Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-18-307
Transfer from one school district to adjoining school district
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The parent or guardian of any child or ward whose place of residence is at least fifteen (15) miles from the school in the resident district and whose place of residence is within seven (7) miles of a school in an adjoining district may petition the board of directors of the resident district for a transfer to the adjoining district if the adjoining district has agreed in writing to accept transfer of the child. (B) The minimum distances prescribed by this subsection shall be computed using highways that could reasonably and safely be traversed by school buses. (C) A copy of such written agreement by the receiving district shall be filed with any such petition. (2) If the parents or guardians of several children in a particular area meet the requirements prescribed in this subsection, the parents or guardians may jointly petition the board of directors of the resident district for transfer of their children or wards to the adjoining district. (b) (1) When any individual or joint petition as authorized in subsection (a) of this section is filed with the board of directors of any school district, the board of directors shall within thirty (30) days after the date of the filing of the petition either grant or deny the transfer. (2) If the board of directors denies the petition, the petitioners may appeal to the State Board of Education. (3) Within forty-five (45) days after the appeal to the state board, the state board shall either grant or deny the transfer. (4) The ruling of the state board shall be the final administrative ruling on the petition. (c) The transfer of any child or children from one (1) district to another as permitted in this section shall constitute a transfer of the legal responsibility for the education of the child or children to the receiving district, and the child or children shall be included in the average daily membership of the receiving district for state aid purposes. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1528.1; Acts 1989, No. 731, § 1; 1999, No. 1078, § 73.

(a) (1) (A) The parent or guardian of any child or ward whose place of residence is at least fifteen (15) miles from the school in the resident district and whose place of residence is within seven (7) miles of a school in an adjoining district may petition the board of directors of the resident district for a transfer to the adjoining district if the adjoining district has agreed in writing to accept transfer of the child. (B) The minimum distances prescribed by this subsection shall be computed using highways that could reasonably and safely be traversed by school buses. (C) A copy of such written agreement by the receiving district shall be filed with any such petition. (2) If the parents or guardians of several children in a particular area meet the requirements prescribed in this subsection, the parents or guardians may jointly petition the board of directors of the resident district for transfer of their children or wards to the adjoining district.

(1) (A) The parent or guardian of any child or ward whose place of residence is at least fifteen (15) miles from the school in the resident district and whose place of residence is within seven (7) miles of a school in an adjoining district may petition the board of directors of the resident district for a transfer to the adjoining district if the adjoining district has agreed in writing to accept transfer of the child. (B) The minimum distances prescribed by this subsection shall be computed using highways that could reasonably and safely be traversed by school buses. (C) A copy of such written agreement by the receiving district shall be filed with any such petition.

(A) The parent or guardian of any child or ward whose place of residence is at least fifteen (15) miles from the school in the resident district and whose place of residence is within seven (7) miles of a school in an adjoining district may petition the board of directors of the resident district for a transfer to the adjoining district if the adjoining district has agreed in writing to accept transfer of the child.

(B) The minimum distances prescribed by this subsection shall be computed using highways that could reasonably and safely be traversed by school buses.

(C) A copy of such written agreement by the receiving district shall be filed with any such petition.

(2) If the parents or guardians of several children in a particular area meet the requirements prescribed in this subsection, the parents or guardians may jointly petition the board of directors of the resident district for transfer of their children or wards to the adjoining district.

(b) (1) When any individual or joint petition as authorized in subsection (a) of this section is filed with the board of directors of any school district, the board of directors shall within thirty (30) days after the date of the filing of the petition either grant or deny the transfer. (2) If the board of directors denies the petition, the petitioners may appeal to the State Board of Education. (3) Within forty-five (45) days after the appeal to the state board, the state board shall either grant or deny the transfer. (4) The ruling of the state board shall be the final administrative ruling on the petition.

(1) When any individual or joint petition as authorized in subsection (a) of this section is filed with the board of directors of any school district, the board of directors shall within thirty (30) days after the date of the filing of the petition either grant or deny the transfer.

(2) If the board of directors denies the petition, the petitioners may appeal to the State Board of Education.

(3) Within forty-five (45) days after the appeal to the state board, the state board shall either grant or deny the transfer.

(4) The ruling of the state board shall be the final administrative ruling on the petition.

(c) The transfer of any child or children from one (1) district to another as permitted in this section shall constitute a transfer of the legal responsibility for the education of the child or children to the receiving district, and the child or children shall be included in the average daily membership of the receiving district for state aid purposes.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1528.1; Acts 1989, No. 731, § 1; 1999, No. 1078, § 73.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 32 / Section 6-15-3201
School eligibility
Status: in_force

A public school district with a "D" or "F" school rating according to the most recent results of the school rating system under § 6-15-2101 et seq., or a school district classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support by the State Board of Education shall be eligible for an exemption from sanctions or action under §§ 6-15-2915 , 6-15-2916 , and 6-15-2917 , and qualify for funding provided under § 6-15-3203 if the public school district board of directors contracts with a partner to operate a public school district transformation campus with: (1) The governing body of an open-enrollment public charter school; or (2) Another entity, as approved by the State Board of Education. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 14, eff. 3/8/2023. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "LEARNS Act".

A public school district with a "D" or "F" school rating according to the most recent results of the school rating system under § 6-15-2101 et seq., or a school district classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support by the State Board of Education shall be eligible for an exemption from sanctions or action under §§ 6-15-2915 , 6-15-2916 , and 6-15-2917 , and qualify for funding provided under § 6-15-3203 if the public school district board of directors contracts with a partner to operate a public school district transformation campus with:

(1) The governing body of an open-enrollment public charter school; or

(2) Another entity, as approved by the State Board of Education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 14, eff. 3/8/2023.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "LEARNS Act".
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-419 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-419
Expired license renewal requirements
Status: repealed

(a) (1) A person who holds an Arkansas teaching license that is expired for more than one (1) year, who obtained the license before state-mandated licensure assessments were required by law and by rule for licensure, and who has less than three (3) years of teaching experience shall be allowed to renew that teaching license by: (A) Passing the content-area assessment for the requested license; (B) Providing evidence of the completion of the annual professional development requirement for licensure, including the professional development required under § 6-17-409 ; and (C) Completing the general renewal requirements that are applicable to renewal for all other license holders. (2) A person seeking renewal of an expired license under this section shall be entitled to a provisional license by meeting the general requirements that are applicable to all other persons seeking a provisional license. (b) This section does not allow a person whose license was revoked under § 6-17-410 to renew his or her license. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 989, § 1; 2003, No. 1570, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 9.

(a) (1) A person who holds an Arkansas teaching license that is expired for more than one (1) year, who obtained the license before state-mandated licensure assessments were required by law and by rule for licensure, and who has less than three (3) years of teaching experience shall be allowed to renew that teaching license by: (A) Passing the content-area assessment for the requested license; (B) Providing evidence of the completion of the annual professional development requirement for licensure, including the professional development required under § 6-17-409 ; and (C) Completing the general renewal requirements that are applicable to renewal for all other license holders. (2) A person seeking renewal of an expired license under this section shall be entitled to a provisional license by meeting the general requirements that are applicable to all other persons seeking a provisional license.

(1) A person who holds an Arkansas teaching license that is expired for more than one (1) year, who obtained the license before state-mandated licensure assessments were required by law and by rule for licensure, and who has less than three (3) years of teaching experience shall be allowed to renew that teaching license by: (A) Passing the content-area assessment for the requested license; (B) Providing evidence of the completion of the annual professional development requirement for licensure, including the professional development required under § 6-17-409 ; and (C) Completing the general renewal requirements that are applicable to renewal for all other license holders.

(A) Passing the content-area assessment for the requested license;

(B) Providing evidence of the completion of the annual professional development requirement for licensure, including the professional development required under § 6-17-409 ; and

(C) Completing the general renewal requirements that are applicable to renewal for all other license holders.

(2) A person seeking renewal of an expired license under this section shall be entitled to a provisional license by meeting the general requirements that are applicable to all other persons seeking a provisional license.

(b) This section does not allow a person whose license was revoked under § 6-17-410 to renew his or her license.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1090,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 989, § 1; 2003, No. 1570, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-54-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-104
Administration
Status: in_force

(a) Unless Arkansas State University Three Rivers elects to become a community college, Arkansas State University Three Rivers shall be known as a technical college. (b) Arkansas State University Three Rivers shall maintain higher education institutional accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (c) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall be responsible for the administration and operation of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and shall be further responsible for the provision of services to meet the two-year postsecondary educational needs of the citizens located within the service area assigned to Arkansas State University Three Rivers by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Amended by Act 2021, No. 19,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 617, § 1; 1997, No. 1114, § 13.

(a) Unless Arkansas State University Three Rivers elects to become a community college, Arkansas State University Three Rivers shall be known as a technical college.

(b) Arkansas State University Three Rivers shall maintain higher education institutional accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(c) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall be responsible for the administration and operation of Arkansas State University Three Rivers and shall be further responsible for the provision of services to meet the two-year postsecondary educational needs of the citizens located within the service area assigned to Arkansas State University Three Rivers by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 19,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 617, § 1; 1997, No. 1114, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-16-1501
Findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that some students are unlikely to become reengaged in their education through the traditional high school pathway to a high school diploma because they have: (1) Failed multiple classes and are far behind their peers in accumulating credits to graduate; and (2) Come to believe that obtaining a high school diploma is not an achievable goal. (b) The General Assembly further finds that: (1) For many years, school districts, two-year institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program have created partnerships to provide appropriate educational programs for students at risk of becoming disengaged; (2) In recent years, many of these partnerships have ceased to operate due to laws and rules that permit school districts to contract using basic education allocations that do not provide sufficient guidance to students and direct hundreds of disengaged students to a learning environment that includes preparation for the General Education Development (GED) Test; and (3) Programs have been forced to adapt to laws and rules that were not designed to address the needs of the students being served, leaving students without a viable alternative for continuing their public education and graduating from a high school. (c) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a statutory framework that will support a statewide reengagement through a Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program for students. (2) The framework for the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program addresses funding, programs, and administration by directing the State Board of Education to develop model contracts and interlocal agreements that can be tailored by a school district to fit the needs of the school district. (3) The General Assembly further intends to encourage school districts, state-supported institutions of higher education, career education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program to participate in the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program and to provide appropriate instruction and services to reengage students and help them progress toward a high school diploma and workforce readiness skills. Added by Act 2015, No. 1260,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The General Assembly finds that some students are unlikely to become reengaged in their education through the traditional high school pathway to a high school diploma because they have: (1) Failed multiple classes and are far behind their peers in accumulating credits to graduate; and (2) Come to believe that obtaining a high school diploma is not an achievable goal.

(1) Failed multiple classes and are far behind their peers in accumulating credits to graduate; and

(2) Come to believe that obtaining a high school diploma is not an achievable goal.

(b) The General Assembly further finds that: (1) For many years, school districts, two-year institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program have created partnerships to provide appropriate educational programs for students at risk of becoming disengaged; (2) In recent years, many of these partnerships have ceased to operate due to laws and rules that permit school districts to contract using basic education allocations that do not provide sufficient guidance to students and direct hundreds of disengaged students to a learning environment that includes preparation for the General Education Development (GED) Test; and (3) Programs have been forced to adapt to laws and rules that were not designed to address the needs of the students being served, leaving students without a viable alternative for continuing their public education and graduating from a high school.

(1) For many years, school districts, two-year institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program have created partnerships to provide appropriate educational programs for students at risk of becoming disengaged;

(2) In recent years, many of these partnerships have ceased to operate due to laws and rules that permit school districts to contract using basic education allocations that do not provide sufficient guidance to students and direct hundreds of disengaged students to a learning environment that includes preparation for the General Education Development (GED) Test; and

(3) Programs have been forced to adapt to laws and rules that were not designed to address the needs of the students being served, leaving students without a viable alternative for continuing their public education and graduating from a high school.

(c) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a statutory framework that will support a statewide reengagement through a Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program for students. (2) The framework for the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program addresses funding, programs, and administration by directing the State Board of Education to develop model contracts and interlocal agreements that can be tailored by a school district to fit the needs of the school district. (3) The General Assembly further intends to encourage school districts, state-supported institutions of higher education, career education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program to participate in the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program and to provide appropriate instruction and services to reengage students and help them progress toward a high school diploma and workforce readiness skills.

(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a statutory framework that will support a statewide reengagement through a Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program for students.

(2) The framework for the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program addresses funding, programs, and administration by directing the State Board of Education to develop model contracts and interlocal agreements that can be tailored by a school district to fit the needs of the school district.

(3) The General Assembly further intends to encourage school districts, state-supported institutions of higher education, career education, and community-based organizations such as the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program to participate in the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program and to provide appropriate instruction and services to reengage students and help them progress toward a high school diploma and workforce readiness skills.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1260,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-204
Public school or community branches - Special instruction
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish area vocational-technical and adult education schools as authorized in §§ 6-51-201 - 6-51-203 , § 6-51-205 , § 6-51-207 , § 6-51-208(a) -(c), § 6-51-209 , and § 6-51-210 , and laws amendatory thereto, the board is authorized, whenever funds are available, to establish branches of those area vocational-technical schools or to offer special vocational-technical instruction at public schools or in other facilities in communities in the area of the respective vocational-technical schools, as the board may determine is in the interest of the area and whenever sufficient demand may exist. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1967, No. 363, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2560.1.

In addition to the authority of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish area vocational-technical and adult education schools as authorized in §§ 6-51-201 - 6-51-203 , § 6-51-205 , § 6-51-207 , § 6-51-208(a) -(c), § 6-51-209 , and § 6-51-210 , and laws amendatory thereto, the board is authorized, whenever funds are available, to establish branches of those area vocational-technical schools or to offer special vocational-technical instruction at public schools or in other facilities in communities in the area of the respective vocational-technical schools, as the board may determine is in the interest of the area and whenever sufficient demand may exist.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1967, No. 363, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2560.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-62-1201
Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education. (b) The program shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education. Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) There is created the Sustainable Building Maintenance Program for State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education.

(b) The program shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education.

Added by Act 2023, No. 751,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-53-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Branch campus of the community college" means an institution with facilities located apart from the community college campus but within the community college district; (2) (A) "Capital outlay expense" means those funds devoted to or required for: (i) The acquisition and improvement of land; (ii) The acquisition, construction, remodeling, alteration, addition, or enlargement of buildings or other structures; and (iii) The initial purchase of library holdings, furniture, apparatuses, and other equipment for a new or expanded facility as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) "Capital outlay expense" excludes those expenses used for maintenance and replacement of equipment and furniture; (3) "Community college" means an institution of higher education established or to be established under the provisions of this chapter dedicated primarily to the educational needs of the service area and offering a comprehensive program, including, but without limitation, vocational, trade, and technical specialty courses and programs, college transfer courses, and courses in general adult education; (4) "Division" means the Division of Higher Education; (5) "District" means the geographic area located within one (1) or more counties or cities or any described combination thereof or any described area which may be in one (1) or more counties or parts of counties but within the same service area which is directly responsible for the local financial support and local administration of an institution located within its service area; (6) "Existing community college" means a community college established in accordance with the provisions of and presently operating in conformity with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, and §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 ; (7) (A) "Local board" means the governing body of a technical college or community college. (B) A local board for a community college or a technical college may be the board of trustees of a four-year institution of higher education or the board of trustees of a university system in the case of a merger under § 6-61-520(e) or § 6-53-302(k) ; (8) (A) "Operating expense" means those educational and general funds devoted to or required for the regular or ordinary expense of the college, including administrative, maintenance, and salary expenses but excluding capital outlay expenses, student activity expenses, and expenses for intercollegiate athletics. (B) "Operating expense" includes maintenance and replacement of furniture and equipment, including motor vehicles; (9) "Satellite campus" means an institution or off-campus facility of a community college located within a service area of a technical or community college but not located within a community college district; (10) (A) "Service area" means the geographic area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as the area to be served by the institution located within its borders. (B) Each county in the state shall be assigned to at least one (1) service area; (11) "State board", "board", or "full board" means the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; (12) "System institution" means a technical college or community college; and (13) "Technical college" means an institution of higher education established under this chapter dedicated primarily to the educational needs of the service area and offering a comprehensive program, including, but without limitation, vocational, trade, and technical specialty courses and programs, courses in general adult education, and courses comparable in content and quality to freshman and sophomore courses which may carry transfer credit to a four-year institution in a chosen course of study. Amended by Act 2017, No. 71,§ 1, eff. 1/30/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 955,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 3; 1995, No. 576, § 1; 1997, No. 1114, § 6.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Branch campus of the community college" means an institution with facilities located apart from the community college campus but within the community college district;

(2) (A) "Capital outlay expense" means those funds devoted to or required for: (i) The acquisition and improvement of land; (ii) The acquisition, construction, remodeling, alteration, addition, or enlargement of buildings or other structures; and (iii) The initial purchase of library holdings, furniture, apparatuses, and other equipment for a new or expanded facility as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (B) "Capital outlay expense" excludes those expenses used for maintenance and replacement of equipment and furniture;

(A) "Capital outlay expense" means those funds devoted to or required for: (i) The acquisition and improvement of land; (ii) The acquisition, construction, remodeling, alteration, addition, or enlargement of buildings or other structures; and (iii) The initial purchase of library holdings, furniture, apparatuses, and other equipment for a new or expanded facility as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(i) The acquisition and improvement of land;

(ii) The acquisition, construction, remodeling, alteration, addition, or enlargement of buildings or other structures; and

(iii) The initial purchase of library holdings, furniture, apparatuses, and other equipment for a new or expanded facility as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(B) "Capital outlay expense" excludes those expenses used for maintenance and replacement of equipment and furniture;

(3) "Community college" means an institution of higher education established or to be established under the provisions of this chapter dedicated primarily to the educational needs of the service area and offering a comprehensive program, including, but without limitation, vocational, trade, and technical specialty courses and programs, college transfer courses, and courses in general adult education;

(4) "Division" means the Division of Higher Education;

(5) "District" means the geographic area located within one (1) or more counties or cities or any described combination thereof or any described area which may be in one (1) or more counties or parts of counties but within the same service area which is directly responsible for the local financial support and local administration of an institution located within its service area;

(6) "Existing community college" means a community college established in accordance with the provisions of and presently operating in conformity with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 52, and §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , and §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 ;

(7) (A) "Local board" means the governing body of a technical college or community college. (B) A local board for a community college or a technical college may be the board of trustees of a four-year institution of higher education or the board of trustees of a university system in the case of a merger under § 6-61-520(e) or § 6-53-302(k) ;

(A) "Local board" means the governing body of a technical college or community college.

(B) A local board for a community college or a technical college may be the board of trustees of a four-year institution of higher education or the board of trustees of a university system in the case of a merger under § 6-61-520(e) or § 6-53-302(k) ;

(8) (A) "Operating expense" means those educational and general funds devoted to or required for the regular or ordinary expense of the college, including administrative, maintenance, and salary expenses but excluding capital outlay expenses, student activity expenses, and expenses for intercollegiate athletics. (B) "Operating expense" includes maintenance and replacement of furniture and equipment, including motor vehicles;

(A) "Operating expense" means those educational and general funds devoted to or required for the regular or ordinary expense of the college, including administrative, maintenance, and salary expenses but excluding capital outlay expenses, student activity expenses, and expenses for intercollegiate athletics.

(B) "Operating expense" includes maintenance and replacement of furniture and equipment, including motor vehicles;

(9) "Satellite campus" means an institution or off-campus facility of a community college located within a service area of a technical or community college but not located within a community college district;

(10) (A) "Service area" means the geographic area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as the area to be served by the institution located within its borders. (B) Each county in the state shall be assigned to at least one (1) service area;

(A) "Service area" means the geographic area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as the area to be served by the institution located within its borders.

(B) Each county in the state shall be assigned to at least one (1) service area;

(11) "State board", "board", or "full board" means the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board;

(12) "System institution" means a technical college or community college; and

(13) "Technical college" means an institution of higher education established under this chapter dedicated primarily to the educational needs of the service area and offering a comprehensive program, including, but without limitation, vocational, trade, and technical specialty courses and programs, courses in general adult education, and courses comparable in content and quality to freshman and sophomore courses which may carry transfer credit to a four-year institution in a chosen course of study.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 71,§ 1, eff. 1/30/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 955,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 3; 1995, No. 576, § 1; 1997, No. 1114, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-61-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1997, No. 845, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1997, No. 845, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-44-306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 44 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-44-306
Invoicing process
Status: in_force

(a) An approved program provider shall submit monthly invoices to the Department of Education no later than the tenth calendar day of each month for milestones met in the previous calendar month under the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program. (b) The department shall pay an approved program provider in the order in which invoices are submitted until all available funds are exhausted. (c) The department shall provide a written update to an approved program provider by the last calendar day of each month, including without limitation the: (1) Aggregate total dollars that have been paid to the approved program provider to date; and (2) Estimated number of enrollments still available for the program year. Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) An approved program provider shall submit monthly invoices to the Department of Education no later than the tenth calendar day of each month for milestones met in the previous calendar month under the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program.

(b) The department shall pay an approved program provider in the order in which invoices are submitted until all available funds are exhausted.

(c) The department shall provide a written update to an approved program provider by the last calendar day of each month, including without limitation the: (1) Aggregate total dollars that have been paid to the approved program provider to date; and (2) Estimated number of enrollments still available for the program year.

(1) Aggregate total dollars that have been paid to the approved program provider to date; and

(2) Estimated number of enrollments still available for the program year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to create and establish the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020, to be administered by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee through the adoption of rules for the administration of the plan. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 412, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 2; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 1; 2011, No. 787, § 1.

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to create and establish the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as in effect on January 1, 2020, to be administered by the Section 529 Plan Review Committee through the adoption of rules for the administration of the plan.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 412, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018.

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

Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 2; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 1; 2011, No. 787, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-51-801
Criteria for centers
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall review criteria established by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board that must be met by any secondary vocational center requesting permission to become a community-based education center. (b) (1) The board shall periodically review and revise, if necessary, the community-based education center criteria. (2) Such centers may include: (A) Offerings of traditional vocational-technical education during regular school hours; (B) Extended day programs so that students may attend the center for vocational instruction after regular school hours; (C) Adult basic education or general adult education programs; (D) Adult skill training and retraining for the general population; (E) Industry start-up and retraining; and (F) Workplace literacy. (c) Any secondary vocational center which satisfies the criteria established by the board pursuant to this section, in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the board, may seek approval from the board to become a community-based education center. Upon approval by the board of any such application, the school may change its name to __________________ Community-Based Education Center. (d) The secondary area vocational centers which elect to provide enhanced education and training employment or retraining services appropriate to area industry and business needs may request from the board that they be designated as community-based education centers. (e) A list of new and existing programs shall be published annually on the Division of Career and Technical Education's and Office of Skills Development's website. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 20, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1991, No. 228, § 1; 1995, No. 1194, § 16; 1999, No. 1323, § 43.

(a) The State Board of Education shall review criteria established by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board that must be met by any secondary vocational center requesting permission to become a community-based education center.

(b) (1) The board shall periodically review and revise, if necessary, the community-based education center criteria. (2) Such centers may include: (A) Offerings of traditional vocational-technical education during regular school hours; (B) Extended day programs so that students may attend the center for vocational instruction after regular school hours; (C) Adult basic education or general adult education programs; (D) Adult skill training and retraining for the general population; (E) Industry start-up and retraining; and (F) Workplace literacy.

(1) The board shall periodically review and revise, if necessary, the community-based education center criteria.

(2) Such centers may include: (A) Offerings of traditional vocational-technical education during regular school hours; (B) Extended day programs so that students may attend the center for vocational instruction after regular school hours; (C) Adult basic education or general adult education programs; (D) Adult skill training and retraining for the general population; (E) Industry start-up and retraining; and (F) Workplace literacy.

(A) Offerings of traditional vocational-technical education during regular school hours;

(B) Extended day programs so that students may attend the center for vocational instruction after regular school hours;

(C) Adult basic education or general adult education programs;

(D) Adult skill training and retraining for the general population;

(E) Industry start-up and retraining; and

(F) Workplace literacy.

(c) Any secondary vocational center which satisfies the criteria established by the board pursuant to this section, in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the board, may seek approval from the board to become a community-based education center. Upon approval by the board of any such application, the school may change its name to __________________ Community-Based Education Center.

(d) The secondary area vocational centers which elect to provide enhanced education and training employment or retraining services appropriate to area industry and business needs may request from the board that they be designated as community-based education centers.

(e) A list of new and existing programs shall be published annually on the Division of Career and Technical Education's and Office of Skills Development's website.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 20, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 228, § 1; 1995, No. 1194, § 16; 1999, No. 1323, § 43.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-41-703
Eligibility
Status: in_force

To be eligible for selective admission into a Building Better Futures Program, a student shall: (1) Be a citizen; (2) (A) Be an Arkansas resident. (B) A nonresident may be eligible for the Building Better Futures Program if there are openings available after all Arkansas residents are admitted; (3) Be selected for admission by an approved institution into the institution's comprehensive transition and postsecondary program or a program in the process of becoming a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; (4) Have an intellectual disability; (5) Be able and willing to learn and participate in an inclusive classroom and work setting; and (6) Not be a danger to himself or herself or others, as determined by the accepting institution of higher education. Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.

To be eligible for selective admission into a Building Better Futures Program, a student shall:

(1) Be a citizen;

(2) (A) Be an Arkansas resident. (B) A nonresident may be eligible for the Building Better Futures Program if there are openings available after all Arkansas residents are admitted;

(A) Be an Arkansas resident.

(B) A nonresident may be eligible for the Building Better Futures Program if there are openings available after all Arkansas residents are admitted;

(3) Be selected for admission by an approved institution into the institution's comprehensive transition and postsecondary program or a program in the process of becoming a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;

(4) Have an intellectual disability;

(5) Be able and willing to learn and participate in an inclusive classroom and work setting; and

(6) Not be a danger to himself or herself or others, as determined by the accepting institution of higher education.

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

Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1411 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-13-1411
Use of fund balances
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise approved by a unanimous vote of the board of directors of the resulting district, the fund balances of any school district that is consolidated, annexed, or otherwise reorganized shall be used by the resulting district solely for the construction of facilities or the operation, maintenance, or support of the schools that were located in the affected district from which the fund balance was derived if any of the facilities of the affected district from which the fund balance was derived remain open. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the consolidation or annexation is because of the school district's failure to meet standards for accreditation, failure to meet fiscal or facilities distress requirements, or failure to meet the requirements to exit Level 5 - Intensive support pursuant to The Quality Education Act of 2003, § 6-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program, § 6-20-1901 et seq., the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq., and the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1.

(a) Unless otherwise approved by a unanimous vote of the board of directors of the resulting district, the fund balances of any school district that is consolidated, annexed, or otherwise reorganized shall be used by the resulting district solely for the construction of facilities or the operation, maintenance, or support of the schools that were located in the affected district from which the fund balance was derived if any of the facilities of the affected district from which the fund balance was derived remain open.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the consolidation or annexation is because of the school district's failure to meet standards for accreditation, failure to meet fiscal or facilities distress requirements, or failure to meet the requirements to exit Level 5 - Intensive support pursuant to The Quality Education Act of 2003, § 6-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program, § 6-20-1901 et seq., the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq., and the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-508 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-16-508
Accessible parking for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) After receiving approval of materials from the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities may provide educational and instructional materials regarding accessible parking for persons with disabilities to school districts for use in the classroom. (b) Driver education courses and high school health classes shall include information or instructional materials regarding accessibility issues for persons with disabilities. (c) Inclusion of educational information or instructional materials under this section is mandated beginning with the 2008-2009 school fiscal year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 26, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2007, No. 753, § 7.

(a) After receiving approval of materials from the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities may provide educational and instructional materials regarding accessible parking for persons with disabilities to school districts for use in the classroom.

(b) Driver education courses and high school health classes shall include information or instructional materials regarding accessibility issues for persons with disabilities.

(c) Inclusion of educational information or instructional materials under this section is mandated beginning with the 2008-2009 school fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 26, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2007, No. 753, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-102
Emergency first aid personnel
Status: in_force

Every public elementary school and every public secondary school in the State of Arkansas shall have in its employ at least one (1) person who is certified by the American Red Cross or approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as qualified to administer emergency first aid and who shall be on the school grounds during normal school hours. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1358, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 395, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1263.

Every public elementary school and every public secondary school in the State of Arkansas shall have in its employ at least one (1) person who is certified by the American Red Cross or approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as qualified to administer emergency first aid and who shall be on the school grounds during normal school hours.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1358, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 395, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1263.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-60-1002
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution protect the rights of free speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of association for all citizens; (2) The United States Supreme Court has called public universities "peculiarly the marketplace of ideas", Healy v. James, 408 U.S. 169, 180 (1972), where young adults learn to exercise these constitutional rights necessary to participate in our system of government and to tolerate the exercise of those rights by others, and there is "no room for the view that . First Amendment protections should apply with less force on college campuses than in the community at large", Healy, 408 U.S. at 180; (3) The exercise of First Amendment rights on the campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education in this state is a critical component of the education experience for students and requires that each state-supported institution of higher education in this state ensure free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation by students, whether on or off campus; (4) State-supported institutions of higher education in this state and elsewhere should provide adequate safeguards for the First Amendment rights of their students to avoid a stifling of expression on campus; (5) The United States Supreme Court has warned that if state-supported institutions of higher education stifle student speech and prevent the open exchange of ideas on campus, "our civilization will stagnate and die", Sweezy vs. New Hampshire, 354 U.S. 234, 250 (1957); (6) A significant amount of taxpayer dollars is appropriated to state-supported institutions of higher education each year, and the General Assembly must ensure that all state-supported institutions of higher education receiving state funds recognize freedom of speech as a fundamental right for all; and (7) State-supported institutions of higher education should strive to ensure the fullest degree of intellectual and academic freedom and free expression, and it is not the proper role of state-supported institutions of higher education to shield individuals from speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including without limitation ideas and opinions the individuals may find unwelcome, uncollegial, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive. Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution protect the rights of free speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of association for all citizens;

(2) The United States Supreme Court has called public universities "peculiarly the marketplace of ideas", Healy v. James, 408 U.S. 169, 180 (1972), where young adults learn to exercise these constitutional rights necessary to participate in our system of government and to tolerate the exercise of those rights by others, and there is "no room for the view that . First Amendment protections should apply with less force on college campuses than in the community at large", Healy, 408 U.S. at 180;

(3) The exercise of First Amendment rights on the campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education in this state is a critical component of the education experience for students and requires that each state-supported institution of higher education in this state ensure free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation by students, whether on or off campus;

(4) State-supported institutions of higher education in this state and elsewhere should provide adequate safeguards for the First Amendment rights of their students to avoid a stifling of expression on campus;

(5) The United States Supreme Court has warned that if state-supported institutions of higher education stifle student speech and prevent the open exchange of ideas on campus, "our civilization will stagnate and die", Sweezy vs. New Hampshire, 354 U.S. 234, 250 (1957);

(6) A significant amount of taxpayer dollars is appropriated to state-supported institutions of higher education each year, and the General Assembly must ensure that all state-supported institutions of higher education receiving state funds recognize freedom of speech as a fundamental right for all; and

(7) State-supported institutions of higher education should strive to ensure the fullest degree of intellectual and academic freedom and free expression, and it is not the proper role of state-supported institutions of higher education to shield individuals from speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including without limitation ideas and opinions the individuals may find unwelcome, uncollegial, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive.

Added by Act 2019, No. 184,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-122 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-122
Higher education minority retention programs - Establishment - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) All state-supported colleges and universities shall establish a program for the retention of blacks and other members of minority groups as students, faculty, and staff. Retention action plans shall be prepared on a continuing basis for future five-year periods. (b) Each state-supported college and university shall annually prepare a progress report on the steps that have been taken to reach the goals of the plan. The report shall include information relative to students, faculty, and staff within the institution. (c) Copies of each institution's five-year plan and annual report shall be filed by June 30 with the Division of Higher Education, the board of trustees of the institution, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, and the board of visitors of the institution, if applicable. (d) The division shall develop appropriate forms for reporting and shall monitor the retention plans and annual reports. (e) In carrying out the retention action plans, each institution shall provide for a part-time or full-time employee by reassignment, appointment, or employment to assist the institution in the retention of blacks and members of other minority groups for faculty and staff positions. Acts 1999, No. 1091, § 2.

(a) All state-supported colleges and universities shall establish a program for the retention of blacks and other members of minority groups as students, faculty, and staff. Retention action plans shall be prepared on a continuing basis for future five-year periods.

(b) Each state-supported college and university shall annually prepare a progress report on the steps that have been taken to reach the goals of the plan. The report shall include information relative to students, faculty, and staff within the institution.

(c) Copies of each institution's five-year plan and annual report shall be filed by June 30 with the Division of Higher Education, the board of trustees of the institution, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, and the board of visitors of the institution, if applicable.

(d) The division shall develop appropriate forms for reporting and shall monitor the retention plans and annual reports.

(e) In carrying out the retention action plans, each institution shall provide for a part-time or full-time employee by reassignment, appointment, or employment to assist the institution in the retention of blacks and members of other minority groups for faculty and staff positions.

Acts 1999, No. 1091, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-63-602
Administration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall have administrative responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining a catastrophic leave bank program for nonfaculty benefits-eligible, full-time employees of the state institutions of higher education. (2) Each state institution of higher education may participate in the catastrophic leave bank authorized by this section and administered by the Office of Personnel Management, or the institution may establish a catastrophic leave bank for its employees. (b) Accrued annual leave and sick leave of employees may be donated to a catastrophic leave bank. (c) Catastrophic leave with pay may be granted to an employee when such employee is unable to perform his or her duties due to a catastrophic illness. (d) An employee may be eligible for catastrophic leave when: (1) The employee has been employed by the state institution of higher education for more than two (2) years; (2) An acceptable medical certificate from a physician supporting the continued absence is on file; and (3) The employee has not been disciplined for any leave abuse during the past two (2) years. (e) If the illness or injury is that of an employee and is covered by workers' compensation, the compensation based on catastrophic leave when combined with the weekly workers' compensation benefit received by the employee shall not exceed the compensation being received by the employee at the onset of the illness or injury. (f) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee shall promulgate necessary rules as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (g) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal in any way the exclusion of nonclassified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education under the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act, § 21-4-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 380, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6059, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6058, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 441, § 2; 1999, No. 1176, § 2.

(a) (1) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall have administrative responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining a catastrophic leave bank program for nonfaculty benefits-eligible, full-time employees of the state institutions of higher education. (2) Each state institution of higher education may participate in the catastrophic leave bank authorized by this section and administered by the Office of Personnel Management, or the institution may establish a catastrophic leave bank for its employees.

(1) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall have administrative responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining a catastrophic leave bank program for nonfaculty benefits-eligible, full-time employees of the state institutions of higher education.

(2) Each state institution of higher education may participate in the catastrophic leave bank authorized by this section and administered by the Office of Personnel Management, or the institution may establish a catastrophic leave bank for its employees.

(b) Accrued annual leave and sick leave of employees may be donated to a catastrophic leave bank.

(c) Catastrophic leave with pay may be granted to an employee when such employee is unable to perform his or her duties due to a catastrophic illness.

(d) An employee may be eligible for catastrophic leave when: (1) The employee has been employed by the state institution of higher education for more than two (2) years; (2) An acceptable medical certificate from a physician supporting the continued absence is on file; and (3) The employee has not been disciplined for any leave abuse during the past two (2) years.

(1) The employee has been employed by the state institution of higher education for more than two (2) years;

(2) An acceptable medical certificate from a physician supporting the continued absence is on file; and

(3) The employee has not been disciplined for any leave abuse during the past two (2) years.

(e) If the illness or injury is that of an employee and is covered by workers' compensation, the compensation based on catastrophic leave when combined with the weekly workers' compensation benefit received by the employee shall not exceed the compensation being received by the employee at the onset of the illness or injury.

(f) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee shall promulgate necessary rules as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(g) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal in any way the exclusion of nonclassified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education under the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act, § 21-4-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 380, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6059, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6058, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 441, § 2; 1999, No. 1176, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 5; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5805; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 7; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 47, § 1; 1995, No. 385, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 7; 1999, No. 999, § 9.

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

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 5; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5805; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 7; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 47, § 1; 1995, No. 385, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 7; 1999, No. 999, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-17-1308
Absence due to injury from assault
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each school district shall grant a leave of absence with full pay for a maximum period of one (1) year to any school employee who is absent from duty in a public school as a result of personal injury from an assault or other violent criminal act committed against the school employee in the course of employment in the public school. (2) Such leave of absence shall not be charged to the sick leave provided to the school employee under this subchapter. (b) The board of directors of each school district shall adopt written policies for the implementation of this section and shall incorporate them as a part of the written personnel policies of the school district. Acts 1995, No. 1233, § 1.

(a) (1) Each school district shall grant a leave of absence with full pay for a maximum period of one (1) year to any school employee who is absent from duty in a public school as a result of personal injury from an assault or other violent criminal act committed against the school employee in the course of employment in the public school. (2) Such leave of absence shall not be charged to the sick leave provided to the school employee under this subchapter.

(1) Each school district shall grant a leave of absence with full pay for a maximum period of one (1) year to any school employee who is absent from duty in a public school as a result of personal injury from an assault or other violent criminal act committed against the school employee in the course of employment in the public school.

(2) Such leave of absence shall not be charged to the sick leave provided to the school employee under this subchapter.

(b) The board of directors of each school district shall adopt written policies for the implementation of this section and shall incorporate them as a part of the written personnel policies of the school district.

Acts 1995, No. 1233, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1220 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1220
Refunding bonds - Issuance with election - Validation
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds issued by any school district of the State of Arkansas, when authorized at any general or special school election by a vote of the electors of the school district for a continuing debt service fund to retire refunding bonds, shall be the valid, legal, and binding obligations of the school district provided that the issuance of the refunding bonds is approved by the State Board of Education or the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education before the issuance of the refunding bonds. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 45, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1935, No. 336, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1125; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 69.

Refunding bonds issued by any school district of the State of Arkansas, when authorized at any general or special school election by a vote of the electors of the school district for a continuing debt service fund to retire refunding bonds, shall be the valid, legal, and binding obligations of the school district provided that the issuance of the refunding bonds is approved by the State Board of Education or the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education before the issuance of the refunding bonds.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 45, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1935, No. 336, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1125; Acts 1999, No. 1046, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 69.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-208 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-208
New units of instruction, research, and public service - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to request, receive, evaluate, and approve proposals for all new units of instruction, research, and public service, consistent with established role and scope designations which have been approved by the board of trustees and the president of an institution, and to determine, based upon established policies, whether new units of instruction, research, or public service are justified. (2) (A) "Established policies" as used in this subsection means a written statement developed by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in consultation with and upon the advice of representatives of each of the state's institutions of higher education which shall set forth the relevant criteria which a proposal for a new unit of instruction must meet before its establishment by an institution is justified. (B) (i) The term "new unit of instruction, research, or public service" used in this subsection includes establishment of a college, school, division, institute, center, department, new curricula, majors leading to a new degree program, or an extension service not presently included in the program of the institution. (ii) The term does not include reasonable and moderate extensions, as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of existing curricular research or public service programs which have a direct relationship to existing programs at the several public institutions of higher education. (b) General revenues appropriated by the General Assembly shall not be expended for new programs that have not been recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904; Acts 1989, No. 397, § 2.

(a) (1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to request, receive, evaluate, and approve proposals for all new units of instruction, research, and public service, consistent with established role and scope designations which have been approved by the board of trustees and the president of an institution, and to determine, based upon established policies, whether new units of instruction, research, or public service are justified. (2) (A) "Established policies" as used in this subsection means a written statement developed by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in consultation with and upon the advice of representatives of each of the state's institutions of higher education which shall set forth the relevant criteria which a proposal for a new unit of instruction must meet before its establishment by an institution is justified. (B) (i) The term "new unit of instruction, research, or public service" used in this subsection includes establishment of a college, school, division, institute, center, department, new curricula, majors leading to a new degree program, or an extension service not presently included in the program of the institution. (ii) The term does not include reasonable and moderate extensions, as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of existing curricular research or public service programs which have a direct relationship to existing programs at the several public institutions of higher education.

(1) In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the power and duty to request, receive, evaluate, and approve proposals for all new units of instruction, research, and public service, consistent with established role and scope designations which have been approved by the board of trustees and the president of an institution, and to determine, based upon established policies, whether new units of instruction, research, or public service are justified.

(2) (A) "Established policies" as used in this subsection means a written statement developed by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in consultation with and upon the advice of representatives of each of the state's institutions of higher education which shall set forth the relevant criteria which a proposal for a new unit of instruction must meet before its establishment by an institution is justified. (B) (i) The term "new unit of instruction, research, or public service" used in this subsection includes establishment of a college, school, division, institute, center, department, new curricula, majors leading to a new degree program, or an extension service not presently included in the program of the institution. (ii) The term does not include reasonable and moderate extensions, as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of existing curricular research or public service programs which have a direct relationship to existing programs at the several public institutions of higher education.

(A) "Established policies" as used in this subsection means a written statement developed by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in consultation with and upon the advice of representatives of each of the state's institutions of higher education which shall set forth the relevant criteria which a proposal for a new unit of instruction must meet before its establishment by an institution is justified.

(B) (i) The term "new unit of instruction, research, or public service" used in this subsection includes establishment of a college, school, division, institute, center, department, new curricula, majors leading to a new degree program, or an extension service not presently included in the program of the institution. (ii) The term does not include reasonable and moderate extensions, as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of existing curricular research or public service programs which have a direct relationship to existing programs at the several public institutions of higher education.

(i) The term "new unit of instruction, research, or public service" used in this subsection includes establishment of a college, school, division, institute, center, department, new curricula, majors leading to a new degree program, or an extension service not presently included in the program of the institution.

(ii) The term does not include reasonable and moderate extensions, as defined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, of existing curricular research or public service programs which have a direct relationship to existing programs at the several public institutions of higher education.

(b) General revenues appropriated by the General Assembly shall not be expended for new programs that have not been recommended by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904; Acts 1989, No. 397, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-128 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-128
Arkansas Early Grades Foreign Language Pilot Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the Arkansas Early Grades Foreign Language Pilot Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage the development of new foreign language programs for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6), with an emphasis on Spanish. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education and representatives of the state's foreign language educators, shall develop a request-for-proposals process whereby public schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6) may apply for funding, not to exceed three (3) years, to establish a foreign language training program, with an emphasis on Spanish. (c) (1) The awards granted under the provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriation. (2) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may solicit and receive donations and grants for the purpose of making awards. (3) All donations, grants, and appropriations received shall be accounted for by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (4) The provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 shall be contingent on the appropriation and funding necessary to allow the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to carry out the duties assigned to it in this section and § 6-16-127 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1319, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1573. § 3.

(a) There is hereby created the Arkansas Early Grades Foreign Language Pilot Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage the development of new foreign language programs for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6), with an emphasis on Spanish.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Higher Education and representatives of the state's foreign language educators, shall develop a request-for-proposals process whereby public schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6) may apply for funding, not to exceed three (3) years, to establish a foreign language training program, with an emphasis on Spanish.

(c) (1) The awards granted under the provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriation. (2) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may solicit and receive donations and grants for the purpose of making awards. (3) All donations, grants, and appropriations received shall be accounted for by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (4) The provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 shall be contingent on the appropriation and funding necessary to allow the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to carry out the duties assigned to it in this section and § 6-16-127 .

(1) The awards granted under the provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriation.

(2) The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may solicit and receive donations and grants for the purpose of making awards.

(3) All donations, grants, and appropriations received shall be accounted for by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(4) The provisions of this section and § 6-16-127 shall be contingent on the appropriation and funding necessary to allow the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to carry out the duties assigned to it in this section and § 6-16-127 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1319, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1573. § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-13-905
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1132, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 860, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-474; Acts 1999, No. 398, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1132, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 860, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-474; Acts 1999, No. 398, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-110
Sale of farm products - Disposition of proceeds - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds from the sale of all farm products shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of each of the schools and kept in a separate fund. (b) The moneys may be drawn by warrant by the boards of trustees and expended for the upbuilding and development of the school farms and used for no other purpose if an itemized account of all sales and receipts for all disbursements of moneys is kept by the boards and is audited annually and a report of the account filed with the Governor within thirty (30) days after the audit is made. (c) Any one (1) of the boards or any member of either of the boards, or any member of the faculty of either of the schools, who violates any part of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense or violation of this section. Acts 1917, No. 467, §§ 6, 7, p. 2151; C. & M. Dig., § 9613; Pope's Dig., § 12960; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3113; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 188.

(a) The proceeds from the sale of all farm products shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of each of the schools and kept in a separate fund.

(b) The moneys may be drawn by warrant by the boards of trustees and expended for the upbuilding and development of the school farms and used for no other purpose if an itemized account of all sales and receipts for all disbursements of moneys is kept by the boards and is audited annually and a report of the account filed with the Governor within thirty (30) days after the audit is made.

(c) Any one (1) of the boards or any member of either of the boards, or any member of the faculty of either of the schools, who violates any part of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense or violation of this section.

Acts 1917, No. 467, §§ 6, 7, p. 2151; C. & M. Dig., § 9613; Pope's Dig., § 12960; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3113; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 188.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-606
Reporting by school district
Status: in_force

(a) The superintendent of a school district annually shall report the results of the school district screening required under § 6-41-603 . (b) Before July 15, a public school district shall report on the website of the public school district or in writing to the parents of each student in the public school district the following information: (1) The dyslexia intervention programs used during the previous school year that were specifically responsive to assisting students with dyslexia; (2) The number of students during the previous school year who received dyslexia intervention under this subchapter; and (3) The total number of students identified with dyslexia during the previous school year. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1039,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The superintendent of a school district annually shall report the results of the school district screening required under § 6-41-603 .

(b) Before July 15, a public school district shall report on the website of the public school district or in writing to the parents of each student in the public school district the following information: (1) The dyslexia intervention programs used during the previous school year that were specifically responsive to assisting students with dyslexia; (2) The number of students during the previous school year who received dyslexia intervention under this subchapter; and (3) The total number of students identified with dyslexia during the previous school year.

(1) The dyslexia intervention programs used during the previous school year that were specifically responsive to assisting students with dyslexia;

(2) The number of students during the previous school year who received dyslexia intervention under this subchapter; and

(3) The total number of students identified with dyslexia during the previous school year.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1039,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-15-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 1340, §§ 1-4.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 1340, §§ 1-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-47-406
Public school district and charter school distance learning program
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may offer and teach distance learning courses to a student enrolled in a private school or a home school if: (1) The student resides in the public school district where the public school or open-enrollment public charter school is located; (2) The student agrees to physically attend the public school or open-enrollment public charter school for the purposes of taking state tests and assessments required for the particular course or courses taken by the student; and (3) The public school or open-enrollment public charter school teaches or offers a distance learning course that has been approved by or otherwise complies with Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and standards governing distance learning courses. (b) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to allow the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to waive the requirements under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section on an individual basis for a student who is unable to attend due to conditions that prevent the child from physically attending a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school. (c) (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that teaches or offers a distance learning course to one (1) or more home-schooled or private school students who meet the conditions of subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section shall be entitled to an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the state foundation funding amount for each course taught to a private school student or home-schooled student. (2) However, under no circumstances shall a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school be entitled to more than the equivalent of state foundation funding for one (1) average daily membership per student regardless of the number of distance learning courses received by a particular home-schooled or private school student. (d) A home-schooled student or a private school student enrolled in a distance learning course shall not be entitled to any rights, privileges, courses, activities, or services available to a public school student or open-enrollment public charter school student other than receiving appropriate credit for a completed distance learning course. (e) This section shall not be construed to entitle a home-schooled student or private school student to participate in, enroll in, or attend any other courses, activities, or services provided by a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school. (f) (1) Before a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school offers or teaches to public school students, home-schooled students, or private school students distance learning courses that are not part of the curriculum required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts established by the state board, the open-enrollment public school district or public charter school first shall obtain approval of the distance learning courses by the division. (2) A course offered under this subsection shall follow division course frameworks. (g) No public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall establish or provide a virtual school or distance learning course except as allowed by this section. (h) This section shall not be construed to require a home-schooled student or private school student to take any test or assessment not specifically required for completion of the course for which the student is enrolled. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1842, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1841, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1840, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 867,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2325, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 27.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may offer and teach distance learning courses to a student enrolled in a private school or a home school if: (1) The student resides in the public school district where the public school or open-enrollment public charter school is located; (2) The student agrees to physically attend the public school or open-enrollment public charter school for the purposes of taking state tests and assessments required for the particular course or courses taken by the student; and (3) The public school or open-enrollment public charter school teaches or offers a distance learning course that has been approved by or otherwise complies with Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and standards governing distance learning courses.

(1) The student resides in the public school district where the public school or open-enrollment public charter school is located;

(2) The student agrees to physically attend the public school or open-enrollment public charter school for the purposes of taking state tests and assessments required for the particular course or courses taken by the student; and

(3) The public school or open-enrollment public charter school teaches or offers a distance learning course that has been approved by or otherwise complies with Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and standards governing distance learning courses.

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to allow the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to waive the requirements under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section on an individual basis for a student who is unable to attend due to conditions that prevent the child from physically attending a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school.

(c) (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that teaches or offers a distance learning course to one (1) or more home-schooled or private school students who meet the conditions of subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section shall be entitled to an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the state foundation funding amount for each course taught to a private school student or home-schooled student. (2) However, under no circumstances shall a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school be entitled to more than the equivalent of state foundation funding for one (1) average daily membership per student regardless of the number of distance learning courses received by a particular home-schooled or private school student.

(1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that teaches or offers a distance learning course to one (1) or more home-schooled or private school students who meet the conditions of subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section shall be entitled to an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the state foundation funding amount for each course taught to a private school student or home-schooled student.

(2) However, under no circumstances shall a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school be entitled to more than the equivalent of state foundation funding for one (1) average daily membership per student regardless of the number of distance learning courses received by a particular home-schooled or private school student.

(d) A home-schooled student or a private school student enrolled in a distance learning course shall not be entitled to any rights, privileges, courses, activities, or services available to a public school student or open-enrollment public charter school student other than receiving appropriate credit for a completed distance learning course.

(e) This section shall not be construed to entitle a home-schooled student or private school student to participate in, enroll in, or attend any other courses, activities, or services provided by a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school.

(f) (1) Before a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school offers or teaches to public school students, home-schooled students, or private school students distance learning courses that are not part of the curriculum required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts established by the state board, the open-enrollment public school district or public charter school first shall obtain approval of the distance learning courses by the division. (2) A course offered under this subsection shall follow division course frameworks.

(1) Before a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school offers or teaches to public school students, home-schooled students, or private school students distance learning courses that are not part of the curriculum required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts established by the state board, the open-enrollment public school district or public charter school first shall obtain approval of the distance learning courses by the division.

(2) A course offered under this subsection shall follow division course frameworks.

(g) No public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall establish or provide a virtual school or distance learning course except as allowed by this section.

(h) This section shall not be construed to require a home-schooled student or private school student to take any test or assessment not specifically required for completion of the course for which the student is enrolled.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1842, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1841, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1840, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 867,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 2325, § 2; 2009, No. 1469, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1402
Program established - Administration
Status: in_force

There is established a Nursing Student Loan Program, to be administered by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 3.

There is established a Nursing Student Loan Program, to be administered by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-113
Awards and grants
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prohibits administrators or employees of public educational entities from receiving monetary or other awards, grants, or benefits from entities generally recognized as providing benefits based upon exceptional skills or exemplary contributions to education. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 13.

Nothing in this chapter prohibits administrators or employees of public educational entities from receiving monetary or other awards, grants, or benefits from entities generally recognized as providing benefits based upon exceptional skills or exemplary contributions to education.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-704 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-41-704
Program information
Status: in_force

A Building Better Futures Program implemented by an approved institution shall: (1) Have a selective admission process for students with documented intellectual disabilities; (2) Be exempt from the higher education state minimum core curriculum as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-218 ; (3) Be exempt from Building Better Futures Program review by the board under §§ 6-61-207 and 6-61-208 ; (4) Be part of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program approved by the United States Department of Education within three (3) years of establishing the Building Better Futures Program at the approved institution; (5) Allow a certificate to be awarded to a student who successfully completes the Building Better Futures Program; and (6) Not permit hours completed in the Building Better Futures Program to be transferred toward credit for an associate or baccalaureate degree program. Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.

A Building Better Futures Program implemented by an approved institution shall:

(1) Have a selective admission process for students with documented intellectual disabilities;

(2) Be exempt from the higher education state minimum core curriculum as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under § 6-61-218 ;

(3) Be exempt from Building Better Futures Program review by the board under §§ 6-61-207 and 6-61-208 ;

(4) Be part of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program approved by the United States Department of Education within three (3) years of establishing the Building Better Futures Program at the approved institution;

(5) Allow a certificate to be awarded to a student who successfully completes the Building Better Futures Program; and

(6) Not permit hours completed in the Building Better Futures Program to be transferred toward credit for an associate or baccalaureate degree program.

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

Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-18-1708
Violations
Status: in_force

A placement organization that fails to register as required by this subchapter or that submits false or incorrect information to the Secretary of State in filing statements required by this subchapter, whether or not the statement or report is verified, shall be prohibited from placing students in this state during the following academic year. Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.

A placement organization that fails to register as required by this subchapter or that submits false or incorrect information to the Secretary of State in filing statements required by this subchapter, whether or not the statement or report is verified, shall be prohibited from placing students in this state during the following academic year.

Acts 2009, No. 966, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-53-308
Municipal contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The local board of a community college may contract with a municipality for: (1) The transfer of real property, including any buildings or structures thereon from the college to the municipality; (2) Any or all of the following: (A) The construction, repair, and renovation of buildings or structures; (B) The construction of additions to buildings or structures; and (C) The provision of equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures by the municipality; and (3) (A) The long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years of the buildings or structures by the municipality to the college for nominal monetary and other valuable consideration. (B) The leased building or structure shall be utilized by the college for educational purposes. (b) The college may expend funds under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq., and the college and the municipality may expend any other funds available pursuant to applicable law for the purposes set out in this section and for the operation of the facility or structure if the college receives a long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years. (c) If, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the college receives a long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years, the college and the municipality are authorized jointly to do any or all of the following: (1) Construct, repair, and renovate buildings or structures; (2) Construct additions to buildings or structures; and (3) Provide equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures. Acts 1997, No. 481, § 2.

(a) The local board of a community college may contract with a municipality for: (1) The transfer of real property, including any buildings or structures thereon from the college to the municipality; (2) Any or all of the following: (A) The construction, repair, and renovation of buildings or structures; (B) The construction of additions to buildings or structures; and (C) The provision of equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures by the municipality; and (3) (A) The long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years of the buildings or structures by the municipality to the college for nominal monetary and other valuable consideration. (B) The leased building or structure shall be utilized by the college for educational purposes.

(1) The transfer of real property, including any buildings or structures thereon from the college to the municipality;

(2) Any or all of the following: (A) The construction, repair, and renovation of buildings or structures; (B) The construction of additions to buildings or structures; and (C) The provision of equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures by the municipality; and

(A) The construction, repair, and renovation of buildings or structures;

(B) The construction of additions to buildings or structures; and

(C) The provision of equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures by the municipality; and

(3) (A) The long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years of the buildings or structures by the municipality to the college for nominal monetary and other valuable consideration. (B) The leased building or structure shall be utilized by the college for educational purposes.

(A) The long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years of the buildings or structures by the municipality to the college for nominal monetary and other valuable consideration.

(B) The leased building or structure shall be utilized by the college for educational purposes.

(b) The college may expend funds under the Arkansas College Savings Bond Act of 1989, § 6-62-701 et seq., and the college and the municipality may expend any other funds available pursuant to applicable law for the purposes set out in this section and for the operation of the facility or structure if the college receives a long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years.

(c) If, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the college receives a long-term lease of at least fifty (50) years, the college and the municipality are authorized jointly to do any or all of the following: (1) Construct, repair, and renovate buildings or structures; (2) Construct additions to buildings or structures; and (3) Provide equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures.

(1) Construct, repair, and renovate buildings or structures;

(2) Construct additions to buildings or structures; and

(3) Provide equipment, apparatus, library materials, and fixtures for the buildings or structures.

Acts 1997, No. 481, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-2002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-81-2002
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Neuropsychological testing services are necessary services for the citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to provide access to and inform a broad range of clinical services, psychoeducational services, and legal and quasi-legal decision-making skills, including without limitation child custody evaluations, forensic evaluations, and occupationally mandated psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; and (2) There is a workforce shortage and a need for education and training to promote the workforce pipeline for these clinical services. (b) It is the intent of this subchapter that the Arkansas Psychology Board shall approve scholarships, stipends, and incentives, such as loan repayment assistance, based on standards established by the General Assembly and the board for individuals pursuing career paths that address the workforce shortage for these clinical services. Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Neuropsychological testing services are necessary services for the citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to provide access to and inform a broad range of clinical services, psychoeducational services, and legal and quasi-legal decision-making skills, including without limitation child custody evaluations, forensic evaluations, and occupationally mandated psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; and (2) There is a workforce shortage and a need for education and training to promote the workforce pipeline for these clinical services.

(1) Neuropsychological testing services are necessary services for the citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to provide access to and inform a broad range of clinical services, psychoeducational services, and legal and quasi-legal decision-making skills, including without limitation child custody evaluations, forensic evaluations, and occupationally mandated psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; and

(2) There is a workforce shortage and a need for education and training to promote the workforce pipeline for these clinical services.

(b) It is the intent of this subchapter that the Arkansas Psychology Board shall approve scholarships, stipends, and incentives, such as loan repayment assistance, based on standards established by the General Assembly and the board for individuals pursuing career paths that address the workforce shortage for these clinical services.

Added by Act 2023, No. 842,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-16-1506
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program, including without limitation rules addressing: (1) The eligibility of a student at least sixteen (16) years of age but less than nineteen (19) years of age to take the General Education Development (GED) Test if the student provides a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program; and (2) The determination of whether or not a student is eligible to enroll in a participating program. Added by Act 2015, No. 1260,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program, including without limitation rules addressing:

(1) The eligibility of a student at least sixteen (16) years of age but less than nineteen (19) years of age to take the General Education Development (GED) Test if the student provides a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program; and

(2) The determination of whether or not a student is eligible to enroll in a participating program.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1260,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-17-601
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1985, No. 350, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 43.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1985, No. 350, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270; Acts 2011, No. 989, § 43.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-126 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-126
Delay or early release of school due to emergency circumstances
Status: in_force

(a) A superintendent may delay the start time or release early a school or schools in the school district due to any of the following emergency circumstances: (1) Inclement weather; (2) Contagious disease outbreak; or (3) Utility outage. (b) (1) For no more than five (5) school days total per year, a superintendent may, due to emergency circumstances under subsection (a) of this section, either: (A) Delay the start of the school day until as late as 10:00 a.m.; or (B) Release students from school no earlier than 1:00 p.m. (2) A school day that is delayed or released early under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall count as a credited school day, with no requirement for additional days to be added to the school calendar. Amended by Act 2017, No. 747,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 143,§ 1, eff. 2/23/2015.

(a) A superintendent may delay the start time or release early a school or schools in the school district due to any of the following emergency circumstances: (1) Inclement weather; (2) Contagious disease outbreak; or (3) Utility outage.

(1) Inclement weather;

(2) Contagious disease outbreak; or

(3) Utility outage.

(b) (1) For no more than five (5) school days total per year, a superintendent may, due to emergency circumstances under subsection (a) of this section, either: (A) Delay the start of the school day until as late as 10:00 a.m.; or (B) Release students from school no earlier than 1:00 p.m. (2) A school day that is delayed or released early under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall count as a credited school day, with no requirement for additional days to be added to the school calendar.

(1) For no more than five (5) school days total per year, a superintendent may, due to emergency circumstances under subsection (a) of this section, either: (A) Delay the start of the school day until as late as 10:00 a.m.; or (B) Release students from school no earlier than 1:00 p.m.

(A) Delay the start of the school day until as late as 10:00 a.m.; or

(B) Release students from school no earlier than 1:00 p.m.

(2) A school day that is delayed or released early under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall count as a credited school day, with no requirement for additional days to be added to the school calendar.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 747,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 143,§ 1, eff. 2/23/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-47-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1159,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 5; 2005, No. 1425, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1159,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 1298, § 5; 2005, No. 1425, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-110
Work Force 2000 funding
Status: in_force

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund will be provided to Arkansas State University-Beebe to fund workforce development and vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas State University-Searcy. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 10.

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund will be provided to Arkansas State University-Beebe to fund workforce development and vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas State University-Searcy.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-609 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-41-609
Dyslexia and related disorder education in teacher preparation programs
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall collaborate with the Division of Higher Education to ensure that all teacher education programs offered at state-supported institutions of higher education provide dyslexia professional awareness of the: (1) Characteristics of dyslexia; and (2) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1785, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall collaborate with the Division of Higher Education to ensure that all teacher education programs offered at state-supported institutions of higher education provide dyslexia professional awareness of the:

(1) Characteristics of dyslexia; and

(2) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1785, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1506
Finding of uninsurability - Effect
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Insurance Department is authorized to maintain an inspection and engineering service and a training program designed to reduce the hazards in public school buildings insured under this program. (2) The department shall have authority to cancel or not renew insurance on any school property if the property is deemed no longer insurable. (3) The department may refuse to insure property when it determines that the property does not meet program guidelines. (b) In carrying out its duties pursuant to this section, the department may request and the affected school district shall provide any information requested for a determination concerning the reasons for the denial, nonrenewal, or cancellation of insurance coverage. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3516; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 7.

(a) (1) The State Insurance Department is authorized to maintain an inspection and engineering service and a training program designed to reduce the hazards in public school buildings insured under this program. (2) The department shall have authority to cancel or not renew insurance on any school property if the property is deemed no longer insurable. (3) The department may refuse to insure property when it determines that the property does not meet program guidelines.

(1) The State Insurance Department is authorized to maintain an inspection and engineering service and a training program designed to reduce the hazards in public school buildings insured under this program.

(2) The department shall have authority to cancel or not renew insurance on any school property if the property is deemed no longer insurable.

(3) The department may refuse to insure property when it determines that the property does not meet program guidelines.

(b) In carrying out its duties pursuant to this section, the department may request and the affected school district shall provide any information requested for a determination concerning the reasons for the denial, nonrenewal, or cancellation of insurance coverage.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3516; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-60-1407
Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A student or student organization shall bring suit for a violation of this subchapter not later than one (1) year after the day the cause of action occurred. (2) For purposes of calculating the one-year limitation period, the cause of action shall be deemed accrued on the date that the student or student organization receives final notice of discipline from an institution. (b) This subchapter shall apply to disciplinary proceedings beginning on or after August 1, 2023. Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) (1) A student or student organization shall bring suit for a violation of this subchapter not later than one (1) year after the day the cause of action occurred. (2) For purposes of calculating the one-year limitation period, the cause of action shall be deemed accrued on the date that the student or student organization receives final notice of discipline from an institution.

(1) A student or student organization shall bring suit for a violation of this subchapter not later than one (1) year after the day the cause of action occurred.

(2) For purposes of calculating the one-year limitation period, the cause of action shall be deemed accrued on the date that the student or student organization receives final notice of discipline from an institution.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to disciplinary proceedings beginning on or after August 1, 2023.

Added by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-611 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-611
License renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses shall be renewable annually. (b) The licensing period shall be determined by the Division of Higher Education. (c) (1) Application for renewal of a school license is to be provided in the form and manner prescribed by the division. (2) The school and its programs of study, facilities, faculty, and all other operations must meet the minimum standards as established by rules. (d) An application for renewal of an admissions representative's license shall be made on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1899, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1898, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1897, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 11, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1983, No. 770, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4307; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.

(a) Licenses shall be renewable annually.

(b) The licensing period shall be determined by the Division of Higher Education.

(c) (1) Application for renewal of a school license is to be provided in the form and manner prescribed by the division. (2) The school and its programs of study, facilities, faculty, and all other operations must meet the minimum standards as established by rules.

(1) Application for renewal of a school license is to be provided in the form and manner prescribed by the division.

(2) The school and its programs of study, facilities, faculty, and all other operations must meet the minimum standards as established by rules.

(d) An application for renewal of an admissions representative's license shall be made on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1899, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1898, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1897, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 11, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 770, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4307; Acts 1989, No. 906, § 1; 1995, No. 1213, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-51-804
Property ownership - Board of school superintendents
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board which currently owns the property and capital equipment of any existing community-based education center is authorized to retain ownership of such properties. (2) Provided, however, ownership of such properties may, by vote of the board, be restructured. (b) (1) Furthermore, the board of the host school is encouraged to create a board composed of superintendents of all schools sending students to the community-based education center. (2) Such board may act as a governing board for the community-based education center. (3) Furthermore, such boards are encouraged to have members that are representative of business and industry in the community-based education centers service area. Acts 1991, No. 228, § 5.

(a) (1) The board which currently owns the property and capital equipment of any existing community-based education center is authorized to retain ownership of such properties. (2) Provided, however, ownership of such properties may, by vote of the board, be restructured.

(1) The board which currently owns the property and capital equipment of any existing community-based education center is authorized to retain ownership of such properties.

(2) Provided, however, ownership of such properties may, by vote of the board, be restructured.

(b) (1) Furthermore, the board of the host school is encouraged to create a board composed of superintendents of all schools sending students to the community-based education center. (2) Such board may act as a governing board for the community-based education center. (3) Furthermore, such boards are encouraged to have members that are representative of business and industry in the community-based education centers service area.

(1) Furthermore, the board of the host school is encouraged to create a board composed of superintendents of all schools sending students to the community-based education center.

(2) Such board may act as a governing board for the community-based education center.

(3) Furthermore, such boards are encouraged to have members that are representative of business and industry in the community-based education centers service area.

Acts 1991, No. 228, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-510 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-20-510
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

All files and records that are required by the laws of this state or under the provisions of applicable federal laws or regulations to be kept confidential and all court orders pertaining to the confidentiality of records or prohibiting or limiting the disclosure thereof pertaining to a child living in a foster home or a child with disabilities under the provisions of this subchapter shall be strictly complied with by the respective school districts and by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in all correspondence and transactions pertaining to the administration of the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1609, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 815, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-742; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13.

All files and records that are required by the laws of this state or under the provisions of applicable federal laws or regulations to be kept confidential and all court orders pertaining to the confidentiality of records or prohibiting or limiting the disclosure thereof pertaining to a child living in a foster home or a child with disabilities under the provisions of this subchapter shall be strictly complied with by the respective school districts and by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in all correspondence and transactions pertaining to the administration of the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1609, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 815, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-742; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-60-1103
Prohibited expression
Status: in_force

The following types of expression by a student journalist are not protected activities under this subchapter: (1) School-sponsored media that are libelous, slanderous, or obscene, as defined by state law; (2) School-sponsored media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy; (3) School-sponsored media that violate federal or state law; (4) School-sponsored media that constitute or incite students as to create: (A) An unlawful act or a clear and present danger of the commission of an unlawful act; (B) A violation of a policy of: (i) The public institution of higher education at which the activity is occurring; or (ii) The Division of Higher Education; or (C) A material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of a public institution of higher education; or (5) School-sponsored media that involve the unauthorized use of the marks or logos of a public institution of higher education. Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

The following types of expression by a student journalist are not protected activities under this subchapter:

(1) School-sponsored media that are libelous, slanderous, or obscene, as defined by state law;

(2) School-sponsored media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy;

(3) School-sponsored media that violate federal or state law;

(4) School-sponsored media that constitute or incite students as to create: (A) An unlawful act or a clear and present danger of the commission of an unlawful act; (B) A violation of a policy of: (i) The public institution of higher education at which the activity is occurring; or (ii) The Division of Higher Education; or (C) A material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of a public institution of higher education; or

(A) An unlawful act or a clear and present danger of the commission of an unlawful act;

(B) A violation of a policy of: (i) The public institution of higher education at which the activity is occurring; or (ii) The Division of Higher Education; or

(i) The public institution of higher education at which the activity is occurring; or

(ii) The Division of Higher Education; or

(C) A material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of a public institution of higher education; or

(5) School-sponsored media that involve the unauthorized use of the marks or logos of a public institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-18-1204
Prohibited publications
Status: in_force

Student publications policies shall recognize that truth, fairness, accuracy, and responsibility are essential to the practice of journalism, and that the following types of student media by student journalists are not authorized: (1) Student media that are obscene as to minors, as defined by state law; (2) Student media that are libelous or slanderous, as defined by state law; (3) Student media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, as defined by state law; (4) Student media that so incite students as to create: (A) A clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises; (B) The violation of lawful school rules; or (C) The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school; and (5) Student media that harass, threaten, or intimidate a student. Amended by Act 2019, No. 912,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1109, § 4.

Student publications policies shall recognize that truth, fairness, accuracy, and responsibility are essential to the practice of journalism, and that the following types of student media by student journalists are not authorized:

(1) Student media that are obscene as to minors, as defined by state law;

(2) Student media that are libelous or slanderous, as defined by state law;

(3) Student media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, as defined by state law;

(4) Student media that so incite students as to create: (A) A clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises; (B) The violation of lawful school rules; or (C) The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school; and

(A) A clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises;

(B) The violation of lawful school rules; or

(C) The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school; and

(5) Student media that harass, threaten, or intimidate a student.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 912,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1109, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-115
Bus permit numbers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall establish a system of permit numbers to be used in identifying school buses owned or operated by or in behalf of school districts in this state. (2) The system of permit numbers shall assign an identifying prefix number to each school district with provisions for consecutive numbers thereafter for buses of the district. (b) Each school district in this state shall be notified of the permit number assigned the school district under this section and shall be furnished instructions for identifying all school buses owned or operated by or in behalf of the school district. (c) (1) The permit number assigned each school district and the school district name shall be painted in letters not less than six inches (6") high on both sides and on the rear of all school buses owned by the district or used in behalf of the district. (2) Permit numbers shall be painted on the buses in compliance with the rules promulgated by the commission. (d) No school district in this state shall operate a school bus nor shall any school bus be operated for or in behalf of a school district unless the school district name and permit number has been painted on the bus in compliance with this section. (e) A school district failing to comply with this section shall be penalized by the withholding of all transportation aid due the district from the state until the school district is in compliance with this section. Acts 1961, No. 243, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1818 -- 80-1820; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 7.

(a) (1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall establish a system of permit numbers to be used in identifying school buses owned or operated by or in behalf of school districts in this state. (2) The system of permit numbers shall assign an identifying prefix number to each school district with provisions for consecutive numbers thereafter for buses of the district.

(1) The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall establish a system of permit numbers to be used in identifying school buses owned or operated by or in behalf of school districts in this state.

(2) The system of permit numbers shall assign an identifying prefix number to each school district with provisions for consecutive numbers thereafter for buses of the district.

(b) Each school district in this state shall be notified of the permit number assigned the school district under this section and shall be furnished instructions for identifying all school buses owned or operated by or in behalf of the school district.

(c) (1) The permit number assigned each school district and the school district name shall be painted in letters not less than six inches (6") high on both sides and on the rear of all school buses owned by the district or used in behalf of the district. (2) Permit numbers shall be painted on the buses in compliance with the rules promulgated by the commission.

(1) The permit number assigned each school district and the school district name shall be painted in letters not less than six inches (6") high on both sides and on the rear of all school buses owned by the district or used in behalf of the district.

(2) Permit numbers shall be painted on the buses in compliance with the rules promulgated by the commission.

(d) No school district in this state shall operate a school bus nor shall any school bus be operated for or in behalf of a school district unless the school district name and permit number has been painted on the bus in compliance with this section.

(e) A school district failing to comply with this section shall be penalized by the withholding of all transportation aid due the district from the state until the school district is in compliance with this section.

Acts 1961, No. 243, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1818 -- 80-1820; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-87-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 87 / Section 6-87-104
Transition of federal funds for Child Care and Development Block Grant - Department of Education authority to receive federal funds for Child Care and Development Block Grant
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon transfer of lead agency authority from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education for the federal Child Care and Development Fund, the Department of Education may accept and direct the disbursement of funds appropriated by any act of the United States Congress and apportioned to the State of Arkansas for use in connection with any Child Care and Development Fund programs. (2) (A) The Department of Education shall deposit all funds received from the United States Government with the Treasurer of State, who shall, subject to legislative appropriation, make disbursements upon the recommendation of the Department of Education. (B) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall seek input and approval from the Department of Education in the development of the federal Child Care and Development Fund State Plan or any amendments to the plan before its submittal to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. (b) The State Board of Education shall: (1) Promulgate rules required to implement the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan; and (2) Develop and implement a state plan in accordance with the rules promulgated under this subsection. (c) (1) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education shall enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to ensure a coordinated and seamless transition that does not interrupt the provision of state services or unduly impact the operation or function of either agency and that is informed by the early childhood stakeholders. (2) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may allow services to be purchased by the Department of Education, including without limitation the following services: (A) Fulfilling grant requirements; (B) Data reporting; and (C) Services to clients. (d) The transition required under this section shall occur in such a manner that is cost neutral to the state. (e) Lead agency authority shall transfer no later than October 1, 2023, which shall be established in the cooperative endeavor agreement. (f) (1) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under this section shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for review. (2) As part of administering lead agency authority, the Department of Education may contract existing functions back to the Department of Human Services, subject to legislative review by July 1, 2025. (g) The Department of Education and the Department of Human Services shall coordinate, share appropriate data, and jointly report on any workforce development indicators or priorities associated with early childhood care and education funding programs as they relate to the postsecondary education, training, and employment of beneficiaries who are parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student receiving services under this chapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) (1) Upon transfer of lead agency authority from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education for the federal Child Care and Development Fund, the Department of Education may accept and direct the disbursement of funds appropriated by any act of the United States Congress and apportioned to the State of Arkansas for use in connection with any Child Care and Development Fund programs. (2) (A) The Department of Education shall deposit all funds received from the United States Government with the Treasurer of State, who shall, subject to legislative appropriation, make disbursements upon the recommendation of the Department of Education. (B) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall seek input and approval from the Department of Education in the development of the federal Child Care and Development Fund State Plan or any amendments to the plan before its submittal to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(1) Upon transfer of lead agency authority from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education for the federal Child Care and Development Fund, the Department of Education may accept and direct the disbursement of funds appropriated by any act of the United States Congress and apportioned to the State of Arkansas for use in connection with any Child Care and Development Fund programs.

(2) (A) The Department of Education shall deposit all funds received from the United States Government with the Treasurer of State, who shall, subject to legislative appropriation, make disbursements upon the recommendation of the Department of Education. (B) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall seek input and approval from the Department of Education in the development of the federal Child Care and Development Fund State Plan or any amendments to the plan before its submittal to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(A) The Department of Education shall deposit all funds received from the United States Government with the Treasurer of State, who shall, subject to legislative appropriation, make disbursements upon the recommendation of the Department of Education.

(B) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall seek input and approval from the Department of Education in the development of the federal Child Care and Development Fund State Plan or any amendments to the plan before its submittal to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) The State Board of Education shall: (1) Promulgate rules required to implement the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan; and (2) Develop and implement a state plan in accordance with the rules promulgated under this subsection.

(1) Promulgate rules required to implement the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan; and

(2) Develop and implement a state plan in accordance with the rules promulgated under this subsection.

(c) (1) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education shall enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to ensure a coordinated and seamless transition that does not interrupt the provision of state services or unduly impact the operation or function of either agency and that is informed by the early childhood stakeholders. (2) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may allow services to be purchased by the Department of Education, including without limitation the following services: (A) Fulfilling grant requirements; (B) Data reporting; and (C) Services to clients.

(1) Before the transfer of lead agency authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education shall enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to ensure a coordinated and seamless transition that does not interrupt the provision of state services or unduly impact the operation or function of either agency and that is informed by the early childhood stakeholders.

(2) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may allow services to be purchased by the Department of Education, including without limitation the following services: (A) Fulfilling grant requirements; (B) Data reporting; and (C) Services to clients.

(A) Fulfilling grant requirements;

(B) Data reporting; and

(C) Services to clients.

(d) The transition required under this section shall occur in such a manner that is cost neutral to the state.

(e) Lead agency authority shall transfer no later than October 1, 2023, which shall be established in the cooperative endeavor agreement.

(f) (1) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under this section shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for review. (2) As part of administering lead agency authority, the Department of Education may contract existing functions back to the Department of Human Services, subject to legislative review by July 1, 2025.

(1) The cooperative endeavor agreement required under this section shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for review.

(2) As part of administering lead agency authority, the Department of Education may contract existing functions back to the Department of Human Services, subject to legislative review by July 1, 2025.

(g) The Department of Education and the Department of Human Services shall coordinate, share appropriate data, and jointly report on any workforce development indicators or priorities associated with early childhood care and education funding programs as they relate to the postsecondary education, training, and employment of beneficiaries who are parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student receiving services under this chapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-203
Public School Fund - Creation and management
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At the end of each fiscal year, the Treasurer of State shall transfer to the credit of the Public School Fund all unappropriated balances of the Land Sales Fund that have been or may be made to this state and that are not otherwise appropriated by the terms of the grant, gift, or devise. (2) (A) The balances shall be securely invested and preserved as the Public School Fund of the state and shall be the common property of the state for public school purposes only. (B) The Public School Fund shall remain inviolate and intact, and the interest thereon only shall be expended for the maintenance of the schools of the state. (b) All moneys belonging or owing to the Public School Fund, as mentioned in subsection (a) of this section, or accruing as revenues therefrom, shall be paid directly into the State Treasury and shall not be paid out except on a warrant of the Auditor of State. (c) Under the direction of the State Board of Education, the Auditor of State shall draw his or her warrants on the Treasurer of State for the disbursement of those funds for those purposes. Acts 1931, No. 169, §§ 9, 127, 128; 1933, No. 55, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 8635, 11449, 11569, 11570, 13859; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-701 -- 80-703; Acts 1999, No. 1549, § 3.

(a) (1) At the end of each fiscal year, the Treasurer of State shall transfer to the credit of the Public School Fund all unappropriated balances of the Land Sales Fund that have been or may be made to this state and that are not otherwise appropriated by the terms of the grant, gift, or devise. (2) (A) The balances shall be securely invested and preserved as the Public School Fund of the state and shall be the common property of the state for public school purposes only. (B) The Public School Fund shall remain inviolate and intact, and the interest thereon only shall be expended for the maintenance of the schools of the state.

(1) At the end of each fiscal year, the Treasurer of State shall transfer to the credit of the Public School Fund all unappropriated balances of the Land Sales Fund that have been or may be made to this state and that are not otherwise appropriated by the terms of the grant, gift, or devise.

(2) (A) The balances shall be securely invested and preserved as the Public School Fund of the state and shall be the common property of the state for public school purposes only. (B) The Public School Fund shall remain inviolate and intact, and the interest thereon only shall be expended for the maintenance of the schools of the state.

(A) The balances shall be securely invested and preserved as the Public School Fund of the state and shall be the common property of the state for public school purposes only.

(B) The Public School Fund shall remain inviolate and intact, and the interest thereon only shall be expended for the maintenance of the schools of the state.

(b) All moneys belonging or owing to the Public School Fund, as mentioned in subsection (a) of this section, or accruing as revenues therefrom, shall be paid directly into the State Treasury and shall not be paid out except on a warrant of the Auditor of State.

(c) Under the direction of the State Board of Education, the Auditor of State shall draw his or her warrants on the Treasurer of State for the disbursement of those funds for those purposes.

Acts 1931, No. 169, §§ 9, 127, 128; 1933, No. 55, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 8635, 11449, 11569, 11570, 13859; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-701 -- 80-703; Acts 1999, No. 1549, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 80 / Section 6-80-102
Compliance with Selective Service Act required - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by the Division of Higher Education. (b) "Statement of selective service status" means a statement certifying that: (1) The individual filing the statement is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.; or (2) The individual filing the statement is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the individual is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) Neither a United States citizen nor a resident alien; (D) A permanent resident of the trust territory of the Pacific Islands or the Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for some other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the filed statement. (c) A male under twenty-six (26) years of age is not eligible to receive any loan, grant, scholarship, or other financial assistance for educational expenses that is partially or fully funded by the state or a state agency unless the individual has filed a statement of selective service status with the institution in which the individual plans to enroll. (d) The division shall specify by rule the form of statements of selective service status and the supporting documents to be filed to be in compliance with this section. The division shall distribute to each institution of higher education a copy of all rules adopted under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2016, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2015, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 188, §§ 1-3.

(a) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by the Division of Higher Education.

(b) "Statement of selective service status" means a statement certifying that: (1) The individual filing the statement is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.; or (2) The individual filing the statement is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the individual is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) Neither a United States citizen nor a resident alien; (D) A permanent resident of the trust territory of the Pacific Islands or the Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for some other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the filed statement.

(1) The individual filing the statement is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.; or

(2) The individual filing the statement is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the individual is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) Neither a United States citizen nor a resident alien; (D) A permanent resident of the trust territory of the Pacific Islands or the Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for some other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the filed statement.

(A) Under eighteen (18) years of age;

(B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit;

(C) Neither a United States citizen nor a resident alien;

(D) A permanent resident of the trust territory of the Pacific Islands or the Northern Mariana Islands; or

(E) Excused from registration for some other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the filed statement.

(c) A male under twenty-six (26) years of age is not eligible to receive any loan, grant, scholarship, or other financial assistance for educational expenses that is partially or fully funded by the state or a state agency unless the individual has filed a statement of selective service status with the institution in which the individual plans to enroll.

(d) The division shall specify by rule the form of statements of selective service status and the supporting documents to be filed to be in compliance with this section. The division shall distribute to each institution of higher education a copy of all rules adopted under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2016, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2015, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 188, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-103
Course of study generally
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be taught in all of the public or elementary schools of this state subjects that may be designated by the State Board of Education or as required by law. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion of additional subjects in the state course of study or in any course formulated for a school district and approved by the state board. Amended by Act 2013, No. 128,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 167; Pope's Dig., § 11609; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1601; Acts 2003, No. 1759, § 1.

(a) There shall be taught in all of the public or elementary schools of this state subjects that may be designated by the State Board of Education or as required by law.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion of additional subjects in the state course of study or in any course formulated for a school district and approved by the state board.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 128,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 167; Pope's Dig., § 11609; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1601; Acts 2003, No. 1759, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2601 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-17-2601
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a lifetime teaching license to: (1) Recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to education or the profession of teaching through educational research, scholarly endeavors, excellence in teaching, educational innovation, or years of teaching experience; and (2) Promote role models in the field of education. Acts 2007, No. 169, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a lifetime teaching license to:

(1) Recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to education or the profession of teaching through educational research, scholarly endeavors, excellence in teaching, educational innovation, or years of teaching experience; and

(2) Promote role models in the field of education.

Acts 2007, No. 169, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-59-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-105
Sick leave
Status: in_force

The employees of Arkansas Northeastern College shall be entitled to lump-sum payment for unused sick leave under a program similar to that authorized by § 21-4-501 and § 21-4-502 [repealed]. Acts 2003, No. 830, § 5.

The employees of Arkansas Northeastern College shall be entitled to lump-sum payment for unused sick leave under a program similar to that authorized by § 21-4-501 and § 21-4-502 [repealed].

Acts 2003, No. 830, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-202
Creation
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program is hereby created and established. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program is hereby created and established.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-82-305
Recipients known as Arkansas Governor's Scholars or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars
Status: in_force

(a) Students receiving scholarships shall be known as "Arkansas Governor's Scholars". (b) Arkansas Governor's Scholarship recipients who exhibit extraordinary academic ability shall be known as "Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars". Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5904; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 2; 1999, No. 1562, § 1; 2001, No. 1761, § 4.

(a) Students receiving scholarships shall be known as "Arkansas Governor's Scholars".

(b) Arkansas Governor's Scholarship recipients who exhibit extraordinary academic ability shall be known as "Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars".

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5904; Acts 1997, No. 489, § 2; 1999, No. 1562, § 1; 2001, No. 1761, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1002 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-16-1002
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2001, No. 1749, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2001, No. 1749, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-315 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-315
List of applications in numerical order
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf is required to keep a list of all applications for admission in their numerical order. Acts 1871, No. 23, § 1, p. 38; C. & M. Dig., § 9361; Pope's Dig., § 12826; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2413.

The Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf is required to keep a list of all applications for admission in their numerical order.

Acts 1871, No. 23, § 1, p. 38; C. & M. Dig., § 9361; Pope's Dig., § 12826; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-104 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-104
Agent for out-of-state education
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is designated the agent for the State of Arkansas for the purpose of entering into a program of out-of-state training and education for residents of Arkansas through the cooperation of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education, which was created by interstate compact with Arkansas, a signatory pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 13, approved March 2, 1949. (b) The Division of Higher Education is hereby authorized to administer the program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1048, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1957, No. 243, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3704; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 2; 1999, No. 1218, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is designated the agent for the State of Arkansas for the purpose of entering into a program of out-of-state training and education for residents of Arkansas through the cooperation of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education, which was created by interstate compact with Arkansas, a signatory pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 13, approved March 2, 1949.

(b) The Division of Higher Education is hereby authorized to administer the program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1048, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 243, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3704; Acts 1993, No. 1259, § 2; 1999, No. 1218, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-109
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-224 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-224
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1985, No. 496, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3155.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1985, No. 496, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3155.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-204
Attendance in another district - Conditions
Status: in_force

(a) The title of this section shall be "An Act Making It Legal for a Student Living in One School District to Attend School in Another School District under Specified Conditions". (b) A student may attend school in another district under the following conditions: (1) A student in grades nine through twelve (9-12) inclusive may attend school in another district for the purpose of enrolling for courses that will constitute not more than fifty percent (50%) of the classes taken by him or her during the school day; (2) Such classes shall be limited to those that are not offered by the student's home district and are required by the student to meet his or her educational objectives; (3) In order to qualify for such attendance, the student shall file a projected course of study with his or her principal or school counselor before enrollment in another school, and subsequent enrollment may be entered into only after it is determined that the desired courses cannot be taken in the home district; (4) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this section shall pay tuition to the district that the student attends in an amount not less than a proportion of the home district's state foundation funding per student equal to a ratio that the number of classes taken by a student outside his or her home district bears to the total number of classes taken by the student; and (5) (A) A student wishing to take advantage of the provisions of this subsection must have the permission of the receiving district in order to enroll in that district. (B) The amount of tuition shall be agreed upon by both districts before enrollment in the receiving district, except that if an agreement cannot be reached by the opening date of the receiving school, an appeal shall be made to the Assistant Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within thirty (30) days from the opening date of school, and his or her decision shall be final. (C) Under these conditions, the student may enroll at the beginning date of school in the receiving district. (c) (1) A student may attend school in another district for the purposes of enrolling for alternative education programs, secondary area vocational centers, or community-based education programs for which the resident district has entered into a compact with another district. (2) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this subsection shall pay tuition to the district or education service cooperative that is the administrative agency for the compact program in the amount agreed upon in the compact or as required by state rule. (d) Attendance of a student enrolled in another school under the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall be counted for state aid purposes by the student's resident district. (e) Eligibility for participation in interschool activities by any such student shall be in accordance with regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association. (f) The purpose of this section is not to be construed in any manner other than that of broadening the curriculum and program offerings that may be made available to students whose home districts do not offer subjects needed by such students to realize their educational objectives. Amended by Act 2023, No. 109,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 244, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1512, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 14, §§ 1-6; 1983, No. 149, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1562 -- 80-1567; Acts 1999, No. 1554, § 3; 2005, No. 2121, § 7.

(a) The title of this section shall be "An Act Making It Legal for a Student Living in One School District to Attend School in Another School District under Specified Conditions".

(b) A student may attend school in another district under the following conditions: (1) A student in grades nine through twelve (9-12) inclusive may attend school in another district for the purpose of enrolling for courses that will constitute not more than fifty percent (50%) of the classes taken by him or her during the school day; (2) Such classes shall be limited to those that are not offered by the student's home district and are required by the student to meet his or her educational objectives; (3) In order to qualify for such attendance, the student shall file a projected course of study with his or her principal or school counselor before enrollment in another school, and subsequent enrollment may be entered into only after it is determined that the desired courses cannot be taken in the home district; (4) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this section shall pay tuition to the district that the student attends in an amount not less than a proportion of the home district's state foundation funding per student equal to a ratio that the number of classes taken by a student outside his or her home district bears to the total number of classes taken by the student; and (5) (A) A student wishing to take advantage of the provisions of this subsection must have the permission of the receiving district in order to enroll in that district. (B) The amount of tuition shall be agreed upon by both districts before enrollment in the receiving district, except that if an agreement cannot be reached by the opening date of the receiving school, an appeal shall be made to the Assistant Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within thirty (30) days from the opening date of school, and his or her decision shall be final. (C) Under these conditions, the student may enroll at the beginning date of school in the receiving district.

(1) A student in grades nine through twelve (9-12) inclusive may attend school in another district for the purpose of enrolling for courses that will constitute not more than fifty percent (50%) of the classes taken by him or her during the school day;

(2) Such classes shall be limited to those that are not offered by the student's home district and are required by the student to meet his or her educational objectives;

(3) In order to qualify for such attendance, the student shall file a projected course of study with his or her principal or school counselor before enrollment in another school, and subsequent enrollment may be entered into only after it is determined that the desired courses cannot be taken in the home district;

(4) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this section shall pay tuition to the district that the student attends in an amount not less than a proportion of the home district's state foundation funding per student equal to a ratio that the number of classes taken by a student outside his or her home district bears to the total number of classes taken by the student; and

(5) (A) A student wishing to take advantage of the provisions of this subsection must have the permission of the receiving district in order to enroll in that district. (B) The amount of tuition shall be agreed upon by both districts before enrollment in the receiving district, except that if an agreement cannot be reached by the opening date of the receiving school, an appeal shall be made to the Assistant Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within thirty (30) days from the opening date of school, and his or her decision shall be final. (C) Under these conditions, the student may enroll at the beginning date of school in the receiving district.

(A) A student wishing to take advantage of the provisions of this subsection must have the permission of the receiving district in order to enroll in that district.

(B) The amount of tuition shall be agreed upon by both districts before enrollment in the receiving district, except that if an agreement cannot be reached by the opening date of the receiving school, an appeal shall be made to the Assistant Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within thirty (30) days from the opening date of school, and his or her decision shall be final.

(C) Under these conditions, the student may enroll at the beginning date of school in the receiving district.

(c) (1) A student may attend school in another district for the purposes of enrolling for alternative education programs, secondary area vocational centers, or community-based education programs for which the resident district has entered into a compact with another district. (2) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this subsection shall pay tuition to the district or education service cooperative that is the administrative agency for the compact program in the amount agreed upon in the compact or as required by state rule.

(1) A student may attend school in another district for the purposes of enrolling for alternative education programs, secondary area vocational centers, or community-based education programs for which the resident district has entered into a compact with another district.

(2) The resident district of a student taking advantage of the provisions of this subsection shall pay tuition to the district or education service cooperative that is the administrative agency for the compact program in the amount agreed upon in the compact or as required by state rule.

(d) Attendance of a student enrolled in another school under the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall be counted for state aid purposes by the student's resident district.

(e) Eligibility for participation in interschool activities by any such student shall be in accordance with regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association.

(f) The purpose of this section is not to be construed in any manner other than that of broadening the curriculum and program offerings that may be made available to students whose home districts do not offer subjects needed by such students to realize their educational objectives.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 109,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 244, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1512, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 14, §§ 1-6; 1983, No. 149, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1562 -- 80-1567; Acts 1999, No. 1554, § 3; 2005, No. 2121, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-212 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-212
State agency for federal programs
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 to serve as the state agency of this state for such federal programs which can most appropriately be administered by it. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 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 to serve as the state agency of this state for such federal programs which can most appropriately be administered by it.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-17-1903
Department of Education - Minority Teacher and Administrator Preparation and Recruitment Strategic Plan
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Education shall set goals for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state. (2) (A) The Division of Higher Education shall collaborate with the State Board of Education, local universities, colleges, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools to develop a strategic plan for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state. (B) The Minority Teacher and Administrator Preparation and Recruitment Strategic Plan shall include without limitation recommendations to institutions with educator preparation programs on ways to: (i) Identify methods for increasing the percentage of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in proportion to the number of students of minority races and ethnicities in this state; and (ii) Establish programs to identify and recruit individuals of minority races and ethnicities who have already earned college degrees in other job fields to become teachers and administrators. (b) The division shall: (1) Promote educator preparation programs that increase the percentage of individuals of minority races and ethnicities who enter and successfully complete a four-year educator preparatory program and provide support to students of minority races and ethnicities who meet the requirements for entering educator preparation programs; and (2) Submit a report no later than July 1, 2022, and every two (2) years following to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education. Added by Act 2021, No. 646,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) The Department of Education shall set goals for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state. (2) (A) The Division of Higher Education shall collaborate with the State Board of Education, local universities, colleges, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools to develop a strategic plan for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state. (B) The Minority Teacher and Administrator Preparation and Recruitment Strategic Plan shall include without limitation recommendations to institutions with educator preparation programs on ways to: (i) Identify methods for increasing the percentage of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in proportion to the number of students of minority races and ethnicities in this state; and (ii) Establish programs to identify and recruit individuals of minority races and ethnicities who have already earned college degrees in other job fields to become teachers and administrators.

(1) The Department of Education shall set goals for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state.

(2) (A) The Division of Higher Education shall collaborate with the State Board of Education, local universities, colleges, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools to develop a strategic plan for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state. (B) The Minority Teacher and Administrator Preparation and Recruitment Strategic Plan shall include without limitation recommendations to institutions with educator preparation programs on ways to: (i) Identify methods for increasing the percentage of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in proportion to the number of students of minority races and ethnicities in this state; and (ii) Establish programs to identify and recruit individuals of minority races and ethnicities who have already earned college degrees in other job fields to become teachers and administrators.

(A) The Division of Higher Education shall collaborate with the State Board of Education, local universities, colleges, public school districts, and open-enrollment public charter schools to develop a strategic plan for increasing the number of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in this state.

(B) The Minority Teacher and Administrator Preparation and Recruitment Strategic Plan shall include without limitation recommendations to institutions with educator preparation programs on ways to: (i) Identify methods for increasing the percentage of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in proportion to the number of students of minority races and ethnicities in this state; and (ii) Establish programs to identify and recruit individuals of minority races and ethnicities who have already earned college degrees in other job fields to become teachers and administrators.

(i) Identify methods for increasing the percentage of teachers and administrators of minority races and ethnicities in proportion to the number of students of minority races and ethnicities in this state; and

(ii) Establish programs to identify and recruit individuals of minority races and ethnicities who have already earned college degrees in other job fields to become teachers and administrators.

(b) The division shall: (1) Promote educator preparation programs that increase the percentage of individuals of minority races and ethnicities who enter and successfully complete a four-year educator preparatory program and provide support to students of minority races and ethnicities who meet the requirements for entering educator preparation programs; and (2) Submit a report no later than July 1, 2022, and every two (2) years following to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

(1) Promote educator preparation programs that increase the percentage of individuals of minority races and ethnicities who enter and successfully complete a four-year educator preparatory program and provide support to students of minority races and ethnicities who meet the requirements for entering educator preparation programs; and

(2) Submit a report no later than July 1, 2022, and every two (2) years following to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Added by Act 2021, No. 646,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2166, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2165, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2010, No. 265, § 8; 2010, No. 294, § 8; 2011, No. 207, § 9.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2166, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2165, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 605, § 4; 2009, No. 606, § 4; 2010, No. 265, § 8; 2010, No. 294, § 8; 2011, No. 207, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-61-304
Review of existing programs of higher education
Status: in_force

In order to provide for the orderly development, coordination, financing, and expansion of the higher education program of this state, the Division of Higher Education shall review the existing programs of higher education in this state and assist in the orderly development and expansion of higher education in this state in accordance with the procedures outlined in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-303 , § 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1983, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4901.

In order to provide for the orderly development, coordination, financing, and expansion of the higher education program of this state, the Division of Higher Education shall review the existing programs of higher education in this state and assist in the orderly development and expansion of higher education in this state in accordance with the procedures outlined in this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-303 , § 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1983, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-810 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-50-810
Dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) If a workforce development center authority does not have any outstanding indebtedness, the board of directors of a workforce development center authority may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the workforce development center authority shall be dissolved. (b) The resolution dissolving the workforce development center authority shall provide for allocation of the workforce development center authority's remaining assets among the sponsors as of the date of dissolution. (c) Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State, the workforce development center authority is dissolved. Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) If a workforce development center authority does not have any outstanding indebtedness, the board of directors of a workforce development center authority may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the workforce development center authority shall be dissolved.

(b) The resolution dissolving the workforce development center authority shall provide for allocation of the workforce development center authority's remaining assets among the sponsors as of the date of dissolution.

(c) Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State, the workforce development center authority is dissolved.

Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-506
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1536, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1535, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 74, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1629.3 -- 80-1629.5; Acts 1999, No. 1475, § 4.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1536, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1535, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 74, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1629.3 -- 80-1629.5; Acts 1999, No. 1475, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-123 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-123
Summons - Return day - Default
Status: in_force

(a) Summons shall be issued, and the defendant shall be required to appear and respond within five (5) days after service. (b) Upon default a decree shall be rendered against such property for the amount of such assessment, penalty, costs, and attorney's fees. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3622.

(a) Summons shall be issued, and the defendant shall be required to appear and respond within five (5) days after service.

(b) Upon default a decree shall be rendered against such property for the amount of such assessment, penalty, costs, and attorney's fees.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3622.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-61-803
Arkansas Research Development Program created - Administration
Status: in_force

There is created a program to be known as the "Arkansas Research Development Program", which shall be administered by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 19, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1989, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 583, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4930; Acts 1991, No. 343, § 4.

There is created a program to be known as the "Arkansas Research Development Program", which shall be administered by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 19, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1989, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 583, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4930; Acts 1991, No. 343, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-202
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter apply only to those apprenticeship training programs which receive state funds pursuant to the provisions of § 6-52-207 . Acts 1989, No. 684, § 9.

The provisions of this subchapter apply only to those apprenticeship training programs which receive state funds pursuant to the provisions of § 6-52-207 .

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-221 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-18-221
Cooperation of law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

(a) Any public school district may enter into a cooperative agreement with local law enforcement officials to implement within the district an "Operation Stay in School Program". (b) Upon the request of the board of directors of the school district, the law enforcement agency shall stipulate, with the administration of the school district, specific days and hours when law enforcement officers will attempt to locate school-age students in the community who are off school premises during school hours without valid documentation excusing their absence. (c) Any certified law enforcement officer may stop and detain any unsupervised school-age student located off school premises during school hours and request the production of documentation excusing the student's absence from school. (d) Upon the student's failure to produce sufficient documentation, the law enforcement officer may take the student into custody and return the student to his or her school, transport the student to his or her parent, or transport the student to the truancy reception center, which shall not be a jail, juvenile detention center, or police department, and which has been designated by the school district. (e) (1) Any school district adopting this program shall include in its attendance policy a notice to parents and students that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with law enforcement officials to implement the program, and unsupervised students found off school premises during school hours shall be subject to questioning by a law enforcement officer under the program. (2) Any school district adopting this program shall include provisions for furnishing valid documentation for a student in work-study programs or other authorized absences from school premises in order to assist law enforcement officers in determining the validity of documentation excusing the student's absence from school during school hours. Acts 1989, No. 867, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 22.

(a) Any public school district may enter into a cooperative agreement with local law enforcement officials to implement within the district an "Operation Stay in School Program".

(b) Upon the request of the board of directors of the school district, the law enforcement agency shall stipulate, with the administration of the school district, specific days and hours when law enforcement officers will attempt to locate school-age students in the community who are off school premises during school hours without valid documentation excusing their absence.

(c) Any certified law enforcement officer may stop and detain any unsupervised school-age student located off school premises during school hours and request the production of documentation excusing the student's absence from school.

(d) Upon the student's failure to produce sufficient documentation, the law enforcement officer may take the student into custody and return the student to his or her school, transport the student to his or her parent, or transport the student to the truancy reception center, which shall not be a jail, juvenile detention center, or police department, and which has been designated by the school district.

(e) (1) Any school district adopting this program shall include in its attendance policy a notice to parents and students that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with law enforcement officials to implement the program, and unsupervised students found off school premises during school hours shall be subject to questioning by a law enforcement officer under the program. (2) Any school district adopting this program shall include provisions for furnishing valid documentation for a student in work-study programs or other authorized absences from school premises in order to assist law enforcement officers in determining the validity of documentation excusing the student's absence from school during school hours.

(1) Any school district adopting this program shall include in its attendance policy a notice to parents and students that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with law enforcement officials to implement the program, and unsupervised students found off school premises during school hours shall be subject to questioning by a law enforcement officer under the program.

(2) Any school district adopting this program shall include provisions for furnishing valid documentation for a student in work-study programs or other authorized absences from school premises in order to assist law enforcement officers in determining the validity of documentation excusing the student's absence from school during school hours.

Acts 1989, No. 867, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-507 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-23-507
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to promulgate rules in accordance with other state and federal statutes and regulations to implement this subchapter and § 6-23-402 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 314, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7.

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to promulgate rules in accordance with other state and federal statutes and regulations to implement this subchapter and § 6-23-402 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 314, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-23-403
Annual audit of open-enrollment public charter school required
Status: in_force

Any other provisions of the Arkansas Code notwithstanding, an open-enrollment public charter school shall be subject to the same auditing and accounting requirements as any other public school district in the state. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 14; 2007, No. 736, § 24.

Any other provisions of the Arkansas Code notwithstanding, an open-enrollment public charter school shall be subject to the same auditing and accounting requirements as any other public school district in the state.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 14; 2007, No. 736, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1706 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-81-1706
Rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2066, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2066, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 709,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-222 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-222
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 388, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 496, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3154.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 388, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 496, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3154.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-525 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-525
Housing allowance
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the appropriate community college or technical college board of trustees, the president or the chancellor of each community college or technical college may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per month in lieu of college housing. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 48, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 130, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 203, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 245, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 252, § 7; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 262, § 6; 1991, No. 641, § 6; 1993, No. 765, § 7; 1995, No. 70, 1, § 3; 2007, No. 1041, § 1.

Upon approval by the appropriate community college or technical college board of trustees, the president or the chancellor of each community college or technical college may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per month in lieu of college housing.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 48, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 130, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 203, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 245, § 5; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 252, § 7; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 262, § 6; 1991, No. 641, § 6; 1993, No. 765, § 7; 1995, No. 70, 1, § 3; 2007, No. 1041, § 1.