Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-62-806
Rules - Nondiscriminatory application
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. (b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be implemented in such a way as to discriminate against women's athletic programs. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 378, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 366, §§ 6, 7.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be implemented in such a way as to discriminate against women's athletic programs.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 378, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 366, §§ 6, 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1010 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1010
Director
Status: in_force

(a) Each education service cooperative shall be administered by a director who shall perform the following duties: (1) Administer the programs and services of the education service cooperative; (2) Recommend the employment of professional and nonprofessional personnel authorized by the education service cooperative's governing body; (3) Prepare the budget for adoption by the education service cooperative's governing body; (4) Direct expenditures of funds within the budget; and (5) Perform other duties as required by the education service cooperative's governing body and the policies and rules of the State Board of Education. (b) The director of each education service cooperative shall: (1) Hold an administrator's license and meet all requirements to serve as a superintendent of schools in the State of Arkansas; or (2) Have an equivalent level of education and administrative experience and obtain the approval of the state board. (c) The governing body of any education service cooperative may enter into a contract with a director for a period not to exceed three (3) years. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 193, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.15; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 9.

(a) Each education service cooperative shall be administered by a director who shall perform the following duties: (1) Administer the programs and services of the education service cooperative; (2) Recommend the employment of professional and nonprofessional personnel authorized by the education service cooperative's governing body; (3) Prepare the budget for adoption by the education service cooperative's governing body; (4) Direct expenditures of funds within the budget; and (5) Perform other duties as required by the education service cooperative's governing body and the policies and rules of the State Board of Education.

(1) Administer the programs and services of the education service cooperative;

(2) Recommend the employment of professional and nonprofessional personnel authorized by the education service cooperative's governing body;

(3) Prepare the budget for adoption by the education service cooperative's governing body;

(4) Direct expenditures of funds within the budget; and

(5) Perform other duties as required by the education service cooperative's governing body and the policies and rules of the State Board of Education.

(b) The director of each education service cooperative shall: (1) Hold an administrator's license and meet all requirements to serve as a superintendent of schools in the State of Arkansas; or (2) Have an equivalent level of education and administrative experience and obtain the approval of the state board.

(1) Hold an administrator's license and meet all requirements to serve as a superintendent of schools in the State of Arkansas; or

(2) Have an equivalent level of education and administrative experience and obtain the approval of the state board.

(c) The governing body of any education service cooperative may enter into a contract with a director for a period not to exceed three (3) years.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 193, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.15; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-64-1202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed without reference to the amendment by Act 2017, No. 913 by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1013, § 1.

Repealed without reference to the amendment by Act 2017, No. 913 by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 1013, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-18-1601
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Universal ACT Assessment Program Act". Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Universal ACT Assessment Program Act".

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-704
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes hereof. This subchapter shall constitute the sole authority necessary to accomplish the purposes hereof, and to this end it shall not be necessary that the provisions of other laws pertaining to the development of public facilities and properties and the financing thereof be complied with. (b) This subchapter shall be interpreted to supplement existing laws conferring rights and powers upon the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the rights and powers set forth herein shall be regarded as alternative methods for the accomplishment of the purposes of this subchapter. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 27.

(a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes hereof. This subchapter shall constitute the sole authority necessary to accomplish the purposes hereof, and to this end it shall not be necessary that the provisions of other laws pertaining to the development of public facilities and properties and the financing thereof be complied with.

(b) This subchapter shall be interpreted to supplement existing laws conferring rights and powers upon the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the rights and powers set forth herein shall be regarded as alternative methods for the accomplishment of the purposes of this subchapter.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1906 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-18-1906
[See Note] Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) If the provisions of this subchapter conflict with a provision of an enforceable desegregation court order or a district's court-approved desegregation plan, either of which explicitly limits the transfer of students between school districts, the provisions of the order or plan shall govern. (b) Annually by January 1, a school district that claims a conflict under subsection (a) of this section shall submit proof from a federal court to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that the school district has a genuine conflict under an active desegregation order or active court-approved desegregation plan that explicitly limits the transfer of students between school districts. (c) (1) Proof submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall contain the following: (A) Documentation that the desegregation order or court-approved desegregation plan is still active and enforceable; and (B) Documentation showing the specific language the school district believes limits its participation in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of proof under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall notify the school district whether it is required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (B) The division may reject incomplete submissions. (C) If the division does not provide a written exemption to the school district, then the school district shall be required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (3) The division shall maintain on its website a list of school districts that are not required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (4) The State Board of Education may review a decision of the division upon written petition of the affected school district and may affirm or reverse the decision of the division under the rules promulgated by the state board to implement this subsection. Amended by Act 2023, No. 129,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 39, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 754,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1582, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1581, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1580, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 14,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 9,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 988,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 4, eff. 4/6/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 6, eff. 4/16/2013.

(a) If the provisions of this subchapter conflict with a provision of an enforceable desegregation court order or a district's court-approved desegregation plan, either of which explicitly limits the transfer of students between school districts, the provisions of the order or plan shall govern.

(b) Annually by January 1, a school district that claims a conflict under subsection (a) of this section shall submit proof from a federal court to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that the school district has a genuine conflict under an active desegregation order or active court-approved desegregation plan that explicitly limits the transfer of students between school districts.

(c) (1) Proof submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall contain the following: (A) Documentation that the desegregation order or court-approved desegregation plan is still active and enforceable; and (B) Documentation showing the specific language the school district believes limits its participation in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of proof under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall notify the school district whether it is required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (B) The division may reject incomplete submissions. (C) If the division does not provide a written exemption to the school district, then the school district shall be required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (3) The division shall maintain on its website a list of school districts that are not required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (4) The State Board of Education may review a decision of the division upon written petition of the affected school district and may affirm or reverse the decision of the division under the rules promulgated by the state board to implement this subsection.

(1) Proof submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall contain the following: (A) Documentation that the desegregation order or court-approved desegregation plan is still active and enforceable; and (B) Documentation showing the specific language the school district believes limits its participation in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(A) Documentation that the desegregation order or court-approved desegregation plan is still active and enforceable; and

(B) Documentation showing the specific language the school district believes limits its participation in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(2) (A) Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of proof under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall notify the school district whether it is required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter. (B) The division may reject incomplete submissions. (C) If the division does not provide a written exemption to the school district, then the school district shall be required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(A) Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of proof under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall notify the school district whether it is required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(B) The division may reject incomplete submissions.

(C) If the division does not provide a written exemption to the school district, then the school district shall be required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(3) The division shall maintain on its website a list of school districts that are not required to participate in the school choice provisions of this subchapter.

(4) The State Board of Education may review a decision of the division upon written petition of the affected school district and may affirm or reverse the decision of the division under the rules promulgated by the state board to implement this subsection.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 129,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 39, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 754,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1582, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1581, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1580, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 14,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 9,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 988,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1066,§ 4, eff. 4/6/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 6, eff. 4/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-101
General policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the state to promote and balance the objective of protecting integrity and facilitating the recruitment and retention of personnel needed by public educational entities. (b) All board members, administrators, and employees, as defined herein, shall carry out all official duties for the benefit of the people of the community and the State of Arkansas and shall abide by the provisions of this chapter. (c) It is the specific intent of this chapter to prohibit self-dealing in transactions between public educational entities and board members, administrators, or employees. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 1.

(a) It is the policy of the state to promote and balance the objective of protecting integrity and facilitating the recruitment and retention of personnel needed by public educational entities.

(b) All board members, administrators, and employees, as defined herein, shall carry out all official duties for the benefit of the people of the community and the State of Arkansas and shall abide by the provisions of this chapter.

(c) It is the specific intent of this chapter to prohibit self-dealing in transactions between public educational entities and board members, administrators, or employees.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-506
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.5; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 6; 2007, No. 541, § 6.

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

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.5; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 6; 2007, No. 541, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-46-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-46-303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1827, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 839, §§ 4, 7; 2009, No. 376, § 53.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1827, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1993, No. 839, §§ 4, 7; 2009, No. 376, § 53.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1806
Medical students - Purpose of loan
Status: in_force

Osteopathic rural medical practice loans provided for in this subchapter shall be made for the sole purpose of paying the applicant's tuition, maintenance, and educational expenses and the necessary living expenses of his or her dependents while the applicant is enrolled in a program of medical education as described in this subchapter. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

Osteopathic rural medical practice loans provided for in this subchapter shall be made for the sole purpose of paying the applicant's tuition, maintenance, and educational expenses and the necessary living expenses of his or her dependents while the applicant is enrolled in a program of medical education as described in this subchapter.

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-502
Establishment authorized
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the authority granted by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, there is authorized the establishment of community college districts to be formed, financed, and governed as provided in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , § 6-61-501 , §§ 6-61-503 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4908.

Pursuant to the authority granted by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, there is authorized the establishment of community college districts to be formed, financed, and governed as provided in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , § 6-61-501 , §§ 6-61-503 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-622 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-622
Publication of budget
Status: in_force

(a) The requirement of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 40, for publication of a public school district's budget shall be discharged by the board of directors of each school district by publication of the school district's budget one (1) time in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county or counties in which the school district is administered. (b) The publication shall be made not less than sixty (60) days before the school election at which the annual ad valorem property tax for the school district is decided by the electors. Amended by Act 2019, No. 828,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1951, No. 403, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-538; Acts 2003, No. 1280, § 1.

(a) The requirement of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 40, for publication of a public school district's budget shall be discharged by the board of directors of each school district by publication of the school district's budget one (1) time in a newspaper that is published in or has a bona fide circulation in the county or counties in which the school district is administered.

(b) The publication shall be made not less than sixty (60) days before the school election at which the annual ad valorem property tax for the school district is decided by the electors.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 828,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1951, No. 403, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-538; Acts 2003, No. 1280, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-218
Sale of donated land
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may sell any land donated to the University of Arkansas by individuals. (b) When the purchase price is paid to the treasurer of the university, the president and secretary of the board shall execute a deed conveying the lands to the purchaser. Acts 1901, No. 164, § 4, p. 314; C. & M. Dig., § 9526; Pope's Dig., § 13145; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2811.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may sell any land donated to the University of Arkansas by individuals.

(b) When the purchase price is paid to the treasurer of the university, the president and secretary of the board shall execute a deed conveying the lands to the purchaser.

Acts 1901, No. 164, § 4, p. 314; C. & M. Dig., § 9526; Pope's Dig., § 13145; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-13-1401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Affected district" means a school district that: (A) Loses territory or students as a result of annexation; or (B) Is involved in a consolidation; (2) "Aggrieved district" means the lawfully constituted and existing board of directors of a school district that gains or loses territory or students as a result of an annexation or consolidation; (3) "Annexation" means the joining of an affected school district or part thereof with a receiving district; (4) "Consolidation" means the joining of two (2) or more affected school districts or parts thereof to create a new single school district; (5) "Receiving district" means a school district or districts that receive territory or students, or both, from an affected district as a result of annexation; and (6) "Resulting district" means the new school district created from an affected district or districts as a result of consolidation. Acts 2001, No. 1225, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 5; 2011, No. 1217, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Affected district" means a school district that: (A) Loses territory or students as a result of annexation; or (B) Is involved in a consolidation;

(A) Loses territory or students as a result of annexation; or

(B) Is involved in a consolidation;

(2) "Aggrieved district" means the lawfully constituted and existing board of directors of a school district that gains or loses territory or students as a result of an annexation or consolidation;

(3) "Annexation" means the joining of an affected school district or part thereof with a receiving district;

(4) "Consolidation" means the joining of two (2) or more affected school districts or parts thereof to create a new single school district;

(5) "Receiving district" means a school district or districts that receive territory or students, or both, from an affected district as a result of annexation; and

(6) "Resulting district" means the new school district created from an affected district or districts as a result of consolidation.

Acts 2001, No. 1225, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 5; 2011, No. 1217, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-107
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1981, No. 296, § 2; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 62, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 2; 1987, No. 705, § 2; 2011, No. 521, § 7.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1981, No. 296, § 2; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 62, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 2; 1987, No. 705, § 2; 2011, No. 521, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "School Motor Vehicle Insurance Act". Acts 1991, No. 824, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 15.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "School Motor Vehicle Insurance Act".

Acts 1991, No. 824, § 1; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 24 / Section 6-15-2401
Review of Arkansas Placement Status Reports - Reports of students needing remediation
Status: in_force

(a) Representatives from the Division of Higher Education and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall meet with the respective chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and the House Committee on Education, or their designees, along with the selected superintendents, high school principals, and high school counselors, one (1) time every biennium to review the Arkansas Placement Status Reports to determine whether any revisions in the format of the reports, the information that is reported, or the reporting process need to be made. (b) Agreed-upon changes would be reported to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the State Board of Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1269, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 10; 2007, No. 1573, § 20.

(a) Representatives from the Division of Higher Education and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall meet with the respective chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and the House Committee on Education, or their designees, along with the selected superintendents, high school principals, and high school counselors, one (1) time every biennium to review the Arkansas Placement Status Reports to determine whether any revisions in the format of the reports, the information that is reported, or the reporting process need to be made.

(b) Agreed-upon changes would be reported to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the State Board of Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and the House Committee on Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1269, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 10; 2007, No. 1573, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 80 / Section 6-80-101
Records - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville shall maintain records of all applicants applying for financial assistance and shall adopt proper administrative procedures to ensure that students attending any state-supported or private institution in Arkansas shall be given the same consideration for receiving financial assistance from the appropriations provided for financial assistance. (b) In addition, records shall be maintained in a manner such that timely reports shall be filed with the Governor, the General Assembly, and its interim committee stating by name of individual: (1) The applications received; (2) The schools in which the applicant did his or her undergraduate college study; (3) The action taken by the administrator of these aid programs at the university; and (4) The reason for the action if the financial assistance was denied. Acts 1973, No. 745, § 13.

(a) The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville shall maintain records of all applicants applying for financial assistance and shall adopt proper administrative procedures to ensure that students attending any state-supported or private institution in Arkansas shall be given the same consideration for receiving financial assistance from the appropriations provided for financial assistance.

(b) In addition, records shall be maintained in a manner such that timely reports shall be filed with the Governor, the General Assembly, and its interim committee stating by name of individual: (1) The applications received; (2) The schools in which the applicant did his or her undergraduate college study; (3) The action taken by the administrator of these aid programs at the university; and (4) The reason for the action if the financial assistance was denied.

(1) The applications received;

(2) The schools in which the applicant did his or her undergraduate college study;

(3) The action taken by the administrator of these aid programs at the university; and

(4) The reason for the action if the financial assistance was denied.

Acts 1973, No. 745, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-4-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-13-806
Indebtedness and pledge of millage
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize any school district to incur bonded indebtedness and pledge millage rates for the acquisition of lands or the construction of buildings in any school district other than within the school district so incurring that indebtedness and pledging that millage. Acts 1961, No. 22, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-444.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize any school district to incur bonded indebtedness and pledge millage rates for the acquisition of lands or the construction of buildings in any school district other than within the school district so incurring that indebtedness and pledging that millage.

Acts 1961, No. 22, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-444.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-82-2202
Creation
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program is created under this subchapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.

The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program is created under this subchapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-107
Patriotic observances generally
Status: in_force

(a) February 22, as the birthday of George Washington, and such other days as may be designated by the State Board of Education for patriotic observance shall be observed with appropriate exercises. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the closing of any school on such days without consent of the board of directors of the school district. Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 175; Pope's Dig., § 11617; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1608.

(a) February 22, as the birthday of George Washington, and such other days as may be designated by the State Board of Education for patriotic observance shall be observed with appropriate exercises.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the closing of any school on such days without consent of the board of directors of the school district.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 175; Pope's Dig., § 11617; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-48-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 48 / Section 6-48-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (A) (i) "Alternative learning environment" means an alternate class or program within a public school or school district that affords all students an environment that seeks to eliminate barriers to learning for any student whose academic and social progress is negatively affected by the student's personal characteristics or situation. (ii) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall by rule more fully define the student's personal characteristics and situations applicable under this chapter. (B) An alternative learning environment is not a punitive environment but one that is conducive to learning. (C) An alternative learning environment is not a separate school for the purposes of this title even if the division assigns the alternative learning environment a separate local education agency number; and (2) "Intervention services" means activities within or outside a school that will eliminate traditional barriers to learning. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1844, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 35, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2011, No. 1118, § 4.

As used in this chapter:

(1) (A) (i) "Alternative learning environment" means an alternate class or program within a public school or school district that affords all students an environment that seeks to eliminate barriers to learning for any student whose academic and social progress is negatively affected by the student's personal characteristics or situation. (ii) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall by rule more fully define the student's personal characteristics and situations applicable under this chapter. (B) An alternative learning environment is not a punitive environment but one that is conducive to learning. (C) An alternative learning environment is not a separate school for the purposes of this title even if the division assigns the alternative learning environment a separate local education agency number; and

(A) (i) "Alternative learning environment" means an alternate class or program within a public school or school district that affords all students an environment that seeks to eliminate barriers to learning for any student whose academic and social progress is negatively affected by the student's personal characteristics or situation. (ii) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall by rule more fully define the student's personal characteristics and situations applicable under this chapter.

(i) "Alternative learning environment" means an alternate class or program within a public school or school district that affords all students an environment that seeks to eliminate barriers to learning for any student whose academic and social progress is negatively affected by the student's personal characteristics or situation.

(ii) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall by rule more fully define the student's personal characteristics and situations applicable under this chapter.

(B) An alternative learning environment is not a punitive environment but one that is conducive to learning.

(C) An alternative learning environment is not a separate school for the purposes of this title even if the division assigns the alternative learning environment a separate local education agency number; and

(2) "Intervention services" means activities within or outside a school that will eliminate traditional barriers to learning.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1844, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 35, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 1118, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-17-1506
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1983, No. 936, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.3; Acts 1997, No. 1247, § 1; 1999, No. 852, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023.

Acts 1983, No. 936, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.3; Acts 1997, No. 1247, § 1; 1999, No. 852, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-225 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-225
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this section and § 6-18-226 , "community truancy board" means a board composed of members of the local community in which the child attends school. Acts 1999, No. 1579, § 1.

As used in this section and § 6-18-226 , "community truancy board" means a board composed of members of the local community in which the child attends school.

Acts 1999, No. 1579, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-60-404
Facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The courses of instruction and training provided for in this subchapter shall be provided in local facilities in the communities served which are made available by the community without cost to the state-supported institution of higher education, or which are made available on a rental or lease basis whereby the institution's rental or lease obligation shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the rental or lease cost therefor, with the remainder of the rental or lease cost to be provided from local sources within the communities served. (b) The courses of instruction or training programs may be established on the campuses of vocational-technical schools or in existing public classroom facilities, upon agreements entered into by the boards of trustees of the state-supported institutions of higher education involved and the administrators or boards in charge of the vocational-technical school programs or school districts. Acts 1975, No. 717, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3368.

(a) The courses of instruction and training provided for in this subchapter shall be provided in local facilities in the communities served which are made available by the community without cost to the state-supported institution of higher education, or which are made available on a rental or lease basis whereby the institution's rental or lease obligation shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the rental or lease cost therefor, with the remainder of the rental or lease cost to be provided from local sources within the communities served.

(b) The courses of instruction or training programs may be established on the campuses of vocational-technical schools or in existing public classroom facilities, upon agreements entered into by the boards of trustees of the state-supported institutions of higher education involved and the administrators or boards in charge of the vocational-technical school programs or school districts.

Acts 1975, No. 717, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3368.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-110
Testing of entering freshmen for remedial courses
Status: in_force

(a) A first-time entering freshman at a state-supported institution of higher education who is admitted to enroll in an associate or a bachelor's degree program shall be tested by the admitting institution for purposes of placement in either college-level credit courses in English and mathematics or remedial courses in English composition, reading, and mathematics. (b) Remedial courses shall not provide credit toward a degree. (c) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall determine the: (A) Test or other criteria to be used; (B) Testing procedures and exemptions; (C) Minimum scores or criteria below which students at all state-supported institutions of higher education must take remedial courses; and (D) Minimum scores or criteria to allow simultaneous enrollment in college-level credit and remedial courses. (2) The board shall base these decisions on: (A) Consultation with representatives of the state-supported institutions of higher education; (B) Analysis of the placement procedures presently used by institutions in the state; (C) Statewide placement testing programs in other states; and (D) Pilot projects involving testing of entering freshmen at selected institutions in the state. (3) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop by institution uniform measurable exit standards for remedial courses that are comparable to the ACT or SAT equivalent required for college-level enrollment in credit courses to be implemented no later than the fall semester of 2010. (d) (1) The board shall work with state-supported institutions of higher education to: (A) Develop innovative alternatives to traditional instruction and delivery methods for remedial courses; and (B) Provide professional development opportunities to help remedial education faculty gain knowledge in best practices and trends in the instruction and delivery of remedial education. (2) The board shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by February 1, 2010, on the progress made in addressing the requirements in subdivision (d)(1) of this section. Acts 1991, No. 1101, § 23; 1999, No. 508, § 3; 2009, No. 971, § 1; 2011, No. 899, § 1.

(a) A first-time entering freshman at a state-supported institution of higher education who is admitted to enroll in an associate or a bachelor's degree program shall be tested by the admitting institution for purposes of placement in either college-level credit courses in English and mathematics or remedial courses in English composition, reading, and mathematics.

(b) Remedial courses shall not provide credit toward a degree.

(c) (1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall determine the: (A) Test or other criteria to be used; (B) Testing procedures and exemptions; (C) Minimum scores or criteria below which students at all state-supported institutions of higher education must take remedial courses; and (D) Minimum scores or criteria to allow simultaneous enrollment in college-level credit and remedial courses. (2) The board shall base these decisions on: (A) Consultation with representatives of the state-supported institutions of higher education; (B) Analysis of the placement procedures presently used by institutions in the state; (C) Statewide placement testing programs in other states; and (D) Pilot projects involving testing of entering freshmen at selected institutions in the state. (3) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop by institution uniform measurable exit standards for remedial courses that are comparable to the ACT or SAT equivalent required for college-level enrollment in credit courses to be implemented no later than the fall semester of 2010.

(1) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall determine the: (A) Test or other criteria to be used; (B) Testing procedures and exemptions; (C) Minimum scores or criteria below which students at all state-supported institutions of higher education must take remedial courses; and (D) Minimum scores or criteria to allow simultaneous enrollment in college-level credit and remedial courses.

(A) Test or other criteria to be used;

(B) Testing procedures and exemptions;

(C) Minimum scores or criteria below which students at all state-supported institutions of higher education must take remedial courses; and

(D) Minimum scores or criteria to allow simultaneous enrollment in college-level credit and remedial courses.

(2) The board shall base these decisions on: (A) Consultation with representatives of the state-supported institutions of higher education; (B) Analysis of the placement procedures presently used by institutions in the state; (C) Statewide placement testing programs in other states; and (D) Pilot projects involving testing of entering freshmen at selected institutions in the state.

(A) Consultation with representatives of the state-supported institutions of higher education;

(B) Analysis of the placement procedures presently used by institutions in the state;

(C) Statewide placement testing programs in other states; and

(D) Pilot projects involving testing of entering freshmen at selected institutions in the state.

(3) The board, in collaboration with state-supported institutions of higher education, shall develop by institution uniform measurable exit standards for remedial courses that are comparable to the ACT or SAT equivalent required for college-level enrollment in credit courses to be implemented no later than the fall semester of 2010.

(d) (1) The board shall work with state-supported institutions of higher education to: (A) Develop innovative alternatives to traditional instruction and delivery methods for remedial courses; and (B) Provide professional development opportunities to help remedial education faculty gain knowledge in best practices and trends in the instruction and delivery of remedial education. (2) The board shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by February 1, 2010, on the progress made in addressing the requirements in subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(1) The board shall work with state-supported institutions of higher education to: (A) Develop innovative alternatives to traditional instruction and delivery methods for remedial courses; and (B) Provide professional development opportunities to help remedial education faculty gain knowledge in best practices and trends in the instruction and delivery of remedial education.

(A) Develop innovative alternatives to traditional instruction and delivery methods for remedial courses; and

(B) Provide professional development opportunities to help remedial education faculty gain knowledge in best practices and trends in the instruction and delivery of remedial education.

(2) The board shall report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education by February 1, 2010, on the progress made in addressing the requirements in subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

Acts 1991, No. 1101, § 23; 1999, No. 508, § 3; 2009, No. 971, § 1; 2011, No. 899, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5803; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 3; 1997, No. 1172, § 3; 1999, No. 999, § 4; 2003, No. 1467, § 9; 2011, No. 989, § 14.

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

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5803; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 3; 1997, No. 1172, § 3; 1999, No. 999, § 4; 2003, No. 1467, § 9; 2011, No. 989, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-907 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-907
Funds generally
Status: in_force

(a) The county treasurer of each county in the state is directed to establish for each school district for which he or she is treasurer the following funds: (1) The teachers' salary fund; (2) Operating fund; (3) Building fund; (4) Debt service fund; (5) Capital outlay fund; and (6) Consolidated federal grants fund. (b) The county treasurer shall credit to the operating fund all other revenues not earmarked for the building fund, debt service fund, capital outlay fund, or consolidated federal grants fund. (c) The county treasurer shall credit to the building fund those funds received: (1) Through the sale of bonds or otherwise; and (2) From insurance collected for damages to school property except when the property damages have been repaired out of the operating fund which will be reimbursed by the insurance proceeds. (d) The county treasurer shall credit to the debt service fund revenue from any continuing levy for the retirement of bonded indebtedness. (e) The county treasurer shall credit to the capital outlay fund any revenue specifically dedicated for capital outlay fund purposes. (f) The county treasurer shall credit all the various federal funds to the consolidated federal grants fund unless otherwise specifically designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (g) The county treasurer charged with custody of the aforementioned consolidated federal grants fund shall be responsible only for the combined federal funds in his or her possession without regard to the various approved projects and limitations within the total federal allocations to the school district. (h) Accountability and separability of various projects shall be the responsibility of each school district. (i) The approved budget for the school district shall be used as a guide by the county treasurer in the settling of these funds. (j) The local board may authorize the county treasurer to transfer funds from the operating fund to the teachers' salary fund. (k) The county treasurer may request representatives of Arkansas Legislative Audit or the division to assist in establishing and crediting the various percentages of revenue to the respective funds. (l) When a school district has a school district treasurer, the county treasurer may establish for that school district only the fund or funds needed to properly note revenues received for the school district and disbursements made to the school district. (m) (1) If a school district uses a computerized accounting system that properly segregates revenues and disbursements by type and fund in accordance with state law and Arkansas Legislative Audit requirements, the school district may request that the county treasurer, serving as school district treasurer, receive and disburse all funds from one (1) operating account. (2) The request shall be made in writing by the superintendent of the school district to the county treasurer. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1463, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1462, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 3; 1943, No. 136, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 2; 1973, No. 496, § 1; 1981, No. 102, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1303; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, §§ 3, 4; 1999, No. 1078, § 62; 2001, No. 533, §§ 1, 2.

(a) The county treasurer of each county in the state is directed to establish for each school district for which he or she is treasurer the following funds: (1) The teachers' salary fund; (2) Operating fund; (3) Building fund; (4) Debt service fund; (5) Capital outlay fund; and (6) Consolidated federal grants fund.

(1) The teachers' salary fund;

(2) Operating fund;

(3) Building fund;

(4) Debt service fund;

(5) Capital outlay fund; and

(6) Consolidated federal grants fund.

(b) The county treasurer shall credit to the operating fund all other revenues not earmarked for the building fund, debt service fund, capital outlay fund, or consolidated federal grants fund.

(c) The county treasurer shall credit to the building fund those funds received: (1) Through the sale of bonds or otherwise; and (2) From insurance collected for damages to school property except when the property damages have been repaired out of the operating fund which will be reimbursed by the insurance proceeds.

(1) Through the sale of bonds or otherwise; and

(2) From insurance collected for damages to school property except when the property damages have been repaired out of the operating fund which will be reimbursed by the insurance proceeds.

(d) The county treasurer shall credit to the debt service fund revenue from any continuing levy for the retirement of bonded indebtedness.

(e) The county treasurer shall credit to the capital outlay fund any revenue specifically dedicated for capital outlay fund purposes.

(f) The county treasurer shall credit all the various federal funds to the consolidated federal grants fund unless otherwise specifically designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(g) The county treasurer charged with custody of the aforementioned consolidated federal grants fund shall be responsible only for the combined federal funds in his or her possession without regard to the various approved projects and limitations within the total federal allocations to the school district.

(h) Accountability and separability of various projects shall be the responsibility of each school district.

(i) The approved budget for the school district shall be used as a guide by the county treasurer in the settling of these funds.

(j) The local board may authorize the county treasurer to transfer funds from the operating fund to the teachers' salary fund.

(k) The county treasurer may request representatives of Arkansas Legislative Audit or the division to assist in establishing and crediting the various percentages of revenue to the respective funds.

(l) When a school district has a school district treasurer, the county treasurer may establish for that school district only the fund or funds needed to properly note revenues received for the school district and disbursements made to the school district.

(m) (1) If a school district uses a computerized accounting system that properly segregates revenues and disbursements by type and fund in accordance with state law and Arkansas Legislative Audit requirements, the school district may request that the county treasurer, serving as school district treasurer, receive and disburse all funds from one (1) operating account. (2) The request shall be made in writing by the superintendent of the school district to the county treasurer.

(1) If a school district uses a computerized accounting system that properly segregates revenues and disbursements by type and fund in accordance with state law and Arkansas Legislative Audit requirements, the school district may request that the county treasurer, serving as school district treasurer, receive and disburse all funds from one (1) operating account.

(2) The request shall be made in writing by the superintendent of the school district to the county treasurer.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1463, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1462, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 3; 1943, No. 136, § 2; 1949, No. 451, § 2; 1973, No. 496, § 1; 1981, No. 102, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1303; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, §§ 3, 4; 1999, No. 1078, § 62; 2001, No. 533, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-311 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-311
Term, renewal, and allocation of scholarships
Status: in_force

(a) An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship may be awarded annually for a period not to exceed an academic year. (b) (1) A scholarship shall correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods at the eligible institutions. (2) In no instance may the entire amount of the grant for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of students in advance. (c) Provided sufficient funds are available, a scholarship shall be awarded for one (1) academic year and renewed annually for three (3) additional academic years if the following conditions for renewal are met: (1) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) maintains not less than a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; (2) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(b) maintains not less than a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; (3) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has successfully completed a total of at least twenty-seven (27) hours during the first full academic year and, if applicable, a total of at least thirty (30) hours per academic year thereafter; (4) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has met any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education; and (5) (A) If a student who has continuously been a recipient of the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) for at least three (3) consecutive years is enrolled as a part-time student in the student's fourth academic year, the student shall be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) if the student has completed, by his or her fourth academic year, or is enrolled in, for his or her fourth academic year, the requisite number of credit hours to complete the student's degree program. (B) The scholarship amount for each semester in which a student who is the recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) is enrolled under this subsection shall be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled. Amended by Act 2019, No. 834,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2088, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1008,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, §§ 4, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5904, 80-5906; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 5; 1999, No. 1562, § 3; 2001, No. 1761, § 7; 2007, No. 274, § 2; 2009, No. 1218, § 5.

(a) An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship may be awarded annually for a period not to exceed an academic year.

(b) (1) A scholarship shall correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods at the eligible institutions. (2) In no instance may the entire amount of the grant for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of students in advance.

(1) A scholarship shall correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods at the eligible institutions.

(2) In no instance may the entire amount of the grant for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of students in advance.

(c) Provided sufficient funds are available, a scholarship shall be awarded for one (1) academic year and renewed annually for three (3) additional academic years if the following conditions for renewal are met: (1) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) maintains not less than a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; (2) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(b) maintains not less than a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale; (3) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has successfully completed a total of at least twenty-seven (27) hours during the first full academic year and, if applicable, a total of at least thirty (30) hours per academic year thereafter; (4) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has met any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education; and (5) (A) If a student who has continuously been a recipient of the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) for at least three (3) consecutive years is enrolled as a part-time student in the student's fourth academic year, the student shall be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) if the student has completed, by his or her fourth academic year, or is enrolled in, for his or her fourth academic year, the requisite number of credit hours to complete the student's degree program. (B) The scholarship amount for each semester in which a student who is the recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) is enrolled under this subsection shall be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

(1) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) maintains not less than a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale;

(2) A student receiving a scholarship under § 6-82-312(b) maintains not less than a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale;

(3) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has successfully completed a total of at least twenty-seven (27) hours during the first full academic year and, if applicable, a total of at least thirty (30) hours per academic year thereafter;

(4) A recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) has met any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education; and

(5) (A) If a student who has continuously been a recipient of the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) for at least three (3) consecutive years is enrolled as a part-time student in the student's fourth academic year, the student shall be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) if the student has completed, by his or her fourth academic year, or is enrolled in, for his or her fourth academic year, the requisite number of credit hours to complete the student's degree program. (B) The scholarship amount for each semester in which a student who is the recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) is enrolled under this subsection shall be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

(A) If a student who has continuously been a recipient of the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) for at least three (3) consecutive years is enrolled as a part-time student in the student's fourth academic year, the student shall be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) if the student has completed, by his or her fourth academic year, or is enrolled in, for his or her fourth academic year, the requisite number of credit hours to complete the student's degree program.

(B) The scholarship amount for each semester in which a student who is the recipient of a scholarship under § 6-82-312(a) or (b) is enrolled under this subsection shall be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 834,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2088, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1008,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, §§ 4, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5904, 80-5906; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 5; 1999, No. 1562, § 3; 2001, No. 1761, § 7; 2007, No. 274, § 2; 2009, No. 1218, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-111
Morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity
Status: in_force

Curricula in morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity shall be included in the course of study for the state public schools. Acts 1923, No. 397, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 294, § 10.

Curricula in morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity shall be included in the course of study for the state public schools.

Acts 1923, No. 397, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 294, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-15-1801
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 1288, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 1288, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2901 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-17-2901
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program". Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program".

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-21-505
Primary use of school facilities
Status: in_force

The facilities of any school district operating a recreation program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be used primarily for the purpose of conducting the regular school curriculum and related activities, and the use of school facilities for recreational purposes authorized by this subchapter shall be secondary. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3605.

The facilities of any school district operating a recreation program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be used primarily for the purpose of conducting the regular school curriculum and related activities, and the use of school facilities for recreational purposes authorized by this subchapter shall be secondary.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-231 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-231
Additional absences for Arkansas National Guard members
Status: in_force

A student who joins the Arkansas National Guard at seventeen (17) years of age while in grade eleven (11) shall be granted additional absences at the discretion of the school district superintendent in order to complete basic combat training between grades eleven (11) and twelve (12). Added by Act 2013, No. 1289,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

A student who joins the Arkansas National Guard at seventeen (17) years of age while in grade eleven (11) shall be granted additional absences at the discretion of the school district superintendent in order to complete basic combat training between grades eleven (11) and twelve (12).

Added by Act 2013, No. 1289,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-81-601
Purpose
Status: in_force

There is an existing need in the state to enhance the academic expertise of employed teachers in Arkansas by providing opportunities for them to pursue additional college instruction related to their employment. Acts 1987, No. 331, § 1; 2005, No. 2196, § 1.

There is an existing need in the state to enhance the academic expertise of employed teachers in Arkansas by providing opportunities for them to pursue additional college instruction related to their employment.

Acts 1987, No. 331, § 1; 2005, No. 2196, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-311 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-311
Biennial reports
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall make a full and complete report to be submitted to the Governor, which shall be printed together and presented to the General Assembly not later than January 16 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session. (b) The report of the board of trustees shall cover the two (2) preceding calendar years, and the report of the superintendent shall cover the two (2) preceding school years. (c) These reports shall deal with the improvements made during the biennial period covered by them, together with the suggestions and recommendations concerning the Arkansas School for the Deaf for the next biennium. Acts 1911, No. 442, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 9368; Pope's Dig., § 12833; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2311; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 5.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall make a full and complete report to be submitted to the Governor, which shall be printed together and presented to the General Assembly not later than January 16 of each year the General Assembly is in regular session.

(b) The report of the board of trustees shall cover the two (2) preceding calendar years, and the report of the superintendent shall cover the two (2) preceding school years.

(c) These reports shall deal with the improvements made during the biennial period covered by them, together with the suggestions and recommendations concerning the Arkansas School for the Deaf for the next biennium.

Acts 1911, No. 442, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 9368; Pope's Dig., § 12833; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2311; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-81-602
Establishment
Status: in_force

There is established a program to be known as the "Teacher Opportunity Program". Acts 1987, No. 331, § 2; 2005, No. 2196, § 2.

There is established a program to be known as the "Teacher Opportunity Program".

Acts 1987, No. 331, § 2; 2005, No. 2196, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-107
Accounts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An account owner or contributor may establish an account by making an initial contribution to the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, signing an application form approved by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee and naming the account owner and the designated beneficiary. (2) If the contributor is not the account owner, the account owner shall also sign the application form. (3) Any person may make contributions to an account after the account is opened. (4) (A) An Arkansas employer of an employee with an account established under this chapter may make a matching contribution to the account of the employee offered as an employee fringe benefit. (B) The maximum contribution amount allowed under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section is five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year. (b) Contributions to an account shall be made only in cash. (c) Total contributions to all accounts shall not exceed those reasonably necessary to provide for the qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary, and the committee shall establish maximum contribution limits applicable to plan accounts. (d) Separate records and accounting shall be required by the plan for each account, and reports shall be made no less frequently than annually to the account owner. (e) (1) The plan shall be permitted to collect application, account, or administrative fees to defray the costs of the plan. (2) The application, account, or administrative fees must be approved by the committee. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 7; 2003, No. 515, § 1.

(a) (1) An account owner or contributor may establish an account by making an initial contribution to the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, signing an application form approved by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee and naming the account owner and the designated beneficiary. (2) If the contributor is not the account owner, the account owner shall also sign the application form. (3) Any person may make contributions to an account after the account is opened. (4) (A) An Arkansas employer of an employee with an account established under this chapter may make a matching contribution to the account of the employee offered as an employee fringe benefit. (B) The maximum contribution amount allowed under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section is five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year.

(1) An account owner or contributor may establish an account by making an initial contribution to the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, signing an application form approved by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee and naming the account owner and the designated beneficiary.

(2) If the contributor is not the account owner, the account owner shall also sign the application form.

(3) Any person may make contributions to an account after the account is opened.

(4) (A) An Arkansas employer of an employee with an account established under this chapter may make a matching contribution to the account of the employee offered as an employee fringe benefit. (B) The maximum contribution amount allowed under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section is five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year.

(A) An Arkansas employer of an employee with an account established under this chapter may make a matching contribution to the account of the employee offered as an employee fringe benefit.

(B) The maximum contribution amount allowed under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section is five hundred dollars ($500) per contributing employee per year.

(b) Contributions to an account shall be made only in cash.

(c) Total contributions to all accounts shall not exceed those reasonably necessary to provide for the qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary, and the committee shall establish maximum contribution limits applicable to plan accounts.

(d) Separate records and accounting shall be required by the plan for each account, and reports shall be made no less frequently than annually to the account owner.

(e) (1) The plan shall be permitted to collect application, account, or administrative fees to defray the costs of the plan. (2) The application, account, or administrative fees must be approved by the committee.

(1) The plan shall be permitted to collect application, account, or administrative fees to defray the costs of the plan.

(2) The application, account, or administrative fees must be approved by the committee.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 7; 2003, No. 515, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-205
Real and personal property
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf may take and hold in trust for the use of the school any lands conveyed or devised, and any money or other personal property given or bequeathed, to be applied to the benefit of the Arkansas School for the Blind. (b) (1) All property that has been or may be acquired by appropriation from the state, or in any other manner, for the use and benefit of the school, shall be held and deemed to be the property of the state for such use and purposes. (2) All real estate purchased shall be deeded to the State of Arkansas, and, after recording the deed conveying the real estate in the proper recorder's office, the deed shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 5, 6, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9453, 9454; Pope's Dig., §§ 12856, 12857; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2205, 80-2206.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf may take and hold in trust for the use of the school any lands conveyed or devised, and any money or other personal property given or bequeathed, to be applied to the benefit of the Arkansas School for the Blind.

(b) (1) All property that has been or may be acquired by appropriation from the state, or in any other manner, for the use and benefit of the school, shall be held and deemed to be the property of the state for such use and purposes. (2) All real estate purchased shall be deeded to the State of Arkansas, and, after recording the deed conveying the real estate in the proper recorder's office, the deed shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

(1) All property that has been or may be acquired by appropriation from the state, or in any other manner, for the use and benefit of the school, shall be held and deemed to be the property of the state for such use and purposes.

(2) All real estate purchased shall be deeded to the State of Arkansas, and, after recording the deed conveying the real estate in the proper recorder's office, the deed shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

Acts 1868, No. 50, §§ 5, 6, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9453, 9454; Pope's Dig., §§ 12856, 12857; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2205, 80-2206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-201
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter: (1) "Apprenticeship training program" means a training program that provides on-the-job training, supplementary instruction, or related instruction in a trade or occupation that has been certified as an apprenticeable occupation by the United States Office of Apprenticeship; (2) (A) "Pre-apprenticeship" means programs that provide instruction or training to increase math, literacy, and other vocational and prevocational skills needed to enter a registered apprenticeship program. (B) "Pre-apprenticeship" programs are not: (i) Registered with the United States Department of Labor during the term of the pre-apprenticeship training; or (ii) Federally vetted, but a high-quality pre-apprenticeship should have a minimum of one (1) registered apprenticeship partner or a strong relationship with at least one (1) apprenticeship program, feature training and curriculum that aligns with that program, and include a wide range of support services designed specifically to help participants succeed; (3) "Program sponsor" means any person, association, committee, business, or organization operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is registered or is in the process of registration by the United States Office of Apprenticeship; (4) "Related instruction" means organized off-the-job instruction in theoretical or technical subjects required for the completion of an apprenticeship program for a particular apprenticeable trade; (5) "Supplementary instruction" means a course of instruction for persons employed as journeymen craftsmen in an apprenticeable trade that is designed to provide new skills or upgrade current skills; and (6) "Youth apprenticeship" means a registered apprenticeship program that has been validated by the United States Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency serving individuals between sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) years of age and is sponsored by employers, labor management organizations, or other organizations. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1927, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 684, § 1.

In this subchapter:

(1) "Apprenticeship training program" means a training program that provides on-the-job training, supplementary instruction, or related instruction in a trade or occupation that has been certified as an apprenticeable occupation by the United States Office of Apprenticeship;

(2) (A) "Pre-apprenticeship" means programs that provide instruction or training to increase math, literacy, and other vocational and prevocational skills needed to enter a registered apprenticeship program. (B) "Pre-apprenticeship" programs are not: (i) Registered with the United States Department of Labor during the term of the pre-apprenticeship training; or (ii) Federally vetted, but a high-quality pre-apprenticeship should have a minimum of one (1) registered apprenticeship partner or a strong relationship with at least one (1) apprenticeship program, feature training and curriculum that aligns with that program, and include a wide range of support services designed specifically to help participants succeed;

(A) "Pre-apprenticeship" means programs that provide instruction or training to increase math, literacy, and other vocational and prevocational skills needed to enter a registered apprenticeship program.

(B) "Pre-apprenticeship" programs are not: (i) Registered with the United States Department of Labor during the term of the pre-apprenticeship training; or (ii) Federally vetted, but a high-quality pre-apprenticeship should have a minimum of one (1) registered apprenticeship partner or a strong relationship with at least one (1) apprenticeship program, feature training and curriculum that aligns with that program, and include a wide range of support services designed specifically to help participants succeed;

(i) Registered with the United States Department of Labor during the term of the pre-apprenticeship training; or

(ii) Federally vetted, but a high-quality pre-apprenticeship should have a minimum of one (1) registered apprenticeship partner or a strong relationship with at least one (1) apprenticeship program, feature training and curriculum that aligns with that program, and include a wide range of support services designed specifically to help participants succeed;

(3) "Program sponsor" means any person, association, committee, business, or organization operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is registered or is in the process of registration by the United States Office of Apprenticeship;

(4) "Related instruction" means organized off-the-job instruction in theoretical or technical subjects required for the completion of an apprenticeship program for a particular apprenticeable trade;

(5) "Supplementary instruction" means a course of instruction for persons employed as journeymen craftsmen in an apprenticeable trade that is designed to provide new skills or upgrade current skills; and

(6) "Youth apprenticeship" means a registered apprenticeship program that has been validated by the United States Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency serving individuals between sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) years of age and is sponsored by employers, labor management organizations, or other organizations.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1927, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-707
Maximum amount of loans
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum amount of each rural practice loan for medical students shall not exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($ 16,500) per academic year or those costs that are reasonable and necessary for the student's attendance as determined by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. (b) (1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-716 . (2) The board shall provide one-half (1/2) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other one-half (1/2) of the income incentive. (3) However, if the board does not have sufficient funds to match the community's portion of the income incentive, nothing precludes a qualified rural community from providing the total income incentive amount. Acts 1949, No. 131, § 7; 1971, No. 133, § 6; 1971, No. 533, § 6; 1981, No. 47, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2914; Acts 1989, No. 22, § 1; 2007, No. 1058, § 2; 2009, No. 708, § 3.

(a) The maximum amount of each rural practice loan for medical students shall not exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($ 16,500) per academic year or those costs that are reasonable and necessary for the student's attendance as determined by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board.

(b) (1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-716 . (2) The board shall provide one-half (1/2) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other one-half (1/2) of the income incentive. (3) However, if the board does not have sufficient funds to match the community's portion of the income incentive, nothing precludes a qualified rural community from providing the total income incentive amount.

(1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-716 .

(2) The board shall provide one-half (1/2) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other one-half (1/2) of the income incentive.

(3) However, if the board does not have sufficient funds to match the community's portion of the income incentive, nothing precludes a qualified rural community from providing the total income incentive amount.

Acts 1949, No. 131, § 7; 1971, No. 133, § 6; 1971, No. 533, § 6; 1981, No. 47, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2914; Acts 1989, No. 22, § 1; 2007, No. 1058, § 2; 2009, No. 708, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-207
Approval of building expenditures
Status: in_force

No expenditures for building purposes shall be made for the benefit of the Arkansas School for the Blind unless the expenditure shall be recommended by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Acts 1868, No. 50, § 10, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9466; Pope's Dig., § 12869; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2216.

No expenditures for building purposes shall be made for the benefit of the Arkansas School for the Blind unless the expenditure shall be recommended by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

Acts 1868, No. 50, § 10, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9466; Pope's Dig., § 12869; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-55-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Act". Acts 1999, No. 474, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Act".

Acts 1999, No. 474, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-214
Annual report and statement of finances
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education shall make a detailed report annually to the Governor setting forth the conditions of career and technical education in the State of Arkansas, a list of the schools to which federal and state aid has been provided, and a detailed statement of the expenditures of federal funds and of state funds provided in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 17, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 192; Pope's Dig., § 11634; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2517; Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 36.

The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education shall make a detailed report annually to the Governor setting forth the conditions of career and technical education in the State of Arkansas, a list of the schools to which federal and state aid has been provided, and a detailed statement of the expenditures of federal funds and of state funds provided in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 17, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 192; Pope's Dig., § 11634; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2517; Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-16-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma Incentive Program Act of 1995". Acts 1995, No. 881, § 1; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Arkansas Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma Incentive Program Act of 1995".

Acts 1995, No. 881, § 1; 2005, No. 2152, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-303
Assignment and reassignment of teachers
Status: in_force

School district boards of directors shall have authority to assign and reassign or transfer all teachers in schools within their jurisdiction upon the recommendation of the superintendent. Acts 1991, No. 654, § 1.

School district boards of directors shall have authority to assign and reassign or transfer all teachers in schools within their jurisdiction upon the recommendation of the superintendent.

Acts 1991, No. 654, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 80 / Section 6-80-108
Essays for institutional scholarships
Status: in_force

(a) If a state-supported institution of higher education requires the completion of an essay for an institutional scholarship application, the state-supported institution of higher education shall retain the essay for at least one (1) year after it is submitted by the student. (b) During the period of time the essay is retained by the state-supported institution of education, only the student or the parent or guardian of the student may access the essay. Added by Act 2015, No. 1186,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) If a state-supported institution of higher education requires the completion of an essay for an institutional scholarship application, the state-supported institution of higher education shall retain the essay for at least one (1) year after it is submitted by the student.

(b) During the period of time the essay is retained by the state-supported institution of education, only the student or the parent or guardian of the student may access the essay.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1186,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-15-1506
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate appropriate rules necessary to carry out this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 214, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.

The State Board of Education shall promulgate appropriate rules necessary to carry out this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 214, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-304
Administration - Authority of division
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall administer the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and shall have the following authority and responsibility with respect to the program to: (1) Prepare application forms or such other forms as the division shall deem necessary to properly administer and carry out the purposes of this subchapter; (2) Establish and consult as necessary with an advisory committee representing the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools in determining guidelines and rules for the administration of the program; (3) Select recipients of scholarships awarded pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter; (4) Establish the procedures for payment of scholarships to recipients; (5) Set a termination date for the acceptance of applications; (6) Review and evaluate the operation of the program with regard to eligibility criteria and size of the scholarship award to ensure that the program's operation meets the intent of this legislation; (7) Determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of scholarships if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available funds or available awards; and (8) Approve a scholarship hold for a student for a period of twenty-four (24) months or less for the following reasons without limitation: (A) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates that the student or the student's immediate family member be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or recuperate until released by the attending physician; (B) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to: (i) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or (ii) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent; (C) Military service under § 6-61-112 ; or (D) (i) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose. (ii) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization, including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project. (iii) The division shall release a scholarship hold if the division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2080, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2079, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2078, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5906; Acts 2001, No. 1761, § 3; 2009, No. 1218, § 2.

The Division of Higher Education shall administer the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and shall have the following authority and responsibility with respect to the program to:

(1) Prepare application forms or such other forms as the division shall deem necessary to properly administer and carry out the purposes of this subchapter;

(2) Establish and consult as necessary with an advisory committee representing the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools in determining guidelines and rules for the administration of the program;

(3) Select recipients of scholarships awarded pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter;

(4) Establish the procedures for payment of scholarships to recipients;

(5) Set a termination date for the acceptance of applications;

(6) Review and evaluate the operation of the program with regard to eligibility criteria and size of the scholarship award to ensure that the program's operation meets the intent of this legislation;

(7) Determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of scholarships if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available funds or available awards; and

(8) Approve a scholarship hold for a student for a period of twenty-four (24) months or less for the following reasons without limitation: (A) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates that the student or the student's immediate family member be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or recuperate until released by the attending physician; (B) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to: (i) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or (ii) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent; (C) Military service under § 6-61-112 ; or (D) (i) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose. (ii) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization, including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project. (iii) The division shall release a scholarship hold if the division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

(A) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates that the student or the student's immediate family member be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or recuperate until released by the attending physician;

(B) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to: (i) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or (ii) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent;

(i) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or

(ii) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent;

(C) Military service under § 6-61-112 ; or

(D) (i) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose. (ii) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization, including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project. (iii) The division shall release a scholarship hold if the division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

(i) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose.

(ii) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization, including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project.

(iii) The division shall release a scholarship hold if the division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2080, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2079, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2078, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5906; Acts 2001, No. 1761, § 3; 2009, No. 1218, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-218
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 14, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 14, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-503
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1864, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.2; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 3; 2007, No. 541, § 3.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1864, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.2; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 3; 2007, No. 541, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-808 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-808
Pledge of ad valorem tax levy - Duty of county officers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In each instance in which a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund is to be secured in whole or in part from the proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy to be approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the proposition at an election, the form of ballot, and all such other things and matters required to be done and passed upon, shall be the same in all respects as though commercial bonds were to be issued. (2) Each such ballot shall reflect: (A) The total amount of funds which the school district proposes to borrow, and the purposes for which the proposed loan is to be used; and (B) The number of mills on each dollar of the assessed valuation of taxable property within the bounds of the school district to be levied annually to meet the debt service requirements of the obligations. (b) (1) Whenever at any such election the electors approve the annual levy of taxes for the purposes under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court of the county in which the school district is located to present the proposition each year to the levying court of the county on the first day when it is in session for the levy of taxes, and it shall be the duty of the levying court to levy the rate as so presented by the county clerk. (2) In the event that the county clerk shall fail to present the proposition to the levying court or in the event that the levying court shall fail to take affirmative action in respect to the making of such levy, it shall, nevertheless, be the duty of the official required by law to make the extension of taxes on the tax rolls to extend the taxes at the rate so approved by the electors on all taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district. (c) All taxes collected under the levy shall be, by the county treasurer or school district treasurer, set aside and apart from all other funds of the school district for use only for the purpose of meeting the annual debt service requirements of the obligations secured by the pledge of such ad valorem tax levy, provided that any surplus accruing annually from the collection of taxes under any such levy may be, by resolution adopted by the board of directors of the school district, transferred by the county treasurer or school district treasurer to the school district's general operating fund. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-948; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 15.

(a) (1) In each instance in which a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund is to be secured in whole or in part from the proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy to be approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the proposition at an election, the form of ballot, and all such other things and matters required to be done and passed upon, shall be the same in all respects as though commercial bonds were to be issued. (2) Each such ballot shall reflect: (A) The total amount of funds which the school district proposes to borrow, and the purposes for which the proposed loan is to be used; and (B) The number of mills on each dollar of the assessed valuation of taxable property within the bounds of the school district to be levied annually to meet the debt service requirements of the obligations.

(1) In each instance in which a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund is to be secured in whole or in part from the proceeds of taxes to be collected from a continuing ad valorem tax levy to be approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the proposition at an election, the form of ballot, and all such other things and matters required to be done and passed upon, shall be the same in all respects as though commercial bonds were to be issued.

(2) Each such ballot shall reflect: (A) The total amount of funds which the school district proposes to borrow, and the purposes for which the proposed loan is to be used; and (B) The number of mills on each dollar of the assessed valuation of taxable property within the bounds of the school district to be levied annually to meet the debt service requirements of the obligations.

(A) The total amount of funds which the school district proposes to borrow, and the purposes for which the proposed loan is to be used; and

(B) The number of mills on each dollar of the assessed valuation of taxable property within the bounds of the school district to be levied annually to meet the debt service requirements of the obligations.

(b) (1) Whenever at any such election the electors approve the annual levy of taxes for the purposes under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court of the county in which the school district is located to present the proposition each year to the levying court of the county on the first day when it is in session for the levy of taxes, and it shall be the duty of the levying court to levy the rate as so presented by the county clerk. (2) In the event that the county clerk shall fail to present the proposition to the levying court or in the event that the levying court shall fail to take affirmative action in respect to the making of such levy, it shall, nevertheless, be the duty of the official required by law to make the extension of taxes on the tax rolls to extend the taxes at the rate so approved by the electors on all taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district.

(1) Whenever at any such election the electors approve the annual levy of taxes for the purposes under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court of the county in which the school district is located to present the proposition each year to the levying court of the county on the first day when it is in session for the levy of taxes, and it shall be the duty of the levying court to levy the rate as so presented by the county clerk.

(2) In the event that the county clerk shall fail to present the proposition to the levying court or in the event that the levying court shall fail to take affirmative action in respect to the making of such levy, it shall, nevertheless, be the duty of the official required by law to make the extension of taxes on the tax rolls to extend the taxes at the rate so approved by the electors on all taxable real and personal property within the bounds of the school district.

(c) All taxes collected under the levy shall be, by the county treasurer or school district treasurer, set aside and apart from all other funds of the school district for use only for the purpose of meeting the annual debt service requirements of the obligations secured by the pledge of such ad valorem tax levy, provided that any surplus accruing annually from the collection of taxes under any such levy may be, by resolution adopted by the board of directors of the school district, transferred by the county treasurer or school district treasurer to the school district's general operating fund.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-948; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-221 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-221
County treasurer's commission on school funds - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, the county treasurer shall be allowed a commission of two percent (2%) on all school funds paid into his or her hands, except on borrowed money, or the proceeds of the sale of bonds and all other funds on which the law shall not allow commission. In the case of a school district that is composed of area in two (2) or more counties, only the county treasurer of the county in which the school district is administered shall be allowed a commission on the funds of the school district unless the school district has a district treasurer, in which case the county treasurer collecting the school district funds shall be allowed a commission on the funds of that school district. (b) The county school funds shall pay such proportional part of the salaries and expenses of the county treasurer's office as the total county treasurer's commissions on school funds bear to the total county treasurer's commissions on all funds. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 137; Pope's Dig., § 11579; Acts 1985, No. 558, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-725; Acts 1987, No. 333, § 1.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, the county treasurer shall be allowed a commission of two percent (2%) on all school funds paid into his or her hands, except on borrowed money, or the proceeds of the sale of bonds and all other funds on which the law shall not allow commission. In the case of a school district that is composed of area in two (2) or more counties, only the county treasurer of the county in which the school district is administered shall be allowed a commission on the funds of the school district unless the school district has a district treasurer, in which case the county treasurer collecting the school district funds shall be allowed a commission on the funds of that school district.

(b) The county school funds shall pay such proportional part of the salaries and expenses of the county treasurer's office as the total county treasurer's commissions on school funds bear to the total county treasurer's commissions on all funds.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 137; Pope's Dig., § 11579; Acts 1985, No. 558, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-725; Acts 1987, No. 333, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-103
Officers
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall elect one (1) of its number chair, one (1) vice chair, and such other officers as the state board deems necessary to perfect its organization. (b) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall act as ex officio secretary of the state board without a vote. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1089, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11447; Acts 1941, No. 127, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-107; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 5; 1991, No. 773, § 7; 1995, No. 297, § 3; 1999, No. 1323, § 4.

(a) The State Board of Education shall elect one (1) of its number chair, one (1) vice chair, and such other officers as the state board deems necessary to perfect its organization.

(b) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education shall act as ex officio secretary of the state board without a vote.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1089, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11447; Acts 1941, No. 127, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-107; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 5; 1991, No. 773, § 7; 1995, No. 297, § 3; 1999, No. 1323, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-222 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-222
Deposit of school funds - Security
Status: in_force

(a) All general deposits of school funds in banks shall be secured by general obligation bonds of the United States, by bonds, notes, debentures, or other obligations issued by an agency of the United States Government, by bonds of the State of Arkansas, or by bonds of a political subdivision thereof which has never defaulted on any of its obligations, in an amount at least equal to the amount of the deposit, or by a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, the surety on the bond to be approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) If the bank selected by the school district board of directors as a depository of its funds shall be unable to secure the school deposit as set out in this section, it shall be authorized to accept the funds as a preferred deposit, and in the event of insolvency, the preferred deposit shall be paid in full before other bank deposits are paid. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 34, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 74; Pope's Dig., § 11510; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-728; Acts 1995, No. 402, § 2.

(a) All general deposits of school funds in banks shall be secured by general obligation bonds of the United States, by bonds, notes, debentures, or other obligations issued by an agency of the United States Government, by bonds of the State of Arkansas, or by bonds of a political subdivision thereof which has never defaulted on any of its obligations, in an amount at least equal to the amount of the deposit, or by a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, the surety on the bond to be approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) If the bank selected by the school district board of directors as a depository of its funds shall be unable to secure the school deposit as set out in this section, it shall be authorized to accept the funds as a preferred deposit, and in the event of insolvency, the preferred deposit shall be paid in full before other bank deposits are paid.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 34, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 74; Pope's Dig., § 11510; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-728; Acts 1995, No. 402, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-723 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-723
[Effective] Opioid overdose rescue kit - Required
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall consult and collaborate with the Criminal Justice Institute and the office of the Arkansas Drug Director to ensure that, no later than January 1, 2024, each public high school campus in the State of Arkansas has an opioid overdose rescue kit that is clearly visible and labeled with the words "Overdose Rescue Kit - Naloxone Nasal Spray" or other language approved by the division. (b) The location of each opioid overdose rescue kit required under subsection (a) of this section shall be registered with the school nurse and school resource officer. (c) A school nurse and a school resource officer shall carry on their person at all times: (1) Narcan; (2) Naloxone; or (3) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body. (d) An opioid overdose rescue kit required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be: (A) Located where it is readily available for public use; and (B) Placed within all storage locations that currently contain an automated external defibrillator for public use; (2) Be visually free of advertisement; and (3) Include without limitation: (A) Narcan; (B) Naloxone; or (C) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body. (e) A school resource officer or school nurse, as appropriate, shall report through the Criminal Justice Institute to the office of the Arkansas Drug Director within the Department of Human Services immediately following the use of an opioid overdose rescue kit required under this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall consult and collaborate with the Criminal Justice Institute and the office of the Arkansas Drug Director to ensure that, no later than January 1, 2024, each public high school campus in the State of Arkansas has an opioid overdose rescue kit that is clearly visible and labeled with the words "Overdose Rescue Kit - Naloxone Nasal Spray" or other language approved by the division.

(b) The location of each opioid overdose rescue kit required under subsection (a) of this section shall be registered with the school nurse and school resource officer.

(c) A school nurse and a school resource officer shall carry on their person at all times: (1) Narcan; (2) Naloxone; or (3) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body.

(1) Narcan;

(2) Naloxone; or

(3) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body.

(d) An opioid overdose rescue kit required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be: (A) Located where it is readily available for public use; and (B) Placed within all storage locations that currently contain an automated external defibrillator for public use; (2) Be visually free of advertisement; and (3) Include without limitation: (A) Narcan; (B) Naloxone; or (C) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body.

(1) Be: (A) Located where it is readily available for public use; and (B) Placed within all storage locations that currently contain an automated external defibrillator for public use;

(A) Located where it is readily available for public use; and

(B) Placed within all storage locations that currently contain an automated external defibrillator for public use;

(2) Be visually free of advertisement; and

(3) Include without limitation: (A) Narcan; (B) Naloxone; or (C) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body.

(A) Narcan;

(B) Naloxone; or

(C) Another medication approved by the Department of Health and the United States Food and Drug Administration that, when administered, negates or neutralizes, in whole or in part, the pharmacological effects of an opioid in the human body.

(e) A school resource officer or school nurse, as appropriate, shall report through the Criminal Justice Institute to the office of the Arkansas Drug Director within the Department of Human Services immediately following the use of an opioid overdose rescue kit required under this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-60-702
Purpose
Status: in_force

The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall: (1) Serve as a central tool for the General Assembly and others to evaluate all facets of the Arkansas higher education system; and (2) Combine into one (1) report all higher education reports currently required by the General Assembly to be submitted separately. Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.

The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall:

(1) Serve as a central tool for the General Assembly and others to evaluate all facets of the Arkansas higher education system; and

(2) Combine into one (1) report all higher education reports currently required by the General Assembly to be submitted separately.

Acts 2009, No. 416, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-18-2308
Prorated contribution amounts
Status: in_force

A taxpayer may instruct his or her employer to divert a prorated amount of after-tax earnings to one (1) or more scholarship-granting organizations of the taxpayer's choice. Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

A taxpayer may instruct his or her employer to divert a prorated amount of after-tax earnings to one (1) or more scholarship-granting organizations of the taxpayer's choice.

Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-41-401
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that proficiency in braille reading and writing is essential for the satisfactory educational progress of visually impaired students and that braille instruction must be used in combination with other special education services that are appropriate to the educational needs of visually impaired students; therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to provide, and to require school districts to provide, all visually impaired students who are enrolled in Arkansas public schools and whose education is adversely affected by their visual disability with an equal opportunity for appropriate instruction. Appropriate instruction shall be designed to enable each visually impaired student to communicate with the same level of proficiency as other students of comparable ability at the same grade level. Acts 1993, No. 483, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that proficiency in braille reading and writing is essential for the satisfactory educational progress of visually impaired students and that braille instruction must be used in combination with other special education services that are appropriate to the educational needs of visually impaired students; therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to provide, and to require school districts to provide, all visually impaired students who are enrolled in Arkansas public schools and whose education is adversely affected by their visual disability with an equal opportunity for appropriate instruction. Appropriate instruction shall be designed to enable each visually impaired student to communicate with the same level of proficiency as other students of comparable ability at the same grade level.

Acts 1993, No. 483, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-51-902
Accountability measures and performance indicators
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers within the State of Arkansas shall present to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Division of Higher Education a report reflecting a satisfactory level of performance-based system of accountability measures and performance indicators as defined in this section. (2) The report shall be filed with the board and the division annually. (b) In order to promote a coordinated system of postsecondary vocational and technical education in Arkansas and to provide an effective delivery system, the board shall: (1) Review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system; and (2) (A) Develop a system of accountability measures and performance indicators to be used as the basis for budget requests. (B) The system of accountability measures and performance indicators shall incorporate, as a minimum, the following: (i) Student attainment of academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies; (ii) Student attainment of a diploma, skill certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential; (iii) Student placement, retention, and completion of postsecondary or advanced training, employment, or military service; (iv) Student participation in and completion of programs of nontraditional training and employment; (v) Cost effectiveness as measured by cost per contact hour of instruction; (vi) Business and industry services as measured by the number of contact hours of instruction for specific business and industry courses; and (vii) The degree to which local support has been obtained by the institution as evidenced by: (a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations; (b) Support from local units of government; (c) Foundations; and (d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate. (c) With the exception of a special funding appropriation, all state funds shall be requested by the board for the technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers based on a funding formula to be developed and approved by the board and shall be based upon the accountability measures and performance indicators enumerated in this section. (d) Upon the failure to find that satisfactory progress is being made by the school, the board shall dissolve the operation of the school or convert the school to an adult education center, a secondary vocational center, or another appropriate role and function. (e) For purposes of standardized reporting and accountability only, the board shall develop for all postsecondary vocational schools, technical institutes, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers a reporting system for headcount enrollment and full-time-equivalency enrollment which is consistent with policies followed by the board. Amended by Act 2021, No. 497,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1919, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1918, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1917, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 773, §§ 7-10; 1999, No. 1158, § 1.

(a) (1) All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers within the State of Arkansas shall present to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Division of Higher Education a report reflecting a satisfactory level of performance-based system of accountability measures and performance indicators as defined in this section. (2) The report shall be filed with the board and the division annually.

(1) All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers within the State of Arkansas shall present to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Division of Higher Education a report reflecting a satisfactory level of performance-based system of accountability measures and performance indicators as defined in this section.

(2) The report shall be filed with the board and the division annually.

(b) In order to promote a coordinated system of postsecondary vocational and technical education in Arkansas and to provide an effective delivery system, the board shall: (1) Review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system; and (2) (A) Develop a system of accountability measures and performance indicators to be used as the basis for budget requests. (B) The system of accountability measures and performance indicators shall incorporate, as a minimum, the following: (i) Student attainment of academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies; (ii) Student attainment of a diploma, skill certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential; (iii) Student placement, retention, and completion of postsecondary or advanced training, employment, or military service; (iv) Student participation in and completion of programs of nontraditional training and employment; (v) Cost effectiveness as measured by cost per contact hour of instruction; (vi) Business and industry services as measured by the number of contact hours of instruction for specific business and industry courses; and (vii) The degree to which local support has been obtained by the institution as evidenced by: (a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations; (b) Support from local units of government; (c) Foundations; and (d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate.

(1) Review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the institutions in the system; and

(2) (A) Develop a system of accountability measures and performance indicators to be used as the basis for budget requests. (B) The system of accountability measures and performance indicators shall incorporate, as a minimum, the following: (i) Student attainment of academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies; (ii) Student attainment of a diploma, skill certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential; (iii) Student placement, retention, and completion of postsecondary or advanced training, employment, or military service; (iv) Student participation in and completion of programs of nontraditional training and employment; (v) Cost effectiveness as measured by cost per contact hour of instruction; (vi) Business and industry services as measured by the number of contact hours of instruction for specific business and industry courses; and (vii) The degree to which local support has been obtained by the institution as evidenced by: (a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations; (b) Support from local units of government; (c) Foundations; and (d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate.

(A) Develop a system of accountability measures and performance indicators to be used as the basis for budget requests.

(B) The system of accountability measures and performance indicators shall incorporate, as a minimum, the following: (i) Student attainment of academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies; (ii) Student attainment of a diploma, skill certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential; (iii) Student placement, retention, and completion of postsecondary or advanced training, employment, or military service; (iv) Student participation in and completion of programs of nontraditional training and employment; (v) Cost effectiveness as measured by cost per contact hour of instruction; (vi) Business and industry services as measured by the number of contact hours of instruction for specific business and industry courses; and (vii) The degree to which local support has been obtained by the institution as evidenced by: (a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations; (b) Support from local units of government; (c) Foundations; and (d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate.

(i) Student attainment of academic and vocational and technical skill proficiencies;

(ii) Student attainment of a diploma, skill certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential;

(iii) Student placement, retention, and completion of postsecondary or advanced training, employment, or military service;

(iv) Student participation in and completion of programs of nontraditional training and employment;

(v) Cost effectiveness as measured by cost per contact hour of instruction;

(vi) Business and industry services as measured by the number of contact hours of instruction for specific business and industry courses; and

(vii) The degree to which local support has been obtained by the institution as evidenced by: (a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations; (b) Support from local units of government; (c) Foundations; and (d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate.

(a) Private sector cash and in-kind donations;

(b) Support from local units of government;

(c) Foundations; and

(d) Other such nonstate sources as may be appropriate.

(c) With the exception of a special funding appropriation, all state funds shall be requested by the board for the technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers based on a funding formula to be developed and approved by the board and shall be based upon the accountability measures and performance indicators enumerated in this section.

(d) Upon the failure to find that satisfactory progress is being made by the school, the board shall dissolve the operation of the school or convert the school to an adult education center, a secondary vocational center, or another appropriate role and function.

(e) For purposes of standardized reporting and accountability only, the board shall develop for all postsecondary vocational schools, technical institutes, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers a reporting system for headcount enrollment and full-time-equivalency enrollment which is consistent with policies followed by the board.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 497,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1919, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1918, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1917, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 773, §§ 7-10; 1999, No. 1158, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1304
School council established - Members
Status: in_force

The school district policy adopted by the board of directors and licensed faculty of a local school district shall require the following when any local school building site elects to implement site-based decision making under the provisions of this subchapter: (1) (A) (i) A school council shall be established, composed of teachers, classified employees, and the building principal or administrator. (ii) A majority of the council shall be made up of teachers. (B) (i) The teacher representatives on the council shall be elected by a majority of the teachers in a secret ballot election conducted by the teachers in the building. (ii) The classified employee representatives shall be elected by a majority of the classified employees in a secret ballot election conducted by the classified employees; (2) (A) The school council may include parent representatives if two-thirds (2/3) of the parents present at a meeting called for that purpose vote to participate in site-based decision making. (B) The parent representatives on the council shall be elected by the parents at a meeting called for that purpose and shall not be relatives of any employee of the school or any board member; and (3) Members of the school council shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 11, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4.

The school district policy adopted by the board of directors and licensed faculty of a local school district shall require the following when any local school building site elects to implement site-based decision making under the provisions of this subchapter:

(1) (A) (i) A school council shall be established, composed of teachers, classified employees, and the building principal or administrator. (ii) A majority of the council shall be made up of teachers. (B) (i) The teacher representatives on the council shall be elected by a majority of the teachers in a secret ballot election conducted by the teachers in the building. (ii) The classified employee representatives shall be elected by a majority of the classified employees in a secret ballot election conducted by the classified employees;

(A) (i) A school council shall be established, composed of teachers, classified employees, and the building principal or administrator. (ii) A majority of the council shall be made up of teachers.

(i) A school council shall be established, composed of teachers, classified employees, and the building principal or administrator.

(ii) A majority of the council shall be made up of teachers.

(B) (i) The teacher representatives on the council shall be elected by a majority of the teachers in a secret ballot election conducted by the teachers in the building. (ii) The classified employee representatives shall be elected by a majority of the classified employees in a secret ballot election conducted by the classified employees;

(i) The teacher representatives on the council shall be elected by a majority of the teachers in a secret ballot election conducted by the teachers in the building.

(ii) The classified employee representatives shall be elected by a majority of the classified employees in a secret ballot election conducted by the classified employees;

(2) (A) The school council may include parent representatives if two-thirds (2/3) of the parents present at a meeting called for that purpose vote to participate in site-based decision making. (B) The parent representatives on the council shall be elected by the parents at a meeting called for that purpose and shall not be relatives of any employee of the school or any board member; and

(A) The school council may include parent representatives if two-thirds (2/3) of the parents present at a meeting called for that purpose vote to participate in site-based decision making.

(B) The parent representatives on the council shall be elected by the parents at a meeting called for that purpose and shall not be relatives of any employee of the school or any board member; and

(3) Members of the school council shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 11, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-18-1503
Forms
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Standardized forms for eye and vision screening reports shall be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and adopted by the division in rules promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The division may coordinate with the Arkansas Optometric Association, Inc., to develop the reports under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) The standardized forms shall include: (1) A screening form; (2) A parent notification form; (3) A doctor report form; (4) A form to report the results of screening and examination; and (5) Any other forms deemed necessary by the division. (c) Every public school and public charter school shall use the standardized forms for eye and vision screening reports. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 264, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1572, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1438, § 1.

(a) (1) Standardized forms for eye and vision screening reports shall be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and adopted by the division in rules promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The division may coordinate with the Arkansas Optometric Association, Inc., to develop the reports under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) Standardized forms for eye and vision screening reports shall be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and adopted by the division in rules promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(2) The division may coordinate with the Arkansas Optometric Association, Inc., to develop the reports under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) The standardized forms shall include: (1) A screening form; (2) A parent notification form; (3) A doctor report form; (4) A form to report the results of screening and examination; and (5) Any other forms deemed necessary by the division.

(1) A screening form;

(2) A parent notification form;

(3) A doctor report form;

(4) A form to report the results of screening and examination; and

(5) Any other forms deemed necessary by the division.

(c) Every public school and public charter school shall use the standardized forms for eye and vision screening reports.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 264, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1572, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1438, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-23-502
Source of funding
Status: in_force

(a) Open-enrollment public charter schools shall be funded each year through funds set aside from funds appropriated to state foundation funding aid in the Public School Fund. (b) The amount set aside shall be determined by the State Board of Education. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2001, No. 1311, § 8; 2007, No. 736, § 27.

(a) Open-enrollment public charter schools shall be funded each year through funds set aside from funds appropriated to state foundation funding aid in the Public School Fund.

(b) The amount set aside shall be determined by the State Board of Education.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7; 2001, No. 1311, § 8; 2007, No. 736, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-120 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-120
Educational programs for children in institutions
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to provide supervision, accreditation, and other services essential to the development of desirable educational programs for children at the elementary and secondary levels who are residents in institutions under the control of a public board or commission. (b) The State Board of Education at its discretion may enter into formal contracts or other agreements with publicly controlled institutions or with local school district boards for the purpose of serving the educational needs of children resident in such institutions or local school districts. (c) The State Board of Education is authorized to take any and all action necessary to qualify children resident in such institutions or school districts for all benefits available under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 89-10, as amended by Pub. L. No. 89-313 and Pub. L. No. 89-750. (d) Authorizations contained in this section shall include any subsequent amendments which may be enacted by the United States Congress, provided the amendments are not in conflict with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-146 -- 80-149.

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to provide supervision, accreditation, and other services essential to the development of desirable educational programs for children at the elementary and secondary levels who are residents in institutions under the control of a public board or commission.

(b) The State Board of Education at its discretion may enter into formal contracts or other agreements with publicly controlled institutions or with local school district boards for the purpose of serving the educational needs of children resident in such institutions or local school districts.

(c) The State Board of Education is authorized to take any and all action necessary to qualify children resident in such institutions or school districts for all benefits available under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 89-10, as amended by Pub. L. No. 89-313 and Pub. L. No. 89-750.

(d) Authorizations contained in this section shall include any subsequent amendments which may be enacted by the United States Congress, provided the amendments are not in conflict with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-146 -- 80-149.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-915 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-915
Filing of personnel lists
Status: in_force

The ex officio financial secretary of each school district in the state shall file on or before October 1 of each year a list of all licensed personnel and all classified personnel employed by the school district for the current year setting forth the annual salary of each and such other information as the State Board of Education may prescribe. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 5; 1945, No. 301, § 4; 1949, No. 451, § 4; 1979, No. 719, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1305; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 53.

The ex officio financial secretary of each school district in the state shall file on or before October 1 of each year a list of all licensed personnel and all classified personnel employed by the school district for the current year setting forth the annual salary of each and such other information as the State Board of Education may prescribe.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 5; 1945, No. 301, § 4; 1949, No. 451, § 4; 1979, No. 719, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1305; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 53.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-207
Duties of State Board of Education
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is empowered to initiate, inspect, approve, and supervise a program of education for children with disabilities as defined in this subchapter. (b) It is also designated as the agency for cooperation with the state government and the United States Government, the approved treatment centers, the institutions, and the local schools in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter. (c) The state board shall make the necessary rules in keeping with the provisions of this subchapter and shall employ the necessary personnel for the proper administration of this subchapter if funds are made available for this purpose. (d) The state board shall have authority to require such reports as it deems advisable so long as the requirements are in keeping with this subchapter. (e) The state board, in keeping with federal requirements, is designated as the agency having general educational supervision over public agencies which provide educational services to children with disabilities as defined in this subchapter to ensure that each public agency complies with state rules and federal regulations pursuant to the education of children with disabilities. (f) (1) The state board, in compliance with federal enforcement requirements, is authorized to disallow the generation of all state aid to children with disabilities to any local school district or education service cooperative that fails to comply with state rules and federal regulations, as determined by independent hearing officers, agency hearing decisions, agency complaint investigation decisions, agency compliance monitoring reports, or agency jurisdictional decisions. (2) The state board is authorized to set aside funds disallowed under this subsection and to utilize such funds for the provision of a free and appropriate public education to appropriate children with disabilities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 320, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 319, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 318, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 102, §§ 14, 24; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2128, 80-2138; Acts 1989, No. 703, § 4; 1993, No. 294, § 14.

(a) The State Board of Education is empowered to initiate, inspect, approve, and supervise a program of education for children with disabilities as defined in this subchapter.

(b) It is also designated as the agency for cooperation with the state government and the United States Government, the approved treatment centers, the institutions, and the local schools in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.

(c) The state board shall make the necessary rules in keeping with the provisions of this subchapter and shall employ the necessary personnel for the proper administration of this subchapter if funds are made available for this purpose.

(d) The state board shall have authority to require such reports as it deems advisable so long as the requirements are in keeping with this subchapter.

(e) The state board, in keeping with federal requirements, is designated as the agency having general educational supervision over public agencies which provide educational services to children with disabilities as defined in this subchapter to ensure that each public agency complies with state rules and federal regulations pursuant to the education of children with disabilities.

(f) (1) The state board, in compliance with federal enforcement requirements, is authorized to disallow the generation of all state aid to children with disabilities to any local school district or education service cooperative that fails to comply with state rules and federal regulations, as determined by independent hearing officers, agency hearing decisions, agency complaint investigation decisions, agency compliance monitoring reports, or agency jurisdictional decisions. (2) The state board is authorized to set aside funds disallowed under this subsection and to utilize such funds for the provision of a free and appropriate public education to appropriate children with disabilities.

(1) The state board, in compliance with federal enforcement requirements, is authorized to disallow the generation of all state aid to children with disabilities to any local school district or education service cooperative that fails to comply with state rules and federal regulations, as determined by independent hearing officers, agency hearing decisions, agency complaint investigation decisions, agency compliance monitoring reports, or agency jurisdictional decisions.

(2) The state board is authorized to set aside funds disallowed under this subsection and to utilize such funds for the provision of a free and appropriate public education to appropriate children with disabilities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 320, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 319, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 318, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 102, §§ 14, 24; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2128, 80-2138; Acts 1989, No. 703, § 4; 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-122 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-122
Paid maternity leave - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Education personnel employed by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that elect to participate under this section shall be eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks of paid maternity leave. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Cost-sharing" means joint, equal responsibility for the cost shared between the State of Arkansas and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that employs an individual considered education personnel under this section; (2) "Education personnel" means an individual employed full-time by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in Arkansas for more than one (1) year; and (3) "Maternity leave" means partially or fully compensated time away from work within the first twelve (12) weeks following the: (A) Birth of a biological child to an individual considered education personnel under this section; or (B) Placement of an adoptive child in the home of an individual considered education personnel under this section. (c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall create and sign a standard cost-sharing agreement for paid maternity leave expenses between the division and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that elects to participate under this section. (2) At a minimum, the cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall obligate the state and the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to each pay fifty percent (50%) of incurred costs for approved paid maternity leave. (3) The division shall promulgate rules outlining: (A) Management of a cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; (B) Reimbursement processes; and (C) Other related procedures required to implement this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 21, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) Education personnel employed by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that elect to participate under this section shall be eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks of paid maternity leave.

(b) As used in this section: (1) "Cost-sharing" means joint, equal responsibility for the cost shared between the State of Arkansas and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that employs an individual considered education personnel under this section; (2) "Education personnel" means an individual employed full-time by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in Arkansas for more than one (1) year; and (3) "Maternity leave" means partially or fully compensated time away from work within the first twelve (12) weeks following the: (A) Birth of a biological child to an individual considered education personnel under this section; or (B) Placement of an adoptive child in the home of an individual considered education personnel under this section.

(1) "Cost-sharing" means joint, equal responsibility for the cost shared between the State of Arkansas and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that employs an individual considered education personnel under this section;

(2) "Education personnel" means an individual employed full-time by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school in Arkansas for more than one (1) year; and

(3) "Maternity leave" means partially or fully compensated time away from work within the first twelve (12) weeks following the: (A) Birth of a biological child to an individual considered education personnel under this section; or (B) Placement of an adoptive child in the home of an individual considered education personnel under this section.

(A) Birth of a biological child to an individual considered education personnel under this section; or

(B) Placement of an adoptive child in the home of an individual considered education personnel under this section.

(c) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall create and sign a standard cost-sharing agreement for paid maternity leave expenses between the division and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that elects to participate under this section. (2) At a minimum, the cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall obligate the state and the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to each pay fifty percent (50%) of incurred costs for approved paid maternity leave. (3) The division shall promulgate rules outlining: (A) Management of a cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; (B) Reimbursement processes; and (C) Other related procedures required to implement this section.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall create and sign a standard cost-sharing agreement for paid maternity leave expenses between the division and a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that elects to participate under this section.

(2) At a minimum, the cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall obligate the state and the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school to each pay fifty percent (50%) of incurred costs for approved paid maternity leave.

(3) The division shall promulgate rules outlining: (A) Management of a cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; (B) Reimbursement processes; and (C) Other related procedures required to implement this section.

(A) Management of a cost-sharing agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section;

(B) Reimbursement processes; and

(C) Other related procedures required to implement this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 21, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-621 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-621
Authority to convey section lands
Status: in_force

The board of directors of each school district in this state shall hereafter have authority to convey any of the school district's sixteenth section lands in exchange for any other land which would be more beneficial to the school district. Acts 1995, No. 393, § 1.

The board of directors of each school district in this state shall hereafter have authority to convey any of the school district's sixteenth section lands in exchange for any other land which would be more beneficial to the school district.

Acts 1995, No. 393, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-508 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-51-508
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1866, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 678, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.7; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 8; 2007, No. 541, § 8.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1866, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1977, No. 678, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2590.7; Acts 1997, No. 233, § 8; 2007, No. 541, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-112
Limitation on liability
Status: in_force

Neither the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, the Section 529 Plan Review Committee and each of its members, nor the state shall insure any account or guarantee any rate of return or any interest rate on any contribution, nor shall they or any one of them be liable for any loss incurred by any person as a result of participating in the plan. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 8; 2003, No. 515, § 1.

Neither the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, the Section 529 Plan Review Committee and each of its members, nor the state shall insure any account or guarantee any rate of return or any interest rate on any contribution, nor shall they or any one of them be liable for any loss incurred by any person as a result of participating in the plan.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 8; 2003, No. 515, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-109
Cooperation of schools on research and publications
Status: in_force

The several agricultural schools provided for in this chapter shall cooperate by reporting to each other the results of their several experiments and shall mutually agree upon the publication of such bulletins for free distribution as they may deem to be in the best interest of those engaged in agricultural pursuits. Acts 1909, No. 100, § 11, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9618; Pope's Dig., § 12965; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3118.

The several agricultural schools provided for in this chapter shall cooperate by reporting to each other the results of their several experiments and shall mutually agree upon the publication of such bulletins for free distribution as they may deem to be in the best interest of those engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Acts 1909, No. 100, § 11, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9618; Pope's Dig., § 12965; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-103
Office for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children
Status: in_force

To implement the policy stated in § 6-42-101 , there is established in the Division of Learning Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education an Office for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children to be headed by an administrator who shall be qualified by education, training, and experience to direct the state program for gifted and talented children. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1796, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5201.

To implement the policy stated in § 6-42-101 , there is established in the Division of Learning Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education an Office for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children to be headed by an administrator who shall be qualified by education, training, and experience to direct the state program for gifted and talented children.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1796, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, interim certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness; (2) "Commission" means the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or its successor; (3) "Debt service" means principal, interest, redemption premiums, if any, and trustee's fees, paying agent's fees, dissemination agent's fees, and like servicing fees relative to a bond; (4) "Develop" means to plan, design, construct, acquire by purchase, own, rehabilitate, lease as lessor or lessee, enter into lease-purchase agreements with respect to, or install or equip any lands, buildings, improvements, machinery, equipment, or other properties of whatever nature, real, personal, or mixed; (5) "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" means the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor that insures commercial banks; (6) "General revenues of the state" means the revenues described and enumerated in § 19-6-201 of the Revenue Classification Law, § 19-6-101 et seq., or in any successor law; (7) "Nationally recognized rating agency" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings, or any other nationally recognized rating agency approved by the State Investing Office; and (8) "State Investing Office" means the Treasurer of State for the investment of any funds established on the books of the State Treasury, and the commission for the investment of any funds held outside the State Treasury. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, interim certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness;

(2) "Commission" means the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation or its successor;

(3) "Debt service" means principal, interest, redemption premiums, if any, and trustee's fees, paying agent's fees, dissemination agent's fees, and like servicing fees relative to a bond;

(4) "Develop" means to plan, design, construct, acquire by purchase, own, rehabilitate, lease as lessor or lessee, enter into lease-purchase agreements with respect to, or install or equip any lands, buildings, improvements, machinery, equipment, or other properties of whatever nature, real, personal, or mixed;

(5) "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" means the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor that insures commercial banks;

(6) "General revenues of the state" means the revenues described and enumerated in § 19-6-201 of the Revenue Classification Law, § 19-6-101 et seq., or in any successor law;

(7) "Nationally recognized rating agency" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings, or any other nationally recognized rating agency approved by the State Investing Office; and

(8) "State Investing Office" means the Treasurer of State for the investment of any funds established on the books of the State Treasury, and the commission for the investment of any funds held outside the State Treasury.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 7; 1981, No. 296, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4037; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 13.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 7; 1981, No. 296, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4037; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-17-1505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1983, No. 936, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.7.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023.

Acts 1983, No. 936, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-60-1402
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) The United States Supreme Court held in "Goss v. Lopez", 419 U.S. 565, 574 (1975), that when a right is protected by the Due Process Clause, a state may not withdraw the right "on grounds of misconduct absent fundamentally fair procedures to determine whether the misconduct has occurred..............."; (2) The principle opined upon in "Goss v. Lopez" was reemphasized in "Doe v. Purdue University", 928 F.3d 652 (7th Cir. 2019), as authored by United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, noting that "a hearing must be a real one, not a sham or pretense", and that "even in the disciplinary context, the process due depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the consequence and the level of education ..............."; (3) The Eighth Circuit has opined in "Winegar v. Des Moines Indep. Community Sch. Dist.", 20 F.3d 895, 899-900 (8th Cir. 1994), that the "fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner...............", which was originally declared by the United States Supreme Court in "Matthews v. Eldridge", 424 U.S. 319, 333 (1976); (4) The Eighth Circuit has further asserted in "Esteban v. Central Missouri State College", 415 F.2d 1077, 1089 (8th Cir. 1969), that "procedural due process must be afforded by way of adequate notice, definite charge, and a hearing with opportunity to present one's own side of the case and with all necessary protective measures..............."; and (5) It is necessary to statutorily guarantee fundamentally fair procedures that will ensure disciplinary proceedings at institutions of higher education carry out the necessary steps to ensure constitutionally required due process. Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) The United States Supreme Court held in "Goss v. Lopez", 419 U.S. 565, 574 (1975), that when a right is protected by the Due Process Clause, a state may not withdraw the right "on grounds of misconduct absent fundamentally fair procedures to determine whether the misconduct has occurred...............";

(2) The principle opined upon in "Goss v. Lopez" was reemphasized in "Doe v. Purdue University", 928 F.3d 652 (7th Cir. 2019), as authored by United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, noting that "a hearing must be a real one, not a sham or pretense", and that "even in the disciplinary context, the process due depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the consequence and the level of education ...............";

(3) The Eighth Circuit has opined in "Winegar v. Des Moines Indep. Community Sch. Dist.", 20 F.3d 895, 899-900 (8th Cir. 1994), that the "fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner...............", which was originally declared by the United States Supreme Court in "Matthews v. Eldridge", 424 U.S. 319, 333 (1976);

(4) The Eighth Circuit has further asserted in "Esteban v. Central Missouri State College", 415 F.2d 1077, 1089 (8th Cir. 1969), that "procedural due process must be afforded by way of adequate notice, definite charge, and a hearing with opportunity to present one's own side of the case and with all necessary protective measures..............."; and

(5) It is necessary to statutorily guarantee fundamentally fair procedures that will ensure disciplinary proceedings at institutions of higher education carry out the necessary steps to ensure constitutionally required due process.

Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-58-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-112
Conversion of positions and maximum salaries for Quapaw Technical Institute
Status: in_force

The maximum salaries as authorized for the positions in the appropriations act for Quapaw Technical Institute shall be converted to the maximum salaries for the equivalent or similar positions as authorized in the appropriations act for National Park College. The conversion of the maximum salaries shall be approved by the Division of Higher Education for line item salaries or by the Department of Finance and Administration for classified salaries and be reported to the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1936, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended without change by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 678, § 12.

The maximum salaries as authorized for the positions in the appropriations act for Quapaw Technical Institute shall be converted to the maximum salaries for the equivalent or similar positions as authorized in the appropriations act for National Park College. The conversion of the maximum salaries shall be approved by the Division of Higher Education for line item salaries or by the Department of Finance and Administration for classified salaries and be reported to the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1936, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended without change by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2003, No. 678, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-506
Administration of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All federal and other funds provided to the state for support of community colleges and vocational and technical education in community colleges shall be administered by the State Community College Board. (b) In the event there are legal requirements that the funds be granted to another agency of the state, that other agency shall contract with the board for the administration of the funds under the appropriate conditions. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4917.

(a) All federal and other funds provided to the state for support of community colleges and vocational and technical education in community colleges shall be administered by the State Community College Board.

(b) In the event there are legal requirements that the funds be granted to another agency of the state, that other agency shall contract with the board for the administration of the funds under the appropriate conditions.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4917.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-15-1002
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that students in Arkansas deserve the best education that the citizens can provide and establishes a goal to provide a quality educational opportunity to every public school student in every community and in every school district in the state. (b) The General Assembly acknowledges that the State of Arkansas must: (1) Raise student academic achievement in the basic curriculum; (2) Increase the number of students who complete the courses required for graduation; and (3) Ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and preparation to be contributing members of society. (c) The General Assembly further acknowledges that every school district in Arkansas must graduate academically competent students, must have qualified teachers and administrators, must provide a safe, efficient, and accountable program, and must be supported by and assisted by the state. (d) The General Assembly finds that in order for all involved in the education of our young people to work to meet this challenge, a revision of existing statutes is necessary. Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 2.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that students in Arkansas deserve the best education that the citizens can provide and establishes a goal to provide a quality educational opportunity to every public school student in every community and in every school district in the state.

(b) The General Assembly acknowledges that the State of Arkansas must: (1) Raise student academic achievement in the basic curriculum; (2) Increase the number of students who complete the courses required for graduation; and (3) Ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and preparation to be contributing members of society.

(1) Raise student academic achievement in the basic curriculum;

(2) Increase the number of students who complete the courses required for graduation; and

(3) Ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and preparation to be contributing members of society.

(c) The General Assembly further acknowledges that every school district in Arkansas must graduate academically competent students, must have qualified teachers and administrators, must provide a safe, efficient, and accountable program, and must be supported by and assisted by the state.

(d) The General Assembly finds that in order for all involved in the education of our young people to work to meet this challenge, a revision of existing statutes is necessary.

Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-68-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 68 / Section 6-68-105
Transcription into braille - Requests for electronic instructional material
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a school or any educational assistant, instructor, or tutor from assisting a student with a disability by using the electronic version of printed instructional material provided pursuant to this chapter solely to transcribe or arrange for the transcription of the printed instructional material into braille or to otherwise assist the student. In the event that a transcription is made, the school shall have the right to share the braille copy of the printed instructional material with other students with disabilities. (b) The president of each institution of higher education may each or in combination with others establish one (1) or more centers to process requests for electronic versions of instructional materials pursuant to this chapter. If a center or centers is established, each of the following shall apply: (1) The student and the educational institution shall submit requests for instructional material made pursuant to § 6-68-102(4) to the center, which shall transmit the request to the publisher or manufacturer with the appropriate certification; (2) If there is more than one (1) center, each center shall make every effort to coordinate requests within its segment; (3) The publisher or manufacturer of instructional material shall be required to honor and respond only to those requests submitted through a designated center; and (4) If a publisher or manufacturer has responded to a request for instructional materials by a center, or on behalf of all the centers within a segment, all subsequent requests for these instructional materials shall be satisfied by the center to which the request is made. Acts 2001, No. 758, § 1.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a school or any educational assistant, instructor, or tutor from assisting a student with a disability by using the electronic version of printed instructional material provided pursuant to this chapter solely to transcribe or arrange for the transcription of the printed instructional material into braille or to otherwise assist the student. In the event that a transcription is made, the school shall have the right to share the braille copy of the printed instructional material with other students with disabilities.

(b) The president of each institution of higher education may each or in combination with others establish one (1) or more centers to process requests for electronic versions of instructional materials pursuant to this chapter. If a center or centers is established, each of the following shall apply: (1) The student and the educational institution shall submit requests for instructional material made pursuant to § 6-68-102(4) to the center, which shall transmit the request to the publisher or manufacturer with the appropriate certification; (2) If there is more than one (1) center, each center shall make every effort to coordinate requests within its segment; (3) The publisher or manufacturer of instructional material shall be required to honor and respond only to those requests submitted through a designated center; and (4) If a publisher or manufacturer has responded to a request for instructional materials by a center, or on behalf of all the centers within a segment, all subsequent requests for these instructional materials shall be satisfied by the center to which the request is made.

(1) The student and the educational institution shall submit requests for instructional material made pursuant to § 6-68-102(4) to the center, which shall transmit the request to the publisher or manufacturer with the appropriate certification;

(2) If there is more than one (1) center, each center shall make every effort to coordinate requests within its segment;

(3) The publisher or manufacturer of instructional material shall be required to honor and respond only to those requests submitted through a designated center; and

(4) If a publisher or manufacturer has responded to a request for instructional materials by a center, or on behalf of all the centers within a segment, all subsequent requests for these instructional materials shall be satisfied by the center to which the request is made.

Acts 2001, No. 758, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-13-1104
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Any model rural early childhood consortium created pursuant to this subchapter shall have the authority to petition the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the State Board of Education for waivers from present school standards to fulfill the purposes set forth in § 6-13-1101 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1164, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 886, §§ 4, 7; 1995, No. 830, § 3.

Any model rural early childhood consortium created pursuant to this subchapter shall have the authority to petition the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or the State Board of Education for waivers from present school standards to fulfill the purposes set forth in § 6-13-1101 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1164, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 886, §§ 4, 7; 1995, No. 830, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-229 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-229
Service as page for General Assembly
Status: in_force

If a student is invited by a member of the General Assembly to serve as a page for the General Assembly during a legislative session, the student shall be considered on instructional assignment and shall not be considered absent from school for the one (1) day the student is serving as a page, and he or she may be allowed additional instructional assignment days at the discretion of the school district. Acts 2005, No. 2199, § 1.

If a student is invited by a member of the General Assembly to serve as a page for the General Assembly during a legislative session, the student shall be considered on instructional assignment and shall not be considered absent from school for the one (1) day the student is serving as a page, and he or she may be allowed additional instructional assignment days at the discretion of the school district.

Acts 2005, No. 2199, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-62-305
Bonds or notes - Authorization to issue - Pledge of revenues, funds, etc
Status: in_force

(a) In evidence of any loan of funds, the board of trustees is authorized and empowered to issue its negotiable interest-bearing notes or bonds with a specific pledge, for the payment of the principal and interest thereof, and the payment of agents' fees only, all or any part of the following: (1) The gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived as income from the project; (2) Any surplus not pledged of the gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived from other projects financed in whole or in part by bonds or notes issued by the board; (3) Tuition and fees collected from its students; (4) The gate receipts of athletic contests participated in by its teams; and (5) Any funds received from the United States, or any department or agency thereof, pursuant to any act of Congress, providing for grants or payments to educational institutions in connection with, or in anywise pertaining to, the financing of the accomplishing of the authorities and powers set forth in § 6-62-302 . (b) In regard to the funds referred to in subdivision (a)(5) of this section, the board is authorized to take such action, comply with such terms and conditions, and execute such agreements as may be necessary to apply for, receive, pledge, or use such funds for the above specified or any other lawful purpose. (c) One (1) series of bonds may be issued for more than one (1) project and the revenues therefrom pledged for the payment of the bonds. Acts 1947, No. 62, § 1; 1949, No. 320, § 1; 1951, No. 313, § 1; 1969, No. 183, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3311; Acts 1991, No. 45, § 1.

(a) In evidence of any loan of funds, the board of trustees is authorized and empowered to issue its negotiable interest-bearing notes or bonds with a specific pledge, for the payment of the principal and interest thereof, and the payment of agents' fees only, all or any part of the following: (1) The gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived as income from the project; (2) Any surplus not pledged of the gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived from other projects financed in whole or in part by bonds or notes issued by the board; (3) Tuition and fees collected from its students; (4) The gate receipts of athletic contests participated in by its teams; and (5) Any funds received from the United States, or any department or agency thereof, pursuant to any act of Congress, providing for grants or payments to educational institutions in connection with, or in anywise pertaining to, the financing of the accomplishing of the authorities and powers set forth in § 6-62-302 .

(1) The gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived as income from the project;

(2) Any surplus not pledged of the gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived from other projects financed in whole or in part by bonds or notes issued by the board;

(3) Tuition and fees collected from its students;

(4) The gate receipts of athletic contests participated in by its teams; and

(5) Any funds received from the United States, or any department or agency thereof, pursuant to any act of Congress, providing for grants or payments to educational institutions in connection with, or in anywise pertaining to, the financing of the accomplishing of the authorities and powers set forth in § 6-62-302 .

(b) In regard to the funds referred to in subdivision (a)(5) of this section, the board is authorized to take such action, comply with such terms and conditions, and execute such agreements as may be necessary to apply for, receive, pledge, or use such funds for the above specified or any other lawful purpose.

(c) One (1) series of bonds may be issued for more than one (1) project and the revenues therefrom pledged for the payment of the bonds.

Acts 1947, No. 62, § 1; 1949, No. 320, § 1; 1951, No. 313, § 1; 1969, No. 183, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3311; Acts 1991, No. 45, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1021 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1021
Evaluations - Performance rating
Status: in_force

(a) Each education service cooperative shall be evaluated during the 2012-2013 school year, and at least once within each five-year period, on a schedule established by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. All active education service cooperatives must be visited by an evaluation committee of not more than nine (9) persons. (b) (1) (A) Each evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, an investigation of user satisfaction, service adequacy, extent of local financial support, staff qualifications, and performance and administration effectiveness. (B) The final evaluation, including any self-evaluation, shall be included in the annual report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, § 6-13-1020 , and made available on the website of the education service cooperative. (2) (A) The evaluation criteria shall be developed collaboratively between the division and the director of each education service cooperative. (B) The evaluation criteria shall be fully implemented by September 1, 2012. (c) (1) The report of this committee shall be filed with the education service cooperative visited, with its constituent school districts, and with the State Board of Education. (2) The state board shall acknowledge receipt of the report and comment on any deficiencies identified in the report that should be corrected for the education service cooperative to remain eligible for base funding. (3) The report shall identify each education service cooperative as being in one (1) of the following category levels, based on the evaluation: (A) "Level 5", education service cooperative of excellence; (B) "Level 4", education service cooperative exceeding standards; (C) "Level 3", education service cooperative meeting standards; (D) "Level 2", education service cooperative on alert; or (E) "Level 1", education service cooperative in need of immediate improvement. (d) (1) The intent of this evaluation procedure is to provide a means for school districts to express their concerns about the operation of their education service cooperative and to ensure that each education service cooperative remains alert and responsive to the needs of the local schools it serves. (2) An education service cooperative that receives a performance category level of Level 1 shall be reevaluated during the evaluation cycle the following year. (3) For all education service cooperatives that receive a performance category level of Level 1 for two (2) consecutive years, the division shall: (A) Withhold base funding to the education service cooperative; or (B) Take over administration of the education service cooperative. (e) The division shall promulgate rules necessary for implementing this section. (f) (1) For each evaluation, the commissioner shall appoint the committee and designate its chairperson. (2) The committee shall include the following from outside the boundary of the education service cooperative being evaluated: (A) A division staff member; (B) A teacher; (C) An administrator; (D) A college staff member; and (E) A present or former staff member of an area education service agency. (3) In addition, the committee shall include from within the education service cooperative's area: (A) A member of the school district board of directors; (B) A representative of business and industry; and (C) A school parent from each of two (2) school districts. (4) Each education service cooperative shall pay the reasonable costs of its evaluation. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1146, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1145, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1144, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1143, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1142, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.18; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 10; 2011, No. 739, § 1.

(a) Each education service cooperative shall be evaluated during the 2012-2013 school year, and at least once within each five-year period, on a schedule established by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. All active education service cooperatives must be visited by an evaluation committee of not more than nine (9) persons.

(b) (1) (A) Each evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, an investigation of user satisfaction, service adequacy, extent of local financial support, staff qualifications, and performance and administration effectiveness. (B) The final evaluation, including any self-evaluation, shall be included in the annual report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, § 6-13-1020 , and made available on the website of the education service cooperative. (2) (A) The evaluation criteria shall be developed collaboratively between the division and the director of each education service cooperative. (B) The evaluation criteria shall be fully implemented by September 1, 2012.

(1) (A) Each evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, an investigation of user satisfaction, service adequacy, extent of local financial support, staff qualifications, and performance and administration effectiveness. (B) The final evaluation, including any self-evaluation, shall be included in the annual report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, § 6-13-1020 , and made available on the website of the education service cooperative.

(A) Each evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, an investigation of user satisfaction, service adequacy, extent of local financial support, staff qualifications, and performance and administration effectiveness.

(B) The final evaluation, including any self-evaluation, shall be included in the annual report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, § 6-13-1020 , and made available on the website of the education service cooperative.

(2) (A) The evaluation criteria shall be developed collaboratively between the division and the director of each education service cooperative. (B) The evaluation criteria shall be fully implemented by September 1, 2012.

(A) The evaluation criteria shall be developed collaboratively between the division and the director of each education service cooperative.

(B) The evaluation criteria shall be fully implemented by September 1, 2012.

(c) (1) The report of this committee shall be filed with the education service cooperative visited, with its constituent school districts, and with the State Board of Education. (2) The state board shall acknowledge receipt of the report and comment on any deficiencies identified in the report that should be corrected for the education service cooperative to remain eligible for base funding. (3) The report shall identify each education service cooperative as being in one (1) of the following category levels, based on the evaluation: (A) "Level 5", education service cooperative of excellence; (B) "Level 4", education service cooperative exceeding standards; (C) "Level 3", education service cooperative meeting standards; (D) "Level 2", education service cooperative on alert; or (E) "Level 1", education service cooperative in need of immediate improvement.

(1) The report of this committee shall be filed with the education service cooperative visited, with its constituent school districts, and with the State Board of Education.

(2) The state board shall acknowledge receipt of the report and comment on any deficiencies identified in the report that should be corrected for the education service cooperative to remain eligible for base funding.

(3) The report shall identify each education service cooperative as being in one (1) of the following category levels, based on the evaluation: (A) "Level 5", education service cooperative of excellence; (B) "Level 4", education service cooperative exceeding standards; (C) "Level 3", education service cooperative meeting standards; (D) "Level 2", education service cooperative on alert; or (E) "Level 1", education service cooperative in need of immediate improvement.

(A) "Level 5", education service cooperative of excellence;

(B) "Level 4", education service cooperative exceeding standards;

(C) "Level 3", education service cooperative meeting standards;

(D) "Level 2", education service cooperative on alert; or

(E) "Level 1", education service cooperative in need of immediate improvement.

(d) (1) The intent of this evaluation procedure is to provide a means for school districts to express their concerns about the operation of their education service cooperative and to ensure that each education service cooperative remains alert and responsive to the needs of the local schools it serves. (2) An education service cooperative that receives a performance category level of Level 1 shall be reevaluated during the evaluation cycle the following year. (3) For all education service cooperatives that receive a performance category level of Level 1 for two (2) consecutive years, the division shall: (A) Withhold base funding to the education service cooperative; or (B) Take over administration of the education service cooperative.

(1) The intent of this evaluation procedure is to provide a means for school districts to express their concerns about the operation of their education service cooperative and to ensure that each education service cooperative remains alert and responsive to the needs of the local schools it serves.

(2) An education service cooperative that receives a performance category level of Level 1 shall be reevaluated during the evaluation cycle the following year.

(3) For all education service cooperatives that receive a performance category level of Level 1 for two (2) consecutive years, the division shall: (A) Withhold base funding to the education service cooperative; or (B) Take over administration of the education service cooperative.

(A) Withhold base funding to the education service cooperative; or

(B) Take over administration of the education service cooperative.

(e) The division shall promulgate rules necessary for implementing this section.

(f) (1) For each evaluation, the commissioner shall appoint the committee and designate its chairperson. (2) The committee shall include the following from outside the boundary of the education service cooperative being evaluated: (A) A division staff member; (B) A teacher; (C) An administrator; (D) A college staff member; and (E) A present or former staff member of an area education service agency. (3) In addition, the committee shall include from within the education service cooperative's area: (A) A member of the school district board of directors; (B) A representative of business and industry; and (C) A school parent from each of two (2) school districts. (4) Each education service cooperative shall pay the reasonable costs of its evaluation.

(1) For each evaluation, the commissioner shall appoint the committee and designate its chairperson.

(2) The committee shall include the following from outside the boundary of the education service cooperative being evaluated: (A) A division staff member; (B) A teacher; (C) An administrator; (D) A college staff member; and (E) A present or former staff member of an area education service agency.

(A) A division staff member;

(B) A teacher;

(C) An administrator;

(D) A college staff member; and

(E) A present or former staff member of an area education service agency.

(3) In addition, the committee shall include from within the education service cooperative's area: (A) A member of the school district board of directors; (B) A representative of business and industry; and (C) A school parent from each of two (2) school districts.

(A) A member of the school district board of directors;

(B) A representative of business and industry; and

(C) A school parent from each of two (2) school districts.

(4) Each education service cooperative shall pay the reasonable costs of its evaluation.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1146, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1145, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1144, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1143, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1142, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.18; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 10; 2011, No. 739, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 6-14-116
Contest of election
Status: in_force

(a) If the election of any member of a school district board of directors is contested, it shall be before the circuit court of the county in which the school district is domiciled. (b) All actions to contest the election shall be commenced within twenty (20) days after the date the election is certified. (c) Actions to contest the election of school district officers shall follow the procedures set out in § 7-5-801 et seq. Acts 1951, No. 366, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-321 -- 80-324; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 15; 1999, No. 1078, § 52; 2005, No. 1174, § 7.

(a) If the election of any member of a school district board of directors is contested, it shall be before the circuit court of the county in which the school district is domiciled.

(b) All actions to contest the election shall be commenced within twenty (20) days after the date the election is certified.

(c) Actions to contest the election of school district officers shall follow the procedures set out in § 7-5-801 et seq.

Acts 1951, No. 366, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-321 -- 80-324; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 15; 1999, No. 1078, § 52; 2005, No. 1174, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-81-205
Sale of securities
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever moneys made available to the Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas under the provisions of this subchapter are insufficient to meet cash obligations of the foundation pursuant to applicable federal laws, the foundation is authorized to sell for cash any securities transferred to the foundation under the provisions of this subchapter, except the notes or other obligations received by the foundation as evidence of loans made by the Arkansas Student Loan Board. (b) Before selling any such securities, the foundation shall notify the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State of its intent to sell the securities. (c) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall establish the procedures which the foundation shall follow with respect to the sale of any securities. (d) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, before any sale is final, shall give his or her written approval thereof. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.

(a) Whenever moneys made available to the Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas under the provisions of this subchapter are insufficient to meet cash obligations of the foundation pursuant to applicable federal laws, the foundation is authorized to sell for cash any securities transferred to the foundation under the provisions of this subchapter, except the notes or other obligations received by the foundation as evidence of loans made by the Arkansas Student Loan Board.

(b) Before selling any such securities, the foundation shall notify the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State of its intent to sell the securities.

(c) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall establish the procedures which the foundation shall follow with respect to the sale of any securities.

(d) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, before any sale is final, shall give his or her written approval thereof.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-2003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-81-2003
Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program - Funding
Status: in_force

(a) Cash funds for the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program shall consist of: (1) Funds appropriated for the program; (2) Federal funds; (3) Gifts; (4) Grants; (5) Bequests; (6) Devises; (7) Donations; (8) Interest and other income accruing to or earned by the funds; and (9) All moneys provided by law. (b) The Arkansas Psychology Board: (1) May invest the principal, interest, and income of the funds; and (2) Shall use the funds for program scholarships, stipends, and incentives. Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Cash funds for the Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Workforce Scholarship, Stipend, and Incentive Program shall consist of: (1) Funds appropriated for the program; (2) Federal funds; (3) Gifts; (4) Grants; (5) Bequests; (6) Devises; (7) Donations; (8) Interest and other income accruing to or earned by the funds; and (9) All moneys provided by law.

(1) Funds appropriated for the program;

(2) Federal funds;

(3) Gifts;

(4) Grants;

(5) Bequests;

(6) Devises;

(7) Donations;

(8) Interest and other income accruing to or earned by the funds; and

(9) All moneys provided by law.

(b) The Arkansas Psychology Board: (1) May invest the principal, interest, and income of the funds; and (2) Shall use the funds for program scholarships, stipends, and incentives.

(1) May invest the principal, interest, and income of the funds; and

(2) Shall use the funds for program scholarships, stipends, and incentives.

Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.