Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-417 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-417
Student awards - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "net athletic event gate receipts" means the amount remaining from fees, including charges for reserved seating, collected for admission to a school district athletic event less any expenses, including any rental fee or any leasing cost for a facility used for the athletic event, paid by the school district from those gate receipts. (2) "Net athletic event gate receipts" does not mean any portion of admission fees charged by a school district for an athletic event held at the school district or at a facility leased or rented by the school district that is remitted or passed through to another entity outside the school district. (b) (1) If approved by the board of directors of a school district, a school district may use net athletic event gate receipts to purchase letter jackets, sweaters, blankets, plaques, or similar items as awards for student participation in school-sponsored activities. (2) The school district shall not expend more than an average of one hundred dollars ($100) per student per activity under subdivision (b)(1) of this section unless the school district has private funds that may be used for that purpose. (c) Beginning July 1, 2007, a school district shall account for athletic gate receipts in a separate fund. Acts 2007, No. 1043, § 1.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "net athletic event gate receipts" means the amount remaining from fees, including charges for reserved seating, collected for admission to a school district athletic event less any expenses, including any rental fee or any leasing cost for a facility used for the athletic event, paid by the school district from those gate receipts. (2) "Net athletic event gate receipts" does not mean any portion of admission fees charged by a school district for an athletic event held at the school district or at a facility leased or rented by the school district that is remitted or passed through to another entity outside the school district.

(1) As used in this section, "net athletic event gate receipts" means the amount remaining from fees, including charges for reserved seating, collected for admission to a school district athletic event less any expenses, including any rental fee or any leasing cost for a facility used for the athletic event, paid by the school district from those gate receipts.

(2) "Net athletic event gate receipts" does not mean any portion of admission fees charged by a school district for an athletic event held at the school district or at a facility leased or rented by the school district that is remitted or passed through to another entity outside the school district.

(b) (1) If approved by the board of directors of a school district, a school district may use net athletic event gate receipts to purchase letter jackets, sweaters, blankets, plaques, or similar items as awards for student participation in school-sponsored activities. (2) The school district shall not expend more than an average of one hundred dollars ($100) per student per activity under subdivision (b)(1) of this section unless the school district has private funds that may be used for that purpose.

(1) If approved by the board of directors of a school district, a school district may use net athletic event gate receipts to purchase letter jackets, sweaters, blankets, plaques, or similar items as awards for student participation in school-sponsored activities.

(2) The school district shall not expend more than an average of one hundred dollars ($100) per student per activity under subdivision (b)(1) of this section unless the school district has private funds that may be used for that purpose.

(c) Beginning July 1, 2007, a school district shall account for athletic gate receipts in a separate fund.

Acts 2007, No. 1043, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-18-2501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program". Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program".

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 42, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-60-1501
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution protect the right of free speech, including the speech of students enrolled in state-supported institutions of higher education and other members of campus communities; (2) Student expression and the exchange of ideas is the primary way in which institutions of higher education fulfill educational missions; and (3) It is a matter of statewide interest to protect the rights of students and other members of campus communities to exercise their freedom of speech rights on campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education, while also recognizing the right of those state-supported institutions of higher education to enact reasonable restrictions that preserve their ability to fulfill their educational missions. Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 2, § 6, of the Arkansas Constitution protect the right of free speech, including the speech of students enrolled in state-supported institutions of higher education and other members of campus communities;

(2) Student expression and the exchange of ideas is the primary way in which institutions of higher education fulfill educational missions; and

(3) It is a matter of statewide interest to protect the rights of students and other members of campus communities to exercise their freedom of speech rights on campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education, while also recognizing the right of those state-supported institutions of higher education to enact reasonable restrictions that preserve their ability to fulfill their educational missions.

Added by Act 2023, No. 614,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-13-1707
Motor vehicles on institutional property - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) An institution may promulgate rules for the operation and parking of motor vehicles on the property of the institution, including without limitation rules regarding the: (1) (A) Rate of speed. (B) Speed limits shall be posted at reasonable intervals; (2) (A) Assignment and designation of parking spaces and the collection of charges or fees as rent for those parking spaces. (B) Charges or fees collected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, other than charges and fees collected for parking or parking passes for athletic events or other special events at the institution, are not considered payment for the providing of any service of any nature to the individual required to pay the charges or fees as rent and shall be exempt from the tax levied by § 26-52-301(3) ; (3) (A) Prohibition of parking. (B) For purposes of appearance, a notice left on a motor vehicle is sufficient to constitute a summons; (4) Removal of vehicles, at the expense of the violator, that are parked in violation of institutional rules or city ordinances; (5) Establishment of a system of motor vehicle registration for the identification and regulation of motor vehicles that regularly use property of the institution, including without limitation a reasonable charge to defray costs associated with the identification and regulation of the motor vehicles; and (6) (A) Collection, under an established system, of administrative charges for violations of institutional rules under this section that govern motor vehicles, the operation of motor vehicles, and the parking of motor vehicles. (B) An administrative finding of a violation under subdivision (a)(6)(A) of this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo. (b) Rules promulgated under this section shall be: (1) Recorded in the official minutes of the board of directors that has supervision of the institution; (2) Filed as required under state law; and (3) Printed, with copies available at convenient locations throughout the institution. (c) Traffic and parking directions and prohibitions under this section shall be indicated by signs at regular intervals throughout the institution. (d) (1) An individual who violates institutional rules promulgated under this subchapter shall be subjected to reasonable administrative charges under this section. (2) An administrative determination under this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo. Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) An institution may promulgate rules for the operation and parking of motor vehicles on the property of the institution, including without limitation rules regarding the: (1) (A) Rate of speed. (B) Speed limits shall be posted at reasonable intervals; (2) (A) Assignment and designation of parking spaces and the collection of charges or fees as rent for those parking spaces. (B) Charges or fees collected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, other than charges and fees collected for parking or parking passes for athletic events or other special events at the institution, are not considered payment for the providing of any service of any nature to the individual required to pay the charges or fees as rent and shall be exempt from the tax levied by § 26-52-301(3) ; (3) (A) Prohibition of parking. (B) For purposes of appearance, a notice left on a motor vehicle is sufficient to constitute a summons; (4) Removal of vehicles, at the expense of the violator, that are parked in violation of institutional rules or city ordinances; (5) Establishment of a system of motor vehicle registration for the identification and regulation of motor vehicles that regularly use property of the institution, including without limitation a reasonable charge to defray costs associated with the identification and regulation of the motor vehicles; and (6) (A) Collection, under an established system, of administrative charges for violations of institutional rules under this section that govern motor vehicles, the operation of motor vehicles, and the parking of motor vehicles. (B) An administrative finding of a violation under subdivision (a)(6)(A) of this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo.

(1) (A) Rate of speed. (B) Speed limits shall be posted at reasonable intervals;

(A) Rate of speed.

(B) Speed limits shall be posted at reasonable intervals;

(2) (A) Assignment and designation of parking spaces and the collection of charges or fees as rent for those parking spaces. (B) Charges or fees collected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, other than charges and fees collected for parking or parking passes for athletic events or other special events at the institution, are not considered payment for the providing of any service of any nature to the individual required to pay the charges or fees as rent and shall be exempt from the tax levied by § 26-52-301(3) ;

(A) Assignment and designation of parking spaces and the collection of charges or fees as rent for those parking spaces.

(B) Charges or fees collected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, other than charges and fees collected for parking or parking passes for athletic events or other special events at the institution, are not considered payment for the providing of any service of any nature to the individual required to pay the charges or fees as rent and shall be exempt from the tax levied by § 26-52-301(3) ;

(3) (A) Prohibition of parking. (B) For purposes of appearance, a notice left on a motor vehicle is sufficient to constitute a summons;

(A) Prohibition of parking.

(B) For purposes of appearance, a notice left on a motor vehicle is sufficient to constitute a summons;

(4) Removal of vehicles, at the expense of the violator, that are parked in violation of institutional rules or city ordinances;

(5) Establishment of a system of motor vehicle registration for the identification and regulation of motor vehicles that regularly use property of the institution, including without limitation a reasonable charge to defray costs associated with the identification and regulation of the motor vehicles; and

(6) (A) Collection, under an established system, of administrative charges for violations of institutional rules under this section that govern motor vehicles, the operation of motor vehicles, and the parking of motor vehicles. (B) An administrative finding of a violation under subdivision (a)(6)(A) of this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo.

(A) Collection, under an established system, of administrative charges for violations of institutional rules under this section that govern motor vehicles, the operation of motor vehicles, and the parking of motor vehicles.

(B) An administrative finding of a violation under subdivision (a)(6)(A) of this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo.

(b) Rules promulgated under this section shall be: (1) Recorded in the official minutes of the board of directors that has supervision of the institution; (2) Filed as required under state law; and (3) Printed, with copies available at convenient locations throughout the institution.

(1) Recorded in the official minutes of the board of directors that has supervision of the institution;

(2) Filed as required under state law; and

(3) Printed, with copies available at convenient locations throughout the institution.

(c) Traffic and parking directions and prohibitions under this section shall be indicated by signs at regular intervals throughout the institution.

(d) (1) An individual who violates institutional rules promulgated under this subchapter shall be subjected to reasonable administrative charges under this section. (2) An administrative determination under this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo.

(1) An individual who violates institutional rules promulgated under this subchapter shall be subjected to reasonable administrative charges under this section.

(2) An administrative determination under this section may be appealed to the district court with jurisdiction, where the matter shall be heard de novo.

Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-706 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-17-706
Professional development credit exemption
Status: in_force

(a) Licensed personnel working part time shall be exempt from one-half (1/2) of the professional development required under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts if they work solely in any of the following adult education programs: (1) Adult basic education; (2) General adult education; (3) English as a second language for adults; or (4) High school equivalency test examiners. (b) The State Board of Education shall promulgate the rules necessary for the proper implementation of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2007, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 46.

(a) Licensed personnel working part time shall be exempt from one-half (1/2) of the professional development required under the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts if they work solely in any of the following adult education programs: (1) Adult basic education; (2) General adult education; (3) English as a second language for adults; or (4) High school equivalency test examiners.

(1) Adult basic education;

(2) General adult education;

(3) English as a second language for adults; or

(4) High school equivalency test examiners.

(b) The State Board of Education shall promulgate the rules necessary for the proper implementation of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 666,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2007, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 46.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-133 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-133
Bleeding control training
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, each public school shall provide bleeding control training as a component of a health course to be taught to students in grades nine through twelve (9-12). (b) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop the bleeding control training required under this section using instructional materials developed or endorsed by the: (1) American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma; (2) National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; or (3) Department of Health. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may promulgate rules to enforce this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 245,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, each public school shall provide bleeding control training as a component of a health course to be taught to students in grades nine through twelve (9-12).

(b) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop the bleeding control training required under this section using instructional materials developed or endorsed by the: (1) American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma; (2) National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; or (3) Department of Health.

(1) American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma;

(2) National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; or

(3) Department of Health.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may promulgate rules to enforce this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 245,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 6-14-121
Runoff elections
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever there are more than two (2) candidates for election to any position on a board of directors at any election held in this state and whenever no candidate for any school district position receives a majority of the votes cast for the office or whenever there is a tie vote, there shall be a runoff election held in the school district. (2) The names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes, but not a majority, shall be placed on the ballot to be voted upon by the qualified electors for that position on a school district board of directors. (3) The runoff election shall be held: (A) Four (4) weeks following the date of an election held in any odd-numbered year; (B) On the date designated for the general primary election if the annual school election is held with the preferential primary election; or (C) On the date designated for the general runoff election if the annual school election is held with the general election. (b) The person receiving the majority of the votes cast for the position at the runoff election shall be declared elected. (c) If one (1) of the two (2) candidates who received the highest number of votes for a position withdraws before certification of the result of the school election, the remaining candidate who received the most votes at the school election shall be declared elected to the office and there shall be no school election runoff. (d) (1) In the event that the two (2) candidates seeking election to the same school district position shall receive the same number of votes in a runoff election, a tie shall be deemed to exist. (2) The county board of election commissioners shall determine the winner by lot at an open public meeting and in the presence of the two (2) candidates. (e) The provisions of this section are intended to be in addition to and supplemental to the laws of this state pertaining to the election of school district boards of directors. (f) A runoff election shall be conducted using the same procedures as the election requiring the runoff election. Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 910,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1104,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1987, No. 845, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 294, § 8; 1997, No. 443, § 10; 1999, No. 1078, § 53; 2005, No. 1174, § 9; 2007, No. 1049, § 6.

(a) (1) Whenever there are more than two (2) candidates for election to any position on a board of directors at any election held in this state and whenever no candidate for any school district position receives a majority of the votes cast for the office or whenever there is a tie vote, there shall be a runoff election held in the school district. (2) The names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes, but not a majority, shall be placed on the ballot to be voted upon by the qualified electors for that position on a school district board of directors. (3) The runoff election shall be held: (A) Four (4) weeks following the date of an election held in any odd-numbered year; (B) On the date designated for the general primary election if the annual school election is held with the preferential primary election; or (C) On the date designated for the general runoff election if the annual school election is held with the general election.

(1) Whenever there are more than two (2) candidates for election to any position on a board of directors at any election held in this state and whenever no candidate for any school district position receives a majority of the votes cast for the office or whenever there is a tie vote, there shall be a runoff election held in the school district.

(2) The names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes, but not a majority, shall be placed on the ballot to be voted upon by the qualified electors for that position on a school district board of directors.

(3) The runoff election shall be held: (A) Four (4) weeks following the date of an election held in any odd-numbered year; (B) On the date designated for the general primary election if the annual school election is held with the preferential primary election; or (C) On the date designated for the general runoff election if the annual school election is held with the general election.

(A) Four (4) weeks following the date of an election held in any odd-numbered year;

(B) On the date designated for the general primary election if the annual school election is held with the preferential primary election; or

(C) On the date designated for the general runoff election if the annual school election is held with the general election.

(b) The person receiving the majority of the votes cast for the position at the runoff election shall be declared elected.

(c) If one (1) of the two (2) candidates who received the highest number of votes for a position withdraws before certification of the result of the school election, the remaining candidate who received the most votes at the school election shall be declared elected to the office and there shall be no school election runoff.

(d) (1) In the event that the two (2) candidates seeking election to the same school district position shall receive the same number of votes in a runoff election, a tie shall be deemed to exist. (2) The county board of election commissioners shall determine the winner by lot at an open public meeting and in the presence of the two (2) candidates.

(1) In the event that the two (2) candidates seeking election to the same school district position shall receive the same number of votes in a runoff election, a tie shall be deemed to exist.

(2) The county board of election commissioners shall determine the winner by lot at an open public meeting and in the presence of the two (2) candidates.

(e) The provisions of this section are intended to be in addition to and supplemental to the laws of this state pertaining to the election of school district boards of directors.

(f) A runoff election shall be conducted using the same procedures as the election requiring the runoff election.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 910,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1104,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 845, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 294, § 8; 1997, No. 443, § 10; 1999, No. 1078, § 53; 2005, No. 1174, § 9; 2007, No. 1049, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1405
Amount of loans - Maximum
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may make a loan to any applicant in an amount calculated to pay the applicant's tuition, maintenance, and other education expenses while he or she is enrolled in a program of nursing education as described in this subchapter. (b) The total of the loans made to any one (1) student under this subchapter shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000). Amended by Act 2021, No. 769,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 8; 2009, No. 9, § 4.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may make a loan to any applicant in an amount calculated to pay the applicant's tuition, maintenance, and other education expenses while he or she is enrolled in a program of nursing education as described in this subchapter.

(b) The total of the loans made to any one (1) student under this subchapter shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

Amended by Act 2021, No. 769,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2021.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 8; 2009, No. 9, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-707
Inspection and safety program
Status: in_force

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized to maintain an inspection and safety program designed to reduce the hazard of accidents involving motor vehicles insured under the Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program. (b) The department may refuse to insure motor vehicles when it believes the vehicles to be a hazard to life or property. If the vehicle is deemed no longer insurable, thirty (30) days' notice must be given in advance of cancellation or nonrenewal. Acts 1991, No. 824, § 8; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 21.

(a) The State Insurance Department is authorized to maintain an inspection and safety program designed to reduce the hazard of accidents involving motor vehicles insured under the Public School Motor Vehicle Insurance Program.

(b) The department may refuse to insure motor vehicles when it believes the vehicles to be a hazard to life or property. If the vehicle is deemed no longer insurable, thirty (30) days' notice must be given in advance of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Acts 1991, No. 824, § 8; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1808 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-81-1808
Maximum amount of loans
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum amount of each osteopathic rural medical practice loan for osteopathic medical students shall not exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500) per academic year or those costs that are reasonable and necessary for the student's attendance as determined by the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. (b) (1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-1816 . (2) The board shall provide fifty percent (50%) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other fifty percent (50%) of the income incentive. (3) However, if the board does not have sufficient funds to match the community's portion of the income incentive, nothing precludes a qualified rural community from providing the total income incentive amount. Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

(b) (1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-1816 . (2) The board shall provide fifty percent (50%) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other fifty percent (50%) of the income incentive. (3) However, if the board does not have sufficient funds to match the community's portion of the income incentive, nothing precludes a qualified rural community from providing the total income incentive amount.

(1) The maximum amount of each community match income incentive shall not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or as the board otherwise shall determine payable under § 6-81-1816 .

(2) The board shall provide fifty percent (50%) of the community match income incentive, and the qualified rural community shall provide the other fifty percent (50%) of the income incentive.

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

Added by Act 2019, No. 857,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1505 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-15-1505
School district implementation
Status: in_force

(a) Each local school district shall establish procedures and monitoring processes to ensure that the content of each course offered by the school district is consistent with content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the State Board of Education. (b) The superintendent of each school district shall provide to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a written statement of assurance that the content of each class and subject area, as required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, is aligned to content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the state board. (c) The division shall monitor, during the standards review visit, documentation of procedures and monitoring processes as required under subsection (a) of this section. (d) If the division determines that a school district has failed to align the content of each class and subject area as required by the state board to content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the state board, the division shall take enforcement actions as outlined in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts. Amended by Act 2021, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1227, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.

(a) Each local school district shall establish procedures and monitoring processes to ensure that the content of each course offered by the school district is consistent with content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the State Board of Education.

(b) The superintendent of each school district shall provide to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education a written statement of assurance that the content of each class and subject area, as required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, is aligned to content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the state board.

(c) The division shall monitor, during the standards review visit, documentation of procedures and monitoring processes as required under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) If the division determines that a school district has failed to align the content of each class and subject area as required by the state board to content standards and curriculum frameworks approved by the state board, the division shall take enforcement actions as outlined in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1227, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-50-802
Purpose - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Enhance the availability, accessibility, responsiveness, and quality of vocational and technical education in this state; (2) Assist cities and counties in upgrading the knowledge and skills of their existing workforce or potential new workforce; (3) Encourage and facilitate cooperation between cities, counties, school districts, and vocational-technical schools; and (4) Develop new funding sources for vocational and technical education. (b) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its intent and purposes and shall be the sole authority required for the accomplishment of its purpose. Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Enhance the availability, accessibility, responsiveness, and quality of vocational and technical education in this state; (2) Assist cities and counties in upgrading the knowledge and skills of their existing workforce or potential new workforce; (3) Encourage and facilitate cooperation between cities, counties, school districts, and vocational-technical schools; and (4) Develop new funding sources for vocational and technical education.

(1) Enhance the availability, accessibility, responsiveness, and quality of vocational and technical education in this state;

(2) Assist cities and counties in upgrading the knowledge and skills of their existing workforce or potential new workforce;

(3) Encourage and facilitate cooperation between cities, counties, school districts, and vocational-technical schools; and

(4) Develop new funding sources for vocational and technical education.

(b) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its intent and purposes and shall be the sole authority required for the accomplishment of its purpose.

Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-81-1601
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "State Teacher Education Program". Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.

This subchapter shall be known as the "State Teacher Education Program".

Acts 2009, No. 1215, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-26-304
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 48.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 48.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-105
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

(a) As a result of the merger on June 30, 2003, all Foothills Technical Institute employees will retain and transfer all annual leave balances, sick leave balances, and retirement benefits, including a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) for employees enrolled in the alternate retirement plans. (b) Employees who have fifty (50) or more days of accumulated sick leave as of June 30, 2003, shall continue to be eligible to receive a lump sum payment for unused sick leave at the time of retirement. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 5.

(a) As a result of the merger on June 30, 2003, all Foothills Technical Institute employees will retain and transfer all annual leave balances, sick leave balances, and retirement benefits, including a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) for employees enrolled in the alternate retirement plans.

(b) Employees who have fifty (50) or more days of accumulated sick leave as of June 30, 2003, shall continue to be eligible to receive a lump sum payment for unused sick leave at the time of retirement.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-307
Interviewing expenses in particular regions
Status: in_force

The school district board of directors of any school district situated within the Delta or within a geographical area of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers as designated by the State Board of Education may reimburse any person who interviews for employment as a licensed teacher with the school district for the mileage and other actual expenses incurred by the person in the course of travel to and from the interview. Acts 2001, No. 1388, § 1.

The school district board of directors of any school district situated within the Delta or within a geographical area of the state where there exists a critical shortage of teachers as designated by the State Board of Education may reimburse any person who interviews for employment as a licensed teacher with the school district for the mileage and other actual expenses incurred by the person in the course of travel to and from the interview.

Acts 2001, No. 1388, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-227 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-227
Henderson State University - Community Education Center funding
Status: in_force

Funds allocated by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system for the Community Education Center at Henderson State University shall be used exclusively for: (1) The operation and maintenance of the Community Education Center; and (2) To teach technical and industrial subjects to citizens and employers. Added by Act 2023, No. 435,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Funds allocated by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system for the Community Education Center at Henderson State University shall be used exclusively for:

(1) The operation and maintenance of the Community Education Center; and

(2) To teach technical and industrial subjects to citizens and employers.

Added by Act 2023, No. 435,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-16-602
Programs generally
Status: in_force

(a) The postsecondary preparatory programs established under authority of this subchapter shall: (1) Provide advice that will better prepare eligible students for entry-level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading; (2) Improve diagnostic efforts, counseling, placement, and instruction for eligible students; (3) (A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas: (i) Mathematics; (ii) English; or (iii) Reading. (B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction; (4) (A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for instructors of developmental education. (B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license; (5) Effectively use college and career readiness assessments to monitor the progress of participants in the postsecondary preparatory program; (6) Use innovative teaching and learning strategies that are designed to be effective with participants in the postsecondary preparatory program; (7) Document evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's success and the performance of its participants; and (8) Meet other requirements established by rule. (b) A postsecondary preparatory program shall not receive funding under this subchapter unless the postsecondary preparatory program files an annual application with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the application is approved under § 6-16-601 . (c) A postsecondary preparatory program may be open for attendance: (1) On one (1) or more days from Monday through Saturday; and (2) During any hours that participants are not required to attend public school. Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1339, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1338, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 17, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 1989, No. 11, §§ 2, 4; 2011, No. 879, § 2.

(a) The postsecondary preparatory programs established under authority of this subchapter shall: (1) Provide advice that will better prepare eligible students for entry-level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading; (2) Improve diagnostic efforts, counseling, placement, and instruction for eligible students; (3) (A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas: (i) Mathematics; (ii) English; or (iii) Reading. (B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction; (4) (A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for instructors of developmental education. (B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license; (5) Effectively use college and career readiness assessments to monitor the progress of participants in the postsecondary preparatory program; (6) Use innovative teaching and learning strategies that are designed to be effective with participants in the postsecondary preparatory program; (7) Document evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's success and the performance of its participants; and (8) Meet other requirements established by rule.

(1) Provide advice that will better prepare eligible students for entry-level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading;

(2) Improve diagnostic efforts, counseling, placement, and instruction for eligible students;

(3) (A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas: (i) Mathematics; (ii) English; or (iii) Reading. (B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction;

(A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas: (i) Mathematics; (ii) English; or (iii) Reading.

(i) Mathematics;

(ii) English; or

(iii) Reading.

(B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction;

(4) (A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for instructors of developmental education. (B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license;

(A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for instructors of developmental education.

(B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license;

(5) Effectively use college and career readiness assessments to monitor the progress of participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(6) Use innovative teaching and learning strategies that are designed to be effective with participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(7) Document evidence of the postsecondary preparatory program's success and the performance of its participants; and

(8) Meet other requirements established by rule.

(b) A postsecondary preparatory program shall not receive funding under this subchapter unless the postsecondary preparatory program files an annual application with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the application is approved under § 6-16-601 .

(c) A postsecondary preparatory program may be open for attendance: (1) On one (1) or more days from Monday through Saturday; and (2) During any hours that participants are not required to attend public school.

(1) On one (1) or more days from Monday through Saturday; and

(2) During any hours that participants are not required to attend public school.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1339, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1338, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 17, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 11, §§ 2, 4; 2011, No. 879, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-15-2201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 8; 2007, No. 1573, § 19.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 8; 2007, No. 1573, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-607
Dyslexia specialist
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall employ at least one (1) dyslexia specialist with a minimum of three (3) years of field experience in screening, identifying, and treating dyslexia and related disorders to provide technical assistance for dyslexia and related disorders to school districts across the state. (b) The dyslexia specialist shall: (1) Be highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders, including best-practice interventions and treatment models for dyslexia; (2) Be responsible for the accountability of screening results and the implementation of professional awareness required under § 6-41-608 ; and (3) Serve as the primary source of information and support for school districts addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and related disorders. (c) The division shall ensure that at least one (1) staff member at each education service cooperative is trained as a dyslexia specialist to provide necessary information and support to school districts. (d) No later than the 2015-2016 academic year, a school district shall have individuals to serve as dyslexia interventionists. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1782, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1781, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall employ at least one (1) dyslexia specialist with a minimum of three (3) years of field experience in screening, identifying, and treating dyslexia and related disorders to provide technical assistance for dyslexia and related disorders to school districts across the state.

(b) The dyslexia specialist shall: (1) Be highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders, including best-practice interventions and treatment models for dyslexia; (2) Be responsible for the accountability of screening results and the implementation of professional awareness required under § 6-41-608 ; and (3) Serve as the primary source of information and support for school districts addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and related disorders.

(1) Be highly trained in dyslexia and related disorders, including best-practice interventions and treatment models for dyslexia;

(2) Be responsible for the accountability of screening results and the implementation of professional awareness required under § 6-41-608 ; and

(3) Serve as the primary source of information and support for school districts addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and related disorders.

(c) The division shall ensure that at least one (1) staff member at each education service cooperative is trained as a dyslexia specialist to provide necessary information and support to school districts.

(d) No later than the 2015-2016 academic year, a school district shall have individuals to serve as dyslexia interventionists.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1782, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1781, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-805 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-805
Deduction for professional membership dues prohibited - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) A school district board of directors or representatives of a school district board of directors shall not deduct dues, fees, or contributions from the pay of a teacher or classified employee on behalf of any professional or labor organization or political fund. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Classified employee" means any person employed by a school district under a written annual contract who is not required to have a teaching license issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a condition of employment; (2) "Labor organization" means an organization of any kind: (A) In which a teacher or classified employee may participate; and (B) That exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with public school employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work; and (3) "Teacher" means any person holding a license issued by the State of Arkansas and employed by a school district in a teaching, instructional, supervisory, administrative, or educational and scientific capacity. Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1455, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 36, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 108, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1333, 80-1334; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 111, § 1.

(a) A school district board of directors or representatives of a school district board of directors shall not deduct dues, fees, or contributions from the pay of a teacher or classified employee on behalf of any professional or labor organization or political fund.

(b) As used in this section: (1) "Classified employee" means any person employed by a school district under a written annual contract who is not required to have a teaching license issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a condition of employment; (2) "Labor organization" means an organization of any kind: (A) In which a teacher or classified employee may participate; and (B) That exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with public school employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work; and (3) "Teacher" means any person holding a license issued by the State of Arkansas and employed by a school district in a teaching, instructional, supervisory, administrative, or educational and scientific capacity.

(1) "Classified employee" means any person employed by a school district under a written annual contract who is not required to have a teaching license issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a condition of employment;

(2) "Labor organization" means an organization of any kind: (A) In which a teacher or classified employee may participate; and (B) That exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with public school employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work; and

(A) In which a teacher or classified employee may participate; and

(B) That exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with public school employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work; and

(3) "Teacher" means any person holding a license issued by the State of Arkansas and employed by a school district in a teaching, instructional, supervisory, administrative, or educational and scientific capacity.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1455, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 36, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 108, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1333, 80-1334; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 111, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-427 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-427
Superintendent license - Superintendent mentoring program required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and sponsor a superintendent mentoring program for first-year superintendents that includes without limitation: (A) Curriculum and instruction; (B) Ethics; (C) Facilities; (D) Human resources; (E) Leadership; (F) School funding; and (G) Technology. (2) The division shall incorporate all training that is currently required for first-year superintendents into the superintendent mentoring program. (3) The State Board of Education shall establish rules to implement the superintendent mentoring program. (b) Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, a first-year Arkansas superintendent shall complete the superintendent mentoring program within twelve (12) months of obtaining or maintaining employment as a superintendent to maintain his or her superintendent's license. (c) This section is subject to the appropriation and availability of funding. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1427, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 586, § 1.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and sponsor a superintendent mentoring program for first-year superintendents that includes without limitation: (A) Curriculum and instruction; (B) Ethics; (C) Facilities; (D) Human resources; (E) Leadership; (F) School funding; and (G) Technology. (2) The division shall incorporate all training that is currently required for first-year superintendents into the superintendent mentoring program. (3) The State Board of Education shall establish rules to implement the superintendent mentoring program.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and sponsor a superintendent mentoring program for first-year superintendents that includes without limitation: (A) Curriculum and instruction; (B) Ethics; (C) Facilities; (D) Human resources; (E) Leadership; (F) School funding; and (G) Technology.

(A) Curriculum and instruction;

(B) Ethics;

(C) Facilities;

(D) Human resources;

(E) Leadership;

(F) School funding; and

(G) Technology.

(2) The division shall incorporate all training that is currently required for first-year superintendents into the superintendent mentoring program.

(3) The State Board of Education shall establish rules to implement the superintendent mentoring program.

(b) Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, a first-year Arkansas superintendent shall complete the superintendent mentoring program within twelve (12) months of obtaining or maintaining employment as a superintendent to maintain his or her superintendent's license.

(c) This section is subject to the appropriation and availability of funding.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1427, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 586, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1022 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1022
Dissolution of education service cooperative
Status: in_force

(a) After 1990, the State Board of Education shall be authorized to dissolve any education service cooperative upon the request of a majority of its school district boards of directors or upon the recommendation of the evaluation committee provided for in § 6-13-1021 . (b) A dissolved education service cooperative's area shall be assigned to one (1) or more adjacent education service cooperatives, the provisions of § 6-13-1003 notwithstanding, with the dissolved education service cooperative's base funding apportioned to all remaining education service cooperatives in the state. (c) After payment of debts, the assets of a dissolved education service cooperative shall be distributed to the school districts in its service area based on each school district's three-quarter average daily membership for the immediately preceding school year. Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.5; Acts 2005, No. 1181, § 2.

(a) After 1990, the State Board of Education shall be authorized to dissolve any education service cooperative upon the request of a majority of its school district boards of directors or upon the recommendation of the evaluation committee provided for in § 6-13-1021 .

(b) A dissolved education service cooperative's area shall be assigned to one (1) or more adjacent education service cooperatives, the provisions of § 6-13-1003 notwithstanding, with the dissolved education service cooperative's base funding apportioned to all remaining education service cooperatives in the state.

(c) After payment of debts, the assets of a dissolved education service cooperative shall be distributed to the school districts in its service area based on each school district's three-quarter average daily membership for the immediately preceding school year.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.5; Acts 2005, No. 1181, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-108
Audit records - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After an audit report is presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, the audit report and copies of any documents contained in the working papers related to the audit report are open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., except: (A) Documents specifically exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (B) Documents that disclose auditing procedures and techniques, including the following: (i) Internal control questionnaires consisting of the checklist of accounting and administrative procedures employed by auditors in the course of performing an audit; and (ii) The instructions and guidelines provided by or to the auditors about the examination procedures to be followed in the course of examining records and accounts to verify their accuracy, including verifications that the examination procedures have been followed. (2) The documents described in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (b) (1) Until an audit report has been presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, all working papers, including without limitation communications, notes, memoranda, preliminary drafts of audit reports, and other data gathered in the preparation of audit reports by auditors employed by or on behalf of a governing board of an institution of higher education, are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (2) The exemption provided under this section applies to all working papers in the custody or possession of any person before presentation of the audit report to the governing board of the institution of higher education regardless of the actual physical location of the report. (c) As used in this section, "audit" means a financial audit, performance audit, technology audit, review, report of agreed-upon procedures, compilation, examination, investigation, or other report or procedure approved by the governing board of an institution of higher education. Added by Act 2015, No. 1137,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) After an audit report is presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, the audit report and copies of any documents contained in the working papers related to the audit report are open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., except: (A) Documents specifically exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (B) Documents that disclose auditing procedures and techniques, including the following: (i) Internal control questionnaires consisting of the checklist of accounting and administrative procedures employed by auditors in the course of performing an audit; and (ii) The instructions and guidelines provided by or to the auditors about the examination procedures to be followed in the course of examining records and accounts to verify their accuracy, including verifications that the examination procedures have been followed. (2) The documents described in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) After an audit report is presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, the audit report and copies of any documents contained in the working papers related to the audit report are open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., except: (A) Documents specifically exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and (B) Documents that disclose auditing procedures and techniques, including the following: (i) Internal control questionnaires consisting of the checklist of accounting and administrative procedures employed by auditors in the course of performing an audit; and (ii) The instructions and guidelines provided by or to the auditors about the examination procedures to be followed in the course of examining records and accounts to verify their accuracy, including verifications that the examination procedures have been followed.

(A) Documents specifically exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; and

(B) Documents that disclose auditing procedures and techniques, including the following: (i) Internal control questionnaires consisting of the checklist of accounting and administrative procedures employed by auditors in the course of performing an audit; and (ii) The instructions and guidelines provided by or to the auditors about the examination procedures to be followed in the course of examining records and accounts to verify their accuracy, including verifications that the examination procedures have been followed.

(i) Internal control questionnaires consisting of the checklist of accounting and administrative procedures employed by auditors in the course of performing an audit; and

(ii) The instructions and guidelines provided by or to the auditors about the examination procedures to be followed in the course of examining records and accounts to verify their accuracy, including verifications that the examination procedures have been followed.

(2) The documents described in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(b) (1) Until an audit report has been presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, all working papers, including without limitation communications, notes, memoranda, preliminary drafts of audit reports, and other data gathered in the preparation of audit reports by auditors employed by or on behalf of a governing board of an institution of higher education, are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (2) The exemption provided under this section applies to all working papers in the custody or possession of any person before presentation of the audit report to the governing board of the institution of higher education regardless of the actual physical location of the report.

(1) Until an audit report has been presented to the governing board of the institution of higher education, all working papers, including without limitation communications, notes, memoranda, preliminary drafts of audit reports, and other data gathered in the preparation of audit reports by auditors employed by or on behalf of a governing board of an institution of higher education, are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(2) The exemption provided under this section applies to all working papers in the custody or possession of any person before presentation of the audit report to the governing board of the institution of higher education regardless of the actual physical location of the report.

(c) As used in this section, "audit" means a financial audit, performance audit, technology audit, review, report of agreed-upon procedures, compilation, examination, investigation, or other report or procedure approved by the governing board of an institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1137,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-18-1104
Procedure for participation
Status: in_force

(a) Schools must provide written notification of the following to parents of all elementary school students who participate in fundraising programs: (1) Student participation in fundraising programs is voluntary; (2) Students who do not participate will not forfeit any school privileges; (3) Students may not participate in fundraising programs without written parental permission returned to school authorities; (4) An elementary school student who sells fundraising merchandise door to door must be accompanied by a parent or an adult; and (5) Unless the school provides supervision, parents must accept responsibility for appropriate adult supervision. (b) A one-page form for parental notification and permission shall be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in cooperation with school administrators and the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association. (c) (1) Fundraising companies shall incorporate a safety instructional component as part of all fundraising programs used by schools. (2) A fundraising company shall have discretion in selecting the methods used to communicate safety. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1567, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 525, § 3.

(a) Schools must provide written notification of the following to parents of all elementary school students who participate in fundraising programs: (1) Student participation in fundraising programs is voluntary; (2) Students who do not participate will not forfeit any school privileges; (3) Students may not participate in fundraising programs without written parental permission returned to school authorities; (4) An elementary school student who sells fundraising merchandise door to door must be accompanied by a parent or an adult; and (5) Unless the school provides supervision, parents must accept responsibility for appropriate adult supervision.

(1) Student participation in fundraising programs is voluntary;

(2) Students who do not participate will not forfeit any school privileges;

(3) Students may not participate in fundraising programs without written parental permission returned to school authorities;

(4) An elementary school student who sells fundraising merchandise door to door must be accompanied by a parent or an adult; and

(5) Unless the school provides supervision, parents must accept responsibility for appropriate adult supervision.

(b) A one-page form for parental notification and permission shall be developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in cooperation with school administrators and the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association.

(c) (1) Fundraising companies shall incorporate a safety instructional component as part of all fundraising programs used by schools. (2) A fundraising company shall have discretion in selecting the methods used to communicate safety.

(1) Fundraising companies shall incorporate a safety instructional component as part of all fundraising programs used by schools.

(2) A fundraising company shall have discretion in selecting the methods used to communicate safety.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1567, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 525, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-108
Summer residential and day programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to establish annual summer residential and day programs to provide enriched educational offerings for junior high and high school students who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in a specific subject area. (b) Each program shall offer instruction in subject areas to be designated annually by the division from the subject areas of science, mathematics, computer science, social studies, arts and music, literature and communication, and foreign languages. (c) The summer educational programs established pursuant to the authority of this section shall be operated by the division directly or by contract with other public or private agencies and shall be funded from the appropriation to the division for the operation of programs for the education of gifted and talented students. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1802, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 3, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5206, 80-5207; Acts 1989, No. 693, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to establish annual summer residential and day programs to provide enriched educational offerings for junior high and high school students who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in a specific subject area.

(b) Each program shall offer instruction in subject areas to be designated annually by the division from the subject areas of science, mathematics, computer science, social studies, arts and music, literature and communication, and foreign languages.

(c) The summer educational programs established pursuant to the authority of this section shall be operated by the division directly or by contract with other public or private agencies and shall be funded from the appropriation to the division for the operation of programs for the education of gifted and talented students.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1802, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 3, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-5206, 80-5207; Acts 1989, No. 693, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-18-1604
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Universal ACT Assessment Program is to: (1) Improve the college readiness of all students in grade eleven (11); (2) Prevent or minimize the continued remediation of nearly fifty percent (50%) of all students entering Arkansas institutions of higher education in one (1) or more subjects because they do not meet the college readiness score of nineteen (19) or higher on the ACT Assessment; (3) Advance the number of students, including students of low income, English-language learners, and minority students, taking the ACT Assessment while in grade eleven (11) to increase the number of first-generation college students; (4) Increase the college participation rates among all racial and ethnic groups; (5) Improve preparation for college and the workforce; (6) Improve the course selection patterns of high school students; (7) Increase the early identification of college-ready students; (8) Support students participating in the Smart Core by providing a baseline for their college and workforce readiness and an opportunity to benefit from earlier remediation or course selection review; and (9) Provide a link between what students have learned, what they need to learn, and what is necessary in order to be college or workforce ready, or both, by providing expectations and measuring their progress. Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.

The purpose of the Universal ACT Assessment Program is to:

(1) Improve the college readiness of all students in grade eleven (11);

(2) Prevent or minimize the continued remediation of nearly fifty percent (50%) of all students entering Arkansas institutions of higher education in one (1) or more subjects because they do not meet the college readiness score of nineteen (19) or higher on the ACT Assessment;

(3) Advance the number of students, including students of low income, English-language learners, and minority students, taking the ACT Assessment while in grade eleven (11) to increase the number of first-generation college students;

(4) Increase the college participation rates among all racial and ethnic groups;

(5) Improve preparation for college and the workforce;

(6) Improve the course selection patterns of high school students;

(7) Increase the early identification of college-ready students;

(8) Support students participating in the Smart Core by providing a baseline for their college and workforce readiness and an opportunity to benefit from earlier remediation or course selection review; and

(9) Provide a link between what students have learned, what they need to learn, and what is necessary in order to be college or workforce ready, or both, by providing expectations and measuring their progress.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 692,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-312 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-312
Reports
Status: in_force

(a) Public school districts and entities receiving state or federal funds to provide special education programming shall keep an accurate account, in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, of all moneys expended for special education programs and shall report those expenditures to the division. (b) A report of the average daily attendance of all students enrolled, including students receiving instruction in the homebound setting, will be made to the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1769, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2109.

(a) Public school districts and entities receiving state or federal funds to provide special education programming shall keep an accurate account, in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, of all moneys expended for special education programs and shall report those expenditures to the division.

(b) A report of the average daily attendance of all students enrolled, including students receiving instruction in the homebound setting, will be made to the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1769, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 39, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-402
Board of trustees - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University appointed under the provisions of § 6-65-401 is charged with the management and control of Southern Arkansas University. (b) (1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards. (2) Reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas. Amended by Act 2023, No. 431,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1945, No. 7, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.

(a) The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University appointed under the provisions of § 6-65-401 is charged with the management and control of Southern Arkansas University.

(b) (1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards. (2) Reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.

(1) The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards.

(2) Reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 431,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1945, No. 7, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-64-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed wihout reference to amendment by Act 2017, No. 913 by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1013, § 1.

Repealed wihout reference to amendment by Act 2017, No. 913 by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 1013, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-516 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-516
Formation of district - Election - Reconstituted district
Status: in_force

If the election fails because of an adverse vote in one (1) or more counties or cities in a proposed district of multiple counties or cities, a proposed reconstituted district eliminating the counties or cities which cast the adverse vote in an election may be called within ninety (90) days, provided the State Community College Board certifies that the proposed new district meets all of the criteria for such an election. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.

If the election fails because of an adverse vote in one (1) or more counties or cities in a proposed district of multiple counties or cities, a proposed reconstituted district eliminating the counties or cities which cast the adverse vote in an election may be called within ninety (90) days, provided the State Community College Board certifies that the proposed new district meets all of the criteria for such an election.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-111
Restrictions on employment of present and former administrators
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless written approval is granted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for administrators to be or become the employee, agent, or independent contractor of any party contracting with the public educational entity the administrators serve. (2) The commissioner's approval letter shall be filed with and maintained by the public educational entity employing the administrator. (b) Unless written approval is granted by the commissioner, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for administrators to engage in selling or attempting to sell commodities or services to the public educational entity they served or were employed by for one (1) year following the date employment or service ceased. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 55, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 11.

(a) (1) Unless written approval is granted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for administrators to be or become the employee, agent, or independent contractor of any party contracting with the public educational entity the administrators serve. (2) The commissioner's approval letter shall be filed with and maintained by the public educational entity employing the administrator.

(1) Unless written approval is granted by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for administrators to be or become the employee, agent, or independent contractor of any party contracting with the public educational entity the administrators serve.

(2) The commissioner's approval letter shall be filed with and maintained by the public educational entity employing the administrator.

(b) Unless written approval is granted by the commissioner, it is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for administrators to engage in selling or attempting to sell commodities or services to the public educational entity they served or were employed by for one (1) year following the date employment or service ceased.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 55, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-82-2302
Department of Human Services stipend
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible student under § 6-82-2301(2) -(4) may be awarded a stipend of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. (b) (1) If an eligible student under § 6-82-2301(2) -(4) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the respective division of the Department of Human Services and is required to work for the respective division 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) Each division of the department that is participating in the Nursing/Direct Care Education Stipend Program shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available. (d) The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the state and federal funds appropriated for the respective division of the department. Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) An eligible student under § 6-82-2301(2) -(4) may be awarded a stipend of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.

(b) (1) If an eligible student under § 6-82-2301(2) -(4) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the respective division of the Department of Human Services and is required to work for the respective division 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(2) -(4) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the respective division of the Department of Human Services and is required to work for the respective division 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) Each division of the department that is participating in the Nursing/Direct Care Education Stipend Program shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available.

(d) The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the state and federal funds appropriated for the respective division of the department.

Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-426 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-426
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16; 2007, No. 807, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 1573, § 8; 2009, No. 376, § 16.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16; 2007, No. 807, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 1573, § 8; 2009, No. 376, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-62-1202
Loans
Status: in_force

(a) Under the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education, the Division of Higher Education may authorize money to be loaned from the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Fund, § 19-5-1285 , to a state-supported institution of higher education. (b) A loan from the fund made under subsection (a) of this section shall be: (1) For: (A) Deferred maintenance; (B) Critical maintenance; or (C) A renovation of state-owned property; and (2) In an amount that exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (c) The term for repayment of a loan from the fund made under subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed ten (10) years. Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Under the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education, the Division of Higher Education may authorize money to be loaned from the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Fund, § 19-5-1285 , to a state-supported institution of higher education.

(b) A loan from the fund made under subsection (a) of this section shall be: (1) For: (A) Deferred maintenance; (B) Critical maintenance; or (C) A renovation of state-owned property; and (2) In an amount that exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(1) For: (A) Deferred maintenance; (B) Critical maintenance; or (C) A renovation of state-owned property; and

(A) Deferred maintenance;

(B) Critical maintenance; or

(C) A renovation of state-owned property; and

(2) In an amount that exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(c) The term for repayment of a loan from the fund made under subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed ten (10) years.

Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1014 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-61-1014
Authority of board of trustees - Use of available funds
Status: in_force

The board of trustees is authorized to utilize any funds available to finance temporarily all or any part of the project and to make reimbursement of the funds from the proceeds of the sale of any bonds issued to finance a project permanently. Acts 1993, No. 374, § 4.

The board of trustees is authorized to utilize any funds available to finance temporarily all or any part of the project and to make reimbursement of the funds from the proceeds of the sale of any bonds issued to finance a project permanently.

Acts 1993, No. 374, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-706 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-61-706
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1983, No. 16, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.

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

Acts 1983, No. 16, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4911n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 28 / Section 6-17-2804
Administrative agency responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the Teacher Excellence and Support System consistent with this subchapter. (b) The rules shall without limitation: (1) Recognize that student learning is the foundation of teacher effectiveness, that many factors impact student learning not all of which are under the control of the teacher or the school, and that evidence of student learning includes multiple measures; (2) Provide that the goals of the Teacher Excellence and Support System are quality assurance and teacher growth; (3) Reflect evidence-based or proven practices that improve student learning; (4) Utilize clear, concise, evidentiary data for teacher professional growth and development to improve student achievement; (5) Recognize that evidence of student growth is a significant part of the Teacher Excellence and Support System; (6) Ensure that student growth is analyzed at every phase of the evaluation system to illustrate teacher effectiveness; (7) Include clearly defined teacher evaluation domains, performance ratings, and evaluation rubric components for the evaluation framework; (8) Include procedures for implementing each component of the Teacher Excellence and Support System; (9) Include the professional development requirements for all superintendents, administrators, evaluators, and teachers to obtain the training necessary to be able to understand and successfully implement a Teacher Excellence and Support System under this subchapter; and (10) (A) Include the requirements for schools and school districts to report data under this subchapter to inform public school accountability and support the state's goal of equitable access to effective teachers for all students. (B) The raw data reported to and collected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the purposes of this section, including all or part of the raw data that the division provides to an expert outside the division for analysis, is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1501, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for the Teacher Excellence and Support System consistent with this subchapter.

(b) The rules shall without limitation: (1) Recognize that student learning is the foundation of teacher effectiveness, that many factors impact student learning not all of which are under the control of the teacher or the school, and that evidence of student learning includes multiple measures; (2) Provide that the goals of the Teacher Excellence and Support System are quality assurance and teacher growth; (3) Reflect evidence-based or proven practices that improve student learning; (4) Utilize clear, concise, evidentiary data for teacher professional growth and development to improve student achievement; (5) Recognize that evidence of student growth is a significant part of the Teacher Excellence and Support System; (6) Ensure that student growth is analyzed at every phase of the evaluation system to illustrate teacher effectiveness; (7) Include clearly defined teacher evaluation domains, performance ratings, and evaluation rubric components for the evaluation framework; (8) Include procedures for implementing each component of the Teacher Excellence and Support System; (9) Include the professional development requirements for all superintendents, administrators, evaluators, and teachers to obtain the training necessary to be able to understand and successfully implement a Teacher Excellence and Support System under this subchapter; and (10) (A) Include the requirements for schools and school districts to report data under this subchapter to inform public school accountability and support the state's goal of equitable access to effective teachers for all students. (B) The raw data reported to and collected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the purposes of this section, including all or part of the raw data that the division provides to an expert outside the division for analysis, is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) Recognize that student learning is the foundation of teacher effectiveness, that many factors impact student learning not all of which are under the control of the teacher or the school, and that evidence of student learning includes multiple measures;

(2) Provide that the goals of the Teacher Excellence and Support System are quality assurance and teacher growth;

(3) Reflect evidence-based or proven practices that improve student learning;

(4) Utilize clear, concise, evidentiary data for teacher professional growth and development to improve student achievement;

(5) Recognize that evidence of student growth is a significant part of the Teacher Excellence and Support System;

(6) Ensure that student growth is analyzed at every phase of the evaluation system to illustrate teacher effectiveness;

(7) Include clearly defined teacher evaluation domains, performance ratings, and evaluation rubric components for the evaluation framework;

(8) Include procedures for implementing each component of the Teacher Excellence and Support System;

(9) Include the professional development requirements for all superintendents, administrators, evaluators, and teachers to obtain the training necessary to be able to understand and successfully implement a Teacher Excellence and Support System under this subchapter; and

(10) (A) Include the requirements for schools and school districts to report data under this subchapter to inform public school accountability and support the state's goal of equitable access to effective teachers for all students. (B) The raw data reported to and collected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the purposes of this section, including all or part of the raw data that the division provides to an expert outside the division for analysis, is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(A) Include the requirements for schools and school districts to report data under this subchapter to inform public school accountability and support the state's goal of equitable access to effective teachers for all students.

(B) The raw data reported to and collected by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the purposes of this section, including all or part of the raw data that the division provides to an expert outside the division for analysis, is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1501, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 295,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 709,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 1209, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-410 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-410
School of Pharmacy
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish an accredited School of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas or the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas. (b) The board is further authorized and empowered to receive any grant, aid, gift, donation, or endowment for the use of the school and to do all things necessary for the establishment of an accredited school of pharmacy. Acts 1951, No. 323, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2858.

(a) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish an accredited School of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas or the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas.

(b) The board is further authorized and empowered to receive any grant, aid, gift, donation, or endowment for the use of the school and to do all things necessary for the establishment of an accredited school of pharmacy.

Acts 1951, No. 323, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2858.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-101
Acceptance of land grants
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas signifies and declares her assent to the grant of land and land scrip as authorized and contained in the Act of Congress entitled, "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories, which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts", approved July 2, 1862, and altogether on the terms and conditions provided in the act, and also to the Act of Congress entitled, "An act to amend the fifth section of an act entitled, 'An act donating public lands to the several states and territories, which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts', approved July 2, 1862, so as to extend the time, within which the provisions of said act shall be accepted, and such colleges established", approved July 23, 1866. (b) The State of Arkansas shall observe and perform the conditions contained and provided in the enactment, that is to say: (1) The State of Arkansas will replace any portion of the fund provided by section four (4) of the act, or any portion of the interest thereon, which shall by any action or contingency be diminished or lost, so that the capital fund shall remain forever undiminished, and will apply the annual interest thereon regularly, without diminution, to the purposes mentioned in the fourth section 7 U.S.C. § 304 , subject only to the exception contained in section five (5) of the Act of Congress approved July 23, 1866; (2) The State of Arkansas, further assenting, agrees that no portion of the fund, nor the interest thereon, shall be applied directly or indirectly, under any pretense whatever, to the purchase, erection, preservation, or repair of any buildings; (3) The State of Arkansas further agrees to provide at least one (1) college, as described in section four (4) of the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and in accordance with the act amendatory of that act; and also to pay the United States the amount received of any lands previously sold to which the title of purchasers was valid; and (4) The State of Arkansas further agrees that an annual report shall be made regarding the progress of each college in accordance with paragraph four (4) of section five (5) of the Act of Congress. Acts 1867, No. 28, §§ 1, 2, p. 84; C. & M. Dig., § 9504; Pope's Dig., § 13123; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2849, 80-2850.

(a) The State of Arkansas signifies and declares her assent to the grant of land and land scrip as authorized and contained in the Act of Congress entitled, "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories, which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts", approved July 2, 1862, and altogether on the terms and conditions provided in the act, and also to the Act of Congress entitled, "An act to amend the fifth section of an act entitled, 'An act donating public lands to the several states and territories, which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts', approved July 2, 1862, so as to extend the time, within which the provisions of said act shall be accepted, and such colleges established", approved July 23, 1866.

(b) The State of Arkansas shall observe and perform the conditions contained and provided in the enactment, that is to say: (1) The State of Arkansas will replace any portion of the fund provided by section four (4) of the act, or any portion of the interest thereon, which shall by any action or contingency be diminished or lost, so that the capital fund shall remain forever undiminished, and will apply the annual interest thereon regularly, without diminution, to the purposes mentioned in the fourth section 7 U.S.C. § 304 , subject only to the exception contained in section five (5) of the Act of Congress approved July 23, 1866; (2) The State of Arkansas, further assenting, agrees that no portion of the fund, nor the interest thereon, shall be applied directly or indirectly, under any pretense whatever, to the purchase, erection, preservation, or repair of any buildings; (3) The State of Arkansas further agrees to provide at least one (1) college, as described in section four (4) of the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and in accordance with the act amendatory of that act; and also to pay the United States the amount received of any lands previously sold to which the title of purchasers was valid; and (4) The State of Arkansas further agrees that an annual report shall be made regarding the progress of each college in accordance with paragraph four (4) of section five (5) of the Act of Congress.

(1) The State of Arkansas will replace any portion of the fund provided by section four (4) of the act, or any portion of the interest thereon, which shall by any action or contingency be diminished or lost, so that the capital fund shall remain forever undiminished, and will apply the annual interest thereon regularly, without diminution, to the purposes mentioned in the fourth section 7 U.S.C. § 304 , subject only to the exception contained in section five (5) of the Act of Congress approved July 23, 1866;

(2) The State of Arkansas, further assenting, agrees that no portion of the fund, nor the interest thereon, shall be applied directly or indirectly, under any pretense whatever, to the purchase, erection, preservation, or repair of any buildings;

(3) The State of Arkansas further agrees to provide at least one (1) college, as described in section four (4) of the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and in accordance with the act amendatory of that act; and also to pay the United States the amount received of any lands previously sold to which the title of purchasers was valid; and

(4) The State of Arkansas further agrees that an annual report shall be made regarding the progress of each college in accordance with paragraph four (4) of section five (5) of the Act of Congress.

Acts 1867, No. 28, §§ 1, 2, p. 84; C. & M. Dig., § 9504; Pope's Dig., § 13123; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2849, 80-2850.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 2; 1981, No. 296, § 1; 1983, No. 937, § 1; 1985, No. 429, § 1; 1985, No. 449, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4032; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 1; 1987, No. 705, § 1; 1993, No. 1284, § 1; 1997, No. 923, § 3; 1999, No. 1218, § 5; 2011, No. 521, § 1.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 2; 1981, No. 296, § 1; 1983, No. 937, § 1; 1985, No. 429, § 1; 1985, No. 449, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4032; Acts 1987, No. 631, § 1; 1987, No. 705, § 1; 1993, No. 1284, § 1; 1997, No. 923, § 3; 1999, No. 1218, § 5; 2011, No. 521, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-12-315 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-12-315
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1276,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 958,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 1159, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1276,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 958,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 1159, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-64-904
Computer and technical library facilities
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to include within the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education, for the use of all of its divisions and personnel, computer facilities and technical library facilities to support the work of the center. Acts 1965, No. 443, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2869.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to include within the Arkansas Center for Research, Education and Technical Extension, and Graduate Education, for the use of all of its divisions and personnel, computer facilities and technical library facilities to support the work of the center.

Acts 1965, No. 443, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2869.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1993, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1993, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-711 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-711
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1953, No. 96, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3028.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1953, No. 96, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3028.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-107
Reporting student drug abuse - Provision of counseling, referrals, medical care, or other assistance to suicidal youths - Immunity from liability - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Teachers and other school personnel in this state shall be immune from liability and suit for damages for communicating information in good faith concerning drug abuse by any pupil to that pupil's parents, to law enforcement officers, or to healthcare providers. (b) (1) Teachers, school counselors, school healthcare providers, and other school personnel shall be immune from any civil liability for providing counseling, referral, emergency medical care, or other assistance offered in good faith to suicidal students or other suicidal youth. (2) "Suicidal" refers to a person who poses a substantial risk of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by evidence of, threats of, or attempts at suicide or self-inflicted bodily harm or by evidence of other behavior or thoughts that create a grave and imminent risk to his or her physical condition. (c) This section shall not preclude liability for civil damages where the individual negligently performs professional counseling or nursing services which he or she is licensed under state law to perform. (d) This section shall not preclude liability for civil damages as the result of gross negligence. Acts 1983, No. 382, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1265; Acts 1991, No. 542, § 2; 1991, No. 587, § 1.

(a) Teachers and other school personnel in this state shall be immune from liability and suit for damages for communicating information in good faith concerning drug abuse by any pupil to that pupil's parents, to law enforcement officers, or to healthcare providers.

(b) (1) Teachers, school counselors, school healthcare providers, and other school personnel shall be immune from any civil liability for providing counseling, referral, emergency medical care, or other assistance offered in good faith to suicidal students or other suicidal youth. (2) "Suicidal" refers to a person who poses a substantial risk of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by evidence of, threats of, or attempts at suicide or self-inflicted bodily harm or by evidence of other behavior or thoughts that create a grave and imminent risk to his or her physical condition.

(1) Teachers, school counselors, school healthcare providers, and other school personnel shall be immune from any civil liability for providing counseling, referral, emergency medical care, or other assistance offered in good faith to suicidal students or other suicidal youth.

(2) "Suicidal" refers to a person who poses a substantial risk of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by evidence of, threats of, or attempts at suicide or self-inflicted bodily harm or by evidence of other behavior or thoughts that create a grave and imminent risk to his or her physical condition.

(c) This section shall not preclude liability for civil damages where the individual negligently performs professional counseling or nursing services which he or she is licensed under state law to perform.

(d) This section shall not preclude liability for civil damages as the result of gross negligence.

Acts 1983, No. 382, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1265; Acts 1991, No. 542, § 2; 1991, No. 587, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1006 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-18-1006
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 908, §§ 4, 7.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 908, §§ 4, 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-13-1703
Appointment and removal of institutional law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An executive head of an institution may designate and appoint at least one (1) of the employees of the institution as an institutional law enforcement officer. (2) An employee appointed as an institutional law enforcement officer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall exercise the authority of a law enforcement officer under the laws of this state. (b) Before an executive head appoints an institutional law enforcement officer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the institution shall appear before the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to request the creation of a new law enforcement agency as required under § 12-9-118 . (c) An institutional law enforcement officer under this section shall: (1) Have all powers provided by law to law enforcement officers, which shall be exercised as required for the protection of the institution that appointed the institutional law enforcement officer; and (2) Meet the standards and qualifications for certification required by the commission. (d) The appointment of an institutional law enforcement officer under this section shall not supersede the authority of the: (1) City police and county sheriffs with jurisdiction over the property or individuals of an institution; and (2) Division of Arkansas State Police. (e) An institutional law enforcement officer appointed under this section shall: (1) Be identified by a shield or a badge bearing the name of the institution for which the institutional law enforcement officer is employed; and (2) (A) Have an identification card bearing his or her photograph. (B) An identification card under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall be carried on the institutional law enforcement officer's person at all times while he or she is on duty and shall be displayed upon request. (f) (1) An institutional law enforcement officer's authorization to exercise powers provided by law for law enforcement officers shall be evidenced by a letter of appointment issued under the seal of an institution. (2) An executive head or his or her designee shall maintain a file that contains: (A) Each institutional law enforcement officer's authorization certificate as required under subdivision (f)(1) of this section; and (B) Certificates and information as required by the commission. (g) (1) An executive head may revoke, in writing, an institutional law enforcement officer's authority granted under this subchapter. (2) A copy of a revocation issued under subdivision (g)(1) of this section shall be included in the file required under subdivision (f)(2) of this section. (3) The commission shall be notified by the institution of any change in the status of an institutional law enforcement officer. Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) An executive head of an institution may designate and appoint at least one (1) of the employees of the institution as an institutional law enforcement officer. (2) An employee appointed as an institutional law enforcement officer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall exercise the authority of a law enforcement officer under the laws of this state.

(1) An executive head of an institution may designate and appoint at least one (1) of the employees of the institution as an institutional law enforcement officer.

(2) An employee appointed as an institutional law enforcement officer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall exercise the authority of a law enforcement officer under the laws of this state.

(b) Before an executive head appoints an institutional law enforcement officer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the institution shall appear before the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to request the creation of a new law enforcement agency as required under § 12-9-118 .

(c) An institutional law enforcement officer under this section shall: (1) Have all powers provided by law to law enforcement officers, which shall be exercised as required for the protection of the institution that appointed the institutional law enforcement officer; and (2) Meet the standards and qualifications for certification required by the commission.

(1) Have all powers provided by law to law enforcement officers, which shall be exercised as required for the protection of the institution that appointed the institutional law enforcement officer; and

(2) Meet the standards and qualifications for certification required by the commission.

(d) The appointment of an institutional law enforcement officer under this section shall not supersede the authority of the: (1) City police and county sheriffs with jurisdiction over the property or individuals of an institution; and (2) Division of Arkansas State Police.

(1) City police and county sheriffs with jurisdiction over the property or individuals of an institution; and

(2) Division of Arkansas State Police.

(e) An institutional law enforcement officer appointed under this section shall: (1) Be identified by a shield or a badge bearing the name of the institution for which the institutional law enforcement officer is employed; and (2) (A) Have an identification card bearing his or her photograph. (B) An identification card under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall be carried on the institutional law enforcement officer's person at all times while he or she is on duty and shall be displayed upon request.

(1) Be identified by a shield or a badge bearing the name of the institution for which the institutional law enforcement officer is employed; and

(2) (A) Have an identification card bearing his or her photograph. (B) An identification card under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall be carried on the institutional law enforcement officer's person at all times while he or she is on duty and shall be displayed upon request.

(A) Have an identification card bearing his or her photograph.

(B) An identification card under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall be carried on the institutional law enforcement officer's person at all times while he or she is on duty and shall be displayed upon request.

(f) (1) An institutional law enforcement officer's authorization to exercise powers provided by law for law enforcement officers shall be evidenced by a letter of appointment issued under the seal of an institution. (2) An executive head or his or her designee shall maintain a file that contains: (A) Each institutional law enforcement officer's authorization certificate as required under subdivision (f)(1) of this section; and (B) Certificates and information as required by the commission.

(1) An institutional law enforcement officer's authorization to exercise powers provided by law for law enforcement officers shall be evidenced by a letter of appointment issued under the seal of an institution.

(2) An executive head or his or her designee shall maintain a file that contains: (A) Each institutional law enforcement officer's authorization certificate as required under subdivision (f)(1) of this section; and (B) Certificates and information as required by the commission.

(A) Each institutional law enforcement officer's authorization certificate as required under subdivision (f)(1) of this section; and

(B) Certificates and information as required by the commission.

(g) (1) An executive head may revoke, in writing, an institutional law enforcement officer's authority granted under this subchapter. (2) A copy of a revocation issued under subdivision (g)(1) of this section shall be included in the file required under subdivision (f)(2) of this section. (3) The commission shall be notified by the institution of any change in the status of an institutional law enforcement officer.

(1) An executive head may revoke, in writing, an institutional law enforcement officer's authority granted under this subchapter.

(2) A copy of a revocation issued under subdivision (g)(1) of this section shall be included in the file required under subdivision (f)(2) of this section.

(3) The commission shall be notified by the institution of any change in the status of an institutional law enforcement officer.

Added by Act 2019, No. 629,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1704
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 2.

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

Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-47-201
Administration in elementary schools
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education shall oversee and coordinate the implementation of distance learning in elementary and secondary public schools in the state. (b) The department shall promulgate rules establishing appropriate adult supervision. (c) (1) The elementary or secondary school may import courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the department before the school offers the courses through distance learning. (2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow department course frameworks. (d) The courses offered through distance learning shall include, but not be limited to: (1) College preparatory courses, including, but not limited to, calculus, physics, Arkansas history, foreign languages, and computer science; and (2) Technological courses, including, but not limited to, advanced math and science courses, advanced computer skills courses, and advanced courses in the arts. (e) The department shall work with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Educational Television Division, the education service cooperatives, and other state agencies involved in distance learning in implementing distance learning. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 334, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1083, § 1; 2009, No. 1469, § 25.

(a) The Department of Education shall oversee and coordinate the implementation of distance learning in elementary and secondary public schools in the state.

(b) The department shall promulgate rules establishing appropriate adult supervision.

(c) (1) The elementary or secondary school may import courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the department before the school offers the courses through distance learning. (2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow department course frameworks.

(1) The elementary or secondary school may import courses from outside the state if the out-of-state course provider is approved by the department before the school offers the courses through distance learning.

(2) A course offered through an approved out-of-state course provider under this subsection shall follow department course frameworks.

(d) The courses offered through distance learning shall include, but not be limited to: (1) College preparatory courses, including, but not limited to, calculus, physics, Arkansas history, foreign languages, and computer science; and (2) Technological courses, including, but not limited to, advanced math and science courses, advanced computer skills courses, and advanced courses in the arts.

(1) College preparatory courses, including, but not limited to, calculus, physics, Arkansas history, foreign languages, and computer science; and

(2) Technological courses, including, but not limited to, advanced math and science courses, advanced computer skills courses, and advanced courses in the arts.

(e) The department shall work with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the Educational Television Division, the education service cooperatives, and other state agencies involved in distance learning in implementing distance learning.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 334, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1083, § 1; 2009, No. 1469, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-20-2306
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide funding - Adjustments for overpayments
Status: in_force

(a) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education determines that an overpayment has been made to a school district under any appropriation authorized by this subchapter, the division may: (1) Withhold the overpayment from subsequent state funding; (2) Transfer the amount withheld for the overpayment to the line item appropriation from which the overpayment was initially made; or (3) Request a refund from the school district in the amount of the overpayment. (b) The school district shall comply as directed by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1695, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 43.

(a) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education determines that an overpayment has been made to a school district under any appropriation authorized by this subchapter, the division may: (1) Withhold the overpayment from subsequent state funding; (2) Transfer the amount withheld for the overpayment to the line item appropriation from which the overpayment was initially made; or (3) Request a refund from the school district in the amount of the overpayment.

(1) Withhold the overpayment from subsequent state funding;

(2) Transfer the amount withheld for the overpayment to the line item appropriation from which the overpayment was initially made; or

(3) Request a refund from the school district in the amount of the overpayment.

(b) The school district shall comply as directed by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1695, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 43.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1009 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-18-1009
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1949, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 190,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1949, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-206
Studies, surveys, evaluations, etc
Status: in_force

In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty: (1) To conduct or cause to be made such studies, surveys, and evaluations of postsecondary education as the board believes necessary to carry out its duties, to include, but not be limited to: (A) Studies of: (i) Space utilization and development of guidelines for space utilization; (ii) Manpower needs and their implications for program development; and (iii) Programs for purposes of identifying and reducing unnecessary program duplication and identifying needs for new programs; (B) Analysis of: (i) Class size, faculty loads, and cost of instruction, sabbatical leave, and other fringe benefits; and (ii) Enrollments, extension programs, sources of students, and retention of students; and (C) Advise institutions of plans and needed improvements; and (2) To conduct continuing studies as to public universities and colleges in all matters affecting these institutions and from time to time submit recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and each institution of higher education based upon its findings, together with recommended plans for implementing such recommendations. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820; § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty:

(1) To conduct or cause to be made such studies, surveys, and evaluations of postsecondary education as the board believes necessary to carry out its duties, to include, but not be limited to: (A) Studies of: (i) Space utilization and development of guidelines for space utilization; (ii) Manpower needs and their implications for program development; and (iii) Programs for purposes of identifying and reducing unnecessary program duplication and identifying needs for new programs; (B) Analysis of: (i) Class size, faculty loads, and cost of instruction, sabbatical leave, and other fringe benefits; and (ii) Enrollments, extension programs, sources of students, and retention of students; and (C) Advise institutions of plans and needed improvements; and

(A) Studies of: (i) Space utilization and development of guidelines for space utilization; (ii) Manpower needs and their implications for program development; and (iii) Programs for purposes of identifying and reducing unnecessary program duplication and identifying needs for new programs;

(i) Space utilization and development of guidelines for space utilization;

(ii) Manpower needs and their implications for program development; and

(iii) Programs for purposes of identifying and reducing unnecessary program duplication and identifying needs for new programs;

(B) Analysis of: (i) Class size, faculty loads, and cost of instruction, sabbatical leave, and other fringe benefits; and (ii) Enrollments, extension programs, sources of students, and retention of students; and

(i) Class size, faculty loads, and cost of instruction, sabbatical leave, and other fringe benefits; and

(ii) Enrollments, extension programs, sources of students, and retention of students; and

(C) Advise institutions of plans and needed improvements; and

(2) To conduct continuing studies as to public universities and colleges in all matters affecting these institutions and from time to time submit recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and each institution of higher education based upon its findings, together with recommended plans for implementing such recommendations.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820; § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-718 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-718
Medical school alternates - Rural medical practice loans
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences demonstrates a willingness to enter into a rural medical practice loan contract and meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 , the applicant shall be moved to the top of the waiting list upon entering into a rural medical practice loan contract. (2) The priority on the waiting list for those alternates who enter into a rural medical practice loan contract shall be determined by the date and time such alternate enters into the rural medical practice loan contract. (b) The college shall meet the requirements set forth at § 6-64-406 for allocation of enrollment positions for medical students among congressional districts before accepting for admission an alternate who has entered into a rural medical practice loan contract with the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. Acts 1995, No. 1114, § 6; 2007, No. 1058, § 8.

(a) (1) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences demonstrates a willingness to enter into a rural medical practice loan contract and meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 , the applicant shall be moved to the top of the waiting list upon entering into a rural medical practice loan contract. (2) The priority on the waiting list for those alternates who enter into a rural medical practice loan contract shall be determined by the date and time such alternate enters into the rural medical practice loan contract.

(1) If an alternate on the waiting list for acceptance to the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences demonstrates a willingness to enter into a rural medical practice loan contract and meets the requirements of § 6-81-706 , the applicant shall be moved to the top of the waiting list upon entering into a rural medical practice loan contract.

(2) The priority on the waiting list for those alternates who enter into a rural medical practice loan contract shall be determined by the date and time such alternate enters into the rural medical practice loan contract.

(b) The college shall meet the requirements set forth at § 6-64-406 for allocation of enrollment positions for medical students among congressional districts before accepting for admission an alternate who has entered into a rural medical practice loan contract with the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board.

Acts 1995, No. 1114, § 6; 2007, No. 1058, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-44-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 44 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-44-304
Approved program provider - Qualifications - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) Annually by August 15, the Department of Education shall issue a request for qualifications for public, nonprofit, or other entities to apply to become approved program providers and participate in the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program. (b) (1) The department shall promulgate rules necessary to establish the: (A) Criteria as described under subdivision (b)(2) of this section under which an entity becomes an approved program provider; and (B) Performance standards as specified under this subchapter for an approved program provider to continue to participate in the program. (2) The criteria to become an approved program provider described under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include that the entity: (A) Is a regionally accredited high school diploma-granting entity; (B) Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing adult dropout recovery services; (C) Provides a course catalog that includes all courses necessary to meet graduation requirements; and (D) Has the ability to: (i) Provide academic skill intake assessments and transcript evaluations; (ii) Develop a learning plan for each student that integrates graduation requirements and career goals; (iii) Provide remediation opportunities in literacy and numeracy; (iv) Provide an employability skills certification; (v) Provide career pathways coursework; (vi) Provide preparation for workforce credentials; and (vii) Provide career advising services. (c) (1) The department shall announce the approved program providers no later than October 15 annually. (2) Upon the announcement of approval, an approved program provider may begin enrolling students starting no later than November 15 each year. (d) An approved program provider shall not be removed from the list of approved program providers except as provided under § 6-44-308 . Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Annually by August 15, the Department of Education shall issue a request for qualifications for public, nonprofit, or other entities to apply to become approved program providers and participate in the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program.

(b) (1) The department shall promulgate rules necessary to establish the: (A) Criteria as described under subdivision (b)(2) of this section under which an entity becomes an approved program provider; and (B) Performance standards as specified under this subchapter for an approved program provider to continue to participate in the program. (2) The criteria to become an approved program provider described under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include that the entity: (A) Is a regionally accredited high school diploma-granting entity; (B) Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing adult dropout recovery services; (C) Provides a course catalog that includes all courses necessary to meet graduation requirements; and (D) Has the ability to: (i) Provide academic skill intake assessments and transcript evaluations; (ii) Develop a learning plan for each student that integrates graduation requirements and career goals; (iii) Provide remediation opportunities in literacy and numeracy; (iv) Provide an employability skills certification; (v) Provide career pathways coursework; (vi) Provide preparation for workforce credentials; and (vii) Provide career advising services.

(1) The department shall promulgate rules necessary to establish the: (A) Criteria as described under subdivision (b)(2) of this section under which an entity becomes an approved program provider; and (B) Performance standards as specified under this subchapter for an approved program provider to continue to participate in the program.

(A) Criteria as described under subdivision (b)(2) of this section under which an entity becomes an approved program provider; and

(B) Performance standards as specified under this subchapter for an approved program provider to continue to participate in the program.

(2) The criteria to become an approved program provider described under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include that the entity: (A) Is a regionally accredited high school diploma-granting entity; (B) Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing adult dropout recovery services; (C) Provides a course catalog that includes all courses necessary to meet graduation requirements; and (D) Has the ability to: (i) Provide academic skill intake assessments and transcript evaluations; (ii) Develop a learning plan for each student that integrates graduation requirements and career goals; (iii) Provide remediation opportunities in literacy and numeracy; (iv) Provide an employability skills certification; (v) Provide career pathways coursework; (vi) Provide preparation for workforce credentials; and (vii) Provide career advising services.

(A) Is a regionally accredited high school diploma-granting entity;

(B) Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing adult dropout recovery services;

(C) Provides a course catalog that includes all courses necessary to meet graduation requirements; and

(D) Has the ability to: (i) Provide academic skill intake assessments and transcript evaluations; (ii) Develop a learning plan for each student that integrates graduation requirements and career goals; (iii) Provide remediation opportunities in literacy and numeracy; (iv) Provide an employability skills certification; (v) Provide career pathways coursework; (vi) Provide preparation for workforce credentials; and (vii) Provide career advising services.

(i) Provide academic skill intake assessments and transcript evaluations;

(ii) Develop a learning plan for each student that integrates graduation requirements and career goals;

(iii) Provide remediation opportunities in literacy and numeracy;

(iv) Provide an employability skills certification;

(v) Provide career pathways coursework;

(vi) Provide preparation for workforce credentials; and

(vii) Provide career advising services.

(c) (1) The department shall announce the approved program providers no later than October 15 annually. (2) Upon the announcement of approval, an approved program provider may begin enrolling students starting no later than November 15 each year.

(1) The department shall announce the approved program providers no later than October 15 annually.

(2) Upon the announcement of approval, an approved program provider may begin enrolling students starting no later than November 15 each year.

(d) An approved program provider shall not be removed from the list of approved program providers except as provided under § 6-44-308 .

Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-117 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-117
Board position vacant upon conviction
Status: in_force

If a board member is found guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter and any appeals regarding the finding of guilt have been concluded, the board member shall immediately cease to be a board member, the position is declared vacant, and a replacement shall be named as provided in § 6-13-611 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2024. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 17.

If a board member is found guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter and any appeals regarding the finding of guilt have been concluded, the board member shall immediately cease to be a board member, the position is declared vacant, and a replacement shall be named as provided in § 6-13-611 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 883,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2024.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-12-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-12-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1941, No. 327, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-215; Acts 2005, No. 2190, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1941, No. 327, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-215; Acts 2005, No. 2190, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-132 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-132
Academic advising on transferability of coursework
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Academic advising is an important service provided to students; (2) The Arkansas Course Transfer System is an important tool for the advising process that is to be used by professors and advising staff to improve graduation rates; and (3) Freshmen should be advised of the importance of academic advising, the availability of the Arkansas Course Transfer System, and how to use the Arkansas Course Transfer System. (b) Each public institution of higher education shall inform each student at registration as to how the Arkansas Course Transfer System can be used to assist the student to understand which course will transfer to another public institution of higher education. (c) The information provided to the student under this section shall help the student use the Arkansas Course Transfer System to determine which public institutions of higher education accept various courses for transfer. Acts 2007, No. 472, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Academic advising is an important service provided to students; (2) The Arkansas Course Transfer System is an important tool for the advising process that is to be used by professors and advising staff to improve graduation rates; and (3) Freshmen should be advised of the importance of academic advising, the availability of the Arkansas Course Transfer System, and how to use the Arkansas Course Transfer System.

(1) Academic advising is an important service provided to students;

(2) The Arkansas Course Transfer System is an important tool for the advising process that is to be used by professors and advising staff to improve graduation rates; and

(3) Freshmen should be advised of the importance of academic advising, the availability of the Arkansas Course Transfer System, and how to use the Arkansas Course Transfer System.

(b) Each public institution of higher education shall inform each student at registration as to how the Arkansas Course Transfer System can be used to assist the student to understand which course will transfer to another public institution of higher education.

(c) The information provided to the student under this section shall help the student use the Arkansas Course Transfer System to determine which public institutions of higher education accept various courses for transfer.

Acts 2007, No. 472, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-105
Course in American history or civil government required
Status: in_force

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall not grant to any student a baccalaureate degree unless he or she has passed a course in American history or civil government, including: (1) Instruction in the essentials of the United States Constitution; and (2) The study of American institutions and ideals. (b) The Division of Higher Education shall see to the strict carrying out of this section and may take such steps and measures as may be necessary to effectuate its provisions. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1951, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 870,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1923, No. 614, §§ 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 3602, 3603, 11732, 11733; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1615, 80-1616; Acts 2003, No. 267, § 1.

(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall not grant to any student a baccalaureate degree unless he or she has passed a course in American history or civil government, including: (1) Instruction in the essentials of the United States Constitution; and (2) The study of American institutions and ideals.

(1) Instruction in the essentials of the United States Constitution; and

(2) The study of American institutions and ideals.

(b) The Division of Higher Education shall see to the strict carrying out of this section and may take such steps and measures as may be necessary to effectuate its provisions.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1951, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 870,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1923, No. 614, §§ 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 3602, 3603, 11732, 11733; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1615, 80-1616; Acts 2003, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-441 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-441
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1216,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 989,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 8, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 2009, No. 730, § 2; 2011, No. 879, § 1.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1216,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 989,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 8, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 730, § 2; 2011, No. 879, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 6-14-114
Counting of votes
Status: in_force

When the polls of each election are closed, the election officials shall immediately proceed to count the results and make returns of the votes under § 6-14-115 , showing: (1) The number of votes cast for each person for school district director; (2) The number of votes cast for the school tax; (3) The number of votes cast against the school tax; (4) The number of mills for: (A) The additional mills for maintenance and operation; (B) The additional mills for maintenance and operation that have been designated dedicated maintenance and operation mills; (C) The debt service millage; and (D) The total millage rate levied for all purposes in the school district in excess of the uniform rate of tax; and (5) The number of votes cast for and against any other question submitted at the election. Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1935, No. 30, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 11531; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-311; Acts 1997, No. 443, § 5; 1997, No. 1300, § 20; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 2; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 105, § 3.

When the polls of each election are closed, the election officials shall immediately proceed to count the results and make returns of the votes under § 6-14-115 , showing:

(1) The number of votes cast for each person for school district director;

(2) The number of votes cast for the school tax;

(3) The number of votes cast against the school tax;

(4) The number of mills for: (A) The additional mills for maintenance and operation; (B) The additional mills for maintenance and operation that have been designated dedicated maintenance and operation mills; (C) The debt service millage; and (D) The total millage rate levied for all purposes in the school district in excess of the uniform rate of tax; and

(A) The additional mills for maintenance and operation;

(B) The additional mills for maintenance and operation that have been designated dedicated maintenance and operation mills;

(C) The debt service millage; and

(D) The total millage rate levied for all purposes in the school district in excess of the uniform rate of tax; and

(5) The number of votes cast for and against any other question submitted at the election.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 552,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 30, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 11531; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-311; Acts 1997, No. 443, § 5; 1997, No. 1300, § 20; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 2; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 105, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-81-1106
Student loan repayment - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Food animal" means bovine, porcine, ovine, camelid, cervid, poultry, and any other species determined by the State Veterinarian; (2) "Food supply veterinary medicine" means all aspects of veterinary medicine's involvement in food supply systems, from traditional agricultural production to consumption; and (3) "Practice of food supply veterinary medicine" means a corporate or private veterinary practice with a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the practice devoted to food animal medicine or mixed animal medicine located in rural areas. (b) The Division of Higher Education shall repay federal student loans yearly for a maximum of five (5) consecutive years if the recipient: (1) Practices food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas within ninety (90) days after completion of: (A) The professional degree program for which the loan was made; (B) An internship program; or (C) The professional degree program for which the loan was made and an internship program; and (2) Maintains the practice of food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas for a minimum of one (1) year for each year of loan repayment up to five (5) years with all five (5) years consecutive. (c) A recipient who fails to satisfy the obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for one (1) year in a five-consecutive-year period shall not receive the loan repayment amount. (d) The obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for a five-consecutive-year period shall be postponed during any: (1) Period of temporary medical disability if the recipient is unable to practice veterinary medicine; (2) Period of military service under § 6-61-112 ; or (3) Other period of postponement agreed to by the division. (e) The division shall adopt rules to administer this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2049, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2048, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2047, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 881, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Food animal" means bovine, porcine, ovine, camelid, cervid, poultry, and any other species determined by the State Veterinarian; (2) "Food supply veterinary medicine" means all aspects of veterinary medicine's involvement in food supply systems, from traditional agricultural production to consumption; and (3) "Practice of food supply veterinary medicine" means a corporate or private veterinary practice with a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the practice devoted to food animal medicine or mixed animal medicine located in rural areas.

(1) "Food animal" means bovine, porcine, ovine, camelid, cervid, poultry, and any other species determined by the State Veterinarian;

(2) "Food supply veterinary medicine" means all aspects of veterinary medicine's involvement in food supply systems, from traditional agricultural production to consumption; and

(3) "Practice of food supply veterinary medicine" means a corporate or private veterinary practice with a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the practice devoted to food animal medicine or mixed animal medicine located in rural areas.

(b) The Division of Higher Education shall repay federal student loans yearly for a maximum of five (5) consecutive years if the recipient: (1) Practices food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas within ninety (90) days after completion of: (A) The professional degree program for which the loan was made; (B) An internship program; or (C) The professional degree program for which the loan was made and an internship program; and (2) Maintains the practice of food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas for a minimum of one (1) year for each year of loan repayment up to five (5) years with all five (5) years consecutive.

(1) Practices food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas within ninety (90) days after completion of: (A) The professional degree program for which the loan was made; (B) An internship program; or (C) The professional degree program for which the loan was made and an internship program; and

(A) The professional degree program for which the loan was made;

(B) An internship program; or

(C) The professional degree program for which the loan was made and an internship program; and

(2) Maintains the practice of food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas for a minimum of one (1) year for each year of loan repayment up to five (5) years with all five (5) years consecutive.

(c) A recipient who fails to satisfy the obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for one (1) year in a five-consecutive-year period shall not receive the loan repayment amount.

(d) The obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for a five-consecutive-year period shall be postponed during any: (1) Period of temporary medical disability if the recipient is unable to practice veterinary medicine; (2) Period of military service under § 6-61-112 ; or (3) Other period of postponement agreed to by the division.

(1) Period of temporary medical disability if the recipient is unable to practice veterinary medicine;

(2) Period of military service under § 6-61-112 ; or

(3) Other period of postponement agreed to by the division.

(e) The division shall adopt rules to administer this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2049, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2048, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2047, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 881, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-307
Rules and regulations for orderly school operation
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit a school district's power to adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and policies not inconsistent with the purposes of this subchapter to ensure continued orderly operation of schools, including adult education and area vocational-technical high schools. (b) Such powers include the right of expulsion for student participation in any activity which tends, in the opinion of the school district's board of trustees, to disrupt, obstruct, or interfere with orderly education processes. Acts 1969, No. 63, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1656.

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit a school district's power to adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and policies not inconsistent with the purposes of this subchapter to ensure continued orderly operation of schools, including adult education and area vocational-technical high schools.

(b) Such powers include the right of expulsion for student participation in any activity which tends, in the opinion of the school district's board of trustees, to disrupt, obstruct, or interfere with orderly education processes.

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1656.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-20-903
Execution and validity of certificates
Status: in_force

(a) The certificates shall be executed by the manual signatures of the Chair of the State Board of Education and the Secretary of the State Board of Education. (b) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the certificates shall cease to be that officer before the delivery of the certificates, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. Acts 1967, No. 479, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-959.

(a) The certificates shall be executed by the manual signatures of the Chair of the State Board of Education and the Secretary of the State Board of Education.

(b) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the certificates shall cease to be that officer before the delivery of the certificates, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

Acts 1967, No. 479, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-959.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-218 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-218
Tests and evaluations - Records
Status: in_force

(a) Every public school district shall make and keep current a list of all children with disabilities tested and examined. (b) The results of tests and examinations shall be confidential except that the parent or guardian and the child age eighteen (18) or over shall have access to the results, and physicians and other specialists may be given the results with the permission of the parent or guardian or child age eighteen (18) or over. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 21; 1975, No. 641, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2135; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

(a) Every public school district shall make and keep current a list of all children with disabilities tested and examined.

(b) The results of tests and examinations shall be confidential except that the parent or guardian and the child age eighteen (18) or over shall have access to the results, and physicians and other specialists may be given the results with the permission of the parent or guardian or child age eighteen (18) or over.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 21; 1975, No. 641, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2135; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-207
President of the University of Arkansas
Status: in_force

The President of the University of Arkansas shall attend meetings of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas at such times and places as named and required in this subchapter and shall perform all such duties as are required in this subchapter or may be directed by the board. Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1871, No. 44, § 12, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 9529; Pope's Dig., § 13148; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2810; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 29.

The President of the University of Arkansas shall attend meetings of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas at such times and places as named and required in this subchapter and shall perform all such duties as are required in this subchapter or may be directed by the board.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 344,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1871, No. 44, § 12, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 9529; Pope's Dig., § 13148; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2810; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-316 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-18-316
Transfer on petition of student
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the petition of a student residing in one (1) school district, the resident district, to transfer to another school district, the receiving district, the board of directors of the resident district may enter into an agreement with the board of directors of the receiving school district transferring the student to the receiving district for purposes of education. (b) Forms for use in transferring a student from one (1) school district to another shall be provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (c) (1) A transfer petition received by a school district under this section shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of the school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise provided by this section. (2) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of a school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, the superintendent of the school district shall notify the school district board of directors regarding: (A) All transfer petitions received under this section; and (B) (i) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each transfer petition received under this section. (ii) If a student's transfer petition is recommended by a school district superintendent for denial, the school district superintendent shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for the recommendation to the: (a) School district board of directors; and (b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (3) Each transfer petition received by a school district under this section and placed on the agenda of a school district board of directors as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Be considered individually; and (B) Receive a separate vote by the school district board of directors. (4) A parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a student who submits a petition for a transfer under this section shall be given at least five (5) minutes to present the student's case for a transfer to a school district board of directors. (5) (A) A school district board of directors may adopt a resolution that delegates its authority to approve a petition for a transfer received under this section to: (i) The school district superintendent; or (ii) An individual member of the school district board of directors. (B) (i) However, a school district board of directors shall not delegate its authority to deny a petition for a transfer received under this section. (ii) If a petition for a transfer received under this section is denied, the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student who submitted a petition for a transfer may appeal the decision of the school district board of directors to the State Board of Education. (d) After a petition for a transfer has been approved by a school district board of directors of the resident district and a school district board of directors of the receiving district, copies of approved transfers shall be filed by the receiving district with the: (1) Office of the county clerk; (2) Administrative offices of the respective school districts; and (3) Division. (e) The transfer of a student from one (1) school district to another: (1) Places the responsibility for the education of the student on the receiving district; and (2) Permits the receiving district to count a student who transfers under this section for purposes of average daily membership for state aid purposes. (f) This section does not transfer the local tax money from a resident district. (g) (1) Upon approval of a petition to transfer by a resident district, the receiving district may also enter into a tuition agreement with either the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student involved whereby the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student will make tuition payments to the receiving district to compensate the receiving district for local taxes not received on behalf of the transferring student. (2) The annual amount of the tuition shall not exceed the average amount of local property tax per pupil collected in the receiving district in the preceding year. (h) Student petitions for transfers granted under this section shall be reviewed at the end of four (4) years by the school districts involved to determine whether a tuition agreement, if one exists, should be renewed. (i) Student petitions for transfers granted under this section constitute an independent agreement between the resident district and the receiving district and are not subject to the provisions and limitations of other student transfer laws. Amended by Act 2023, No. 731,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1527, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1065,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1987, No. 464, § 1; 1987, No. 762, § 1; 1989, No. 950, § 2; 2001, No. 1207, § 2.

(a) Upon the petition of a student residing in one (1) school district, the resident district, to transfer to another school district, the receiving district, the board of directors of the resident district may enter into an agreement with the board of directors of the receiving school district transferring the student to the receiving district for purposes of education.

(b) Forms for use in transferring a student from one (1) school district to another shall be provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(c) (1) A transfer petition received by a school district under this section shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of the school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise provided by this section. (2) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of a school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, the superintendent of the school district shall notify the school district board of directors regarding: (A) All transfer petitions received under this section; and (B) (i) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each transfer petition received under this section. (ii) If a student's transfer petition is recommended by a school district superintendent for denial, the school district superintendent shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for the recommendation to the: (a) School district board of directors; and (b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. (3) Each transfer petition received by a school district under this section and placed on the agenda of a school district board of directors as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Be considered individually; and (B) Receive a separate vote by the school district board of directors. (4) A parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a student who submits a petition for a transfer under this section shall be given at least five (5) minutes to present the student's case for a transfer to a school district board of directors. (5) (A) A school district board of directors may adopt a resolution that delegates its authority to approve a petition for a transfer received under this section to: (i) The school district superintendent; or (ii) An individual member of the school district board of directors. (B) (i) However, a school district board of directors shall not delegate its authority to deny a petition for a transfer received under this section. (ii) If a petition for a transfer received under this section is denied, the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student who submitted a petition for a transfer may appeal the decision of the school district board of directors to the State Board of Education.

(1) A transfer petition received by a school district under this section shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular monthly meeting of the school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of the school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise provided by this section.

(2) At least five (5) days before a regular monthly meeting of a school district board of directors or a specially called meeting of a school district board of directors, whichever occurs first, the superintendent of the school district shall notify the school district board of directors regarding: (A) All transfer petitions received under this section; and (B) (i) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each transfer petition received under this section. (ii) If a student's transfer petition is recommended by a school district superintendent for denial, the school district superintendent shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for the recommendation to the: (a) School district board of directors; and (b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(A) All transfer petitions received under this section; and

(B) (i) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each transfer petition received under this section. (ii) If a student's transfer petition is recommended by a school district superintendent for denial, the school district superintendent shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for the recommendation to the: (a) School district board of directors; and (b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(i) The superintendent's recommendation concerning each transfer petition received under this section.

(ii) If a student's transfer petition is recommended by a school district superintendent for denial, the school district superintendent shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for the recommendation to the: (a) School district board of directors; and (b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(a) School district board of directors; and

(b) Parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student.

(3) Each transfer petition received by a school district under this section and placed on the agenda of a school district board of directors as required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall: (A) Be considered individually; and (B) Receive a separate vote by the school district board of directors.

(A) Be considered individually; and

(B) Receive a separate vote by the school district board of directors.

(4) A parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a student who submits a petition for a transfer under this section shall be given at least five (5) minutes to present the student's case for a transfer to a school district board of directors.

(5) (A) A school district board of directors may adopt a resolution that delegates its authority to approve a petition for a transfer received under this section to: (i) The school district superintendent; or (ii) An individual member of the school district board of directors. (B) (i) However, a school district board of directors shall not delegate its authority to deny a petition for a transfer received under this section. (ii) If a petition for a transfer received under this section is denied, the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student who submitted a petition for a transfer may appeal the decision of the school district board of directors to the State Board of Education.

(A) A school district board of directors may adopt a resolution that delegates its authority to approve a petition for a transfer received under this section to: (i) The school district superintendent; or (ii) An individual member of the school district board of directors.

(i) The school district superintendent; or

(ii) An individual member of the school district board of directors.

(B) (i) However, a school district board of directors shall not delegate its authority to deny a petition for a transfer received under this section. (ii) If a petition for a transfer received under this section is denied, the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student who submitted a petition for a transfer may appeal the decision of the school district board of directors to the State Board of Education.

(i) However, a school district board of directors shall not delegate its authority to deny a petition for a transfer received under this section.

(ii) If a petition for a transfer received under this section is denied, the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student who submitted a petition for a transfer may appeal the decision of the school district board of directors to the State Board of Education.

(d) After a petition for a transfer has been approved by a school district board of directors of the resident district and a school district board of directors of the receiving district, copies of approved transfers shall be filed by the receiving district with the: (1) Office of the county clerk; (2) Administrative offices of the respective school districts; and (3) Division.

(1) Office of the county clerk;

(2) Administrative offices of the respective school districts; and

(3) Division.

(e) The transfer of a student from one (1) school district to another: (1) Places the responsibility for the education of the student on the receiving district; and (2) Permits the receiving district to count a student who transfers under this section for purposes of average daily membership for state aid purposes.

(1) Places the responsibility for the education of the student on the receiving district; and

(2) Permits the receiving district to count a student who transfers under this section for purposes of average daily membership for state aid purposes.

(f) This section does not transfer the local tax money from a resident district.

(g) (1) Upon approval of a petition to transfer by a resident district, the receiving district may also enter into a tuition agreement with either the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student involved whereby the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student will make tuition payments to the receiving district to compensate the receiving district for local taxes not received on behalf of the transferring student. (2) The annual amount of the tuition shall not exceed the average amount of local property tax per pupil collected in the receiving district in the preceding year.

(1) Upon approval of a petition to transfer by a resident district, the receiving district may also enter into a tuition agreement with either the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student involved whereby the resident district or the parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the transferring student will make tuition payments to the receiving district to compensate the receiving district for local taxes not received on behalf of the transferring student.

(2) The annual amount of the tuition shall not exceed the average amount of local property tax per pupil collected in the receiving district in the preceding year.

(h) Student petitions for transfers granted under this section shall be reviewed at the end of four (4) years by the school districts involved to determine whether a tuition agreement, if one exists, should be renewed.

(i) Student petitions for transfers granted under this section constitute an independent agreement between the resident district and the receiving district and are not subject to the provisions and limitations of other student transfer laws.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 731,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1527, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1065,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 464, § 1; 1987, No. 762, § 1; 1989, No. 950, § 2; 2001, No. 1207, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-60-1301
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "college" means a state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education. Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this subchapter, "college" means a state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1066,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1010 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-60-1010
Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

A person or student organization is required to bring suit for violation of this subchapter not later than three (3) years after the day the cause of action accrues. Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

A person or student organization is required to bring suit for violation of this subchapter not later than three (3) years after the day the cause of action accrues.

Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-107 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-107
Application for admission - Certificate of residence
Status: in_force

Whenever application is made for the admission of any blind or Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing person into the Arkansas School for the Blind or the Arkansas School for the Deaf, as a beneficiary of the privileges thereof, the application shall be accompanied by the certificate of the county judge that the person is a legal resident of the county of the State of Arkansas in which it is claimed that he or she resides. Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1875, (Adj. Sess.), No. 65, § 1, p. 134; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9369, 9481; Pope's Dig., §§ 12834, 12884; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2414.

Whenever application is made for the admission of any blind or Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing person into the Arkansas School for the Blind or the Arkansas School for the Deaf, as a beneficiary of the privileges thereof, the application shall be accompanied by the certificate of the county judge that the person is a legal resident of the county of the State of Arkansas in which it is claimed that he or she resides.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1875, (Adj. Sess.), No. 65, § 1, p. 134; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9369, 9481; Pope's Dig., §§ 12834, 12884; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2414.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-305
Student teachers
Status: in_force

(a) Any primary or secondary school which has been accredited by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may be entitled to assignments of student teachers from institutions of higher education in this state, irrespective of accreditation by any other agency, private or public. (b) Any school district board of directors desiring to cooperate with any tax-supported institution of higher education one (1) of whose functions is the training of teachers is authorized to enter into a contract with the board of trustees of the institution for the operation and maintenance of a public school, grades one through twelve (1-12) or any part thereof, located in the county, to be used for training school purposes by the institution. (c) The school district boards of directors in this state are authorized to enter into contracts with colleges and universities for the use of student teachers in the public schools. (d) The State Board of Education, by rules, may approve students authorized by the college to do student teaching. (e) Student teachers in the public schools shall, while engaged in the performance of their student teaching duties, enjoy the same immunities provided by law for teachers in the public schools. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1366, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1935, No. 34, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 11663, 11778; Acts 1959, No. 218, § 1; 1973, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-515, 80-1233, 80-1262; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 59.

(a) Any primary or secondary school which has been accredited by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may be entitled to assignments of student teachers from institutions of higher education in this state, irrespective of accreditation by any other agency, private or public.

(b) Any school district board of directors desiring to cooperate with any tax-supported institution of higher education one (1) of whose functions is the training of teachers is authorized to enter into a contract with the board of trustees of the institution for the operation and maintenance of a public school, grades one through twelve (1-12) or any part thereof, located in the county, to be used for training school purposes by the institution.

(c) The school district boards of directors in this state are authorized to enter into contracts with colleges and universities for the use of student teachers in the public schools.

(d) The State Board of Education, by rules, may approve students authorized by the college to do student teaching.

(e) Student teachers in the public schools shall, while engaged in the performance of their student teaching duties, enjoy the same immunities provided by law for teachers in the public schools.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1366, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 34, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 11663, 11778; Acts 1959, No. 218, § 1; 1973, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-515, 80-1233, 80-1262; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 59.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-25-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 25 / Section 6-25-106
Provision of resources
Status: in_force

The school media collection should provide resources that contribute to lifelong learning while accommodating a wide range of differences in instructional methods, interest, and capabilities. Acts 2003, No. 1786, § 6.

The school media collection should provide resources that contribute to lifelong learning while accommodating a wide range of differences in instructional methods, interest, and capabilities.

Acts 2003, No. 1786, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-116 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-43-116
Special allowance
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf may make special allowances available to any employee who performs one (1) of the following duties in addition to his or her normal duties: (1) Teaching adult education classes, parent training, or student tutorial services on weekends or evenings; (2) Coaching one (1) or more sports; (3) Sponsoring a club or organization that involves additional hours outside the normal working day; or (4) Interpretive services. (b) Compensation for additional duties may not exceed three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) per school term for any one (1) employee during each fiscal year. (c) Compensation provided for under this section shall not be construed as exceeding the maximum salary authorized for the employee's position. Amended by Act 2023, No. 869,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1999, No. 1012, § 11; 1999, No. 1013, § 11.

(a) The Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf may make special allowances available to any employee who performs one (1) of the following duties in addition to his or her normal duties: (1) Teaching adult education classes, parent training, or student tutorial services on weekends or evenings; (2) Coaching one (1) or more sports; (3) Sponsoring a club or organization that involves additional hours outside the normal working day; or (4) Interpretive services.

(1) Teaching adult education classes, parent training, or student tutorial services on weekends or evenings;

(2) Coaching one (1) or more sports;

(3) Sponsoring a club or organization that involves additional hours outside the normal working day; or

(4) Interpretive services.

(b) Compensation for additional duties may not exceed three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) per school term for any one (1) employee during each fiscal year.

(c) Compensation provided for under this section shall not be construed as exceeding the maximum salary authorized for the employee's position.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 869,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1999, No. 1012, § 11; 1999, No. 1013, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-81-403
Board of Trustees to accept or reject applications
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall annually review and approve a procedure to accept or reject applications for loans from the revolving loan fund. Acts 1925, No. 115, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 13177; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2833; Acts 1993, No. 455, § 1.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall annually review and approve a procedure to accept or reject applications for loans from the revolving loan fund.

Acts 1925, No. 115, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 13177; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2833; Acts 1993, No. 455, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-42-307
School for Math, Sciences, and Arts Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created 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 "School for Math, Sciences, and Arts Fund". (b) The fund shall be used to provide for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in carrying out its powers, functions, and duties as set out by law. (c) The fund shall consist of moneys allocated and transferred from the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, any general revenues as may be provided by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and any other moneys as may be authorized by law. Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 9.

(a) There is created 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 "School for Math, Sciences, and Arts Fund".

(b) The fund shall be used to provide for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in carrying out its powers, functions, and duties as set out by law.

(c) The fund shall consist of moneys allocated and transferred from the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, any general revenues as may be provided by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and any other moneys as may be authorized by law.

Acts 2003, No. 1305, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-64-302
Monticello - Establishment
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 Monticello, consolidating and incorporating therein the state institution formerly known as Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, which, together with its board of trustees, was abolished as a separate institution with responsibility transferred to the control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as a part of the University of Arkansas effective July 1, 1971. (b) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall maintain and operate the campus at Monticello as a major four-year campus of the University of Arkansas, offering at that location the highest possible quality of high educational programs, shall provide for the sound growth and improvement of the quality of the academic programs, and shall expand its mission to include technical education at Forest Echoes Technical Institute, which after July 1, 2003, shall be known as the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett, and Great Rivers Technical Institute, which after July 1, 2003, shall be known as the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1006,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 9, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2885; Acts 1997, No. 834, § 1; 2003, No. 1196, § 1; 2005, No. 1771, § 1.

(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 Monticello, consolidating and incorporating therein the state institution formerly known as Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, which, together with its board of trustees, was abolished as a separate institution with responsibility transferred to the control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas as a part of the University of Arkansas effective July 1, 1971.

(b) The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas shall maintain and operate the campus at Monticello as a major four-year campus of the University of Arkansas, offering at that location the highest possible quality of high educational programs, shall provide for the sound growth and improvement of the quality of the academic programs, and shall expand its mission to include technical education at Forest Echoes Technical Institute, which after July 1, 2003, shall be known as the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett, and Great Rivers Technical Institute, which after July 1, 2003, shall be known as the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1006,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 9, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2885; Acts 1997, No. 834, § 1; 2003, No. 1196, § 1; 2005, No. 1771, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-17-1604
High-need school salary bonus and hold-back longevity bonus
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for an additional high-need school salary bonus, including a hold-back longevity bonus, for each principal receiving master school principal status and serving as a principal of a high-need public school. (b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a high-need school salary bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for every school year for no more than five (5) years to any building-level principal who: (A) Receives a master school principal designation from the Arkansas Leadership Academy; and (B) At the time of receiving the bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), is employed full time as a building-level principal in a high-need public school. (2) The high-need school salary bonus under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be paid as follows: (A) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each school year a master principal is employed in a high-need public school; and (B) An additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) to be set aside for each qualifying school year to be paid as follows: (i) A hold-back longevity bonus of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at the end of three (3) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school; and (ii) A hold-back longevity bonus of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) at the end of five (5) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school. (3) The high-need school salary bonus with the hold-back longevity bonus payable under this section shall be paid in addition to the five-year incentive bonus allowed under § 6-17-1603 , if the master principal is within the time frame for eligibility for the five-year incentive bonus. (c) Regardless of a person's past participation in the Master School Principal Program, a person shall not receive a yearly incentive bonus, a salary bonus, or a longevity bonus if the person leaves full-time employment as a principal of an Arkansas public school district. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 238, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1477, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 459,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 44, § 4. See Act 2013, No. 459, § 3.

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for an additional high-need school salary bonus, including a hold-back longevity bonus, for each principal receiving master school principal status and serving as a principal of a high-need public school.

(b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a high-need school salary bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for every school year for no more than five (5) years to any building-level principal who: (A) Receives a master school principal designation from the Arkansas Leadership Academy; and (B) At the time of receiving the bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), is employed full time as a building-level principal in a high-need public school. (2) The high-need school salary bonus under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be paid as follows: (A) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each school year a master principal is employed in a high-need public school; and (B) An additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) to be set aside for each qualifying school year to be paid as follows: (i) A hold-back longevity bonus of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at the end of three (3) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school; and (ii) A hold-back longevity bonus of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) at the end of five (5) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school. (3) The high-need school salary bonus with the hold-back longevity bonus payable under this section shall be paid in addition to the five-year incentive bonus allowed under § 6-17-1603 , if the master principal is within the time frame for eligibility for the five-year incentive bonus.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall pay a high-need school salary bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for every school year for no more than five (5) years to any building-level principal who: (A) Receives a master school principal designation from the Arkansas Leadership Academy; and (B) At the time of receiving the bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), is employed full time as a building-level principal in a high-need public school.

(A) Receives a master school principal designation from the Arkansas Leadership Academy; and

(B) At the time of receiving the bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), is employed full time as a building-level principal in a high-need public school.

(2) The high-need school salary bonus under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be paid as follows: (A) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each school year a master principal is employed in a high-need public school; and (B) An additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) to be set aside for each qualifying school year to be paid as follows: (i) A hold-back longevity bonus of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at the end of three (3) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school; and (ii) A hold-back longevity bonus of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) at the end of five (5) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school.

(A) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each school year a master principal is employed in a high-need public school; and

(B) An additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) to be set aside for each qualifying school year to be paid as follows: (i) A hold-back longevity bonus of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at the end of three (3) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school; and (ii) A hold-back longevity bonus of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) at the end of five (5) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school.

(i) A hold-back longevity bonus of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) at the end of three (3) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school; and

(ii) A hold-back longevity bonus of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) at the end of five (5) consecutive school years as a master school principal in the same school.

(3) The high-need school salary bonus with the hold-back longevity bonus payable under this section shall be paid in addition to the five-year incentive bonus allowed under § 6-17-1603 , if the master principal is within the time frame for eligibility for the five-year incentive bonus.

(c) Regardless of a person's past participation in the Master School Principal Program, a person shall not receive a yearly incentive bonus, a salary bonus, or a longevity bonus if the person leaves full-time employment as a principal of an Arkansas public school district.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 238, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1477, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 459,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 44, § 4.

See Act 2013, No. 459, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-21-702
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter is to establish and maintain a system of motor vehicle insurance for all public elementary and secondary schools, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools of Arkansas electing to participate in the program from and after July 1, 1991, with the Risk Management Division authorized, directed, and empowered to administer the program. (b) The State Insurance Department shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to provide for the insuring of motor vehicles owned by participating public school districts within the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 304, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 824, § 2; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 16.

(a) This subchapter is to establish and maintain a system of motor vehicle insurance for all public elementary and secondary schools, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools of Arkansas electing to participate in the program from and after July 1, 1991, with the Risk Management Division authorized, directed, and empowered to administer the program.

(b) The State Insurance Department shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to provide for the insuring of motor vehicles owned by participating public school districts within the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 304, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 824, § 2; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 16.