Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-708
Loan contracts - Rural Medical Practice Loans - Obligations and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall enter into a loan contract with the applicant to whom a rural medical practice loan is made. (b) The contract shall be approved by the Attorney General and shall be signed by the Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, countersigned by the Secretary of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, and signed by the applicant. (c) Each applicant to whom a rural medical practice loan or loans is granted by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall execute a written loan contract that incorporates the following obligations and conditions: (1) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that he or she shall practice primary care medicine full time in a qualified rural community upon completion of: (i) His or her medical internship of one (1) year undertaken immediately following the earning of the degree of Doctor of Medicine; (ii) Four (4) additional years of medical training beyond the internship if the training has been approved in advance by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and includes practice experience in a rural community; or (iii) At the request of the recipient of a rural medical practice loan, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may approve the recipient's request to practice in more than one (1) qualified rural community to meet his or her obligation to practice full time if the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines, based upon guidelines established by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, that the physician need in the rural communities cannot sustain a full-time medical practice or that other compelling circumstances exist. (B) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that for each year's loan he or she shall practice medicine in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section for a whole year. (C) For each continuous whole year of medical practice, in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section, subject to reasonable leave periods, including without limitation vacation, sick leave, continuing medical education, jury duty, funerals, holidays, or military service, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall cancel, by converting to a scholarship grant, the full amount of one (1) year's loan plus accrued interest; (2) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that not engaging in the practice of medicine in accordance with the loan contract and with this subchapter may result in suspension of his or her license to practice medicine in this state. (B) For any contract entered into after August 1, 2007, the recipient's medical license may not be suspended unless the recipient's contract contained a specific term that loss of license was a consequence of breach and the recipient signed a written acknowledgment of understanding that the suspension of license was explained to him or her orally as a potential consequence of breach of the contractual provisions. (C) The suspension may be for a period of years equivalent to the number of years that the recipient is obligated to practice medicine in a rural area but has not so practiced and until the loan with interest together with any civil money penalties, as reduced by each full year of medical practice according to the terms of the loan contract, is paid in full; (3) Any communication from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine with any state medical licensing board shall include a notation that the recipient of a rural medical practice loan has a contract with the State of Arkansas to practice medicine in a rural community and that breach of that contract may result in suspension of the recipient's Arkansas medical license; (4) (A) In the event that any rural medical practice loan recipient under this subchapter does not engage in the practice of medicine in accordance with the terms of this section and of his or her loan contract in order to have the loan contract recognized as a scholarship, the recipient shall remain obligated to repay the loan or loans received, together with interest at the maximum rate allowed by Arkansas law or the federal discount rate plus five percent (5%) per annum, whichever is the lesser, the interest to accrue from the date each payment of funds was received by the recipient. (B) Neither interest nor the obligation to repay the principal sums accrued shall accrue during any one (1) period of time that the recipient involuntarily serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. (C) Repayment of principal with interest shall be due and payable in full at the earliest to occur of the following events: (i) Failure to remain enrolled in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; (ii) Failure to remain in enrollment status continuously to completion of the degree of Doctor of Medicine for any reason other than temporary personal illness; (iii) Failure to complete internship; (iv) (a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 . (b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and (v) Failure to establish a practice as described under subdivision (c)(4)(C)(iv) (a) of this section within six (6) months following either internship or four (4) additional years of medical education that includes practice experience in a rural community; (5) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine enters into a rural medical practice program contract conditioned only upon the applicant's being accepted for admission to the college and otherwise meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 and if the applicant is moved to the top of the waiting list under § 6-81-718 , the alternate's contract shall contain an additional term that breach of the contract may result in civil money penalties in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the loan amount; and (6) This subsection shall not prohibit the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board from considering and entering into a negotiated settlement with the rural medical practice loan recipient involving the license suspension, the amount of the civil money penalty, and the terms of repayment of the loan. (d) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may amend agreements entered into with any loan recipient at any time prior to full performance of the recipient's contractual obligations. (e) (1) A rural medical practice loan recipient may apply to the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for a waiver of the contractual provisions set forth in subdivision (c)(2) of this section. (2) (A) If the dean as Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines that exigent circumstances warrant a waiver, the loan recipient shall be notified in writing. (B) The dean shall immediately notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of such determination. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1079,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 132,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 131, §§ 8, 9; 1955, No. 69, § 2; 1963, No. 181, § 1; 1971, No. 133, § 7; 1971, No. 533, § 7; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 62, § 1; 1981, No. 47, § 2; 1983, No. 649, § 1; 1985, No. 797, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2915, 80-2916; Acts 1987, No. 151, §§ 3, 4; 1989, No. 22, § 2; 1991, No. 359, § 1; 1995, No. 1114, § 4; 1995, No. 1257, § 2; 2003, No. 676, §§ 2, 3; 2007, No. 1058, § 2; 2009, No. 708, § 4.

(a) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall enter into a loan contract with the applicant to whom a rural medical practice loan is made.

(b) The contract shall be approved by the Attorney General and shall be signed by the Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, countersigned by the Secretary of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, and signed by the applicant.

(c) Each applicant to whom a rural medical practice loan or loans is granted by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall execute a written loan contract that incorporates the following obligations and conditions: (1) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that he or she shall practice primary care medicine full time in a qualified rural community upon completion of: (i) His or her medical internship of one (1) year undertaken immediately following the earning of the degree of Doctor of Medicine; (ii) Four (4) additional years of medical training beyond the internship if the training has been approved in advance by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and includes practice experience in a rural community; or (iii) At the request of the recipient of a rural medical practice loan, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may approve the recipient's request to practice in more than one (1) qualified rural community to meet his or her obligation to practice full time if the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines, based upon guidelines established by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, that the physician need in the rural communities cannot sustain a full-time medical practice or that other compelling circumstances exist. (B) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that for each year's loan he or she shall practice medicine in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section for a whole year. (C) For each continuous whole year of medical practice, in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section, subject to reasonable leave periods, including without limitation vacation, sick leave, continuing medical education, jury duty, funerals, holidays, or military service, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall cancel, by converting to a scholarship grant, the full amount of one (1) year's loan plus accrued interest; (2) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that not engaging in the practice of medicine in accordance with the loan contract and with this subchapter may result in suspension of his or her license to practice medicine in this state. (B) For any contract entered into after August 1, 2007, the recipient's medical license may not be suspended unless the recipient's contract contained a specific term that loss of license was a consequence of breach and the recipient signed a written acknowledgment of understanding that the suspension of license was explained to him or her orally as a potential consequence of breach of the contractual provisions. (C) The suspension may be for a period of years equivalent to the number of years that the recipient is obligated to practice medicine in a rural area but has not so practiced and until the loan with interest together with any civil money penalties, as reduced by each full year of medical practice according to the terms of the loan contract, is paid in full; (3) Any communication from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine with any state medical licensing board shall include a notation that the recipient of a rural medical practice loan has a contract with the State of Arkansas to practice medicine in a rural community and that breach of that contract may result in suspension of the recipient's Arkansas medical license; (4) (A) In the event that any rural medical practice loan recipient under this subchapter does not engage in the practice of medicine in accordance with the terms of this section and of his or her loan contract in order to have the loan contract recognized as a scholarship, the recipient shall remain obligated to repay the loan or loans received, together with interest at the maximum rate allowed by Arkansas law or the federal discount rate plus five percent (5%) per annum, whichever is the lesser, the interest to accrue from the date each payment of funds was received by the recipient. (B) Neither interest nor the obligation to repay the principal sums accrued shall accrue during any one (1) period of time that the recipient involuntarily serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. (C) Repayment of principal with interest shall be due and payable in full at the earliest to occur of the following events: (i) Failure to remain enrolled in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; (ii) Failure to remain in enrollment status continuously to completion of the degree of Doctor of Medicine for any reason other than temporary personal illness; (iii) Failure to complete internship; (iv) (a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 . (b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and (v) Failure to establish a practice as described under subdivision (c)(4)(C)(iv) (a) of this section within six (6) months following either internship or four (4) additional years of medical education that includes practice experience in a rural community; (5) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine enters into a rural medical practice program contract conditioned only upon the applicant's being accepted for admission to the college and otherwise meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 and if the applicant is moved to the top of the waiting list under § 6-81-718 , the alternate's contract shall contain an additional term that breach of the contract may result in civil money penalties in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the loan amount; and (6) This subsection shall not prohibit the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board from considering and entering into a negotiated settlement with the rural medical practice loan recipient involving the license suspension, the amount of the civil money penalty, and the terms of repayment of the loan.

(1) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that he or she shall practice primary care medicine full time in a qualified rural community upon completion of: (i) His or her medical internship of one (1) year undertaken immediately following the earning of the degree of Doctor of Medicine; (ii) Four (4) additional years of medical training beyond the internship if the training has been approved in advance by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and includes practice experience in a rural community; or (iii) At the request of the recipient of a rural medical practice loan, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may approve the recipient's request to practice in more than one (1) qualified rural community to meet his or her obligation to practice full time if the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines, based upon guidelines established by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, that the physician need in the rural communities cannot sustain a full-time medical practice or that other compelling circumstances exist. (B) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that for each year's loan he or she shall practice medicine in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section for a whole year. (C) For each continuous whole year of medical practice, in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section, subject to reasonable leave periods, including without limitation vacation, sick leave, continuing medical education, jury duty, funerals, holidays, or military service, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall cancel, by converting to a scholarship grant, the full amount of one (1) year's loan plus accrued interest;

(A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that he or she shall practice primary care medicine full time in a qualified rural community upon completion of: (i) His or her medical internship of one (1) year undertaken immediately following the earning of the degree of Doctor of Medicine; (ii) Four (4) additional years of medical training beyond the internship if the training has been approved in advance by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and includes practice experience in a rural community; or (iii) At the request of the recipient of a rural medical practice loan, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may approve the recipient's request to practice in more than one (1) qualified rural community to meet his or her obligation to practice full time if the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines, based upon guidelines established by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, that the physician need in the rural communities cannot sustain a full-time medical practice or that other compelling circumstances exist.

(i) His or her medical internship of one (1) year undertaken immediately following the earning of the degree of Doctor of Medicine;

(ii) Four (4) additional years of medical training beyond the internship if the training has been approved in advance by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board and includes practice experience in a rural community; or

(iii) At the request of the recipient of a rural medical practice loan, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may approve the recipient's request to practice in more than one (1) qualified rural community to meet his or her obligation to practice full time if the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines, based upon guidelines established by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board, that the physician need in the rural communities cannot sustain a full-time medical practice or that other compelling circumstances exist.

(B) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that for each year's loan he or she shall practice medicine in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section for a whole year.

(C) For each continuous whole year of medical practice, in accordance with subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section, subject to reasonable leave periods, including without limitation vacation, sick leave, continuing medical education, jury duty, funerals, holidays, or military service, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall cancel, by converting to a scholarship grant, the full amount of one (1) year's loan plus accrued interest;

(2) (A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that not engaging in the practice of medicine in accordance with the loan contract and with this subchapter may result in suspension of his or her license to practice medicine in this state. (B) For any contract entered into after August 1, 2007, the recipient's medical license may not be suspended unless the recipient's contract contained a specific term that loss of license was a consequence of breach and the recipient signed a written acknowledgment of understanding that the suspension of license was explained to him or her orally as a potential consequence of breach of the contractual provisions. (C) The suspension may be for a period of years equivalent to the number of years that the recipient is obligated to practice medicine in a rural area but has not so practiced and until the loan with interest together with any civil money penalties, as reduced by each full year of medical practice according to the terms of the loan contract, is paid in full;

(A) The recipient of a rural medical practice loan or loans shall bindingly contract that not engaging in the practice of medicine in accordance with the loan contract and with this subchapter may result in suspension of his or her license to practice medicine in this state.

(B) For any contract entered into after August 1, 2007, the recipient's medical license may not be suspended unless the recipient's contract contained a specific term that loss of license was a consequence of breach and the recipient signed a written acknowledgment of understanding that the suspension of license was explained to him or her orally as a potential consequence of breach of the contractual provisions.

(C) The suspension may be for a period of years equivalent to the number of years that the recipient is obligated to practice medicine in a rural area but has not so practiced and until the loan with interest together with any civil money penalties, as reduced by each full year of medical practice according to the terms of the loan contract, is paid in full;

(3) Any communication from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine with any state medical licensing board shall include a notation that the recipient of a rural medical practice loan has a contract with the State of Arkansas to practice medicine in a rural community and that breach of that contract may result in suspension of the recipient's Arkansas medical license;

(4) (A) In the event that any rural medical practice loan recipient under this subchapter does not engage in the practice of medicine in accordance with the terms of this section and of his or her loan contract in order to have the loan contract recognized as a scholarship, the recipient shall remain obligated to repay the loan or loans received, together with interest at the maximum rate allowed by Arkansas law or the federal discount rate plus five percent (5%) per annum, whichever is the lesser, the interest to accrue from the date each payment of funds was received by the recipient. (B) Neither interest nor the obligation to repay the principal sums accrued shall accrue during any one (1) period of time that the recipient involuntarily serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. (C) Repayment of principal with interest shall be due and payable in full at the earliest to occur of the following events: (i) Failure to remain enrolled in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; (ii) Failure to remain in enrollment status continuously to completion of the degree of Doctor of Medicine for any reason other than temporary personal illness; (iii) Failure to complete internship; (iv) (a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 . (b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and (v) Failure to establish a practice as described under subdivision (c)(4)(C)(iv) (a) of this section within six (6) months following either internship or four (4) additional years of medical education that includes practice experience in a rural community;

(A) In the event that any rural medical practice loan recipient under this subchapter does not engage in the practice of medicine in accordance with the terms of this section and of his or her loan contract in order to have the loan contract recognized as a scholarship, the recipient shall remain obligated to repay the loan or loans received, together with interest at the maximum rate allowed by Arkansas law or the federal discount rate plus five percent (5%) per annum, whichever is the lesser, the interest to accrue from the date each payment of funds was received by the recipient.

(B) Neither interest nor the obligation to repay the principal sums accrued shall accrue during any one (1) period of time that the recipient involuntarily serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

(C) Repayment of principal with interest shall be due and payable in full at the earliest to occur of the following events: (i) Failure to remain enrolled in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; (ii) Failure to remain in enrollment status continuously to completion of the degree of Doctor of Medicine for any reason other than temporary personal illness; (iii) Failure to complete internship; (iv) (a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 . (b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and (v) Failure to establish a practice as described under subdivision (c)(4)(C)(iv) (a) of this section within six (6) months following either internship or four (4) additional years of medical education that includes practice experience in a rural community;

(i) Failure to remain enrolled in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum;

(ii) Failure to remain in enrollment status continuously to completion of the degree of Doctor of Medicine for any reason other than temporary personal illness;

(iii) Failure to complete internship;

(iv) (a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 . (b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and

(a) Failure to engage in the full-time practice of medicine while residing in a qualified rural community in Arkansas as defined in § 6-81-701 .

(b) However, the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may waive the residency requirement on a case-by-case basis; and

(v) Failure to establish a practice as described under subdivision (c)(4)(C)(iv) (a) of this section within six (6) months following either internship or four (4) additional years of medical education that includes practice experience in a rural community;

(5) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine enters into a rural medical practice program contract conditioned only upon the applicant's being accepted for admission to the college and otherwise meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 and if the applicant is moved to the top of the waiting list under § 6-81-718 , the alternate's contract shall contain an additional term that breach of the contract may result in civil money penalties in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the loan amount; and

(6) This subsection shall not prohibit the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board from considering and entering into a negotiated settlement with the rural medical practice loan recipient involving the license suspension, the amount of the civil money penalty, and the terms of repayment of the loan.

(d) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board may amend agreements entered into with any loan recipient at any time prior to full performance of the recipient's contractual obligations.

(e) (1) A rural medical practice loan recipient may apply to the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for a waiver of the contractual provisions set forth in subdivision (c)(2) of this section. (2) (A) If the dean as Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines that exigent circumstances warrant a waiver, the loan recipient shall be notified in writing. (B) The dean shall immediately notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of such determination.

(1) A rural medical practice loan recipient may apply to the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for a waiver of the contractual provisions set forth in subdivision (c)(2) of this section.

(2) (A) If the dean as Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines that exigent circumstances warrant a waiver, the loan recipient shall be notified in writing. (B) The dean shall immediately notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of such determination.

(A) If the dean as Chair of the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board determines that exigent circumstances warrant a waiver, the loan recipient shall be notified in writing.

(B) The dean shall immediately notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of such determination.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1079,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 132,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 131, §§ 8, 9; 1955, No. 69, § 2; 1963, No. 181, § 1; 1971, No. 133, § 7; 1971, No. 533, § 7; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 62, § 1; 1981, No. 47, § 2; 1983, No. 649, § 1; 1985, No. 797, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2915, 80-2916; Acts 1987, No. 151, §§ 3, 4; 1989, No. 22, § 2; 1991, No. 359, § 1; 1995, No. 1114, § 4; 1995, No. 1257, § 2; 2003, No. 676, §§ 2, 3; 2007, No. 1058, § 2; 2009, No. 708, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-13-801
Authorization
Status: in_force

(a) Any two (2) or more school districts in this state are authorized to enter into compacts, as authorized by this subchapter, to share or provide educational facilities, resources, and opportunities, including without limitation alternative educational programs, secondary area vocational centers, and community-based education programs that the boards of directors of the compacting school districts determine may be better and more efficiently provided by such compact agreements rather than by each school district acting in its individual capacity. (b) If all of the school districts that have entered into a compact are within the service area of the same education service cooperative, that education service cooperative is also authorized to enter into the compact. (c) The members of the compact may jointly enter into lease agreements for the purpose of renting facilities. Acts 1961, No. 22, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-439; Acts 1999, No. 1554, § 1.

(a) Any two (2) or more school districts in this state are authorized to enter into compacts, as authorized by this subchapter, to share or provide educational facilities, resources, and opportunities, including without limitation alternative educational programs, secondary area vocational centers, and community-based education programs that the boards of directors of the compacting school districts determine may be better and more efficiently provided by such compact agreements rather than by each school district acting in its individual capacity.

(b) If all of the school districts that have entered into a compact are within the service area of the same education service cooperative, that education service cooperative is also authorized to enter into the compact.

(c) The members of the compact may jointly enter into lease agreements for the purpose of renting facilities.

Acts 1961, No. 22, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-439; Acts 1999, No. 1554, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-316 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-316
Length of time students may remain
Status: in_force

(a) Any Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing person who may be admitted into the school and supported as a beneficiary at the expense of the state shall be permitted to remain in the school for thirteen (13) years unless, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, he or she shall be sooner discharged. (b) (1) The board is empowered to extend the term of such pupils as may be recommended by the superintendent from time to time beyond the original period of thirteen (13) years, either for further instruction with a view to entering college, or for perfecting themselves in their trades. (2) However, no more than twenty (20) pupils shall be so recommended in one (1) year, nor any one (1) for more than three (3) years' extension. Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1868, No. 36, § 16, p. 115; 1891, No. 155, § 1, p. 265; 1893, No. 31, § 1, p. 49; 1905, No. 276, § 1, p. 694; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9353, 9375; Pope's Dig., §§ 12818, 12840; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2425, 80-2426.

(a) Any Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing person who may be admitted into the school and supported as a beneficiary at the expense of the state shall be permitted to remain in the school for thirteen (13) years unless, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, he or she shall be sooner discharged.

(b) (1) The board is empowered to extend the term of such pupils as may be recommended by the superintendent from time to time beyond the original period of thirteen (13) years, either for further instruction with a view to entering college, or for perfecting themselves in their trades. (2) However, no more than twenty (20) pupils shall be so recommended in one (1) year, nor any one (1) for more than three (3) years' extension.

(1) The board is empowered to extend the term of such pupils as may be recommended by the superintendent from time to time beyond the original period of thirteen (13) years, either for further instruction with a view to entering college, or for perfecting themselves in their trades.

(2) However, no more than twenty (20) pupils shall be so recommended in one (1) year, nor any one (1) for more than three (3) years' extension.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1868, No. 36, § 16, p. 115; 1891, No. 155, § 1, p. 265; 1893, No. 31, § 1, p. 49; 1905, No. 276, § 1, p. 694; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9353, 9375; Pope's Dig., §§ 12818, 12840; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2425, 80-2426.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-101
Establishment and purpose
Status: in_force

For the purposes of providing educational opportunities at the university level on a statewide basis and more adequately fulfilling its changing role as a multipurpose, comprehensive institution of higher education, there is established and maintained an institution to be known as the University of Central Arkansas. Acts 1907, No. 317, § 1, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9586; Pope's Dig., § 13083; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2601; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1.

For the purposes of providing educational opportunities at the university level on a statewide basis and more adequately fulfilling its changing role as a multipurpose, comprehensive institution of higher education, there is established and maintained an institution to be known as the University of Central Arkansas.

Acts 1907, No. 317, § 1, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9586; Pope's Dig., § 13083; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2601; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-108
Free transportation to faculty members
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for any and all railroads to give to the principals and heads of departments of the schools, and for them to accept and use, free transportation on all railroads in the state. Acts 1913, No. 215, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9617; Pope's Dig., § 12964; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3117.

It shall be lawful for any and all railroads to give to the principals and heads of departments of the schools, and for them to accept and use, free transportation on all railroads in the state.

Acts 1913, No. 215, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9617; Pope's Dig., § 12964; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-5-301
Creation - Funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Educational Excellence Trust Fund". (2) For each of the state's fiscal years, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine as an annual allocation for this fund an amount based on the total net general revenues as enumerated in § 19-6-201(1) and (2) , which were collected in the immediate past year, times a factor of 0.1414. (b) (1) On the last day of each month of the respective fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State an amount based on one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the annual allocation determined in subsection (a) of this section for transfer to the fund. (2) The Treasurer of State shall make such transfer after making the deductions required from the net general revenues as set out in § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(i) . Acts 1991, No. 10, § 1; 1997, No. 171, § 1; 1999, No. 1315, § 1.

(a) (1) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Educational Excellence Trust Fund". (2) For each of the state's fiscal years, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine as an annual allocation for this fund an amount based on the total net general revenues as enumerated in § 19-6-201(1) and (2) , which were collected in the immediate past year, times a factor of 0.1414.

(1) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Educational Excellence Trust Fund".

(2) For each of the state's fiscal years, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine as an annual allocation for this fund an amount based on the total net general revenues as enumerated in § 19-6-201(1) and (2) , which were collected in the immediate past year, times a factor of 0.1414.

(b) (1) On the last day of each month of the respective fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State an amount based on one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the annual allocation determined in subsection (a) of this section for transfer to the fund. (2) The Treasurer of State shall make such transfer after making the deductions required from the net general revenues as set out in § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(i) .

(1) On the last day of each month of the respective fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State an amount based on one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the annual allocation determined in subsection (a) of this section for transfer to the fund.

(2) The Treasurer of State shall make such transfer after making the deductions required from the net general revenues as set out in § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(i) .

Acts 1991, No. 10, § 1; 1997, No. 171, § 1; 1999, No. 1315, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-15-1503
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-11-116
Standards for priority of projects
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation is granted authority to prescribe principles, standards, and criteria to be followed in setting up priority of projects, provided that such principles, standards, and criteria are not in conflict with federal statutes. (b) Such principles, standards, and criteria shall include the following factors which shall be given priority over other considerations so long as they are not in conflict with the federal statutes: (1) The relative condition of facilities within a school district, taking into consideration the age and condition of school buildings and facilities and the need for replacement or repair thereof to properly accommodate the school population of the school district and to protect the health and safety of the school children; (2) The relative financial ability of school districts to provide facilities with local taxes; (3) The adequacy of satisfactory facilities within feasible transportation distances of children within a school district or county; and (4) The relative debt service obligations of districts in proportion to the statutory limitations on bonded indebtedness of school districts. Acts 1955, No. 88, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-142; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 3.

(a) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation is granted authority to prescribe principles, standards, and criteria to be followed in setting up priority of projects, provided that such principles, standards, and criteria are not in conflict with federal statutes.

(b) Such principles, standards, and criteria shall include the following factors which shall be given priority over other considerations so long as they are not in conflict with the federal statutes: (1) The relative condition of facilities within a school district, taking into consideration the age and condition of school buildings and facilities and the need for replacement or repair thereof to properly accommodate the school population of the school district and to protect the health and safety of the school children; (2) The relative financial ability of school districts to provide facilities with local taxes; (3) The adequacy of satisfactory facilities within feasible transportation distances of children within a school district or county; and (4) The relative debt service obligations of districts in proportion to the statutory limitations on bonded indebtedness of school districts.

(1) The relative condition of facilities within a school district, taking into consideration the age and condition of school buildings and facilities and the need for replacement or repair thereof to properly accommodate the school population of the school district and to protect the health and safety of the school children;

(2) The relative financial ability of school districts to provide facilities with local taxes;

(3) The adequacy of satisfactory facilities within feasible transportation distances of children within a school district or county; and

(4) The relative debt service obligations of districts in proportion to the statutory limitations on bonded indebtedness of school districts.

Acts 1955, No. 88, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-142; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-111
School safety and crisis line
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall establish and operate a pilot program that creates a school safety and crisis line to be known as "ARSafeSchools" that can be accessed by the following means, including without limitation: (A) Telephone; (B) Text message; and (C) Smartphone application. (2) Participation in the pilot program established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be voluntary for public schools in this state. (b) The school safety and crisis line under this section shall: (1) Provide a means for a student to anonymously report: (A) Unsafe, violent, or criminal activities or the threat of unsafe, violent, or criminal activities at, near, or concerning a public school; (B) Incidents of bullying, harassment, or hazing, including without limitation conduct described in § 6-18-514 ; (C) Incidents of physical or sexual abuse committed against a student by: (i) Another student; (ii) A school employee; (iii) A school volunteer; or (iv) Any other person if the physical or sexual abuse occurred at a public school or a school-sponsored event; (D) Thoughts of suicide experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (E) Feelings experienced by the student of: (i) Stress; (ii) Depression; or (iii) Anxiety; (F) Issues involving drug abuse or alcohol abuse, or both, regarding the student or another individual whom the student knows; (G) Issues with addiction faced by the student or another individual whom the student knows; (H) Domestic violence experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (I) Infliction of self-harm by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (J) Feelings of grief or loss, or both; and (K) Other behaviors, incidents, actions, or threats that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute may determine are important for a student to report under this section; (2) Provide crisis intervention, including without limitation suicide prevention services, to students experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress; (3) Operate twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week; and (4) Begin operation at a time and in phases determined by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute to allow time for the establishment of the school safety and crisis line and the training of personnel to carry out the operations of the school safety and crisis line under this section. (c) (1) Personnel operating the school safety and crisis line shall, when necessary or as required by law, promptly forward a report received under subsection (b) of this section to appropriate: (A) School officials; or (B) Law enforcement agencies. (2) An individual who acts in good faith under this section while operating the school safety and crisis line shall not be liable for civil damages for an act or omission taken in good faith while operating the school safety and crisis line so long as the act or omission does not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct. (d) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall: (1) Establish, operate, maintain, provide training, and make all decisions regarding a school safety and crisis line under this section; (2) Collaborate with public schools for the implementation and use of the school safety and crisis line under this section; and (3) Use funding from the ARSafeSchools Fund under § 6-18-112 to provide training for personnel regarding the operation of the school safety and crisis line under this section. (e) Messages, recordings, and any personal information received by an individual operating a school safety and crisis line under this section are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Added by Act 2019, No. 1064,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall establish and operate a pilot program that creates a school safety and crisis line to be known as "ARSafeSchools" that can be accessed by the following means, including without limitation: (A) Telephone; (B) Text message; and (C) Smartphone application. (2) Participation in the pilot program established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be voluntary for public schools in this state.

(1) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall establish and operate a pilot program that creates a school safety and crisis line to be known as "ARSafeSchools" that can be accessed by the following means, including without limitation: (A) Telephone; (B) Text message; and (C) Smartphone application.

(A) Telephone;

(B) Text message; and

(C) Smartphone application.

(2) Participation in the pilot program established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be voluntary for public schools in this state.

(b) The school safety and crisis line under this section shall: (1) Provide a means for a student to anonymously report: (A) Unsafe, violent, or criminal activities or the threat of unsafe, violent, or criminal activities at, near, or concerning a public school; (B) Incidents of bullying, harassment, or hazing, including without limitation conduct described in § 6-18-514 ; (C) Incidents of physical or sexual abuse committed against a student by: (i) Another student; (ii) A school employee; (iii) A school volunteer; or (iv) Any other person if the physical or sexual abuse occurred at a public school or a school-sponsored event; (D) Thoughts of suicide experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (E) Feelings experienced by the student of: (i) Stress; (ii) Depression; or (iii) Anxiety; (F) Issues involving drug abuse or alcohol abuse, or both, regarding the student or another individual whom the student knows; (G) Issues with addiction faced by the student or another individual whom the student knows; (H) Domestic violence experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (I) Infliction of self-harm by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (J) Feelings of grief or loss, or both; and (K) Other behaviors, incidents, actions, or threats that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute may determine are important for a student to report under this section; (2) Provide crisis intervention, including without limitation suicide prevention services, to students experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress; (3) Operate twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week; and (4) Begin operation at a time and in phases determined by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute to allow time for the establishment of the school safety and crisis line and the training of personnel to carry out the operations of the school safety and crisis line under this section.

(1) Provide a means for a student to anonymously report: (A) Unsafe, violent, or criminal activities or the threat of unsafe, violent, or criminal activities at, near, or concerning a public school; (B) Incidents of bullying, harassment, or hazing, including without limitation conduct described in § 6-18-514 ; (C) Incidents of physical or sexual abuse committed against a student by: (i) Another student; (ii) A school employee; (iii) A school volunteer; or (iv) Any other person if the physical or sexual abuse occurred at a public school or a school-sponsored event; (D) Thoughts of suicide experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (E) Feelings experienced by the student of: (i) Stress; (ii) Depression; or (iii) Anxiety; (F) Issues involving drug abuse or alcohol abuse, or both, regarding the student or another individual whom the student knows; (G) Issues with addiction faced by the student or another individual whom the student knows; (H) Domestic violence experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (I) Infliction of self-harm by the student or by another individual whom the student knows; (J) Feelings of grief or loss, or both; and (K) Other behaviors, incidents, actions, or threats that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute may determine are important for a student to report under this section;

(A) Unsafe, violent, or criminal activities or the threat of unsafe, violent, or criminal activities at, near, or concerning a public school;

(B) Incidents of bullying, harassment, or hazing, including without limitation conduct described in § 6-18-514 ;

(C) Incidents of physical or sexual abuse committed against a student by: (i) Another student; (ii) A school employee; (iii) A school volunteer; or (iv) Any other person if the physical or sexual abuse occurred at a public school or a school-sponsored event;

(i) Another student;

(ii) A school employee;

(iii) A school volunteer; or

(iv) Any other person if the physical or sexual abuse occurred at a public school or a school-sponsored event;

(D) Thoughts of suicide experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows;

(E) Feelings experienced by the student of: (i) Stress; (ii) Depression; or (iii) Anxiety;

(i) Stress;

(ii) Depression; or

(iii) Anxiety;

(F) Issues involving drug abuse or alcohol abuse, or both, regarding the student or another individual whom the student knows;

(G) Issues with addiction faced by the student or another individual whom the student knows;

(H) Domestic violence experienced by the student or by another individual whom the student knows;

(I) Infliction of self-harm by the student or by another individual whom the student knows;

(J) Feelings of grief or loss, or both; and

(K) Other behaviors, incidents, actions, or threats that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute may determine are important for a student to report under this section;

(2) Provide crisis intervention, including without limitation suicide prevention services, to students experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress;

(3) Operate twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week; and

(4) Begin operation at a time and in phases determined by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute to allow time for the establishment of the school safety and crisis line and the training of personnel to carry out the operations of the school safety and crisis line under this section.

(c) (1) Personnel operating the school safety and crisis line shall, when necessary or as required by law, promptly forward a report received under subsection (b) of this section to appropriate: (A) School officials; or (B) Law enforcement agencies. (2) An individual who acts in good faith under this section while operating the school safety and crisis line shall not be liable for civil damages for an act or omission taken in good faith while operating the school safety and crisis line so long as the act or omission does not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.

(1) Personnel operating the school safety and crisis line shall, when necessary or as required by law, promptly forward a report received under subsection (b) of this section to appropriate: (A) School officials; or (B) Law enforcement agencies.

(A) School officials; or

(B) Law enforcement agencies.

(2) An individual who acts in good faith under this section while operating the school safety and crisis line shall not be liable for civil damages for an act or omission taken in good faith while operating the school safety and crisis line so long as the act or omission does not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.

(d) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute shall: (1) Establish, operate, maintain, provide training, and make all decisions regarding a school safety and crisis line under this section; (2) Collaborate with public schools for the implementation and use of the school safety and crisis line under this section; and (3) Use funding from the ARSafeSchools Fund under § 6-18-112 to provide training for personnel regarding the operation of the school safety and crisis line under this section.

(1) Establish, operate, maintain, provide training, and make all decisions regarding a school safety and crisis line under this section;

(2) Collaborate with public schools for the implementation and use of the school safety and crisis line under this section; and

(3) Use funding from the ARSafeSchools Fund under § 6-18-112 to provide training for personnel regarding the operation of the school safety and crisis line under this section.

(e) Messages, recordings, and any personal information received by an individual operating a school safety and crisis line under this section are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1064,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-1-605
Program effectiveness and measurement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program shall be evaluated based on measurable benefits to students, including: (A) An increase in high school graduation rates; (B) An increase in college attendance rates; (C) A reduction in remediation rates; (D) An increase in the number of applications for financial aid; (E) An increase in enrollment in two-year, four-year, technical certificate programs, and military service; (F) An increase in the number of completed Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (G) An increase in the number of scholarships awarded; (H) An increase in ACT scores; (I) An increase in the number of industry-recognized certifications earned; and (J) An increase in work-based learning experiences. (2) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall collect and prepare performance data reports to determine the effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program. (b) Annually, each college and career coach shall submit a report to the Division of Career and Technical Education describing his or her student contacts and the programs and services provided. Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1046, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1045, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 128,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) The effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program shall be evaluated based on measurable benefits to students, including: (A) An increase in high school graduation rates; (B) An increase in college attendance rates; (C) A reduction in remediation rates; (D) An increase in the number of applications for financial aid; (E) An increase in enrollment in two-year, four-year, technical certificate programs, and military service; (F) An increase in the number of completed Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (G) An increase in the number of scholarships awarded; (H) An increase in ACT scores; (I) An increase in the number of industry-recognized certifications earned; and (J) An increase in work-based learning experiences. (2) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall collect and prepare performance data reports to determine the effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program.

(1) The effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program shall be evaluated based on measurable benefits to students, including: (A) An increase in high school graduation rates; (B) An increase in college attendance rates; (C) A reduction in remediation rates; (D) An increase in the number of applications for financial aid; (E) An increase in enrollment in two-year, four-year, technical certificate programs, and military service; (F) An increase in the number of completed Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (G) An increase in the number of scholarships awarded; (H) An increase in ACT scores; (I) An increase in the number of industry-recognized certifications earned; and (J) An increase in work-based learning experiences.

(A) An increase in high school graduation rates;

(B) An increase in college attendance rates;

(C) A reduction in remediation rates;

(D) An increase in the number of applications for financial aid;

(E) An increase in enrollment in two-year, four-year, technical certificate programs, and military service;

(F) An increase in the number of completed Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

(G) An increase in the number of scholarships awarded;

(H) An increase in ACT scores;

(I) An increase in the number of industry-recognized certifications earned; and

(J) An increase in work-based learning experiences.

(2) The Division of Career and Technical Education shall collect and prepare performance data reports to determine the effectiveness of the College and Career Coaches Program.

(b) Annually, each college and career coach shall submit a report to the Division of Career and Technical Education describing his or her student contacts and the programs and services provided.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1046, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1045, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 128,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 960,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1285,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-605 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-60-605
Campus bookstore advertising - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If any state-supported institution of higher education advertises or allows an on-campus bookstore to submit advertising for inclusion in orientation packets or through the electronic media services of the state-supported institution of higher education or as part of a presentation to any student group, then the state-supported institution of higher education shall allow a private local textbook vendor access to distribute the private local textbook vendor's advertising by the same distribution method if requested in writing by the private local textbook vendor. (2) The state-supported institution of higher education: (A) Shall distribute the advertising of a private local textbook vendor contemporaneously with the advertising of the on-campus bookstore; (B) May request a modification of the advertising of the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor if the advertising does not reflect the public interests of the state; and (C) Is under no obligation to accept advertising from the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor. (3) An on-campus bookstore and a private local textbook vendor shall be responsible for the costs related to the preparation and production of all advertising material. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Advertising" means not more than two (2) pages of promotional material describing the availability and terms of sale of textbooks or course materials; and (2) "State-supported institution of higher education" means any college, university, vocational school, trade school, or other postsecondary educational institution that receives any funding from the state. (c) A violation of subsection (a) of this section: (1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the: (A) Chief fiscal officer of the institution; (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and (C) Legislative Council; and (2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer. Acts 2007, No. 1205, § 1.

(a) (1) If any state-supported institution of higher education advertises or allows an on-campus bookstore to submit advertising for inclusion in orientation packets or through the electronic media services of the state-supported institution of higher education or as part of a presentation to any student group, then the state-supported institution of higher education shall allow a private local textbook vendor access to distribute the private local textbook vendor's advertising by the same distribution method if requested in writing by the private local textbook vendor. (2) The state-supported institution of higher education: (A) Shall distribute the advertising of a private local textbook vendor contemporaneously with the advertising of the on-campus bookstore; (B) May request a modification of the advertising of the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor if the advertising does not reflect the public interests of the state; and (C) Is under no obligation to accept advertising from the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor. (3) An on-campus bookstore and a private local textbook vendor shall be responsible for the costs related to the preparation and production of all advertising material.

(1) If any state-supported institution of higher education advertises or allows an on-campus bookstore to submit advertising for inclusion in orientation packets or through the electronic media services of the state-supported institution of higher education or as part of a presentation to any student group, then the state-supported institution of higher education shall allow a private local textbook vendor access to distribute the private local textbook vendor's advertising by the same distribution method if requested in writing by the private local textbook vendor.

(2) The state-supported institution of higher education: (A) Shall distribute the advertising of a private local textbook vendor contemporaneously with the advertising of the on-campus bookstore; (B) May request a modification of the advertising of the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor if the advertising does not reflect the public interests of the state; and (C) Is under no obligation to accept advertising from the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor.

(A) Shall distribute the advertising of a private local textbook vendor contemporaneously with the advertising of the on-campus bookstore;

(B) May request a modification of the advertising of the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor if the advertising does not reflect the public interests of the state; and

(C) Is under no obligation to accept advertising from the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor.

(3) An on-campus bookstore and a private local textbook vendor shall be responsible for the costs related to the preparation and production of all advertising material.

(b) As used in this section: (1) "Advertising" means not more than two (2) pages of promotional material describing the availability and terms of sale of textbooks or course materials; and (2) "State-supported institution of higher education" means any college, university, vocational school, trade school, or other postsecondary educational institution that receives any funding from the state.

(1) "Advertising" means not more than two (2) pages of promotional material describing the availability and terms of sale of textbooks or course materials; and

(2) "State-supported institution of higher education" means any college, university, vocational school, trade school, or other postsecondary educational institution that receives any funding from the state.

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

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

(A) Chief fiscal officer of the institution;

(B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and

(C) Legislative Council; and

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

Acts 2007, No. 1205, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-816 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-816
Fees prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) No fees of any nature, fiscal agent's, legal, or otherwise, shall be paid either directly or indirectly for any service performed with respect to any loan made under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Any person who shall give or receive any such fee, or any person who shall use or cause to be used the proceeds of any such loan for any school purpose other than that for which it is made, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-952; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 385.

(a) No fees of any nature, fiscal agent's, legal, or otherwise, shall be paid either directly or indirectly for any service performed with respect to any loan made under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Any person who shall give or receive any such fee, or any person who shall use or cause to be used the proceeds of any such loan for any school purpose other than that for which it is made, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-952; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 385.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-18-2608
Exceptions - Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, this subchapter does not prohibit the use of student personally identifiable information to: (1) Use adaptive learning or design personalized or customized education; (2) Maintain, develop, support, improve, or diagnose a school service contract provider's website, online service, online application, or mobile application; (3) Provide recommendations for school, educational, or employment purposes within a school service, so long as the response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party; (4) Respond to a student's request for information or for feedback so long as the information or response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party; (5) Identify for the student, only with the written consent of the student or the student's parent, institutions of higher education or scholarship providers that are seeking students who meet specific criteria, regardless of whether the identified institutions of higher education or scholarship providers provide consideration to the school service contract provider; (6) In accordance with the terms of a contract between the school service contract provider and a public education entity, produce and distribute, free or for consideration, student class photos and yearbooks only to the public education entity, students, parents, or individuals authorized by parents; or (7) (A) Provide for the student, only with the express written consent of the student or the student's parent given in response to clear and conspicuous notice, access to employment opportunities, educational scholarships or financial aid, or postsecondary education opportunities, regardless of whether the school service contract provider receives consideration from one (1) or more third parties in exchange for the student personally identifiable information. (B) Subdivision (a)(7)(A) of this section applies only to a school service contract provider that provides nationally recognized assessments that postsecondary institutions of higher education use in making admissions decisions. (b) This subchapter does not: (1) Impose a duty on a provider of interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230 , as it existed on January 1, 2023, to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter by school service contract providers or school service on-demand providers; (2) Impede the ability of a student to download, export, or otherwise save or maintain his or her own student personally identifiable information or documents; (3) Limit internet service providers from providing internet connectivity to local education agencies or to students and their families; (4) Prohibit a school service contract provider from marketing educational products directly to parents so long as the marketing does not result from the use of student personally identifiable information obtained by the school service contract provider as a result of providing its website, online service, online application, or mobile application to a public education entity; or (5) Impose a duty on a provider of an electronic store, gateway, marketplace, or other means of purchasing or downloading software or applications to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter on that software or those applications. (c) The requirements in § 6-18-2605 and § 6-18-2607 shall apply to a school service contract provider that enters or renews a contract with a public education entity on or after June 1, 2024. Added by Act 2023, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 6/1/2024.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, this subchapter does not prohibit the use of student personally identifiable information to: (1) Use adaptive learning or design personalized or customized education; (2) Maintain, develop, support, improve, or diagnose a school service contract provider's website, online service, online application, or mobile application; (3) Provide recommendations for school, educational, or employment purposes within a school service, so long as the response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party; (4) Respond to a student's request for information or for feedback so long as the information or response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party; (5) Identify for the student, only with the written consent of the student or the student's parent, institutions of higher education or scholarship providers that are seeking students who meet specific criteria, regardless of whether the identified institutions of higher education or scholarship providers provide consideration to the school service contract provider; (6) In accordance with the terms of a contract between the school service contract provider and a public education entity, produce and distribute, free or for consideration, student class photos and yearbooks only to the public education entity, students, parents, or individuals authorized by parents; or (7) (A) Provide for the student, only with the express written consent of the student or the student's parent given in response to clear and conspicuous notice, access to employment opportunities, educational scholarships or financial aid, or postsecondary education opportunities, regardless of whether the school service contract provider receives consideration from one (1) or more third parties in exchange for the student personally identifiable information. (B) Subdivision (a)(7)(A) of this section applies only to a school service contract provider that provides nationally recognized assessments that postsecondary institutions of higher education use in making admissions decisions.

(1) Use adaptive learning or design personalized or customized education;

(2) Maintain, develop, support, improve, or diagnose a school service contract provider's website, online service, online application, or mobile application;

(3) Provide recommendations for school, educational, or employment purposes within a school service, so long as the response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party;

(4) Respond to a student's request for information or for feedback so long as the information or response is not determined in whole or in part by payment or other consideration from a third party;

(5) Identify for the student, only with the written consent of the student or the student's parent, institutions of higher education or scholarship providers that are seeking students who meet specific criteria, regardless of whether the identified institutions of higher education or scholarship providers provide consideration to the school service contract provider;

(6) In accordance with the terms of a contract between the school service contract provider and a public education entity, produce and distribute, free or for consideration, student class photos and yearbooks only to the public education entity, students, parents, or individuals authorized by parents; or

(7) (A) Provide for the student, only with the express written consent of the student or the student's parent given in response to clear and conspicuous notice, access to employment opportunities, educational scholarships or financial aid, or postsecondary education opportunities, regardless of whether the school service contract provider receives consideration from one (1) or more third parties in exchange for the student personally identifiable information. (B) Subdivision (a)(7)(A) of this section applies only to a school service contract provider that provides nationally recognized assessments that postsecondary institutions of higher education use in making admissions decisions.

(A) Provide for the student, only with the express written consent of the student or the student's parent given in response to clear and conspicuous notice, access to employment opportunities, educational scholarships or financial aid, or postsecondary education opportunities, regardless of whether the school service contract provider receives consideration from one (1) or more third parties in exchange for the student personally identifiable information.

(B) Subdivision (a)(7)(A) of this section applies only to a school service contract provider that provides nationally recognized assessments that postsecondary institutions of higher education use in making admissions decisions.

(b) This subchapter does not: (1) Impose a duty on a provider of interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230 , as it existed on January 1, 2023, to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter by school service contract providers or school service on-demand providers; (2) Impede the ability of a student to download, export, or otherwise save or maintain his or her own student personally identifiable information or documents; (3) Limit internet service providers from providing internet connectivity to local education agencies or to students and their families; (4) Prohibit a school service contract provider from marketing educational products directly to parents so long as the marketing does not result from the use of student personally identifiable information obtained by the school service contract provider as a result of providing its website, online service, online application, or mobile application to a public education entity; or (5) Impose a duty on a provider of an electronic store, gateway, marketplace, or other means of purchasing or downloading software or applications to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter on that software or those applications.

(1) Impose a duty on a provider of interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230 , as it existed on January 1, 2023, to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter by school service contract providers or school service on-demand providers;

(2) Impede the ability of a student to download, export, or otherwise save or maintain his or her own student personally identifiable information or documents;

(3) Limit internet service providers from providing internet connectivity to local education agencies or to students and their families;

(4) Prohibit a school service contract provider from marketing educational products directly to parents so long as the marketing does not result from the use of student personally identifiable information obtained by the school service contract provider as a result of providing its website, online service, online application, or mobile application to a public education entity; or

(5) Impose a duty on a provider of an electronic store, gateway, marketplace, or other means of purchasing or downloading software or applications to review or enforce compliance with this subchapter on that software or those applications.

(c) The requirements in § 6-18-2605 and § 6-18-2607 shall apply to a school service contract provider that enters or renews a contract with a public education entity on or after June 1, 2024.

Added by Act 2023, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 6/1/2024.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-435 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-435
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 2.

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-108
Filing and recording fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State may set and receive a reasonable fee for the filing and recording of a charter of any educational institution or any certificate as to change of name or of the provisions of any such charter. (b) Such fee shall be paid by the board of trustees of the institution filing such document. Acts 1911, No. 375, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 1776; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1413; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 2.

(a) The Secretary of State may set and receive a reasonable fee for the filing and recording of a charter of any educational institution or any certificate as to change of name or of the provisions of any such charter.

(b) Such fee shall be paid by the board of trustees of the institution filing such document.

Acts 1911, No. 375, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 1776; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1413; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-919 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-17-919
Warrants void without valid license and contract
Status: in_force

(a) All warrants issued in payment of teachers' salaries are void unless: (1) The teacher is: (A) Licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas by a license issued by the State Board of Education; or (B) A teacher employed under § 6-15-1004 and rules of the State Board of Education; (2) The teacher has been employed by a valid written contract; and (3) Copies of such contract are on file in the office of the county treasurer or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer. (b) (1) The school district superintendent and the superintendent's surety shall be liable for any warrants that he or she countersigns in payment of teachers' salaries unless and until the state board has issued a valid license or the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has provided the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section. (2) An online copy that is accessible on a website designated by the division is sufficient evidence of the issuance of a valid license or the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section. (c) The county treasurer, or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her surety shall be liable for all warrants in payment of teachers' salaries that he or she pays unless and until there is a valid contract on file in his or her office. Amended by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1465, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 454,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1959, No. 455, § 1; 1961, No. 63, § 1; 1973, No. 496, § 2; 1983, No. 402, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, § 8; 1995, No. 1296, § 20; 1999, No. 1078, § 69; 2007, No. 710, § 4.

(a) All warrants issued in payment of teachers' salaries are void unless: (1) The teacher is: (A) Licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas by a license issued by the State Board of Education; or (B) A teacher employed under § 6-15-1004 and rules of the State Board of Education; (2) The teacher has been employed by a valid written contract; and (3) Copies of such contract are on file in the office of the county treasurer or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer.

(1) The teacher is: (A) Licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas by a license issued by the State Board of Education; or (B) A teacher employed under § 6-15-1004 and rules of the State Board of Education;

(A) Licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas by a license issued by the State Board of Education; or

(B) A teacher employed under § 6-15-1004 and rules of the State Board of Education;

(2) The teacher has been employed by a valid written contract; and

(3) Copies of such contract are on file in the office of the county treasurer or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer.

(b) (1) The school district superintendent and the superintendent's surety shall be liable for any warrants that he or she countersigns in payment of teachers' salaries unless and until the state board has issued a valid license or the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has provided the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section. (2) An online copy that is accessible on a website designated by the division is sufficient evidence of the issuance of a valid license or the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section.

(1) The school district superintendent and the superintendent's surety shall be liable for any warrants that he or she countersigns in payment of teachers' salaries unless and until the state board has issued a valid license or the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has provided the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section.

(2) An online copy that is accessible on a website designated by the division is sufficient evidence of the issuance of a valid license or the documentation required by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section.

(c) The county treasurer, or the school district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, and his or her surety shall be liable for all warrants in payment of teachers' salaries that he or she pays unless and until there is a valid contract on file in his or her office.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1465, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 454,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1941, No. 319, § 4; 1959, No. 455, § 1; 1961, No. 63, § 1; 1973, No. 496, § 2; 1983, No. 402, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1304; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 11; 1995, No. 233, § 8; 1995, No. 1296, § 20; 1999, No. 1078, § 69; 2007, No. 710, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-713 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-713
Student sudden cardiac arrest education - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored or associated with a school and in which the participants, a majority of whom are under nineteen (19) years of age are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity. (2) As used in this section, "athletic activity" includes without limitation: (A) Interscholastic athletics; (B) Cheerleading, whether or not the cheerleading is competitive; (C) Club-sponsored sports activities; and (D) Sports activities sponsored by school-affiliated organizations. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate school officials, teachers, athletic coaches, students, and parents about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, including the risks associated with continuing to participate in or practice an athletic activity when experiencing any of the following symptoms: (1) Fainting or seizures during exercise; (2) Unexplained shortness of breath; (3) Chest pain; (4) Dizziness; (5) Racing heart beat; or (6) Extreme fatigue. (c) A school may hold an informational meeting before the start of each athletic activity season regarding the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest for the following individuals: (1) Student competitors of all ages; (2) Parents or legal guardians; (3) Coaches and athletic trainers; (4) Healthcare professionals, including without limitation physicians and pediatric cardiologists; and (5) Other school officials. (d) Before participation in an athletic activity and before each school year while participating in an athletic activity, a student and the parent or legal guardian of the student shall sign and return an acknowledgement of receipt and review of an information sheet regarding sudden cardiac arrest. (e) (1) If a student faints or loses consciousness while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity, the athletic director, coach, or athletic trainer shall remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time. (2) (A) If a student exhibits any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity and an athletic trainer reasonably believes that the symptom is cardiac-related, the athletic trainer may remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time. (B) A coach who observes a student exhibiting any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity shall notify the parent or legal guardian of the student's symptom. (3) A student who is removed from participation in an athletic activity shall not be permitted to return to participation in an athletic activity until the student is evaluated and cleared for return to participation in writing by a licensed medical physician in the State of Arkansas. (4) A coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer acting in good faith under this section is not liable for any action or inaction unless the coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer is acting in a grossly negligent or reckless manner. (f) All sponsors of youth athletic activities are encouraged to follow the guidelines developed by the Department of Health. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1561, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1013,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored or associated with a school and in which the participants, a majority of whom are under nineteen (19) years of age are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity. (2) As used in this section, "athletic activity" includes without limitation: (A) Interscholastic athletics; (B) Cheerleading, whether or not the cheerleading is competitive; (C) Club-sponsored sports activities; and (D) Sports activities sponsored by school-affiliated organizations.

(1) As used in this section, "athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored or associated with a school and in which the participants, a majority of whom are under nineteen (19) years of age are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity.

(A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or

(B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity.

(2) As used in this section, "athletic activity" includes without limitation: (A) Interscholastic athletics; (B) Cheerleading, whether or not the cheerleading is competitive; (C) Club-sponsored sports activities; and (D) Sports activities sponsored by school-affiliated organizations.

(A) Interscholastic athletics;

(B) Cheerleading, whether or not the cheerleading is competitive;

(C) Club-sponsored sports activities; and

(D) Sports activities sponsored by school-affiliated organizations.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate school officials, teachers, athletic coaches, students, and parents about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, including the risks associated with continuing to participate in or practice an athletic activity when experiencing any of the following symptoms: (1) Fainting or seizures during exercise; (2) Unexplained shortness of breath; (3) Chest pain; (4) Dizziness; (5) Racing heart beat; or (6) Extreme fatigue.

(1) Fainting or seizures during exercise;

(2) Unexplained shortness of breath;

(3) Chest pain;

(4) Dizziness;

(5) Racing heart beat; or

(6) Extreme fatigue.

(c) A school may hold an informational meeting before the start of each athletic activity season regarding the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest for the following individuals: (1) Student competitors of all ages; (2) Parents or legal guardians; (3) Coaches and athletic trainers; (4) Healthcare professionals, including without limitation physicians and pediatric cardiologists; and (5) Other school officials.

(1) Student competitors of all ages;

(2) Parents or legal guardians;

(3) Coaches and athletic trainers;

(4) Healthcare professionals, including without limitation physicians and pediatric cardiologists; and

(5) Other school officials.

(d) Before participation in an athletic activity and before each school year while participating in an athletic activity, a student and the parent or legal guardian of the student shall sign and return an acknowledgement of receipt and review of an information sheet regarding sudden cardiac arrest.

(e) (1) If a student faints or loses consciousness while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity, the athletic director, coach, or athletic trainer shall remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time. (2) (A) If a student exhibits any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity and an athletic trainer reasonably believes that the symptom is cardiac-related, the athletic trainer may remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time. (B) A coach who observes a student exhibiting any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity shall notify the parent or legal guardian of the student's symptom. (3) A student who is removed from participation in an athletic activity shall not be permitted to return to participation in an athletic activity until the student is evaluated and cleared for return to participation in writing by a licensed medical physician in the State of Arkansas. (4) A coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer acting in good faith under this section is not liable for any action or inaction unless the coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer is acting in a grossly negligent or reckless manner.

(1) If a student faints or loses consciousness while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity, the athletic director, coach, or athletic trainer shall remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time.

(2) (A) If a student exhibits any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity and an athletic trainer reasonably believes that the symptom is cardiac-related, the athletic trainer may remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time. (B) A coach who observes a student exhibiting any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity shall notify the parent or legal guardian of the student's symptom.

(A) If a student exhibits any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity and an athletic trainer reasonably believes that the symptom is cardiac-related, the athletic trainer may remove the student from participation in the athletic activity at that time.

(B) A coach who observes a student exhibiting any symptom as described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(6) of this section while participating in or immediately following an athletic activity shall notify the parent or legal guardian of the student's symptom.

(3) A student who is removed from participation in an athletic activity shall not be permitted to return to participation in an athletic activity until the student is evaluated and cleared for return to participation in writing by a licensed medical physician in the State of Arkansas.

(4) A coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer acting in good faith under this section is not liable for any action or inaction unless the coach, athletic director, school nurse, or athletic trainer is acting in a grossly negligent or reckless manner.

(f) All sponsors of youth athletic activities are encouraged to follow the guidelines developed by the Department of Health.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1561, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1013,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-433 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-433
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 14, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 7, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 1307, §§ 2, 3.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 14, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 7, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 1307, §§ 2, 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 28 / Section 6-15-2804
School of innovation
Status: in_force

(a) A school that is designated a school of innovation shall: (1) Ensure that the same health, safety, civil rights, and disability rights requirements are in place as those that apply to all other public schools; (2) Ensure that the high school curriculum offered meets or exceeds the minimum high school graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education; (3) Adhere to financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements adopted by the state board for public school districts; (4) Require criminal background checks for school employees and volunteers as required by law for public school districts; (5) Comply with open records and open meeting requirements; (6) Comply with purchasing limitations and requirements; (7) (A) Provide instructional time that meets or exceeds the instructional time requirement adopted by the state board unless granted an exception by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Instructional time may include on-site instruction, distance or virtual learning, and work-based learning on nontraditional school days or hours; (8) Provide data requested by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to generate reports; (9) [Repealed.] (10) Comply with state law and rules regarding the education of gifted and talented students; and (11) Demonstrate research-based implementation of professional learning communities throughout the school that address the needs of the students and professionals. (b) (1) Before a public school district submits a school of innovation plan to the commissioner, the eligible employees of each proposed school of innovation shall vote on whether the school shall be designated a school of innovation. (2) A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the eligible employees voting in support of the school's designation as a school of innovation is required before the school's innovation plan may be submitted to the school district board of directors for approval. (3) The school council of innovation shall be responsible for conducting the vote required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (c) A school of innovation plan may request exemptions from local policies and specific laws and rules approved for exemption or modification by the state board except The Teacher Fair Dismissal Act of 1983, § 6-17-1501 et seq. [repealed]. (d) A public school district with a negotiated employment contract in place shall follow the procedure set forth within the contract that allows the implementation of a school of innovation. Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 10, eff. 6/30/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1290, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1289, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 871,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2013.

(a) A school that is designated a school of innovation shall: (1) Ensure that the same health, safety, civil rights, and disability rights requirements are in place as those that apply to all other public schools; (2) Ensure that the high school curriculum offered meets or exceeds the minimum high school graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education; (3) Adhere to financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements adopted by the state board for public school districts; (4) Require criminal background checks for school employees and volunteers as required by law for public school districts; (5) Comply with open records and open meeting requirements; (6) Comply with purchasing limitations and requirements; (7) (A) Provide instructional time that meets or exceeds the instructional time requirement adopted by the state board unless granted an exception by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Instructional time may include on-site instruction, distance or virtual learning, and work-based learning on nontraditional school days or hours; (8) Provide data requested by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to generate reports; (9) [Repealed.] (10) Comply with state law and rules regarding the education of gifted and talented students; and (11) Demonstrate research-based implementation of professional learning communities throughout the school that address the needs of the students and professionals.

(1) Ensure that the same health, safety, civil rights, and disability rights requirements are in place as those that apply to all other public schools;

(2) Ensure that the high school curriculum offered meets or exceeds the minimum high school graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education;

(3) Adhere to financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements adopted by the state board for public school districts;

(4) Require criminal background checks for school employees and volunteers as required by law for public school districts;

(5) Comply with open records and open meeting requirements;

(6) Comply with purchasing limitations and requirements;

(7) (A) Provide instructional time that meets or exceeds the instructional time requirement adopted by the state board unless granted an exception by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (B) Instructional time may include on-site instruction, distance or virtual learning, and work-based learning on nontraditional school days or hours;

(A) Provide instructional time that meets or exceeds the instructional time requirement adopted by the state board unless granted an exception by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(B) Instructional time may include on-site instruction, distance or virtual learning, and work-based learning on nontraditional school days or hours;

(8) Provide data requested by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to generate reports;

(9) [Repealed.]

(10) Comply with state law and rules regarding the education of gifted and talented students; and

(11) Demonstrate research-based implementation of professional learning communities throughout the school that address the needs of the students and professionals.

(b) (1) Before a public school district submits a school of innovation plan to the commissioner, the eligible employees of each proposed school of innovation shall vote on whether the school shall be designated a school of innovation. (2) A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the eligible employees voting in support of the school's designation as a school of innovation is required before the school's innovation plan may be submitted to the school district board of directors for approval. (3) The school council of innovation shall be responsible for conducting the vote required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) Before a public school district submits a school of innovation plan to the commissioner, the eligible employees of each proposed school of innovation shall vote on whether the school shall be designated a school of innovation.

(2) A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the eligible employees voting in support of the school's designation as a school of innovation is required before the school's innovation plan may be submitted to the school district board of directors for approval.

(3) The school council of innovation shall be responsible for conducting the vote required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(c) A school of innovation plan may request exemptions from local policies and specific laws and rules approved for exemption or modification by the state board except The Teacher Fair Dismissal Act of 1983, § 6-17-1501 et seq. [repealed].

(d) A public school district with a negotiated employment contract in place shall follow the procedure set forth within the contract that allows the implementation of a school of innovation.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 10, eff. 6/30/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1290, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1289, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 871,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-401 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-53-401
Coordination with institutional boards of trustees
Status: in_force

A merger or consolidation of a state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institution with an existing community college, with a branch campus of a four-year institution, or with a four-year institution, is subject to the approval of the: (1) Board of directors or board of trustees of the existing community college or four-year institution; and (2) Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Amended by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 13.

A merger or consolidation of a state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical institution with an existing community college, with a branch campus of a four-year institution, or with a four-year institution, is subject to the approval of the:

(1) Board of directors or board of trustees of the existing community college or four-year institution; and

(2) Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-53-505
Designation of agency to receive federal funds
Status: in_force

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is hereby designated as the agency to receive the funds allocated to the state pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 2351 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is hereby designated as the agency to receive the funds allocated to the state pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 2351 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1003
Authority to engage and pay for professional help
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to engage and pay professional, technical, and other help it shall determine to be necessary or desirable in assisting it to carry out effectively the authorities, functions, powers, and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this subchapter. Acts 1973, No. 59, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-973.

The State Board of Education is authorized to engage and pay professional, technical, and other help it shall determine to be necessary or desirable in assisting it to carry out effectively the authorities, functions, powers, and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this subchapter.

Acts 1973, No. 59, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-973.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-613 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-613
Contracts and promissory notes of unlicensed schools void - Recovery of tuition
Status: in_force

(a) All contracts entered into with students or prospective students by schools, satellite schools, extension course sites, or admissions representatives as defined in this subchapter, and all promissory notes or other evidence of indebtedness taken in lieu of cash payments by such schools, shall be null and void unless the schools and admissions representatives are licensed at the time such evidence of indebtedness is entered into as required by this subchapter. (b) Any person shall have the right to recover moneys paid for enrollment in such unlicensed school by petition to the circuit court from the district in which such person resides; provided that, upon recommendation of the director, the Attorney General may file, on behalf of Arkansas residents contracting with any unlicensed school, an action to recover any tuition funds paid by Arkansas residents to any unlicensed school, which recovery, after costs of litigation, shall be held for the use and benefit of persons having paid such moneys. Acts 1983, No. 770, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4310; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.

(a) All contracts entered into with students or prospective students by schools, satellite schools, extension course sites, or admissions representatives as defined in this subchapter, and all promissory notes or other evidence of indebtedness taken in lieu of cash payments by such schools, shall be null and void unless the schools and admissions representatives are licensed at the time such evidence of indebtedness is entered into as required by this subchapter.

(b) Any person shall have the right to recover moneys paid for enrollment in such unlicensed school by petition to the circuit court from the district in which such person resides; provided that, upon recommendation of the director, the Attorney General may file, on behalf of Arkansas residents contracting with any unlicensed school, an action to recover any tuition funds paid by Arkansas residents to any unlicensed school, which recovery, after costs of litigation, shall be held for the use and benefit of persons having paid such moneys.

Acts 1983, No. 770, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4310; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-23-1003
Resubmission of applications
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizer may allow an applicant to resubmit an application for an adult education public charter school if the original application was, in the opinion of the authorizer, deficient in one (1) or more respects. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may provide technical assistance to an adult education public charter school applicant in the creation or modification of its application. Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1754, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The authorizer may allow an applicant to resubmit an application for an adult education public charter school if the original application was, in the opinion of the authorizer, deficient in one (1) or more respects.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may provide technical assistance to an adult education public charter school applicant in the creation or modification of its application.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1754, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-20-2604
Terms and characteristics of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts sufficient to finance all or any part of public school academic facility project costs with the respective series to be designated in alphabetical order, or by the year in which issued, or both. (b) (1) Each series of bonds shall have the date as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption as determined by the commission over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series. (2) Pending the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commission may issue temporary notes maturing not more than five (5) years from the date of issuance to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds when the bonds are issued. (c) (1) Each series of bonds shall bear interest whether or not subject to federal income taxation at the rate or rates accepted by the commission. (2) Interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine. (d) The commission shall determine: (1) The form of the bonds; (2) The denomination of the bonds; (3) Whether the bonds may be exchanged for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest and date of maturity; (4) Whether the bonds may be payable within or without the state; (5) Whether the bonds may be subject to redemption before maturity, including: (A) The manner of redemption; and (B) The redemption prices; and (6) Any other terms and conditions of the bonds. (e) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments or securities under the laws of the state, subject to the provision for registration of ownership. Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.

(a) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts sufficient to finance all or any part of public school academic facility project costs with the respective series to be designated in alphabetical order, or by the year in which issued, or both.

(b) (1) Each series of bonds shall have the date as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption as determined by the commission over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series. (2) Pending the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commission may issue temporary notes maturing not more than five (5) years from the date of issuance to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds when the bonds are issued.

(1) Each series of bonds shall have the date as the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation determines and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption as determined by the commission over a period ending not later than thirty (30) years after the date of the bonds of each series.

(2) Pending the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commission may issue temporary notes maturing not more than five (5) years from the date of issuance to be exchanged for or paid from the proceeds of bonds when the bonds are issued.

(c) (1) Each series of bonds shall bear interest whether or not subject to federal income taxation at the rate or rates accepted by the commission. (2) Interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine.

(1) Each series of bonds shall bear interest whether or not subject to federal income taxation at the rate or rates accepted by the commission.

(2) Interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine.

(d) The commission shall determine: (1) The form of the bonds; (2) The denomination of the bonds; (3) Whether the bonds may be exchanged for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest and date of maturity; (4) Whether the bonds may be payable within or without the state; (5) Whether the bonds may be subject to redemption before maturity, including: (A) The manner of redemption; and (B) The redemption prices; and (6) Any other terms and conditions of the bonds.

(1) The form of the bonds;

(2) The denomination of the bonds;

(3) Whether the bonds may be exchanged for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest and date of maturity;

(4) Whether the bonds may be payable within or without the state;

(5) Whether the bonds may be subject to redemption before maturity, including: (A) The manner of redemption; and (B) The redemption prices; and

(A) The manner of redemption; and

(B) The redemption prices; and

(6) Any other terms and conditions of the bonds.

(e) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments or securities under the laws of the state, subject to the provision for registration of ownership.

Acts 2007, No. 1021, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-219 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-219
Sacred Scriptures and copy of United States Constitution presented to blind pupils
Status: in_force

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 Blind are authorized to present to each pupil who shall have finished the course in the Arkansas School for the Blind and who shall be honorably discharged from the school, having learned to read by touch, a copy of the Sacred Scriptures and a copy of the United States Constitution in braille. Acts 1868, No. 50, § 15, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9471; Pope's Dig., § 12874; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2430.

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 Blind are authorized to present to each pupil who shall have finished the course in the Arkansas School for the Blind and who shall be honorably discharged from the school, having learned to read by touch, a copy of the Sacred Scriptures and a copy of the United States Constitution in braille.

Acts 1868, No. 50, § 15, p. 154; C. & M. Dig., § 9471; Pope's Dig., § 12874; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2430.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-220 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-43-220
Records of purchasing agent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Blind and all bids accepted and rejected. (2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid for all items, quantity of each item, and from whom purchased. (b) The purchasing agent shall keep a copy and record of all building contracts of whatsoever nature and kind. Acts 1911, No. 434, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 9464; Pope's Dig., § 12867; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2214.

(a) (1) The purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Blind and all bids accepted and rejected. (2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid for all items, quantity of each item, and from whom purchased.

(1) The purchasing agent shall keep a full and complete record of all contracts made and entered into for all articles bought for the Arkansas School for the Blind and all bids accepted and rejected.

(2) The record shall show all contracts in full, price paid for all items, quantity of each item, and from whom purchased.

(b) The purchasing agent shall keep a copy and record of all building contracts of whatsoever nature and kind.

Acts 1911, No. 434, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 9464; Pope's Dig., § 12867; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-15-209
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to set forth the: (1) Process for identifying and addressing a school or school district that is failing to meet the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts; (2) Process and measures to be applied to require a school or school district to comply with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, including, but not limited to, possible annexation, consolidation or reconstitution of a school district under § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter; (3) Appeals process and procedures available to a school district pursuant to this subchapter and current law; and (4) Definitions and meaning of relevant terms governing the establishment and governance of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 206, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to set forth the:

(1) Process for identifying and addressing a school or school district that is failing to meet the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts;

(2) Process and measures to be applied to require a school or school district to comply with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, including, but not limited to, possible annexation, consolidation or reconstitution of a school district under § 6-13-1401 et seq. and this subchapter;

(3) Appeals process and procedures available to a school district pursuant to this subchapter and current law; and

(4) Definitions and meaning of relevant terms governing the establishment and governance of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 206, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-82-2303
Department of Health stipend
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible student under § 6-82-2301(1) may be awarded a stipend of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) per year. (b) (1) If an eligible student under § 6-82-2301(1) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the Department of Health and is required to work for the department in a full-time employee status effective immediately upon graduation. (2) The student employment commitment under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is equal to the number of years that the stipend was awarded and accepted. (c) The department shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available based on the availability of funds and the need for direct care services. (d) The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the funds appropriated for the department. Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) An eligible student under § 6-82-2301(1) may be awarded a stipend of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) per year.

(b) (1) If an eligible student under § 6-82-2301(1) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the Department of Health and is required to work for the department in a full-time employee status effective immediately upon graduation. (2) The student employment commitment under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is equal to the number of years that the stipend was awarded and accepted.

(1) If an eligible student under § 6-82-2301(1) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the Department of Health and is required to work for the department in a full-time employee status effective immediately upon graduation.

(2) The student employment commitment under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is equal to the number of years that the stipend was awarded and accepted.

(c) The department shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available based on the availability of funds and the need for direct care services.

(d) The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the funds appropriated for the department.

Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-102
Donation of laboratory equipment seized under drug paraphernalia law
Status: in_force

Any triple-beam balance or analytical balance or other laboratory equipment seized under Arkansas's drug paraphernalia law, or any other law, may be donated by the seizing authority to any public school in this state. Acts 1991, No. 272, § 1.

Any triple-beam balance or analytical balance or other laboratory equipment seized under Arkansas's drug paraphernalia law, or any other law, may be donated by the seizing authority to any public school in this state.

Acts 1991, No. 272, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2604
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to establish rules for the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program consistent with this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to establish rules for the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program consistent with this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-115
Homeless and foster student liaison - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "institution of higher education" means a college or university that is a: (1) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (2) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas. (b) An institution of higher education may designate a current member of the staff of the institution of higher education to serve as the liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older if the institution of higher education determines that there is a need for a liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older. (c) A liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older under subsection (b) of this section shall: (1) Inform prospective and current students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older about: (A) Financial aid; and (B) Other means of financial assistance available to the students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older; and (2) Assist students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older in applying for and receiving: (A) Federal and state financial aid; and (B) Other available services designed to assist students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older with navigating and successfully managing coursework and student life. Added by Act 2021, No. 355,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) As used in this section, "institution of higher education" means a college or university that is a: (1) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (2) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas.

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

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

(b) An institution of higher education may designate a current member of the staff of the institution of higher education to serve as the liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older if the institution of higher education determines that there is a need for a liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older.

(c) A liaison for students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older under subsection (b) of this section shall: (1) Inform prospective and current students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older about: (A) Financial aid; and (B) Other means of financial assistance available to the students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older; and (2) Assist students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older in applying for and receiving: (A) Federal and state financial aid; and (B) Other available services designed to assist students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older with navigating and successfully managing coursework and student life.

(1) Inform prospective and current students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older about: (A) Financial aid; and (B) Other means of financial assistance available to the students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older; and

(A) Financial aid; and

(B) Other means of financial assistance available to the students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older; and

(2) Assist students of the institution of higher education who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older in applying for and receiving: (A) Federal and state financial aid; and (B) Other available services designed to assist students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older with navigating and successfully managing coursework and student life.

(A) Federal and state financial aid; and

(B) Other available services designed to assist students who are homeless, in foster care, or who left foster care at eighteen (18) years of age or older with navigating and successfully managing coursework and student life.

Added by Act 2021, No. 355,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-306
Duties of teachers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) The teachers, officers, and employees shall perform such other duties as the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf may direct, and, when their services are not needed, they shall be discharged. (b) However, if the teachers, officers, and employees are unjustly discharged, they shall be entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and to be represented by counsel if they desire. Acts 1911, No. 442, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9363; Pope's Dig., § 12828; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2316.

(a) The teachers, officers, and employees shall perform such other duties as the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf may direct, and, when their services are not needed, they shall be discharged.

(b) However, if the teachers, officers, and employees are unjustly discharged, they shall be entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and to be represented by counsel if they desire.

Acts 1911, No. 442, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9363; Pope's Dig., § 12828; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-23-803
Application for grant
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of an open-enrollment public charter school may request a grant from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program under this subchapter by filing a formal application with the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation using the form and in the manner required by rules of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. (b) The application shall contain the following information without limitation: (1) The open-enrollment public charter school's: (A) Name; (B) Local education agency number; and (C) Location; (2) A certified copy of the written resolution of the board that includes without limitation: (A) The board's authorization for filing the application; and (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board at which the action was taken; (3) The proposed use for the proceeds of the grant; (4) The amount of the grant requested and supporting evidence upon which the amount is based; and (5) Additional information required by the division. (c) The open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) Execute the application in duplicate; (2) File the original with the division; and (3) Retain one (1) copy in the files of the open-enrollment public charter school. (d) Within a reasonable time after its receipt of an application for a grant from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program under this subchapter, the division shall review the accuracy and merits of the application and either: (1) Approve the application for the full amount of the grant request; (2) Approve the application for a grant of a lesser amount than the amount requested; or (3) Reject the application. Added by Act 2013, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The board of directors of an open-enrollment public charter school may request a grant from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program under this subchapter by filing a formal application with the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation using the form and in the manner required by rules of the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation.

(b) The application shall contain the following information without limitation: (1) The open-enrollment public charter school's: (A) Name; (B) Local education agency number; and (C) Location; (2) A certified copy of the written resolution of the board that includes without limitation: (A) The board's authorization for filing the application; and (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board at which the action was taken; (3) The proposed use for the proceeds of the grant; (4) The amount of the grant requested and supporting evidence upon which the amount is based; and (5) Additional information required by the division.

(1) The open-enrollment public charter school's: (A) Name; (B) Local education agency number; and (C) Location;

(A) Name;

(B) Local education agency number; and

(C) Location;

(2) A certified copy of the written resolution of the board that includes without limitation: (A) The board's authorization for filing the application; and (B) The date and place of the meeting of the board at which the action was taken;

(A) The board's authorization for filing the application; and

(B) The date and place of the meeting of the board at which the action was taken;

(3) The proposed use for the proceeds of the grant;

(4) The amount of the grant requested and supporting evidence upon which the amount is based; and

(5) Additional information required by the division.

(c) The open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) Execute the application in duplicate; (2) File the original with the division; and (3) Retain one (1) copy in the files of the open-enrollment public charter school.

(1) Execute the application in duplicate;

(2) File the original with the division; and

(3) Retain one (1) copy in the files of the open-enrollment public charter school.

(d) Within a reasonable time after its receipt of an application for a grant from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program under this subchapter, the division shall review the accuracy and merits of the application and either: (1) Approve the application for the full amount of the grant request; (2) Approve the application for a grant of a lesser amount than the amount requested; or (3) Reject the application.

(1) Approve the application for the full amount of the grant request;

(2) Approve the application for a grant of a lesser amount than the amount requested; or

(3) Reject the application.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-64-303
Pine Bluff - Establishment and programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate, as a part thereof, a campus to be known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, consolidating and incorporating therein the facilities of the state institution formerly known as Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical, and Normal College which, together with its board of trustees, was abolished as a separate institution effective July 1, 1972. (b) (1) The board of trustees shall maintain and operate the campus at Pine Bluff as a major campus of the University of Arkansas, offering at that location the highest possible quality of higher educational programs, and shall provide for the sound growth and improvement in the quality of the academic programs. (2) The board shall continue to offer programs providing opportunities for those young people in Arkansas who are culturally, socially, and economically disadvantaged as well as programs attractive to students from other groups, and the composition of the administration, faculty, and staff shall reflect these purposes. (c) (1) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, after seeking prior review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, may approve the employment of scientists with research capabilities to conduct research in the Biomedical Research Center established at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. (2) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may approve salaries for scientists up to, but not to exceed, one and one-half (11/2) of that portion of the Distinguished Professor line item maximum authorized by the General Assembly to be paid from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff funds. (d) Any computations made by the Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in determining the levels of recommended funding for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall include one hundred percent (100%) matching funds for the 1890 Research and Extension Programs in the base. Amended by Act 2023, No. 377,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1971, No. 512, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3201n.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate, as a part thereof, a campus to be known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, consolidating and incorporating therein the facilities of the state institution formerly known as Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical, and Normal College which, together with its board of trustees, was abolished as a separate institution effective July 1, 1972.

(b) (1) The board of trustees shall maintain and operate the campus at Pine Bluff as a major campus of the University of Arkansas, offering at that location the highest possible quality of higher educational programs, and shall provide for the sound growth and improvement in the quality of the academic programs. (2) The board shall continue to offer programs providing opportunities for those young people in Arkansas who are culturally, socially, and economically disadvantaged as well as programs attractive to students from other groups, and the composition of the administration, faculty, and staff shall reflect these purposes.

(1) The board of trustees shall maintain and operate the campus at Pine Bluff as a major campus of the University of Arkansas, offering at that location the highest possible quality of higher educational programs, and shall provide for the sound growth and improvement in the quality of the academic programs.

(2) The board shall continue to offer programs providing opportunities for those young people in Arkansas who are culturally, socially, and economically disadvantaged as well as programs attractive to students from other groups, and the composition of the administration, faculty, and staff shall reflect these purposes.

(c) (1) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, after seeking prior review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, may approve the employment of scientists with research capabilities to conduct research in the Biomedical Research Center established at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. (2) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may approve salaries for scientists up to, but not to exceed, one and one-half (11/2) of that portion of the Distinguished Professor line item maximum authorized by the General Assembly to be paid from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff funds.

(1) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, after seeking prior review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, may approve the employment of scientists with research capabilities to conduct research in the Biomedical Research Center established at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

(2) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may approve salaries for scientists up to, but not to exceed, one and one-half (11/2) of that portion of the Distinguished Professor line item maximum authorized by the General Assembly to be paid from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff funds.

(d) Any computations made by the Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in determining the levels of recommended funding for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall include one hundred percent (100%) matching funds for the 1890 Research and Extension Programs in the base.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 377,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1971, No. 512, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3201n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-115
Elective or appointive office - State policy - Public school district policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this state to encourage public school employees to participate in government and to reduce barriers to their seeking or holding an elective or appointive office. Therefore, it is the purpose of this section to provide public school employees clear information concerning the policies of the school affecting the rights of employees to seek or hold elective or appointive office. (b) (1) Each public school district shall adopt a policy concerning the right of employees of the school district to seek and hold an elective or an appointive office. (2) The policy shall state the consequences, if any, for seeking or holding an elective or appointive office. Acts 1997, No. 1302, §§ 1, 2.

(a) It is the policy of this state to encourage public school employees to participate in government and to reduce barriers to their seeking or holding an elective or appointive office. Therefore, it is the purpose of this section to provide public school employees clear information concerning the policies of the school affecting the rights of employees to seek or hold elective or appointive office.

(b) (1) Each public school district shall adopt a policy concerning the right of employees of the school district to seek and hold an elective or an appointive office. (2) The policy shall state the consequences, if any, for seeking or holding an elective or appointive office.

(1) Each public school district shall adopt a policy concerning the right of employees of the school district to seek and hold an elective or an appointive office.

(2) The policy shall state the consequences, if any, for seeking or holding an elective or appointive office.

Acts 1997, No. 1302, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-82-1503
Eligibility for scholarship - Amount
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The term "minority" when used in this subchapter shall refer to Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (2) The Native American group includes all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition. (b) Any individual who is a minority and who is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at a baccalaureate degree-granting institution of higher education whose teacher education program is approved by the State Board of Education or at an accredited state-supported community college in the State of Arkansas who expresses in writing an intention to teach in a geographical area of the state in which there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the state board, shall be eligible for a financial Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship to be applied toward the costs of the individual's college education, if: (1) The applicant has a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school if the applicant graduated within the five (5) preceding years; and (2) The applicant scored nineteen (19) or above on the ACT composite or the equivalent as defined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. (c) (1) The university is authorized to develop selection criteria through Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program rules, which combine an applicant's ACT superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , or ACT equivalent score and grade point average in the core curriculum into a selection index. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, this selection index shall be employed as an alternative selection process for applicants who achieve a grade point average below 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or for applicants who have an ACT composite superscore or ACT equivalent score greater than nineteen (19). (d) (1) The annual amount of the scholarship shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per year. (2) Awards made to nonresidents of the state shall not include any amount assessed by the college or university for out-of-state tuition. (e) (1) Awards granted under the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program shall be available to both full-time and part-time students. (2) Students enrolling on a full-time basis may receive a maximum of four (4) annual awards. (3) The maximum number of awards that may be made to students attending school on a part-time basis and the maximum time period for part-time students to complete the number of academic hours necessary to obtain a baccalaureate degree in education shall be established by rules jointly promulgated by the university and the Division of Higher Education. (f) Scholarships shall not be based upon an applicant's eligibility for financial aid. (g) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall: (1) (A) Determine the amount available to fund the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program. (B) However, the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and (2) (A) Certify to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section to be transferred from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account. (B) (i) Upon receipt of the certification under subdivision (g)(2)(A) of this section, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State shall transfer the necessary amount from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and the related appropriation to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fund. (ii) The university may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the funds and appropriation received under subdivision (g)(2)(B)(i) of this section for the administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program under this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 43, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 743,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 410, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 409, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2103, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 3; 2003, No. 1746, § 2.

(a) (1) The term "minority" when used in this subchapter shall refer to Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (2) The Native American group includes all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.

(1) The term "minority" when used in this subchapter shall refer to Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

(2) The Native American group includes all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.

(b) Any individual who is a minority and who is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at a baccalaureate degree-granting institution of higher education whose teacher education program is approved by the State Board of Education or at an accredited state-supported community college in the State of Arkansas who expresses in writing an intention to teach in a geographical area of the state in which there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the state board, shall be eligible for a financial Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship to be applied toward the costs of the individual's college education, if: (1) The applicant has a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school if the applicant graduated within the five (5) preceding years; and (2) The applicant scored nineteen (19) or above on the ACT composite or the equivalent as defined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

(1) The applicant has a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school if the applicant graduated within the five (5) preceding years; and

(2) The applicant scored nineteen (19) or above on the ACT composite or the equivalent as defined by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

(c) (1) The university is authorized to develop selection criteria through Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program rules, which combine an applicant's ACT superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , or ACT equivalent score and grade point average in the core curriculum into a selection index. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, this selection index shall be employed as an alternative selection process for applicants who achieve a grade point average below 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or for applicants who have an ACT composite superscore or ACT equivalent score greater than nineteen (19).

(1) The university is authorized to develop selection criteria through Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program rules, which combine an applicant's ACT superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204 , or ACT equivalent score and grade point average in the core curriculum into a selection index.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, this selection index shall be employed as an alternative selection process for applicants who achieve a grade point average below 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or for applicants who have an ACT composite superscore or ACT equivalent score greater than nineteen (19).

(d) (1) The annual amount of the scholarship shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per year. (2) Awards made to nonresidents of the state shall not include any amount assessed by the college or university for out-of-state tuition.

(1) The annual amount of the scholarship shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per year.

(2) Awards made to nonresidents of the state shall not include any amount assessed by the college or university for out-of-state tuition.

(e) (1) Awards granted under the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program shall be available to both full-time and part-time students. (2) Students enrolling on a full-time basis may receive a maximum of four (4) annual awards. (3) The maximum number of awards that may be made to students attending school on a part-time basis and the maximum time period for part-time students to complete the number of academic hours necessary to obtain a baccalaureate degree in education shall be established by rules jointly promulgated by the university and the Division of Higher Education.

(1) Awards granted under the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program shall be available to both full-time and part-time students.

(2) Students enrolling on a full-time basis may receive a maximum of four (4) annual awards.

(3) The maximum number of awards that may be made to students attending school on a part-time basis and the maximum time period for part-time students to complete the number of academic hours necessary to obtain a baccalaureate degree in education shall be established by rules jointly promulgated by the university and the Division of Higher Education.

(f) Scholarships shall not be based upon an applicant's eligibility for financial aid.

(g) The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall: (1) (A) Determine the amount available to fund the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program. (B) However, the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and (2) (A) Certify to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section to be transferred from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account. (B) (i) Upon receipt of the certification under subdivision (g)(2)(A) of this section, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State shall transfer the necessary amount from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and the related appropriation to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fund. (ii) The university may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the funds and appropriation received under subdivision (g)(2)(B)(i) of this section for the administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program under this section.

(1) (A) Determine the amount available to fund the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program. (B) However, the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and

(A) Determine the amount available to fund the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program.

(B) However, the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and

(2) (A) Certify to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section to be transferred from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account. (B) (i) Upon receipt of the certification under subdivision (g)(2)(A) of this section, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State shall transfer the necessary amount from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and the related appropriation to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fund. (ii) The university may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the funds and appropriation received under subdivision (g)(2)(B)(i) of this section for the administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program under this section.

(A) Certify to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State the amount determined under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section to be transferred from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account.

(B) (i) Upon receipt of the certification under subdivision (g)(2)(A) of this section, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State shall transfer the necessary amount from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and the related appropriation to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fund. (ii) The university may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the funds and appropriation received under subdivision (g)(2)(B)(i) of this section for the administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program under this section.

(i) Upon receipt of the certification under subdivision (g)(2)(A) of this section, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and the Treasurer of State shall transfer the necessary amount from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account and the related appropriation to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fund.

(ii) The university may use up to twenty percent (20%) of the funds and appropriation received under subdivision (g)(2)(B)(i) of this section for the administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program under this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 43, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 743,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 410, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 409, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2103, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 3; 2003, No. 1746, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-103
Directors exempt from liability
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared that the directors of all school districts and special school districts in this state in the discharge of their duties as such directors act in a necessary governmental function. (b) Therefore, no action for personal injuries or damage to property arising out of the acts, conduct, or omissions of such directors in their official capacities shall be brought or maintained in this state against directors personally. Acts 1943, No. 156, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1812.

(a) It is declared that the directors of all school districts and special school districts in this state in the discharge of their duties as such directors act in a necessary governmental function.

(b) Therefore, no action for personal injuries or damage to property arising out of the acts, conduct, or omissions of such directors in their official capacities shall be brought or maintained in this state against directors personally.

Acts 1943, No. 156, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-438 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-438
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1204,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2007, No. 1573, § 11.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1204,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2007, No. 1573, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-625 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-625
Liability insurance
Status: in_force

(a) The boards of directors of the respective school districts of this state may, upon approval of the majority of the members thereof, purchase liability insurance to protect the individual members of the board of directors from legal liability for activities arising out of duties as a director, including liability arising out of alleged malfeasance, errors, omissions, wrongful acts not related to bodily injury or property damage, and other actions taken in the performance of their duties as directors. (b) The board of directors may pay the premium on the liability insurance policy from funds belonging to the school district. Acts 1973, No. 629, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-548.

(a) The boards of directors of the respective school districts of this state may, upon approval of the majority of the members thereof, purchase liability insurance to protect the individual members of the board of directors from legal liability for activities arising out of duties as a director, including liability arising out of alleged malfeasance, errors, omissions, wrongful acts not related to bodily injury or property damage, and other actions taken in the performance of their duties as directors.

(b) The board of directors may pay the premium on the liability insurance policy from funds belonging to the school district.

Acts 1973, No. 629, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-548.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1911 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-20-1911
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to identify, evaluate, assist, and address school districts in fiscal distress. (b) The division may promulgate rules as necessary to administer this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 296, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1645, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to identify, evaluate, assist, and address school districts in fiscal distress.

(b) The division may promulgate rules as necessary to administer this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 296, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1645, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-322 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-322
On-call compensation for patient care employees
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may provide on-call duty compensation or standby duty differential compensation for a classified or nonclassified patient care employee whose job requires him or her to provide patient care when there is no regularly scheduled staff coverage. (b) A classified or nonclassified patient care employee shall not exceed one hundred twenty-eight (128) hours during any seven-day period, at rates of pay not to exceed the pay provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., or its successor, or this subchapter, or the compensation set in the operative appropriation for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Added by Act 2023, No. 875,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may provide on-call duty compensation or standby duty differential compensation for a classified or nonclassified patient care employee whose job requires him or her to provide patient care when there is no regularly scheduled staff coverage.

(b) A classified or nonclassified patient care employee shall not exceed one hundred twenty-eight (128) hours during any seven-day period, at rates of pay not to exceed the pay provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., or its successor, or this subchapter, or the compensation set in the operative appropriation for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Added by Act 2023, No. 875,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-208
Requirements for academic clemency
Status: in_force

(a) A public school student who graduates from a public high school after May 1, 2002, must have successfully completed the core curriculum recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board after consultation with the State Board of Education and under § 6-61-217 with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for unconditional admission as an undergraduate to a state-supported four-year institution of higher education. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section any public school student who graduates from a public high school after May 1, 2002, must have successfully completed the core curriculum recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board after consultation with the State Board of Education and under § 6-61-217 in order to be eligible for unconditional admission to a state-supported two-year institution of higher education. (c) (1) (A) The colleges and universities shall develop standards for collegiate admissions based on the mission of each institution and establish a conditional collegiate admissions process for each institution, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) (i) The colleges and universities shall establish standards for conditional admission for public school graduates who have not completed the core curriculum, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (ii) At a minimum, these conditional admissions standards shall require the following: (a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or (b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. (2) (A) Conditional admissions standards shall reflect the mission of each institution and shall be implemented by the institutions as a condition for receiving state funds. (B) If the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board does not approve the conditional collegiate admissions standards and process for an institution, state funds shall not be used to subsidize or pay for any portion of the cost associated with the conditional students. (3) The admissions criteria set forth in this section shall not apply to those individuals who graduate from a public high school prior to May 1, 2002. (d) (1) Conditional admissions standards for nontraditional students shall be based on the student's score on the ACT composite or its equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education, which shall issue guidelines to assist two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in developing conditional admissions standards. (2) As used in this subsection, "nontraditional students" shall include those who are home-schooled or who attended private or parochial secondary schools. (e) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, a student who scores below fifteen (15) on an ACT, or below a comparable score on a comparable exam, may be reassessed to determine the student's ability to benefit using one (1) of the federally approved ability-to-benefit assessments. (f) (1) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, a student who scores below the acceptable federally determined ability-to-benefit assessment score, but has a high school diploma or GED, may be enrolled by a two-year or four-year institution of higher education only in a specific program approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in collaboration with the institutions of higher education until the student can demonstrate academic proficiency that would predict success in a degree program. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall provide approved assessment tools and acceptable scores through Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board policy. (g) This section does not prevent an institution of higher education from setting higher admissions standards for enrolling freshmen. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1940, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 969, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 33; 1997, No. 977, § 3; 1997, No. 1290, § 1; 1999, No. 520, § 1; 2011, No. 1184, § 1.

(a) A public school student who graduates from a public high school after May 1, 2002, must have successfully completed the core curriculum recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board after consultation with the State Board of Education and under § 6-61-217 with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for unconditional admission as an undergraduate to a state-supported four-year institution of higher education.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section any public school student who graduates from a public high school after May 1, 2002, must have successfully completed the core curriculum recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board after consultation with the State Board of Education and under § 6-61-217 in order to be eligible for unconditional admission to a state-supported two-year institution of higher education.

(c) (1) (A) The colleges and universities shall develop standards for collegiate admissions based on the mission of each institution and establish a conditional collegiate admissions process for each institution, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) (i) The colleges and universities shall establish standards for conditional admission for public school graduates who have not completed the core curriculum, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (ii) At a minimum, these conditional admissions standards shall require the following: (a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or (b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. (2) (A) Conditional admissions standards shall reflect the mission of each institution and shall be implemented by the institutions as a condition for receiving state funds. (B) If the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board does not approve the conditional collegiate admissions standards and process for an institution, state funds shall not be used to subsidize or pay for any portion of the cost associated with the conditional students. (3) The admissions criteria set forth in this section shall not apply to those individuals who graduate from a public high school prior to May 1, 2002.

(1) (A) The colleges and universities shall develop standards for collegiate admissions based on the mission of each institution and establish a conditional collegiate admissions process for each institution, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) (i) The colleges and universities shall establish standards for conditional admission for public school graduates who have not completed the core curriculum, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (ii) At a minimum, these conditional admissions standards shall require the following: (a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or (b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(A) The colleges and universities shall develop standards for collegiate admissions based on the mission of each institution and establish a conditional collegiate admissions process for each institution, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(B) (i) The colleges and universities shall establish standards for conditional admission for public school graduates who have not completed the core curriculum, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (ii) At a minimum, these conditional admissions standards shall require the following: (a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or (b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(i) The colleges and universities shall establish standards for conditional admission for public school graduates who have not completed the core curriculum, subject to the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(ii) At a minimum, these conditional admissions standards shall require the following: (a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or (b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(a) For a public school graduate seeking an associate of arts degree or a baccalaureate degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of twelve (12) hours of core academic courses and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; or

(b) For a public school graduate seeking a diploma, a technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree who failed to successfully complete the core curriculum, completion of six (6) hours of core academic courses, six (6) hours of technical courses required for the diploma, technical certificate, or associate of applied science degree, and any necessary remedial courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(2) (A) Conditional admissions standards shall reflect the mission of each institution and shall be implemented by the institutions as a condition for receiving state funds. (B) If the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board does not approve the conditional collegiate admissions standards and process for an institution, state funds shall not be used to subsidize or pay for any portion of the cost associated with the conditional students.

(A) Conditional admissions standards shall reflect the mission of each institution and shall be implemented by the institutions as a condition for receiving state funds.

(B) If the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board does not approve the conditional collegiate admissions standards and process for an institution, state funds shall not be used to subsidize or pay for any portion of the cost associated with the conditional students.

(3) The admissions criteria set forth in this section shall not apply to those individuals who graduate from a public high school prior to May 1, 2002.

(d) (1) Conditional admissions standards for nontraditional students shall be based on the student's score on the ACT composite or its equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education, which shall issue guidelines to assist two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in developing conditional admissions standards. (2) As used in this subsection, "nontraditional students" shall include those who are home-schooled or who attended private or parochial secondary schools.

(1) Conditional admissions standards for nontraditional students shall be based on the student's score on the ACT composite or its equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education, which shall issue guidelines to assist two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in developing conditional admissions standards.

(2) As used in this subsection, "nontraditional students" shall include those who are home-schooled or who attended private or parochial secondary schools.

(e) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, a student who scores below fifteen (15) on an ACT, or below a comparable score on a comparable exam, may be reassessed to determine the student's ability to benefit using one (1) of the federally approved ability-to-benefit assessments.

(f) (1) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, a student who scores below the acceptable federally determined ability-to-benefit assessment score, but has a high school diploma or GED, may be enrolled by a two-year or four-year institution of higher education only in a specific program approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in collaboration with the institutions of higher education until the student can demonstrate academic proficiency that would predict success in a degree program. (2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall provide approved assessment tools and acceptable scores through Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board policy.

(1) Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, a student who scores below the acceptable federally determined ability-to-benefit assessment score, but has a high school diploma or GED, may be enrolled by a two-year or four-year institution of higher education only in a specific program approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in collaboration with the institutions of higher education until the student can demonstrate academic proficiency that would predict success in a degree program.

(2) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall provide approved assessment tools and acceptable scores through Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board policy.

(g) This section does not prevent an institution of higher education from setting higher admissions standards for enrolling freshmen.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1940, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 969, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 33; 1997, No. 977, § 3; 1997, No. 1290, § 1; 1999, No. 520, § 1; 2011, No. 1184, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-118 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-118
Teacher salary increase
Status: in_force

If public schools receive funds from the General Assembly to raise the salaries of teachers employed in public school districts, the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be included. Added by Act 2023, No. 869,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023.

If public schools receive funds from the General Assembly to raise the salaries of teachers employed in public school districts, the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be included.

Added by Act 2023, No. 869,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-20-103
Electronic warrants transfer system
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Treasurer of State, and the Auditor of State shall establish an electronic warrants transfer system to distribute certain funds directly to an account in a financial institution, as designated by the public school district's treasurer. (2) The determination of the categories of funds to be distributed shall be made by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (3) (A) The public school district shall accept distributions by the electronic warrants transfer system. (B) (i) A public school district with a district treasurer may choose to have funds first distributed to the county treasurer or directly to the school district treasurer. (ii) If a school district with a district treasurer chooses direct distribution of funds to the school district treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the school district to the district treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers. (iii) If a school district uses the county treasurer as its treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the district to the county treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Treasurer of State, and the Auditor of State, by joint rules, shall establish the standards and procedures for administering the system, to include the requirement that the electronic warrants transfer shall be in such form that a single instrument shall serve as the electronic warrants transfer. (c) A single electronic warrants transfer may contain payments to multiple public school districts, appropriations, characters, and funds. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 33, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1993, No. 540, §§ 1-5; 1995, No. 233, § 10; 1995, No. 1296, § 25.

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Treasurer of State, and the Auditor of State shall establish an electronic warrants transfer system to distribute certain funds directly to an account in a financial institution, as designated by the public school district's treasurer. (2) The determination of the categories of funds to be distributed shall be made by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (3) (A) The public school district shall accept distributions by the electronic warrants transfer system. (B) (i) A public school district with a district treasurer may choose to have funds first distributed to the county treasurer or directly to the school district treasurer. (ii) If a school district with a district treasurer chooses direct distribution of funds to the school district treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the school district to the district treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers. (iii) If a school district uses the county treasurer as its treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the district to the county treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers.

(1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Treasurer of State, and the Auditor of State shall establish an electronic warrants transfer system to distribute certain funds directly to an account in a financial institution, as designated by the public school district's treasurer.

(2) The determination of the categories of funds to be distributed shall be made by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(3) (A) The public school district shall accept distributions by the electronic warrants transfer system. (B) (i) A public school district with a district treasurer may choose to have funds first distributed to the county treasurer or directly to the school district treasurer. (ii) If a school district with a district treasurer chooses direct distribution of funds to the school district treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the school district to the district treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers. (iii) If a school district uses the county treasurer as its treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the district to the county treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers.

(A) The public school district shall accept distributions by the electronic warrants transfer system.

(B) (i) A public school district with a district treasurer may choose to have funds first distributed to the county treasurer or directly to the school district treasurer. (ii) If a school district with a district treasurer chooses direct distribution of funds to the school district treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the school district to the district treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers. (iii) If a school district uses the county treasurer as its treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the district to the county treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers.

(i) A public school district with a district treasurer may choose to have funds first distributed to the county treasurer or directly to the school district treasurer.

(ii) If a school district with a district treasurer chooses direct distribution of funds to the school district treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the school district to the district treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers.

(iii) If a school district uses the county treasurer as its treasurer, the State of Arkansas shall forward all state and federal funds for the district to the county treasurer, whether they are in the form of state warrants or electronic warrants transfers.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Treasurer of State, and the Auditor of State, by joint rules, shall establish the standards and procedures for administering the system, to include the requirement that the electronic warrants transfer shall be in such form that a single instrument shall serve as the electronic warrants transfer.

(c) A single electronic warrants transfer may contain payments to multiple public school districts, appropriations, characters, and funds.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 33, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1993, No. 540, §§ 1-5; 1995, No. 233, § 10; 1995, No. 1296, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 12.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 51, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-60-1302
Information collected by Division of Higher Education
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall collect and compile the following information without limitation on an annual basis: (1) The most in-demand jobs in the state, including without limitation the approximate starting salaries and education levels required for those jobs; (2) The approximate average cost for all colleges in the state; (3) The average monthly federal student loan payment for individuals who attend or who have graduated from all colleges in the state; (4) The average three-year federal student loan default rate for all colleges in the state; (5) The average total federal student loan debt for graduates of in-state colleges for four-year degrees and graduate programs; (6) The average graduation rate for all colleges in the state; (7) The completion rates for: (A) Apprenticeship programs; (B) High school credential programs; and (C) Career and technical education programs; (8) The share of college graduates working in an occupation that does not require a college degree for each major; (9) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a college; (10) The approximate average starting salary for individuals who have completed: (A) An apprenticeship program; (B) A high school credential program; or (C) A career and technical education program; and (11) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a two-year college in the state. (b) The Division of Higher Education shall work with the following entities without limitation to collect and compile the information required under subsection (a) of this section: (1) The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; (2) The Division of Career and Technical Education; (3) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (4) The Division of Information Systems; and (5) The Department of Commerce. (c) (1) The information collected and compiled under subsection (a) of this section shall utilize current state reports compiled into a single, easily understandable digest. (2) The state reports to be utilized shall include without limitation the: (A) Higher Education Consumer Guide; (B) Arkansas Economic Security Report; (C) Ready for Life initiative report and Arkansas Statewide Longitudinal Data System; (D) College Scorecard; and (E) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Data Feedback reports of the National Center for Education Statistics. Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall collect and compile the following information without limitation on an annual basis: (1) The most in-demand jobs in the state, including without limitation the approximate starting salaries and education levels required for those jobs; (2) The approximate average cost for all colleges in the state; (3) The average monthly federal student loan payment for individuals who attend or who have graduated from all colleges in the state; (4) The average three-year federal student loan default rate for all colleges in the state; (5) The average total federal student loan debt for graduates of in-state colleges for four-year degrees and graduate programs; (6) The average graduation rate for all colleges in the state; (7) The completion rates for: (A) Apprenticeship programs; (B) High school credential programs; and (C) Career and technical education programs; (8) The share of college graduates working in an occupation that does not require a college degree for each major; (9) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a college; (10) The approximate average starting salary for individuals who have completed: (A) An apprenticeship program; (B) A high school credential program; or (C) A career and technical education program; and (11) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a two-year college in the state.

(1) The most in-demand jobs in the state, including without limitation the approximate starting salaries and education levels required for those jobs;

(2) The approximate average cost for all colleges in the state;

(3) The average monthly federal student loan payment for individuals who attend or who have graduated from all colleges in the state;

(4) The average three-year federal student loan default rate for all colleges in the state;

(5) The average total federal student loan debt for graduates of in-state colleges for four-year degrees and graduate programs;

(6) The average graduation rate for all colleges in the state;

(7) The completion rates for: (A) Apprenticeship programs; (B) High school credential programs; and (C) Career and technical education programs;

(A) Apprenticeship programs;

(B) High school credential programs; and

(C) Career and technical education programs;

(8) The share of college graduates working in an occupation that does not require a college degree for each major;

(9) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a college;

(10) The approximate average starting salary for individuals who have completed: (A) An apprenticeship program; (B) A high school credential program; or (C) A career and technical education program; and

(A) An apprenticeship program;

(B) A high school credential program; or

(C) A career and technical education program; and

(11) The approximate average starting salary for individuals graduating from a two-year college in the state.

(b) The Division of Higher Education shall work with the following entities without limitation to collect and compile the information required under subsection (a) of this section: (1) The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; (2) The Division of Career and Technical Education; (3) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (4) The Division of Information Systems; and (5) The Department of Commerce.

(1) The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce;

(2) The Division of Career and Technical Education;

(3) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(4) The Division of Information Systems; and

(5) The Department of Commerce.

(c) (1) The information collected and compiled under subsection (a) of this section shall utilize current state reports compiled into a single, easily understandable digest. (2) The state reports to be utilized shall include without limitation the: (A) Higher Education Consumer Guide; (B) Arkansas Economic Security Report; (C) Ready for Life initiative report and Arkansas Statewide Longitudinal Data System; (D) College Scorecard; and (E) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Data Feedback reports of the National Center for Education Statistics.

(1) The information collected and compiled under subsection (a) of this section shall utilize current state reports compiled into a single, easily understandable digest.

(2) The state reports to be utilized shall include without limitation the: (A) Higher Education Consumer Guide; (B) Arkansas Economic Security Report; (C) Ready for Life initiative report and Arkansas Statewide Longitudinal Data System; (D) College Scorecard; and (E) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Data Feedback reports of the National Center for Education Statistics.

(A) Higher Education Consumer Guide;

(B) Arkansas Economic Security Report;

(C) Ready for Life initiative report and Arkansas Statewide Longitudinal Data System;

(D) College Scorecard; and

(E) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Data Feedback reports of the National Center for Education Statistics.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-814 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-814
Default or threatened default
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a default or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized and directed to withhold from the apportionment otherwise due any borrowing school district, moneys in amounts sufficient to obviate or avoid any default or threatened default. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe the method of procedure to be followed in any such event to obviate or avoid any default or threatened default. (c) Under such rules as shall be established by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, all maturities of principal and interest, as and when due, may be withheld from any such apportionments when mutually agreeable to the commissioner and the board of directors of the debtor school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 284, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 15; 1973, No. 59, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-955.

(a) In the event of a default or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized and directed to withhold from the apportionment otherwise due any borrowing school district, moneys in amounts sufficient to obviate or avoid any default or threatened default.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe the method of procedure to be followed in any such event to obviate or avoid any default or threatened default.

(c) Under such rules as shall be established by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, all maturities of principal and interest, as and when due, may be withheld from any such apportionments when mutually agreeable to the commissioner and the board of directors of the debtor school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 284, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 15; 1973, No. 59, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-955.