacated membership, who shall serve the unexpired term of the person succeeded.

(1) (A) The Governor shall appoint a five-member local board of directors composed of residents of the local geographic service area in which the institution is located. (B) Appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. (C) No candidate for public office, holder of public office in the state, or his or her spouse, shall serve as a member of a local board. (D) Members of the local board shall be qualified electors of the geographic service area in which the institution is located. (E) Local board appointees shall have a high interest in vocational and technical education, a strong desire and commitment to serve the institution in the improvement of its offerings, and shall be representative of business, industry, labor, and agriculture, including service occupations.

(A) The Governor shall appoint a five-member local board of directors composed of residents of the local geographic service area in which the institution is located.

(B) Appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(C) No candidate for public office, holder of public office in the state, or his or her spouse, shall serve as a member of a local board.

(D) Members of the local board shall be qualified electors of the geographic service area in which the institution is located.

(E) Local board appointees shall have a high interest in vocational and technical education, a strong desire and commitment to serve the institution in the improvement of its offerings, and shall be representative of business, industry, labor, and agriculture, including service occupations.

(2) (A) The term of office for local board members shall be five (5) years. (B) The initial board appointees shall determine their terms by lot so that no more than one (1) term shall expire during any given year. (C) A local board appointee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms.

(A) The term of office for local board members shall be five (5) years.

(B) The initial board appointees shall determine their terms by lot so that no more than one (1) term shall expire during any given year.

(C) A local board appointee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms.

(3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the president or director of the institution shall so notify the Governor who shall appoint a successor to the person who vacated membership, who shall serve the unexpired term of the person succeeded.

Acts 1991, No. 773, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-110
General ethical standards for nonemployees
Status: in_force

Any effort by a nonemployee to influence any public educational entity board member, administrator, or employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct stated in this chapter is a breach of ethical standards and punishable under the criminal penalties set forth in this chapter. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 10.

Any effort by a nonemployee to influence any public educational entity board member, administrator, or employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct stated in this chapter is a breach of ethical standards and punishable under the criminal penalties set forth in this chapter.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-50-505
Waiver of rules - Articulation agreements - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may provide waivers of rules adopted by the Division of Career and Technical Education when waivers are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter so long as the waivers will not weaken the quality of the educational opportunities provided. (b) (1) The division also shall take the lead role in seeking the establishment of articulation agreements between high schools, technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education, with a goal of eliminating barriers to lifelong learning. (2) The resulting articulation agreements will need to be approved by the appropriate local and state boards of the participating school districts, postsecondary technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education. (c) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules for the implementation of the program established by this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 341, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 340, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1; 1999, No. 1323, § 31.

(a) The State Board of Education may provide waivers of rules adopted by the Division of Career and Technical Education when waivers are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter so long as the waivers will not weaken the quality of the educational opportunities provided.

(b) (1) The division also shall take the lead role in seeking the establishment of articulation agreements between high schools, technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education, with a goal of eliminating barriers to lifelong learning. (2) The resulting articulation agreements will need to be approved by the appropriate local and state boards of the participating school districts, postsecondary technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education.

(1) The division also shall take the lead role in seeking the establishment of articulation agreements between high schools, technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education, with a goal of eliminating barriers to lifelong learning.

(2) The resulting articulation agreements will need to be approved by the appropriate local and state boards of the participating school districts, postsecondary technical institutes or vocational-technical schools, and institutions of higher education.

(c) The state board is authorized to promulgate rules for the implementation of the program established by this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 341, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 340, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 546, § 1; 1991, No. 553, § 1; 1999, No. 1323, § 31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 21 / Section 6-15-2107
Arkansas School Recognition Program
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that there is a need for an incentive program for outstanding schools. The General Assembly further finds that performance-based incentives are commonplace in the private sector and should be infused into the public sector as a reward for productivity. (b) The Arkansas School Recognition Program is created to provide financial awards to public schools that experience high student performance and those with high student academic growth, which includes high school graduation rate comparisons for secondary schools. (c) (1) (A) If funds are available, a public school or public charter school shall receive performance-based funding of: (i) One hundred dollars ($100) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or (ii) Fifty dollars ($50.00) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section. (B) The rewards listed in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Shall begin after the 2012-2013 state-mandated assessments; and (ii) Shall be based upon the results of state-mandated assessments. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may disburse available performance-based funding appropriated by the General Assembly on a pro rata basis. (d) (1) All eligible schools shall receive performance-based funding. (2) (A) Funds shall be distributed to the school's fiscal agent and placed in the school's account and shall be used for purposes listed in subsection (e) of this section as determined by a committee which shall include: (i) The principal; (ii) A teacher elected by the faculty; and (iii) A parent representative selected by the local parent-teacher association or some other local parental involvement group. (B) The committee shall make its determination by December 15 of each applicable year. (e) School recognition awards shall be used for the following: (1) Nonrecurring bonuses to the faculty and staff; (2) Nonrecurring expenditures for educational equipment or materials to assist in maintaining and improving student performance; or (3) Temporary personnel for the school to assist in maintaining and improving student performance. (f) School recognition awards are exempt from §§ 6-17-119 and 6-20-412 . (g) The General Assembly shall appropriate and fund sufficient funds to implement this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1250, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 854,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 6; 2011, No. 989, § 21.

(a) The General Assembly finds that there is a need for an incentive program for outstanding schools. The General Assembly further finds that performance-based incentives are commonplace in the private sector and should be infused into the public sector as a reward for productivity.

(b) The Arkansas School Recognition Program is created to provide financial awards to public schools that experience high student performance and those with high student academic growth, which includes high school graduation rate comparisons for secondary schools.

(c) (1) (A) If funds are available, a public school or public charter school shall receive performance-based funding of: (i) One hundred dollars ($100) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or (ii) Fifty dollars ($50.00) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section. (B) The rewards listed in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Shall begin after the 2012-2013 state-mandated assessments; and (ii) Shall be based upon the results of state-mandated assessments. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may disburse available performance-based funding appropriated by the General Assembly on a pro rata basis.

(1) (A) If funds are available, a public school or public charter school shall receive performance-based funding of: (i) One hundred dollars ($100) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or (ii) Fifty dollars ($50.00) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section. (B) The rewards listed in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Shall begin after the 2012-2013 state-mandated assessments; and (ii) Shall be based upon the results of state-mandated assessments.

(A) If funds are available, a public school or public charter school shall receive performance-based funding of: (i) One hundred dollars ($100) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or (ii) Fifty dollars ($50.00) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section.

(i) One hundred dollars ($100) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or

(a) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the State Board of Education;

(b) The public school or public charter school is in the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or

(c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(i) (a) and (b) of this section to reward top-performing public schools; or

(ii) Fifty dollars ($50.00) per student who attends the public school or public charter school if: (a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; (b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or (c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section.

(a) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student performance under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board;

(b) The public school or public charter school is in the top ten percent (10%) but below the top five percent (5%) of all public schools in Arkansas in student academic growth under the criteria set forth by rule of the state board; or

(c) The public school or public charter school meets the criteria established by the state board to be used in lieu of the criteria set forth in subdivisions (c)(1)(A)(ii) (a) and (b) of this section to reward high-performing public schools that do not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section.

(B) The rewards listed in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Shall begin after the 2012-2013 state-mandated assessments; and (ii) Shall be based upon the results of state-mandated assessments.

(i) Shall begin after the 2012-2013 state-mandated assessments; and

(ii) Shall be based upon the results of state-mandated assessments.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may disburse available performance-based funding appropriated by the General Assembly on a pro rata basis.

(d) (1) All eligible schools shall receive performance-based funding. (2) (A) Funds shall be distributed to the school's fiscal agent and placed in the school's account and shall be used for purposes listed in subsection (e) of this section as determined by a committee which shall include: (i) The principal; (ii) A teacher elected by the faculty; and (iii) A parent representative selected by the local parent-teacher association or some other local parental involvement group. (B) The committee shall make its determination by December 15 of each applicable year.

(1) All eligible schools shall receive performance-based funding.

(2) (A) Funds shall be distributed to the school's fiscal agent and placed in the school's account and shall be used for purposes listed in subsection (e) of this section as determined by a committee which shall include: (i) The principal; (ii) A teacher elected by the faculty; and (iii) A parent representative selected by the local parent-teacher association or some other local parental involvement group. (B) The committee shall make its determination by December 15 of each applicable year.

(A) Funds shall be distributed to the school's fiscal agent and placed in the school's account and shall be used for purposes listed in subsection (e) of this section as determined by a committee which shall include: (i) The principal; (ii) A teacher elected by the faculty; and (iii) A parent representative selected by the local parent-teacher association or some other local parental involvement group.

(i) The principal;

(ii) A teacher elected by the faculty; and

(iii) A parent representative selected by the local parent-teacher association or some other local parental involvement group.

(B) The committee shall make its determination by December 15 of each applicable year.

(e) School recognition awards shall be used for the following: (1) Nonrecurring bonuses to the faculty and staff; (2) Nonrecurring expenditures for educational equipment or materials to assist in maintaining and improving student performance; or (3) Temporary personnel for the school to assist in maintaining and improving student performance.

(1) Nonrecurring bonuses to the faculty and staff;

(2) Nonrecurring expenditures for educational equipment or materials to assist in maintaining and improving student performance; or

(3) Temporary personnel for the school to assist in maintaining and improving student performance.

(f) School recognition awards are exempt from §§ 6-17-119 and 6-20-412 .

(g) The General Assembly shall appropriate and fund sufficient funds to implement this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1250, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 869,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 854,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 6; 2011, No. 989, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1208
Delivery of bonds upon payment in cash - Registration and recording
Status: in_force

(a) All school bonds sold shall be sold only for cash on the delivery of the bonds. (b) The delivery of the bonds to the purchaser and the payment of the full amount of cash to the credit of the school district to the order of the county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, shall be simultaneous, and, in order to do this, some responsible bank or trust company may be designated as an escrow agent through which the bonds are to be delivered and the funds received. (c) (1) The secretary of each school district shall cause all school bonds to be registered in the office of the county treasurer, or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, in a book to be kept for that purpose. (2) This record shall show the date, the denomination, the maturity in each year, the place of payments, the rate of interest, and the aggregate amount of the issue, together with the amount of cash for which sold. (d) Such record books shall be open to public inspection. (e) Any county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, failing or refusing to comply with any provisions of this act, and the sureties on his or her official bond, shall be liable to the school district and holders of the school district's bonds for any damages caused thereby, to be recovered by civil action. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 70; Pope's Dig., § 11503; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1108; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 16.

(a) All school bonds sold shall be sold only for cash on the delivery of the bonds.

(b) The delivery of the bonds to the purchaser and the payment of the full amount of cash to the credit of the school district to the order of the county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, shall be simultaneous, and, in order to do this, some responsible bank or trust company may be designated as an escrow agent through which the bonds are to be delivered and the funds received.

(c) (1) The secretary of each school district shall cause all school bonds to be registered in the office of the county treasurer, or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, in a book to be kept for that purpose. (2) This record shall show the date, the denomination, the maturity in each year, the place of payments, the rate of interest, and the aggregate amount of the issue, together with the amount of cash for which sold.

(1) The secretary of each school district shall cause all school bonds to be registered in the office of the county treasurer, or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, in a book to be kept for that purpose.

(2) This record shall show the date, the denomination, the maturity in each year, the place of payments, the rate of interest, and the aggregate amount of the issue, together with the amount of cash for which sold.

(d) Such record books shall be open to public inspection.

(e) Any county treasurer, or school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, failing or refusing to comply with any provisions of this act, and the sureties on his or her official bond, shall be liable to the school district and holders of the school district's bonds for any damages caused thereby, to be recovered by civil action.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 70; Pope's Dig., § 11503; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1108; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-153 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-153
Hunting safety course
Status: in_force

(a) A public school or public school district may offer to its public school students in grades five through twelve (5-12) a hunting safety course as part of the public school's or public school district's physical education and health and safety curriculum. (b) A hunting safety course offered as part of the physical education and health and safety curriculum by a public school or public school district shall: (1) Be based on the hunter training and safety program offered by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under § 15-43-238 ; and (2) Be taught by an individual who meets the qualifications the commission requires individuals to meet in order to teach a hunting training and safety program offered by the commission. (c) (1) A public school or public school district that offers a hunting safety course under this section may use an operable firearm as part of the hunting safety course. (2) A "firearm" under subdivision (c)(1) of this section means the same as defined in § 5-1-102 . (d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a list of source materials available for public schools and public school districts to use to teach a hunting safety course under this section, which may include without limitation the following topics: (1) Firearm safety; (2) The proper handling of a firearm; (3) Hunting techniques; and (4) Wildlife conservation. Added by Act 2021, No. 536,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A public school or public school district may offer to its public school students in grades five through twelve (5-12) a hunting safety course as part of the public school's or public school district's physical education and health and safety curriculum.

(b) A hunting safety course offered as part of the physical education and health and safety curriculum by a public school or public school district shall: (1) Be based on the hunter training and safety program offered by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under § 15-43-238 ; and (2) Be taught by an individual who meets the qualifications the commission requires individuals to meet in order to teach a hunting training and safety program offered by the commission.

(1) Be based on the hunter training and safety program offered by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under § 15-43-238 ; and

(2) Be taught by an individual who meets the qualifications the commission requires individuals to meet in order to teach a hunting training and safety program offered by the commission.

(c) (1) A public school or public school district that offers a hunting safety course under this section may use an operable firearm as part of the hunting safety course. (2) A "firearm" under subdivision (c)(1) of this section means the same as defined in § 5-1-102 .

(1) A public school or public school district that offers a hunting safety course under this section may use an operable firearm as part of the hunting safety course.

(2) A "firearm" under subdivision (c)(1) of this section means the same as defined in § 5-1-102 .

(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a list of source materials available for public schools and public school districts to use to teach a hunting safety course under this section, which may include without limitation the following topics: (1) Firearm safety; (2) The proper handling of a firearm; (3) Hunting techniques; and (4) Wildlife conservation.

(1) Firearm safety;

(2) The proper handling of a firearm;

(3) Hunting techniques; and

(4) Wildlife conservation.

Added by Act 2021, No. 536,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-51-101
Vehicle registration - Tax and fee exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) All motor vehicles owned and operated by publicly financed vocational-technical schools, technical colleges, and community colleges in the state and used exclusively for training purposes shall be exempt from: (1) State, county, and municipal taxes; and (2) All vehicle registration fees. (b) (1) Each publicly supported vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college in the state now owning or hereafter acquiring one (1) or more motor vehicles used exclusively for training purposes shall register vehicles in the same manner as is provided by law for other motor vehicles, but no charge shall be made for the registration of the vehicles. (2) All vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college buses registered under the provisions of this section shall be properly identified as vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college vehicles. Acts 1973, No. 476, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2586, 80-2586.1; Acts 1995, No. 1297, § 1.

(a) All motor vehicles owned and operated by publicly financed vocational-technical schools, technical colleges, and community colleges in the state and used exclusively for training purposes shall be exempt from: (1) State, county, and municipal taxes; and (2) All vehicle registration fees.

(1) State, county, and municipal taxes; and

(2) All vehicle registration fees.

(b) (1) Each publicly supported vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college in the state now owning or hereafter acquiring one (1) or more motor vehicles used exclusively for training purposes shall register vehicles in the same manner as is provided by law for other motor vehicles, but no charge shall be made for the registration of the vehicles. (2) All vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college buses registered under the provisions of this section shall be properly identified as vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college vehicles.

(1) Each publicly supported vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college in the state now owning or hereafter acquiring one (1) or more motor vehicles used exclusively for training purposes shall register vehicles in the same manner as is provided by law for other motor vehicles, but no charge shall be made for the registration of the vehicles.

(2) All vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college buses registered under the provisions of this section shall be properly identified as vocational-technical school, technical college, and community college vehicles.

Acts 1973, No. 476, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2586, 80-2586.1; Acts 1995, No. 1297, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-60-1101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Protected activity" means an expression of free speech or freedom of the press as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 6; (2) (A) "School-sponsored media" means any material that is: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public institution of higher education; (ii) Distributed or generally made available to members of a student body at a public institution of higher education; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. (B) "School-sponsored media" does not include any media that are prepared as communications on behalf of a public institution of higher education intended for distribution or transmission; (3) "Student journalist" means a student at a public institution of higher education who engages in journalistic activities as part of a formal program of instruction and training at a public institution of higher education, or as part of a recognized student organization at a public institution of higher education, by gathering, compiling, writing, editing, photographing, or preparing information for dissemination through school-sponsored media; and (4) "Student media adviser" means an individual who is employed, appointed, or designated by a public institution of higher education to supervise or provide instruction to a student journalist with respect to school-sponsored media. Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Protected activity" means an expression of free speech or freedom of the press as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 6;

(2) (A) "School-sponsored media" means any material that is: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public institution of higher education; (ii) Distributed or generally made available to members of a student body at a public institution of higher education; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. (B) "School-sponsored media" does not include any media that are prepared as communications on behalf of a public institution of higher education intended for distribution or transmission;

(A) "School-sponsored media" means any material that is: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public institution of higher education; (ii) Distributed or generally made available to members of a student body at a public institution of higher education; and (iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media adviser.

(i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public institution of higher education;

(ii) Distributed or generally made available to members of a student body at a public institution of higher education; and

(iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media adviser.

(B) "School-sponsored media" does not include any media that are prepared as communications on behalf of a public institution of higher education intended for distribution or transmission;

(3) "Student journalist" means a student at a public institution of higher education who engages in journalistic activities as part of a formal program of instruction and training at a public institution of higher education, or as part of a recognized student organization at a public institution of higher education, by gathering, compiling, writing, editing, photographing, or preparing information for dissemination through school-sponsored media; and

(4) "Student media adviser" means an individual who is employed, appointed, or designated by a public institution of higher education to supervise or provide instruction to a student journalist with respect to school-sponsored media.

Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-85-108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2143, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2009, No. 1405, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 81,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2143, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2009, No. 1405, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-22-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-102
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act". Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 2.

This chapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Registered Volunteers Program Act".

Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-1-703
Arkansas Financial Education Commission - Creation - Members - Powers
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Arkansas Financial Education Commission. (b) (1) The commission shall be administered by a board of directors. (2) (A) The board shall consist of nine (9) members. (B) Members of the board shall consist of: (i) The Treasurer of State or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair; (ii) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee; (iii) The Securities Commissioner or his or her designee; (iv) The Bank Commissioner or his or her designee; (v) One (1) member who is designated by the Arkansas Bankers Association; (vi) One (1) member who is a member of a federally chartered credit union doing business in this state, appointed by the Treasurer of State; and (vii) Three (3) members who have various financial backgrounds, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a female, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a racial minority, appointed by the Treasurer of State. (3) (A) Members shall serve for two-year terms. (B) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Treasurer of State for the unexpired term. (C) New members shall be appointed every two (2) years. (D) Members may be reappointed. (4) Members shall select by majority vote: (A) One (1) member to serve as vice chair; (B) One (1) member to serve as secretary; and (C) One (1) member to serve as treasurer. (5) (A) Members shall serve without compensation. (B) Members may receive compensation for travel and personal expenses made on behalf of the board if funds are appropriated for expense reimbursement according to § 25-16-902 . (c) (1) The chair shall call the first meeting of the board. (2) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum. (3) A majority vote of those members present shall be required for any action of the board. (4) (A) The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year, one (1) meeting to be held in the spring and one (1) meeting to be held in the fall, at the call of the chair. (B) The board shall meet in Little Rock, Arkansas. (C) All meetings shall be recorded and made available to the public to ensure transparency. (d) The board may: (1) Incorporate the commission as a nonprofit corporation under the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., and after incorporation as a nonprofit corporation, apply for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2021; (2) Have all the rights and powers of a nonprofit corporation under federal and state law upon incorporation as a nonprofit corporation; (3) Request information from any state agency or political subdivision of the state that receives state funds to enable the commission to perform the duties required by this subchapter; (4) Enter into mutual agreements with any state agency, local government, subdivision of the state or local government, or any for-profit or nonprofit entity to: (A) Allow the commission to use any facility within the control or jurisdiction of the entity; or (B) Render any services by an entity to the commission or by the commission to the entity if the services are for or in connection with the commission's activities; (5) Make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise and discharge of the powers and duties of the board; (6) Contract for services necessary for the management and operation of the commission and for the development, management, and implementation of the financial literacy educational plans and programs described under this subchapter; (7) Contract with consultants as necessary to carry out the responsibilities under this subchapter; (8) Promote, advertise, and publicize the activities of the commission; and (9) Coordinate and promote financial literacy education efforts at the state and local level, including promoting partnerships among state and local governments, nonprofit organizations including the commission, and private entities. (e) The commission is part of the Treasurer of State and shall use the staff of the Treasurer of State. Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) There is established the Arkansas Financial Education Commission.

(b) (1) The commission shall be administered by a board of directors. (2) (A) The board shall consist of nine (9) members. (B) Members of the board shall consist of: (i) The Treasurer of State or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair; (ii) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee; (iii) The Securities Commissioner or his or her designee; (iv) The Bank Commissioner or his or her designee; (v) One (1) member who is designated by the Arkansas Bankers Association; (vi) One (1) member who is a member of a federally chartered credit union doing business in this state, appointed by the Treasurer of State; and (vii) Three (3) members who have various financial backgrounds, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a female, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a racial minority, appointed by the Treasurer of State. (3) (A) Members shall serve for two-year terms. (B) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Treasurer of State for the unexpired term. (C) New members shall be appointed every two (2) years. (D) Members may be reappointed. (4) Members shall select by majority vote: (A) One (1) member to serve as vice chair; (B) One (1) member to serve as secretary; and (C) One (1) member to serve as treasurer. (5) (A) Members shall serve without compensation. (B) Members may receive compensation for travel and personal expenses made on behalf of the board if funds are appropriated for expense reimbursement according to § 25-16-902 .

(1) The commission shall be administered by a board of directors.

(2) (A) The board shall consist of nine (9) members. (B) Members of the board shall consist of: (i) The Treasurer of State or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair; (ii) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee; (iii) The Securities Commissioner or his or her designee; (iv) The Bank Commissioner or his or her designee; (v) One (1) member who is designated by the Arkansas Bankers Association; (vi) One (1) member who is a member of a federally chartered credit union doing business in this state, appointed by the Treasurer of State; and (vii) Three (3) members who have various financial backgrounds, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a female, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a racial minority, appointed by the Treasurer of State.

(A) The board shall consist of nine (9) members.

(B) Members of the board shall consist of: (i) The Treasurer of State or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair; (ii) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee; (iii) The Securities Commissioner or his or her designee; (iv) The Bank Commissioner or his or her designee; (v) One (1) member who is designated by the Arkansas Bankers Association; (vi) One (1) member who is a member of a federally chartered credit union doing business in this state, appointed by the Treasurer of State; and (vii) Three (3) members who have various financial backgrounds, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a female, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a racial minority, appointed by the Treasurer of State.

(i) The Treasurer of State or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair;

(ii) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or his or her designee;

(iii) The Securities Commissioner or his or her designee;

(iv) The Bank Commissioner or his or her designee;

(v) One (1) member who is designated by the Arkansas Bankers Association;

(vi) One (1) member who is a member of a federally chartered credit union doing business in this state, appointed by the Treasurer of State; and

(vii) Three (3) members who have various financial backgrounds, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a female, one (1) member of the three (3) to be a racial minority, appointed by the Treasurer of State.

(3) (A) Members shall serve for two-year terms. (B) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Treasurer of State for the unexpired term. (C) New members shall be appointed every two (2) years. (D) Members may be reappointed.

(A) Members shall serve for two-year terms.

(B) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Treasurer of State for the unexpired term.

(C) New members shall be appointed every two (2) years.

(D) Members may be reappointed.

(4) Members shall select by majority vote: (A) One (1) member to serve as vice chair; (B) One (1) member to serve as secretary; and (C) One (1) member to serve as treasurer.

(A) One (1) member to serve as vice chair;

(B) One (1) member to serve as secretary; and

(C) One (1) member to serve as treasurer.

(5) (A) Members shall serve without compensation. (B) Members may receive compensation for travel and personal expenses made on behalf of the board if funds are appropriated for expense reimbursement according to § 25-16-902 .

(A) Members shall serve without compensation.

(B) Members may receive compensation for travel and personal expenses made on behalf of the board if funds are appropriated for expense reimbursement according to § 25-16-902 .

(c) (1) The chair shall call the first meeting of the board. (2) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum. (3) A majority vote of those members present shall be required for any action of the board. (4) (A) The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year, one (1) meeting to be held in the spring and one (1) meeting to be held in the fall, at the call of the chair. (B) The board shall meet in Little Rock, Arkansas. (C) All meetings shall be recorded and made available to the public to ensure transparency.

(1) The chair shall call the first meeting of the board.

(2) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.

(3) A majority vote of those members present shall be required for any action of the board.

(4) (A) The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year, one (1) meeting to be held in the spring and one (1) meeting to be held in the fall, at the call of the chair. (B) The board shall meet in Little Rock, Arkansas. (C) All meetings shall be recorded and made available to the public to ensure transparency.

(A) The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year, one (1) meeting to be held in the spring and one (1) meeting to be held in the fall, at the call of the chair.

(B) The board shall meet in Little Rock, Arkansas.

(C) All meetings shall be recorded and made available to the public to ensure transparency.

(d) The board may: (1) Incorporate the commission as a nonprofit corporation under the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., and after incorporation as a nonprofit corporation, apply for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2021; (2) Have all the rights and powers of a nonprofit corporation under federal and state law upon incorporation as a nonprofit corporation; (3) Request information from any state agency or political subdivision of the state that receives state funds to enable the commission to perform the duties required by this subchapter; (4) Enter into mutual agreements with any state agency, local government, subdivision of the state or local government, or any for-profit or nonprofit entity to: (A) Allow the commission to use any facility within the control or jurisdiction of the entity; or (B) Render any services by an entity to the commission or by the commission to the entity if the services are for or in connection with the commission's activities; (5) Make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise and discharge of the powers and duties of the board; (6) Contract for services necessary for the management and operation of the commission and for the development, management, and implementation of the financial literacy educational plans and programs described under this subchapter; (7) Contract with consultants as necessary to carry out the responsibilities under this subchapter; (8) Promote, advertise, and publicize the activities of the commission; and (9) Coordinate and promote financial literacy education efforts at the state and local level, including promoting partnerships among state and local governments, nonprofit organizations including the commission, and private entities.

(1) Incorporate the commission as a nonprofit corporation under the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., and after incorporation as a nonprofit corporation, apply for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as it existed on January 1, 2021;

(2) Have all the rights and powers of a nonprofit corporation under federal and state law upon incorporation as a nonprofit corporation;

(3) Request information from any state agency or political subdivision of the state that receives state funds to enable the commission to perform the duties required by this subchapter;

(4) Enter into mutual agreements with any state agency, local government, subdivision of the state or local government, or any for-profit or nonprofit entity to: (A) Allow the commission to use any facility within the control or jurisdiction of the entity; or (B) Render any services by an entity to the commission or by the commission to the entity if the services are for or in connection with the commission's activities;

(A) Allow the commission to use any facility within the control or jurisdiction of the entity; or

(B) Render any services by an entity to the commission or by the commission to the entity if the services are for or in connection with the commission's activities;

(5) Make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise and discharge of the powers and duties of the board;

(6) Contract for services necessary for the management and operation of the commission and for the development, management, and implementation of the financial literacy educational plans and programs described under this subchapter;

(7) Contract with consultants as necessary to carry out the responsibilities under this subchapter;

(8) Promote, advertise, and publicize the activities of the commission; and

(9) Coordinate and promote financial literacy education efforts at the state and local level, including promoting partnerships among state and local governments, nonprofit organizations including the commission, and private entities.

(e) The commission is part of the Treasurer of State and shall use the staff of the Treasurer of State.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1025,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-17-1201
Title
Status: in_force

The title of this subchapter shall be "The Teachers' Minimum Sick Leave Law". Acts 1971, No. 137, § 1; 1975, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1249.

The title of this subchapter shall be "The Teachers' Minimum Sick Leave Law".

Acts 1971, No. 137, § 1; 1975, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1249.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-116
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 20; 1981, No. 296, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4050; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 16.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 20; 1981, No. 296, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4050; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 231,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 194; Pope's Dig., §§ 3597, 11636; Acts 1947, No. 326, § 1; 1965, No. 455, § 1; 1977, No. 97, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1210 -- 80-1213; Acts 1987, No. 677, § 4; 1989, No. 640, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 62; 2007, No. 313, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 231,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 194; Pope's Dig., §§ 3597, 11636; Acts 1947, No. 326, § 1; 1965, No. 455, § 1; 1977, No. 97, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1210 -- 80-1213; Acts 1987, No. 677, § 4; 1989, No. 640, § 1; 2005, No. 1994, § 62; 2007, No. 313, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-20-1901
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program". Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program".

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-712 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-712
Bonds - Terms and conditions generally
Status: in_force

The bonds: (1) May be issued in the form of coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or as bonds registered as to principal only with interest coupons, or as bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; (2) May be in such denominations; (3) May be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest and date of maturity; (4) May be made payable as to principal and interest at such places within or without the state; (5) May be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and (6) May contain such other terms and conditions all as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 5.

The bonds:

(1) May be issued in the form of coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or as bonds registered as to principal only with interest coupons, or as bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons;

(2) May be in such denominations;

(3) May be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest and date of maturity;

(4) May be made payable as to principal and interest at such places within or without the state;

(5) May be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and

(6) May contain such other terms and conditions all as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-44-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 44 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-44-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Adult Diploma Program Act". Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Adult Diploma Program Act".

Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-17-2206
Highly qualified paraprofessional bonuses
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a bonus from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in recognition of the efforts made by paraprofessional employees who attain highly qualified status. (2) A person who is eligible for a bonus under this section may receive a bonus under subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section but shall not receive a bonus under both subsection (b) and subsection (c) of this section. (3) The bonuses under this section are contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding. (b) A paraprofessional who is under a contract of employment with a public school district or education service cooperative as a paraprofessional employee on May 1, 2007, and who holds an associate degree or higher degree shall be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional and shall receive a one-time bonus of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (c) A paraprofessional who is under a contract of employment with a public school district or education service cooperative as a paraprofessional employee on May 1, 2007, shall be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional and shall receive a one-time bonus of five hundred dollars ($500) if he or she has: (1) Completed sixty (60) hours of coursework at an institution of higher education; or (2) Passed the high-stakes test for highly qualified status. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1482, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1197, § 1.

(a) (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a bonus from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in recognition of the efforts made by paraprofessional employees who attain highly qualified status. (2) A person who is eligible for a bonus under this section may receive a bonus under subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section but shall not receive a bonus under both subsection (b) and subsection (c) of this section. (3) The bonuses under this section are contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding.

(1) The purpose of this section is to provide a bonus from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in recognition of the efforts made by paraprofessional employees who attain highly qualified status.

(2) A person who is eligible for a bonus under this section may receive a bonus under subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section but shall not receive a bonus under both subsection (b) and subsection (c) of this section.

(3) The bonuses under this section are contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding.

(b) A paraprofessional who is under a contract of employment with a public school district or education service cooperative as a paraprofessional employee on May 1, 2007, and who holds an associate degree or higher degree shall be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional and shall receive a one-time bonus of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(c) A paraprofessional who is under a contract of employment with a public school district or education service cooperative as a paraprofessional employee on May 1, 2007, shall be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional and shall receive a one-time bonus of five hundred dollars ($500) if he or she has: (1) Completed sixty (60) hours of coursework at an institution of higher education; or (2) Passed the high-stakes test for highly qualified status.

(1) Completed sixty (60) hours of coursework at an institution of higher education; or

(2) Passed the high-stakes test for highly qualified status.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1482, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1197, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-421 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-421
Criminal records check for fraudulent acts - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who is applying for initial employment as a fiscal officer of an educational entity; (2) "Educational entity" means: (A) A school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) An education service cooperative; (3) "Fiscal officer" means any licensed or nonlicensed employee of an educational entity who has any right, duty, or responsibility to access funds of an educational entity in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000), specifically including without limitation superintendents, fiscal officers, and bookkeepers; and (4) "Fraudulent act" means an act: (A) Performed willfully and with the specific intent to deceive or cheat for the purpose of either causing some financial loss to another or bringing about some financial gain to the actor; and (B) For which the actor has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty by any court in this state, by a court in another state, or by a federal court. (b) (1) (A) Upon making application for employment in a position as a fiscal officer of an educational entity, the board of directors of the educational entity shall require the employment applicant to authorize release to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the results of statewide and nationwide criminal records checks by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (B) Unless the employing educational entity's board of directors has taken action to pay for the cost of criminal background checks required by this section, the employment applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal records check. (2) (A) The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and include the taking of the employment applicant's or currently employed fiscal officer's fingerprints. (B) At the conclusion of the criminal records check required by this section, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police may maintain the fingerprints in the automated fingerprint identification system. (3) (A) Any information received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services pursuant to this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant for employment or his or her duly authorized representative, and no record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Any information made available to the affected employment applicant or fiscal officer shall be information pertaining to that applicant only. (C) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established under this section shall not extend to any document created for purposes other than the background check. (4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promptly inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected employment applicant is eligible for employment as provided in this subsection. (c) (1) No person shall be eligible for employment as a fiscal officer by an educational entity if the results of the criminal records check released to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by the applicant reveal that the applicant has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act but only after an opportunity for a hearing before the State Board of Education upon reasonable notice in writing. (2) However, the board of directors of an educational entity is authorized to offer provisional employment to the affected applicant pending receipt of eligibility information from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (d) (1) The superintendent or director of an educational entity shall report to the state board the name of any fiscal officer who is currently employed or was employed during the two (2) previous school years by the educational entity who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act. (2) A superintendent or director who knowingly fails to report information as required by this subsection may be subject to sanctions imposed by the state board. (e) A prosecuting attorney who prosecutes a person who he or she knows is an educational entity employee in a case in which the employee has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act shall report the name of the employee and the nature of the crime to the educational entity in which the person is employed and to the state board. (f) An educational entity shall dismiss from employment a fiscal officer who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act but only after the fiscal officer has an opportunity for a hearing before the state board upon reasonable notice in writing. (g) (1) The state board shall be entitled to consider: (A) The age of the fiscal officer at the time the criminal act occurred; (B) The length of time since the conviction; (C) Whether the fiscal officer has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any other criminal violation since the original conviction; (D) Whether the original conviction was expunged or pardoned; and (E) Any other relevant facts. (2) The state board after conducting a hearing and issuing a decision in writing may determine not to prevent the employment or not to require the termination of employment of the fiscal officer as required in subsections (c) and (f) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1418, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1417, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1416, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1415, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 455,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 82, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 10; 2011, No. 989, § 41.

(a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who is applying for initial employment as a fiscal officer of an educational entity; (2) "Educational entity" means: (A) A school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) An education service cooperative; (3) "Fiscal officer" means any licensed or nonlicensed employee of an educational entity who has any right, duty, or responsibility to access funds of an educational entity in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000), specifically including without limitation superintendents, fiscal officers, and bookkeepers; and (4) "Fraudulent act" means an act: (A) Performed willfully and with the specific intent to deceive or cheat for the purpose of either causing some financial loss to another or bringing about some financial gain to the actor; and (B) For which the actor has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty by any court in this state, by a court in another state, or by a federal court.

(1) "Applicant" means an individual who is applying for initial employment as a fiscal officer of an educational entity;

(2) "Educational entity" means: (A) A school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) An education service cooperative;

(A) A school district;

(B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or

(C) An education service cooperative;

(3) "Fiscal officer" means any licensed or nonlicensed employee of an educational entity who has any right, duty, or responsibility to access funds of an educational entity in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000), specifically including without limitation superintendents, fiscal officers, and bookkeepers; and

(4) "Fraudulent act" means an act: (A) Performed willfully and with the specific intent to deceive or cheat for the purpose of either causing some financial loss to another or bringing about some financial gain to the actor; and (B) For which the actor has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty by any court in this state, by a court in another state, or by a federal court.

(A) Performed willfully and with the specific intent to deceive or cheat for the purpose of either causing some financial loss to another or bringing about some financial gain to the actor; and

(B) For which the actor has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty by any court in this state, by a court in another state, or by a federal court.

(b) (1) (A) Upon making application for employment in a position as a fiscal officer of an educational entity, the board of directors of the educational entity shall require the employment applicant to authorize release to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the results of statewide and nationwide criminal records checks by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (B) Unless the employing educational entity's board of directors has taken action to pay for the cost of criminal background checks required by this section, the employment applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal records check. (2) (A) The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and include the taking of the employment applicant's or currently employed fiscal officer's fingerprints. (B) At the conclusion of the criminal records check required by this section, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police may maintain the fingerprints in the automated fingerprint identification system. (3) (A) Any information received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services pursuant to this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant for employment or his or her duly authorized representative, and no record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Any information made available to the affected employment applicant or fiscal officer shall be information pertaining to that applicant only. (C) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established under this section shall not extend to any document created for purposes other than the background check. (4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promptly inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected employment applicant is eligible for employment as provided in this subsection.

(1) (A) Upon making application for employment in a position as a fiscal officer of an educational entity, the board of directors of the educational entity shall require the employment applicant to authorize release to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the results of statewide and nationwide criminal records checks by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (B) Unless the employing educational entity's board of directors has taken action to pay for the cost of criminal background checks required by this section, the employment applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal records check.

(A) Upon making application for employment in a position as a fiscal officer of an educational entity, the board of directors of the educational entity shall require the employment applicant to authorize release to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the results of statewide and nationwide criminal records checks by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(B) Unless the employing educational entity's board of directors has taken action to pay for the cost of criminal background checks required by this section, the employment applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal records check.

(2) (A) The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and include the taking of the employment applicant's or currently employed fiscal officer's fingerprints. (B) At the conclusion of the criminal records check required by this section, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police may maintain the fingerprints in the automated fingerprint identification system.

(A) The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and include the taking of the employment applicant's or currently employed fiscal officer's fingerprints.

(B) At the conclusion of the criminal records check required by this section, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police may maintain the fingerprints in the automated fingerprint identification system.

(3) (A) Any information received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services pursuant to this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant for employment or his or her duly authorized representative, and no record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Any information made available to the affected employment applicant or fiscal officer shall be information pertaining to that applicant only. (C) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established under this section shall not extend to any document created for purposes other than the background check.

(A) Any information received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the Department of Human Services pursuant to this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant for employment or his or her duly authorized representative, and no record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(B) Any information made available to the affected employment applicant or fiscal officer shall be information pertaining to that applicant only.

(C) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established under this section shall not extend to any document created for purposes other than the background check.

(4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promptly inform the board of directors of the educational entity whether or not the affected employment applicant is eligible for employment as provided in this subsection.

(c) (1) No person shall be eligible for employment as a fiscal officer by an educational entity if the results of the criminal records check released to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by the applicant reveal that the applicant has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act but only after an opportunity for a hearing before the State Board of Education upon reasonable notice in writing. (2) However, the board of directors of an educational entity is authorized to offer provisional employment to the affected applicant pending receipt of eligibility information from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(1) No person shall be eligible for employment as a fiscal officer by an educational entity if the results of the criminal records check released to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by the applicant reveal that the applicant has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act but only after an opportunity for a hearing before the State Board of Education upon reasonable notice in writing.

(2) However, the board of directors of an educational entity is authorized to offer provisional employment to the affected applicant pending receipt of eligibility information from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(d) (1) The superintendent or director of an educational entity shall report to the state board the name of any fiscal officer who is currently employed or was employed during the two (2) previous school years by the educational entity who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act. (2) A superintendent or director who knowingly fails to report information as required by this subsection may be subject to sanctions imposed by the state board.

(1) The superintendent or director of an educational entity shall report to the state board the name of any fiscal officer who is currently employed or was employed during the two (2) previous school years by the educational entity who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act.

(2) A superintendent or director who knowingly fails to report information as required by this subsection may be subject to sanctions imposed by the state board.

(e) A prosecuting attorney who prosecutes a person who he or she knows is an educational entity employee in a case in which the employee has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act shall report the name of the employee and the nature of the crime to the educational entity in which the person is employed and to the state board.

(f) An educational entity shall dismiss from employment a fiscal officer who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a fraudulent act but only after the fiscal officer has an opportunity for a hearing before the state board upon reasonable notice in writing.

(g) (1) The state board shall be entitled to consider: (A) The age of the fiscal officer at the time the criminal act occurred; (B) The length of time since the conviction; (C) Whether the fiscal officer has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any other criminal violation since the original conviction; (D) Whether the original conviction was expunged or pardoned; and (E) Any other relevant facts. (2) The state board after conducting a hearing and issuing a decision in writing may determine not to prevent the employment or not to require the termination of employment of the fiscal officer as required in subsections (c) and (f) of this section.

(1) The state board shall be entitled to consider: (A) The age of the fiscal officer at the time the criminal act occurred; (B) The length of time since the conviction; (C) Whether the fiscal officer has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any other criminal violation since the original conviction; (D) Whether the original conviction was expunged or pardoned; and (E) Any other relevant facts.

(A) The age of the fiscal officer at the time the criminal act occurred;

(B) The length of time since the conviction;

(C) Whether the fiscal officer has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any other criminal violation since the original conviction;

(D) Whether the original conviction was expunged or pardoned; and

(E) Any other relevant facts.

(2) The state board after conducting a hearing and issuing a decision in writing may determine not to prevent the employment or not to require the termination of employment of the fiscal officer as required in subsections (c) and (f) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1418, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1417, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1416, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1415, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 455,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 82, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 10; 2011, No. 989, § 41.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-41-702
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Approved institution" means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that: (A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; and (B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; (2) (A) "Arkansas resident" means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures Program. (B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following: (i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; (ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license; (iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year; (iv) Current vehicle registration; (v) Current voter registration; or (vi) Other forms that establish residency; (3) (A) "Citizen" means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. (B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the Building Better Futures Program; (4) "Eligible student" means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter; (5) "Intellectual disability" means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior: (A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and (B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and (6) "Selective admission" means acceptance into the Building Better Futures Program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program. Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Approved institution" means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that: (A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; and (B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;

(A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; and

(B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;

(2) (A) "Arkansas resident" means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures Program. (B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following: (i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; (ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license; (iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year; (iv) Current vehicle registration; (v) Current voter registration; or (vi) Other forms that establish residency;

(A) "Arkansas resident" means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures Program.

(B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following: (i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; (ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license; (iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year; (iv) Current vehicle registration; (v) Current voter registration; or (vi) Other forms that establish residency;

(i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;

(ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license;

(iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year;

(iv) Current vehicle registration;

(v) Current voter registration; or

(vi) Other forms that establish residency;

(3) (A) "Citizen" means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. (B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the Building Better Futures Program;

(A) "Citizen" means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

(B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the Building Better Futures Program;

(4) "Eligible student" means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter;

(5) "Intellectual disability" means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior: (A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and (B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and

(A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and

(6) "Selective admission" means acceptance into the Building Better Futures Program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program.

Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-215 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-215
Nontraditional documented immigration status
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A state-supported institution of higher education may classify a student as in-state, limited to the terms and purpose of tuition and fees applicable to all programs of study at the state-supported institution of higher education, if the student satisfies one (1) of the following requirements: (A) The student personally holds or is the child of a person who holds a federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; (B) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or (C) (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed. (2) A student who satisfies one (1) of the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall have: (A) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and (B) Either: (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state. (b) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section. (2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020. Amended by Act 2019, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) A state-supported institution of higher education may classify a student as in-state, limited to the terms and purpose of tuition and fees applicable to all programs of study at the state-supported institution of higher education, if the student satisfies one (1) of the following requirements: (A) The student personally holds or is the child of a person who holds a federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; (B) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or (C) (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed. (2) A student who satisfies one (1) of the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall have: (A) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and (B) Either: (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.

(1) A state-supported institution of higher education may classify a student as in-state, limited to the terms and purpose of tuition and fees applicable to all programs of study at the state-supported institution of higher education, if the student satisfies one (1) of the following requirements: (A) The student personally holds or is the child of a person who holds a federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit"; (B) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or (C) (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed.

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

(B) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or

(C) (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed.

(i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

(ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed.

(2) A student who satisfies one (1) of the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall have: (A) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and (B) Either: (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.

(A) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and

(B) Either: (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.

(i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or

(ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.

(b) (1) The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section. (2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

(1) The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.

(2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

(A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 .

(i) On or before January 1, 2020; or

(ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 .

(B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 844,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-310 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-23-310
Status report
Status: in_force

The authorizer shall report to the General Assembly each biennium and to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education during the interim between regular sessions of the General Assembly: (1) The status of the open-enrollment public charter school programs; and (2) A summary of the authorizing activities in the preceding year, including without limitation the number and type of charters approved, denied, and amended. Amended by Act 2017, No. 933,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 21.

The authorizer shall report to the General Assembly each biennium and to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education during the interim between regular sessions of the General Assembly:

(1) The status of the open-enrollment public charter school programs; and

(2) A summary of the authorizing activities in the preceding year, including without limitation the number and type of charters approved, denied, and amended.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 933,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 5; 2007, No. 736, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2908 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-15-2908
Analyses of statewide student assessment data
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. (2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (b) The state board shall approve the process and timeline for a public school district to verify the accuracy or request correction of the statewide student assessment data. (c) The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner: (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1299, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1298, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. (2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments.

(2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress.

(A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and

(B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress.

(3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores.

(A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and

(B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores.

(i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and

(ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores.

(b) The state board shall approve the process and timeline for a public school district to verify the accuracy or request correction of the statewide student assessment data.

(c) The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner: (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months.

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

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1299, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1298, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-60-803
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Campus" means all property, including buildings and grounds, that are owned or operated by a state-supported institution of higher education; (2) "E-cigarette" means an electronic oral device that provides a vapor of nicotine or other substance that, when used or inhaled, simulates smoking, including without limitation a device that: (A) Is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit or a combination of heating element, battery, and electronic circuit; (B) 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 (C) Is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other name or descriptor; (3) "Employee" means an individual who is employed by a state-supported institution of higher education in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit; (4) "Governing authority" means the administrative branch of the state-supported institution of higher education; (5) "Guest" means a visitor to the campus of a state-supported institution of higher education; (6) "Secondhand smoke" means smoke: (A) Emitted from lighted, smoldering, or burning tobacco when the person is not inhaling; (B) Emitted at the mouthpiece during puff drawing; and (C) Exhaled by the person smoking; (7) "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any: (A) Lighted tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco; and (B) Other lighted combustible plant material; and (8) "Student" means an individual enrolled in a credit or noncredit course at a state-supported institution of higher education. Amended by Act 2015, No. 847,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Campus" means all property, including buildings and grounds, that are owned or operated by a state-supported institution of higher education;

(2) "E-cigarette" means an electronic oral device that provides a vapor of nicotine or other substance that, when used or inhaled, simulates smoking, including without limitation a device that: (A) Is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit or a combination of heating element, battery, and electronic circuit; (B) 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 (C) Is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other name or descriptor;

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

(B) 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

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

(3) "Employee" means an individual who is employed by a state-supported institution of higher education in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit;

(4) "Governing authority" means the administrative branch of the state-supported institution of higher education;

(5) "Guest" means a visitor to the campus of a state-supported institution of higher education;

(6) "Secondhand smoke" means smoke: (A) Emitted from lighted, smoldering, or burning tobacco when the person is not inhaling; (B) Emitted at the mouthpiece during puff drawing; and (C) Exhaled by the person smoking;

(A) Emitted from lighted, smoldering, or burning tobacco when the person is not inhaling;

(B) Emitted at the mouthpiece during puff drawing; and

(C) Exhaled by the person smoking;

(7) "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any: (A) Lighted tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco; and (B) Other lighted combustible plant material; and

(A) Lighted tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco; and

(B) Other lighted combustible plant material; and

(8) "Student" means an individual enrolled in a credit or noncredit course at a state-supported institution of higher education.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 847,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2009, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-106
Unplanned pregnancies action plan
Status: in_force

(a) On and after November 3, 2015, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all public university and community college presidents and chancellors or their designees, shall develop an action plan to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancies among older teens who are unmarried. (b) The action plan shall: (1) Incorporate unplanned pregnancy prevention information for students through advising and student orientation; (2) Integrate information that is recognized as medically accurate by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists about the prevention of unplanned pregnancy into academic courses if and when appropriate, including without limitation abstinence education; (3) Identify opportunities to raise awareness of and provide resources for the prevention of unplanned pregnancies across the entire student population; (4) Identify opportunities for current students to reach out to younger teens to serve as mentors or role models, or both, of successful behaviors and healthy choices, including opportunities for outreach during summer vacation or during traditional after-school hours for grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12); (5) Identify private or federal grants available to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancy and to promote student success, including any partnerships necessary to successfully compete for grants; (6) Collaborate with the Department of Health or federally qualified health centers, or both, to promote access to care; (7) Identify child care, transportation, financial aid, and other challenges specific to existing single parents; and (8) Identify other topics or issues relating to the prevention and reduction of unplanned pregnancies among older teens. (c) (1) The board shall present the action plan to the Legislative Council upon its completion but no later than November 3, 2015. (2) The board shall report on the status of the action plan annually to: (A) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (B) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (C) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and (D) The Chair of the House Committee on Education. (d) This section shall take effect on July 1, 2015. Added by Act 2015, No. 943,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) On and after November 3, 2015, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with all public university and community college presidents and chancellors or their designees, shall develop an action plan to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancies among older teens who are unmarried.

(b) The action plan shall: (1) Incorporate unplanned pregnancy prevention information for students through advising and student orientation; (2) Integrate information that is recognized as medically accurate by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists about the prevention of unplanned pregnancy into academic courses if and when appropriate, including without limitation abstinence education; (3) Identify opportunities to raise awareness of and provide resources for the prevention of unplanned pregnancies across the entire student population; (4) Identify opportunities for current students to reach out to younger teens to serve as mentors or role models, or both, of successful behaviors and healthy choices, including opportunities for outreach during summer vacation or during traditional after-school hours for grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12); (5) Identify private or federal grants available to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancy and to promote student success, including any partnerships necessary to successfully compete for grants; (6) Collaborate with the Department of Health or federally qualified health centers, or both, to promote access to care; (7) Identify child care, transportation, financial aid, and other challenges specific to existing single parents; and (8) Identify other topics or issues relating to the prevention and reduction of unplanned pregnancies among older teens.

(1) Incorporate unplanned pregnancy prevention information for students through advising and student orientation;

(2) Integrate information that is recognized as medically accurate by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists about the prevention of unplanned pregnancy into academic courses if and when appropriate, including without limitation abstinence education;

(3) Identify opportunities to raise awareness of and provide resources for the prevention of unplanned pregnancies across the entire student population;

(4) Identify opportunities for current students to reach out to younger teens to serve as mentors or role models, or both, of successful behaviors and healthy choices, including opportunities for outreach during summer vacation or during traditional after-school hours for grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12);

(5) Identify private or federal grants available to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancy and to promote student success, including any partnerships necessary to successfully compete for grants;

(6) Collaborate with the Department of Health or federally qualified health centers, or both, to promote access to care;

(7) Identify child care, transportation, financial aid, and other challenges specific to existing single parents; and

(8) Identify other topics or issues relating to the prevention and reduction of unplanned pregnancies among older teens.

(c) (1) The board shall present the action plan to the Legislative Council upon its completion but no later than November 3, 2015. (2) The board shall report on the status of the action plan annually to: (A) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (B) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (C) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and (D) The Chair of the House Committee on Education.

(1) The board shall present the action plan to the Legislative Council upon its completion but no later than November 3, 2015.

(2) The board shall report on the status of the action plan annually to: (A) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (B) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (C) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and (D) The Chair of the House Committee on Education.

(A) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor;

(B) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor;

(C) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and

(D) The Chair of the House Committee on Education.

(d) This section shall take effect on July 1, 2015.

Added by Act 2015, No. 943,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-41-104
Services for children determined in another state to be eligible for services due to behavioral disability
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a child who: (1) Enrolls for the first time in special education services at an Arkansas public school; and (2) Has been previously determined by a school district in another state to be eligible for special education services due to a behavioral disability. (b) The Arkansas public school district shall conduct an evaluation of the child consistent with federal and state rules to determine the appropriate special education disability category recognized in this state, if any. (c) (1) If a child with a disability who had an individualized education program that was in effect in a previous public agency in another state transfers to a public agency in this state and enrolls in a new school within the same school year, the new public agency in consultation with the parents must provide the child with free appropriate public education including services comparable to those described in the child's individualized education program from the previous public agency until such time as the new public agency: (A) Conducts an evaluation pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 300.304 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.306 , if determined to be necessary by the new public agency; and (B) Develops, adopts, and implements a new individualized education program, if appropriate, that meets the applicable requirements in 34 C.F.R. § 300.320 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.324 . (2) If the child's behavior results in an out-of-school suspension of ten (10) or more consecutive or nonconsecutive days or an expulsion during the period of time the child receives special education services under the disability category of behavioral disability, the child's individualized education program team shall meet to review the child's individualized education program, including the behavioral needs of the child and the current placement of the child, consistent with federal and state rules dealing with special education and related services. (d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall have the authority to promulgate rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1763, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 377, § 1.

(a) This section applies to a child who: (1) Enrolls for the first time in special education services at an Arkansas public school; and (2) Has been previously determined by a school district in another state to be eligible for special education services due to a behavioral disability.

(1) Enrolls for the first time in special education services at an Arkansas public school; and

(2) Has been previously determined by a school district in another state to be eligible for special education services due to a behavioral disability.

(b) The Arkansas public school district shall conduct an evaluation of the child consistent with federal and state rules to determine the appropriate special education disability category recognized in this state, if any.

(c) (1) If a child with a disability who had an individualized education program that was in effect in a previous public agency in another state transfers to a public agency in this state and enrolls in a new school within the same school year, the new public agency in consultation with the parents must provide the child with free appropriate public education including services comparable to those described in the child's individualized education program from the previous public agency until such time as the new public agency: (A) Conducts an evaluation pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 300.304 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.306 , if determined to be necessary by the new public agency; and (B) Develops, adopts, and implements a new individualized education program, if appropriate, that meets the applicable requirements in 34 C.F.R. § 300.320 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.324 . (2) If the child's behavior results in an out-of-school suspension of ten (10) or more consecutive or nonconsecutive days or an expulsion during the period of time the child receives special education services under the disability category of behavioral disability, the child's individualized education program team shall meet to review the child's individualized education program, including the behavioral needs of the child and the current placement of the child, consistent with federal and state rules dealing with special education and related services.

(1) If a child with a disability who had an individualized education program that was in effect in a previous public agency in another state transfers to a public agency in this state and enrolls in a new school within the same school year, the new public agency in consultation with the parents must provide the child with free appropriate public education including services comparable to those described in the child's individualized education program from the previous public agency until such time as the new public agency: (A) Conducts an evaluation pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 300.304 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.306 , if determined to be necessary by the new public agency; and (B) Develops, adopts, and implements a new individualized education program, if appropriate, that meets the applicable requirements in 34 C.F.R. § 300.320 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.324 .

(A) Conducts an evaluation pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 300.304 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.306 , if determined to be necessary by the new public agency; and

(B) Develops, adopts, and implements a new individualized education program, if appropriate, that meets the applicable requirements in 34 C.F.R. § 300.320 through 34 C.F.R. § 300.324 .

(2) If the child's behavior results in an out-of-school suspension of ten (10) or more consecutive or nonconsecutive days or an expulsion during the period of time the child receives special education services under the disability category of behavioral disability, the child's individualized education program team shall meet to review the child's individualized education program, including the behavioral needs of the child and the current placement of the child, consistent with federal and state rules dealing with special education and related services.

(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall have the authority to promulgate rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1763, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 377, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-48-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 48 / Section 6-48-102
Alternative learning environment required - Reporting
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A school district shall provide one (1) or more alternative learning environments for all students who meet the minimum criteria established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) A school district complies with this section if the school district provides an alternative learning environment by one (1) or more of the following methods: (A) Establishes and operates an alternative learning environment; (B) Cooperates with one (1) or more other school districts to establish and operate an alternative learning environment; (C) Uses an alternative learning environment operated by an education service cooperative established under The Education Service Cooperative Act of 1985, § 6-13-1001 et seq.; or (D) Partners with a state-supported institution of higher education and technical institutes to provide concurrent courses or technical education options for academic learning to students in grades eight through twelve (8-12). (b) Annually, a school district shall submit to the division: (1) Information on race and gender of the students educated in the alternative learning environment; (2) Any other information regarding students educated in alternative learning environments that the division requires by rule; and (3) An assurance statement that the school district is in compliance with this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1846, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1845, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 994,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2011, No. 1118, § 4.

(a) (1) A school district shall provide one (1) or more alternative learning environments for all students who meet the minimum criteria established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) A school district complies with this section if the school district provides an alternative learning environment by one (1) or more of the following methods: (A) Establishes and operates an alternative learning environment; (B) Cooperates with one (1) or more other school districts to establish and operate an alternative learning environment; (C) Uses an alternative learning environment operated by an education service cooperative established under The Education Service Cooperative Act of 1985, § 6-13-1001 et seq.; or (D) Partners with a state-supported institution of higher education and technical institutes to provide concurrent courses or technical education options for academic learning to students in grades eight through twelve (8-12).

(1) A school district shall provide one (1) or more alternative learning environments for all students who meet the minimum criteria established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) A school district complies with this section if the school district provides an alternative learning environment by one (1) or more of the following methods: (A) Establishes and operates an alternative learning environment; (B) Cooperates with one (1) or more other school districts to establish and operate an alternative learning environment; (C) Uses an alternative learning environment operated by an education service cooperative established under The Education Service Cooperative Act of 1985, § 6-13-1001 et seq.; or (D) Partners with a state-supported institution of higher education and technical institutes to provide concurrent courses or technical education options for academic learning to students in grades eight through twelve (8-12).

(A) Establishes and operates an alternative learning environment;

(B) Cooperates with one (1) or more other school districts to establish and operate an alternative learning environment;

(C) Uses an alternative learning environment operated by an education service cooperative established under The Education Service Cooperative Act of 1985, § 6-13-1001 et seq.; or

(D) Partners with a state-supported institution of higher education and technical institutes to provide concurrent courses or technical education options for academic learning to students in grades eight through twelve (8-12).

(b) Annually, a school district shall submit to the division: (1) Information on race and gender of the students educated in the alternative learning environment; (2) Any other information regarding students educated in alternative learning environments that the division requires by rule; and (3) An assurance statement that the school district is in compliance with this chapter.

(1) Information on race and gender of the students educated in the alternative learning environment;

(2) Any other information regarding students educated in alternative learning environments that the division requires by rule; and

(3) An assurance statement that the school district is in compliance with this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1846, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1845, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 994,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 1118, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-122 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-122
Safe transportation of school children on buses and other vehicles
Status: in_force

The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or its successor shall undertake measures to provide for the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of school children, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program for all preventive and other repair or replacement maintenance activities performed, including operating and maintenance documentation, on all public school buses; and (2) Ensure that the uniform comprehensive maintenance management program is adopted and followed by all school districts. Acts 2005, No. 1979, § 2; 2007, No. 999, § 4.

The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or its successor shall undertake measures to provide for the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of school children, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program for all preventive and other repair or replacement maintenance activities performed, including operating and maintenance documentation, on all public school buses; and

(2) Ensure that the uniform comprehensive maintenance management program is adopted and followed by all school districts.

Acts 2005, No. 1979, § 2; 2007, No. 999, § 4.