Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-126 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-126
Notice on school buses
Status: in_force

(a) If a school bus is not equipped with an electronic warning device as defined under § 6-19-125 , a school district may have printed or otherwise displayed on the exterior of a school bus between the two (2) windows of the rear emergency exit door on a Type C bus or immediately below the rear emergency exit window on a Type D bus the following notification: "ARKANSAS LAW: STOP WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING". (b) A school bus that is purchased on or after January 1, 2011, shall be equipped with either: (1) A notice printed or otherwise displayed as provided under subsection (a) of this section; or (2) An electronic warning device as defined under § 6-19-125 . Acts 2009, No. 1207, § 2; 2011, No. 1006, § 2.

(a) If a school bus is not equipped with an electronic warning device as defined under § 6-19-125 , a school district may have printed or otherwise displayed on the exterior of a school bus between the two (2) windows of the rear emergency exit door on a Type C bus or immediately below the rear emergency exit window on a Type D bus the following notification: "ARKANSAS LAW: STOP WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING".

"ARKANSAS LAW: STOP WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING".

(b) A school bus that is purchased on or after January 1, 2011, shall be equipped with either: (1) A notice printed or otherwise displayed as provided under subsection (a) of this section; or (2) An electronic warning device as defined under § 6-19-125 .

(1) A notice printed or otherwise displayed as provided under subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) An electronic warning device as defined under § 6-19-125 .

Acts 2009, No. 1207, § 2; 2011, No. 1006, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-205
Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall recommend to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board a statewide plan for the development of a comprehensive program of apprenticeship training that shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for apprenticeship training and apprenticeship expansion efforts; (2) Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing available funds to apprenticeship training programs and apprenticeship expansion efforts; and (3) The content and method of the public notice required by this subchapter. (b) (1) The Office of Skills Development shall furnish the committee with the current data necessary to develop the plan. (2) All state boards and agencies shall cooperate with the committee and shall furnish information and material on request. (c) Pursuant to this section, the reporting procedures shall be included in the state plan for apprenticeship. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 150, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 684, §§ 5, 6.

(a) The Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall recommend to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board a statewide plan for the development of a comprehensive program of apprenticeship training that shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for apprenticeship training and apprenticeship expansion efforts; (2) Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing available funds to apprenticeship training programs and apprenticeship expansion efforts; and (3) The content and method of the public notice required by this subchapter.

(1) Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for apprenticeship training and apprenticeship expansion efforts;

(2) Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing available funds to apprenticeship training programs and apprenticeship expansion efforts; and

(3) The content and method of the public notice required by this subchapter.

(b) (1) The Office of Skills Development shall furnish the committee with the current data necessary to develop the plan. (2) All state boards and agencies shall cooperate with the committee and shall furnish information and material on request.

(1) The Office of Skills Development shall furnish the committee with the current data necessary to develop the plan.

(2) All state boards and agencies shall cooperate with the committee and shall furnish information and material on request.

(c) Pursuant to this section, the reporting procedures shall be included in the state plan for apprenticeship.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 150, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 684, §§ 5, 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-711 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-711
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall make an annual report to the Governor concerning the activities of the board and shall file a copy of its report with the Legislative Council. (b) (1) This report shall include: (A) The names of the recipients of the loans; (B) The amount of each loan; (C) An accounting of the funds granted, on hand, and expended for necessary expenses; (D) The total amount of funds received during the year from gifts, federal grants, bequests, and devises; and (E) The amount of loans which, during the year, become scholarships through compliance with the conditions of the loan contracts. (2) This report shall include the names and addresses, and amount of loans to each person, of those recipients who are in default of repayment obligations. Acts 1949, No. 131, § 12; 1971, No. 133, § 9; 1971, No. 533, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2919.

(a) The Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board shall make an annual report to the Governor concerning the activities of the board and shall file a copy of its report with the Legislative Council.

(b) (1) This report shall include: (A) The names of the recipients of the loans; (B) The amount of each loan; (C) An accounting of the funds granted, on hand, and expended for necessary expenses; (D) The total amount of funds received during the year from gifts, federal grants, bequests, and devises; and (E) The amount of loans which, during the year, become scholarships through compliance with the conditions of the loan contracts. (2) This report shall include the names and addresses, and amount of loans to each person, of those recipients who are in default of repayment obligations.

(1) This report shall include: (A) The names of the recipients of the loans; (B) The amount of each loan; (C) An accounting of the funds granted, on hand, and expended for necessary expenses; (D) The total amount of funds received during the year from gifts, federal grants, bequests, and devises; and (E) The amount of loans which, during the year, become scholarships through compliance with the conditions of the loan contracts.

(A) The names of the recipients of the loans;

(B) The amount of each loan;

(C) An accounting of the funds granted, on hand, and expended for necessary expenses;

(D) The total amount of funds received during the year from gifts, federal grants, bequests, and devises; and

(E) The amount of loans which, during the year, become scholarships through compliance with the conditions of the loan contracts.

(2) This report shall include the names and addresses, and amount of loans to each person, of those recipients who are in default of repayment obligations.

Acts 1949, No. 131, § 12; 1971, No. 133, § 9; 1971, No. 533, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2919.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1201
Authority to borrow money and issue negotiable bonds
Status: in_force

A school district may borrow money and issue negotiable bonds to repay borrowed moneys from school funds for: (1) Building and equipping school buildings; (2) Making additions and repairs to school buildings; (3) Purchasing sites for school buildings; (4) Purchasing new or used school buses; (5) Refurbishing school buses; (6) Providing professional development and training of teachers or other programs authorized under the federally recognized qualified zone academy bond program, 26 U.S.C. § 1397E [repealed]; (7) Paying off outstanding postdated warrants, installment contracts, revolving loans, and lease-purchase agreements, as provided by law; and (8) In the case of a new school district created under § 6-13-1505 : (A) Purchasing school buildings and other structures; (B) Purchasing new or used furniture, fixtures, and equipment; (C) Paying the costs of the allocation of assets to the new school district; and (D) Paying or retiring the outstanding indebtedness of the original school district that the new school district has become responsible for under § 6-13-1505 . Amended by Act 2015, No. 947,§ 2, eff. 4/2/2015. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 59; Pope's Dig., § 11492; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1101; Acts 1991, No. 405, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 43, § 1; 2001, No. 1220, § 15; 2003, No. 1738, § 4; 2009, No. 1469, § 10.

A school district may borrow money and issue negotiable bonds to repay borrowed moneys from school funds for:

(1) Building and equipping school buildings;

(2) Making additions and repairs to school buildings;

(3) Purchasing sites for school buildings;

(4) Purchasing new or used school buses;

(5) Refurbishing school buses;

(6) Providing professional development and training of teachers or other programs authorized under the federally recognized qualified zone academy bond program, 26 U.S.C. § 1397E [repealed];

(7) Paying off outstanding postdated warrants, installment contracts, revolving loans, and lease-purchase agreements, as provided by law; and

(8) In the case of a new school district created under § 6-13-1505 : (A) Purchasing school buildings and other structures; (B) Purchasing new or used furniture, fixtures, and equipment; (C) Paying the costs of the allocation of assets to the new school district; and (D) Paying or retiring the outstanding indebtedness of the original school district that the new school district has become responsible for under § 6-13-1505 .

(A) Purchasing school buildings and other structures;

(B) Purchasing new or used furniture, fixtures, and equipment;

(C) Paying the costs of the allocation of assets to the new school district; and

(D) Paying or retiring the outstanding indebtedness of the original school district that the new school district has become responsible for under § 6-13-1505 .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 947,§ 2, eff. 4/2/2015.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 59; Pope's Dig., § 11492; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1101; Acts 1991, No. 405, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 43, § 1; 2001, No. 1220, § 15; 2003, No. 1738, § 4; 2009, No. 1469, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-61-603
Capital outlays generally
Status: in_force

Capital outlay expenses shall be paid from gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, tuition, fees, local millages, and other local funds and may be paid from state funds appropriated for such purposes. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 12; 1981, No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4912; Acts 1991, No. 1242, § 1; 1993, No. 374, § 15; 1993, No. 423, § 2; 1995, No. 1297, § 3.

Capital outlay expenses shall be paid from gifts, grants, profits from auxiliary enterprises, tuition, fees, local millages, and other local funds and may be paid from state funds appropriated for such purposes.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 12; 1981, No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4912; Acts 1991, No. 1242, § 1; 1993, No. 374, § 15; 1993, No. 423, § 2; 1995, No. 1297, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-222 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-85-222
Vocational-technical school and technical institute eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a scholarship under this subchapter who has applied to or is currently enrolled in a public or private vocational-technical school or a public or private technical institute shall, in addition to the relevant eligibility requirements under this subchapter, be accepted for admission in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in one (1) of the following high-demand fields: (1) Industry; (2) Health care; or (3) Information technology. (b) The Division of Higher Education shall file annually by November 1 a report to the Legislative Council in the manner and format that the Legislative Council requires regarding: (1) All state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division under this subchapter to students enrolled in vocational-technical schools and technical institutes; and (2) The permissible high-demand fields under subsection (a) of this section, including without limitation recommendations for adding or removing a high-demand field that is considered eligible for scholarship purposes under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 539,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) An applicant for a scholarship under this subchapter who has applied to or is currently enrolled in a public or private vocational-technical school or a public or private technical institute shall, in addition to the relevant eligibility requirements under this subchapter, be accepted for admission in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in one (1) of the following high-demand fields: (1) Industry; (2) Health care; or (3) Information technology.

(1) Industry;

(2) Health care; or

(3) Information technology.

(b) The Division of Higher Education shall file annually by November 1 a report to the Legislative Council in the manner and format that the Legislative Council requires regarding: (1) All state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division under this subchapter to students enrolled in vocational-technical schools and technical institutes; and (2) The permissible high-demand fields under subsection (a) of this section, including without limitation recommendations for adding or removing a high-demand field that is considered eligible for scholarship purposes under subsection (a) of this section.

(1) All state-supported student financial assistance awarded by the division under this subchapter to students enrolled in vocational-technical schools and technical institutes; and

(2) The permissible high-demand fields under subsection (a) of this section, including without limitation recommendations for adding or removing a high-demand field that is considered eligible for scholarship purposes under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 539,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 27 / Section 6-17-2703
Application process
Status: in_force

(a) Licensed math and science teachers who are currently teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) may apply to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for a supplemental grant from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund for that portion of the day in which they are teaching science, technology, engineering, or math subjects or laboratories. (b) Selection and identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers shall be coordinated with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers. (c) Applications for supplemental grants from the fund shall be made to the commission by February 1 and September 1 of each year. (d) The application shall be made on forms prepared by the commission. (e) The application shall be accompanied by a letter of certification, on a form to be provided by the commission, from the principal of the school in which the science, technology, engineering, or math teacher is employed. (f) The commission shall review the applications in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission in coordination with the division to determine if the applicant qualifies for a supplemental grant from the fund. (g) After determining eligibility for a supplemental grant from the fund, the commission shall notify, in writing, the applicant of the decision of eligibility. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1500, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1499, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 564, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 60.

(a) Licensed math and science teachers who are currently teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) may apply to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for a supplemental grant from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund for that portion of the day in which they are teaching science, technology, engineering, or math subjects or laboratories.

(b) Selection and identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers shall be coordinated with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers.

(c) Applications for supplemental grants from the fund shall be made to the commission by February 1 and September 1 of each year.

(d) The application shall be made on forms prepared by the commission.

(e) The application shall be accompanied by a letter of certification, on a form to be provided by the commission, from the principal of the school in which the science, technology, engineering, or math teacher is employed.

(f) The commission shall review the applications in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission in coordination with the division to determine if the applicant qualifies for a supplemental grant from the fund.

(g) After determining eligibility for a supplemental grant from the fund, the commission shall notify, in writing, the applicant of the decision of eligibility.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1500, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1499, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 564, § 4; 2011, No. 989, § 60.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-15-1504
Review
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall review the Arkansas Academic Content Standards and Curriculum Framework process plan on its State Board of Education-approved revision cycle and report to the State Board of Education annually. (b) (1) The state board shall align state programs and support materials with the revised academic content standards and curriculum frameworks for each core academic area. (2) Alignment shall include revision of textbook criteria, support materials, state tests, teacher and school administrator preparation, and ongoing professional development programs to be compatible with content standards and curriculum frameworks. (c) The state board shall revise and make available to teachers and parents support materials, including teacher and parent guides, for academic content standards and curriculum frameworks as set forth in the plan each time the plan is revised under subsection (a) of this section. (d) The state board shall develop a plan to ensure regular collaboration with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Executive Council to encourage teacher and school administrator degree programs and ongoing professional development and to ensure that other university activity in the state's public schools aligns with the state board's priorities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1226, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall review the Arkansas Academic Content Standards and Curriculum Framework process plan on its State Board of Education-approved revision cycle and report to the State Board of Education annually.

(b) (1) The state board shall align state programs and support materials with the revised academic content standards and curriculum frameworks for each core academic area. (2) Alignment shall include revision of textbook criteria, support materials, state tests, teacher and school administrator preparation, and ongoing professional development programs to be compatible with content standards and curriculum frameworks.

(1) The state board shall align state programs and support materials with the revised academic content standards and curriculum frameworks for each core academic area.

(2) Alignment shall include revision of textbook criteria, support materials, state tests, teacher and school administrator preparation, and ongoing professional development programs to be compatible with content standards and curriculum frameworks.

(c) The state board shall revise and make available to teachers and parents support materials, including teacher and parent guides, for academic content standards and curriculum frameworks as set forth in the plan each time the plan is revised under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) The state board shall develop a plan to ensure regular collaboration with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Executive Council to encourage teacher and school administrator degree programs and ongoing professional development and to ensure that other university activity in the state's public schools aligns with the state board's priorities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1226, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1761, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-526 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-526
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 239,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 748, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 239,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 748, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2905 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-17-2905
Report
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall annually conduct and publish a report on the data under subsection (b) of this section on Arkansas's educator workforce. (b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation an analysis of: (1) Teacher shortage areas by geographic region, subject area, district, school, and student demographic groups, including consideration for teacher certification status; and (2) The teacher pipeline and retention, including consideration of available teacher training pathways. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall annually conduct and publish a report on the data under subsection (b) of this section on Arkansas's educator workforce.

(b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation an analysis of: (1) Teacher shortage areas by geographic region, subject area, district, school, and student demographic groups, including consideration for teacher certification status; and (2) The teacher pipeline and retention, including consideration of available teacher training pathways.

(1) Teacher shortage areas by geographic region, subject area, district, school, and student demographic groups, including consideration for teacher certification status; and

(2) The teacher pipeline and retention, including consideration of available teacher training pathways.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1017 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-20-1017
Purchase of bonds and certificates by Treasurer of State
Status: in_force

(a) The Treasurer of State shall, upon written request of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, acting on authority of the State Board of Education, purchase from the state board, at par, plus any accrued interest, revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness of school districts in this state whenever the state board shall present them to the Treasurer of State for purchase. (b) All revolving loan bonds or certificates of indebtedness acquired by the Treasurer of State shall be deposited into the Securities Account in the State Treasury. However, the Treasurer of State's aggregate holdings at any one (1) time of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall not exceed the sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000). (c) The moneys that the Treasurer of State may use in the purchase of any revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be those funds available for investment under the provisions of the State Treasury Management Law, § 19-3-501 et seq. (d) The interest received from investments by the Treasurer of State on revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be credited to the Securities Reserve Fund to be used for the same purposes as other moneys deposited into said fund as provided by law. (e) The Treasurer of State shall sell and redeliver any such revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness to the state board, upon request, at a price of par plus accrued interest to the date of such redelivery. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 42, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1973, No. 886, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 6; 1981, No. 549, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-977; Acts 1987, No. 832, § 1; 1995, No. 1143, § 1.

(a) The Treasurer of State shall, upon written request of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, acting on authority of the State Board of Education, purchase from the state board, at par, plus any accrued interest, revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness of school districts in this state whenever the state board shall present them to the Treasurer of State for purchase.

(b) All revolving loan bonds or certificates of indebtedness acquired by the Treasurer of State shall be deposited into the Securities Account in the State Treasury. However, the Treasurer of State's aggregate holdings at any one (1) time of the revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall not exceed the sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).

(c) The moneys that the Treasurer of State may use in the purchase of any revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be those funds available for investment under the provisions of the State Treasury Management Law, § 19-3-501 et seq.

(d) The interest received from investments by the Treasurer of State on revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness shall be credited to the Securities Reserve Fund to be used for the same purposes as other moneys deposited into said fund as provided by law.

(e) The Treasurer of State shall sell and redeliver any such revolving loan bonds or revolving loan certificates of indebtedness to the state board, upon request, at a price of par plus accrued interest to the date of such redelivery.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 42, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1973, No. 886, § 1; 1979, No. 541, § 6; 1981, No. 549, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-977; Acts 1987, No. 832, § 1; 1995, No. 1143, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-402 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-41-402
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Compliance citation" means a citation issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that documents a school's failure to comply with state education laws; and (2) "Individualized education program" means the evaluation of the educational needs of a child with disabilities conducted pursuant to § 6-41-217 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1770, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 483, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 31; 1999, No. 391, § 36.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Compliance citation" means a citation issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education that documents a school's failure to comply with state education laws; and

(2) "Individualized education program" means the evaluation of the educational needs of a child with disabilities conducted pursuant to § 6-41-217 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1770, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 483, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 31; 1999, No. 391, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-61-1306
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1592, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-202
Land Sales Fund
Status: in_force

When the Treasurer of State receives the following proceeds from the Commissioner of State Lands, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of State to set aside that amount to the credit of the Land Sales Fund: (1) The proceeds from the sale of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state and not otherwise appropriated by the United States to this state, and also all moneys, stocks, bonds, lands, and other property now belonging to any fund for purposes of education; (2) The net proceeds of all sales of lands and other property and effects that may accrue to this state by escheat, from sales of estrays, from unclaimed dividends, or from distributive shares of the estates of deceased persons; (3) Any proceeds of the sale of public lands which may have been, or may be, paid over to the state, the United States Congress consenting; (4) All the net proceeds of the sales of all state land, including land sold for taxes; and (5) All grants, gifts, or devises. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 127; 1933, No. 55, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 8635, 11569, 13859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-701.

When the Treasurer of State receives the following proceeds from the Commissioner of State Lands, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of State to set aside that amount to the credit of the Land Sales Fund:

(1) The proceeds from the sale of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state and not otherwise appropriated by the United States to this state, and also all moneys, stocks, bonds, lands, and other property now belonging to any fund for purposes of education;

(2) The net proceeds of all sales of lands and other property and effects that may accrue to this state by escheat, from sales of estrays, from unclaimed dividends, or from distributive shares of the estates of deceased persons;

(3) Any proceeds of the sale of public lands which may have been, or may be, paid over to the state, the United States Congress consenting;

(4) All the net proceeds of the sales of all state land, including land sold for taxes; and

(5) All grants, gifts, or devises.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 127; 1933, No. 55, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 8635, 11569, 13859; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-130 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-130
Visual art or music
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public elementary school in the state shall provide instruction for at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in visual art and at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in music based on the state visual art and music frameworks each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year. (2) (A) Every student in grades one through six (1-6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is configured as an elementary school shall participate in the visual art and music class required in this subsection. (B) Children with disabilities or other special needs shall be included in the visual art and music programs. (C) A student in grades five (5) or six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school shall participate in visual arts or performing arts instruction as provided under subsection (b) of this section. (3) The instruction required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be provided by a teacher licensed to teach art or music, as applicable. (4) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a stipend of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) per class to each school for the purchase of necessary supplies or equipment for the classes required by this subsection. (B) Subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section shall be contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose. (b) A student enrolled in grade seven (7) or grade eight (8), or a student in grade six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school, shall participate in: (1) Visual arts instruction, appreciation, and application; or (2) Performing arts instruction, appreciation, and application. Amended by Act 2021, No. 644,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 644,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1320, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1079,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 599,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1506, § 1; 2005, No. 245, § 1.

(a) (1) A public elementary school in the state shall provide instruction for at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in visual art and at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in music based on the state visual art and music frameworks each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year. (2) (A) Every student in grades one through six (1-6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is configured as an elementary school shall participate in the visual art and music class required in this subsection. (B) Children with disabilities or other special needs shall be included in the visual art and music programs. (C) A student in grades five (5) or six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school shall participate in visual arts or performing arts instruction as provided under subsection (b) of this section. (3) The instruction required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be provided by a teacher licensed to teach art or music, as applicable. (4) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a stipend of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) per class to each school for the purchase of necessary supplies or equipment for the classes required by this subsection. (B) Subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section shall be contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose.

(1) A public elementary school in the state shall provide instruction for at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in visual art and at least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, in music based on the state visual art and music frameworks each calendar week of the school year or an equivalent amount of time in each school year.

(2) (A) Every student in grades one through six (1-6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is configured as an elementary school shall participate in the visual art and music class required in this subsection. (B) Children with disabilities or other special needs shall be included in the visual art and music programs. (C) A student in grades five (5) or six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school shall participate in visual arts or performing arts instruction as provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(A) Every student in grades one through six (1-6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is configured as an elementary school shall participate in the visual art and music class required in this subsection.

(B) Children with disabilities or other special needs shall be included in the visual art and music programs.

(C) A student in grades five (5) or six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school shall participate in visual arts or performing arts instruction as provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(3) The instruction required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be provided by a teacher licensed to teach art or music, as applicable.

(4) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a stipend of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) per class to each school for the purchase of necessary supplies or equipment for the classes required by this subsection. (B) Subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section shall be contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose.

(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide a stipend of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) per class to each school for the purchase of necessary supplies or equipment for the classes required by this subsection.

(B) Subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section shall be contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for that purpose.

(b) A student enrolled in grade seven (7) or grade eight (8), or a student in grade six (6) enrolled in a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school that is not configured as an elementary school, shall participate in: (1) Visual arts instruction, appreciation, and application; or (2) Performing arts instruction, appreciation, and application.

(1) Visual arts instruction, appreciation, and application; or

(2) Performing arts instruction, appreciation, and application.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 644,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 644,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1320, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1079,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 599,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1506, § 1; 2005, No. 245, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-810 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-810
Teachers for Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing entering state service
Status: in_force

Upon the superintendent's certification to the state personnel administrator of prior service at an educational institution and of the most recent contractual salary, the salary of teachers holding licensure in teaching the Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing and entering state service as teachers for the sensory impaired may be adjusted to a rate of pay closest to but not less than their most recent annual salary. Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 1013, § 14; 2011, No. 989, § 52.

Upon the superintendent's certification to the state personnel administrator of prior service at an educational institution and of the most recent contractual salary, the salary of teachers holding licensure in teaching the Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing and entering state service as teachers for the sensory impaired may be adjusted to a rate of pay closest to but not less than their most recent annual salary.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 1013, § 14; 2011, No. 989, § 52.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-17-304
Employment of teacher obligated to another school district - Liability of hiring school district
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district which employs a teacher or administrator whom the school district knows, or should have known, is contractually obligated to another school district shall be liable to the other school district for an amount of money equal to the salary in the violated contract exclusive of fringe benefits. (b) Either school district may petition the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to satisfy the liability by transferring such amount to the entitled school district from funds which the division would have distributed to the liable school district. (c) Upon receipt of such a petition, the division shall determine the amount of the liability and satisfy the same by such transfer. (d) If a substantial question arises as to the existence of a contract, the State Board of Education may decline to assess the penalty. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1365, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 154, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.11.

(a) Any school district which employs a teacher or administrator whom the school district knows, or should have known, is contractually obligated to another school district shall be liable to the other school district for an amount of money equal to the salary in the violated contract exclusive of fringe benefits.

(b) Either school district may petition the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to satisfy the liability by transferring such amount to the entitled school district from funds which the division would have distributed to the liable school district.

(c) Upon receipt of such a petition, the division shall determine the amount of the liability and satisfy the same by such transfer.

(d) If a substantial question arises as to the existence of a contract, the State Board of Education may decline to assess the penalty.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1365, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 154, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-109
Virtual course enrollment
Status: in_force

At the request of a military family, a receiving district may enroll an inbound transitioning child of a military family in virtual distance-learning or digital coursework, if available, to facilitate a smooth transition between the student's previous coursework and the curriculum best suited to ensure educational success in his or her new school. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

At the request of a military family, a receiving district may enroll an inbound transitioning child of a military family in virtual distance-learning or digital coursework, if available, to facilitate a smooth transition between the student's previous coursework and the curriculum best suited to ensure educational success in his or her new school.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-619 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-64-619
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 207, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.12.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 207, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2890.12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-20-1802
Fiscal distress for failure to file
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district failing to file an audit report required by § 6-20-1801 within the nine-month time period or within the time period under any extension granted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall automatically be considered by the division to be in fiscal distress. (b) By January 31 of each year, the division, by certified mail, shall notify any school district failing to file the required audit report that the school district is considered in fiscal distress. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1624, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 2; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 2.

(a) Any school district failing to file an audit report required by § 6-20-1801 within the nine-month time period or within the time period under any extension granted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall automatically be considered by the division to be in fiscal distress.

(b) By January 31 of each year, the division, by certified mail, shall notify any school district failing to file the required audit report that the school district is considered in fiscal distress.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1624, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1563, § 2; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-309 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-309
Accounts and records - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The accounts and records of the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be so kept by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the superintendent as to show the: (1) Kind, quality, cost, and of whom bought, of each article purchased for use thereof; (2) Condition of the school; (3) Specific amount of the receipts and expenditures; (4) Number, name, and date of admission of each pupil; (5) Age, cause of deafness, and length of time under instruction of each pupil, of beneficiaries of each pupil, and all other pupils received into the school; and (6) Number and salaries of officers and employees. (b) This information shall be embodied in a report made to the Governor on or before the convening of the General Assembly at each regular session, and shall be presented to that body by the Governor with his or her message. Acts 1868, No. 36, § 7, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9347; Pope's Dig., § 12812; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2307.

(a) The accounts and records of the Arkansas School for the Deaf shall be so kept by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the superintendent as to show the: (1) Kind, quality, cost, and of whom bought, of each article purchased for use thereof; (2) Condition of the school; (3) Specific amount of the receipts and expenditures; (4) Number, name, and date of admission of each pupil; (5) Age, cause of deafness, and length of time under instruction of each pupil, of beneficiaries of each pupil, and all other pupils received into the school; and (6) Number and salaries of officers and employees.

(1) Kind, quality, cost, and of whom bought, of each article purchased for use thereof;

(2) Condition of the school;

(3) Specific amount of the receipts and expenditures;

(4) Number, name, and date of admission of each pupil;

(5) Age, cause of deafness, and length of time under instruction of each pupil, of beneficiaries of each pupil, and all other pupils received into the school; and

(6) Number and salaries of officers and employees.

(b) This information shall be embodied in a report made to the Governor on or before the convening of the General Assembly at each regular session, and shall be presented to that body by the Governor with his or her message.

Acts 1868, No. 36, § 7, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9347; Pope's Dig., § 12812; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-210
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1871, No. 44, § 16, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 9530; Pope's Dig., § 13151; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2813.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1871, No. 44, § 16, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 9530; Pope's Dig., § 13151; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2813.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-64-804
Contributions, grants, etc
Status: in_force

For the purpose of financing the Graduate Institute of Technology authorized to be established by this subchapter, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may accept contributions of moneys, equipment, services, and property from cooperating industries or others and may receive grants-in-aid for such purpose and perform contractual and other research. Acts 1957, No. 203, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2865.

For the purpose of financing the Graduate Institute of Technology authorized to be established by this subchapter, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas may accept contributions of moneys, equipment, services, and property from cooperating industries or others and may receive grants-in-aid for such purpose and perform contractual and other research.

Acts 1957, No. 203, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2865.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-112
Information on mental health and suicide prevention services - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education that is a: (1) State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or (2) Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds. (b) An institution of higher education shall provide to each entering full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, including transfer students to the institution of higher education, information about: (1) Available mental health and suicide prevention services offered by the institution of higher education or by any associated organization or program; and (2) Early warning signs that are often present in and appropriate intervention for a person who may be considering suicide. (c) The information required under subsection (b) of this section may: (1) Be provided through: (A) A live presentation; or (B) A format that allows for student interaction, including an online program or video; and (2) Not be provided in a paper format only. Added by Act 2017, No. 1007,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

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

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

(b) An institution of higher education shall provide to each entering full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, including transfer students to the institution of higher education, information about: (1) Available mental health and suicide prevention services offered by the institution of higher education or by any associated organization or program; and (2) Early warning signs that are often present in and appropriate intervention for a person who may be considering suicide.

(1) Available mental health and suicide prevention services offered by the institution of higher education or by any associated organization or program; and

(2) Early warning signs that are often present in and appropriate intervention for a person who may be considering suicide.

(c) The information required under subsection (b) of this section may: (1) Be provided through: (A) A live presentation; or (B) A format that allows for student interaction, including an online program or video; and (2) Not be provided in a paper format only.

(1) Be provided through: (A) A live presentation; or (B) A format that allows for student interaction, including an online program or video; and

(A) A live presentation; or

(B) A format that allows for student interaction, including an online program or video; and

(2) Not be provided in a paper format only.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1007,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-50-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-50-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Workforce Development Center Authority Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Workforce Development Center Authority Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 509,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-60-503
Rules - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Health is empowered to promulgate rules for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, the authority to examine records and conduct investigations to assure compliance. (b) The responsibility for the enforcement of these requirements rests with the directors of admissions or registration at each college or university. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 364, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 141, § 3.

(a) The State Board of Health is empowered to promulgate rules for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, the authority to examine records and conduct investigations to assure compliance.

(b) The responsibility for the enforcement of these requirements rests with the directors of admissions or registration at each college or university.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 364, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 141, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-62-803
Limits on funding
Status: in_force

(a) For the certification required under § 6-62-805 , the amount allowed to be budgeted of unrestricted educational and general funds for intercollegiate athletic programs at state-supported institutions of higher education shall be limited to an amount established by the Division of Higher Education for the fiscal year 2012-2013 or an amount of not more than two percent (2%) of the actual total unrestricted educational and general revenues of the previous fiscal year at institutions of higher education. (b) The division shall annually adjust the allowable transfer based upon the Consumer Price Index. (c) This section shall not apply to expenditures related to compliance with § 6-60-111 or increased compliance under 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f) , nor the transfer of funds necessary to support women's athletic programs. Amended by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 49, eff. 4/13/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2001, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 563,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1397,§ 42, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1991, No. 366, § 3; 1997, No. 954, § 2; 2005, No. 2288, § 2.

(a) For the certification required under § 6-62-805 , the amount allowed to be budgeted of unrestricted educational and general funds for intercollegiate athletic programs at state-supported institutions of higher education shall be limited to an amount established by the Division of Higher Education for the fiscal year 2012-2013 or an amount of not more than two percent (2%) of the actual total unrestricted educational and general revenues of the previous fiscal year at institutions of higher education.

(b) The division shall annually adjust the allowable transfer based upon the Consumer Price Index.

(c) This section shall not apply to expenditures related to compliance with § 6-60-111 or increased compliance under 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f) , nor the transfer of funds necessary to support women's athletic programs.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 870,§ 49, eff. 4/13/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2001, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 563,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1397,§ 42, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 366, § 3; 1997, No. 954, § 2; 2005, No. 2288, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-157 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-157
Child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention - Instruction required
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) (A) Enhance or adapt curriculum materials to assist public school personnel in providing instruction through a multidisciplinary approach on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse and human trafficking. (B) The curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be geared toward a sequential program of instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12); and (ii) Include strategies for utilizing the curriculum in schools; and (2) Ensure that curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section are incorporated into the Health and Safety and Physical Education Standards developed by the Department of Education in an age-appropriate manner. (b) Each public school district and open-enrollment charter school shall: (1) Implement a child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention program that meets the standards and requirements established by the division; (2) Provide training for teachers employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school on child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking: (A) Awareness; (B) Reporting requirements; and (C) Prevention; (3) Notify parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student when child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention education shall occur in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school; (4) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to preview curriculum materials before classroom instruction; and (5) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to exempt their child from the child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention program. (c) Before grade five (5), a public school teacher shall not provide classroom instruction on the following topics: (1) Sexually explicit materials; (2) Sexual reproduction; (3) Sexual intercourse; (4) Gender identity; or (5) Sexual orientation. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 16, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (1) (A) Enhance or adapt curriculum materials to assist public school personnel in providing instruction through a multidisciplinary approach on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse and human trafficking. (B) The curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be geared toward a sequential program of instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12); and (ii) Include strategies for utilizing the curriculum in schools; and (2) Ensure that curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section are incorporated into the Health and Safety and Physical Education Standards developed by the Department of Education in an age-appropriate manner.

(1) (A) Enhance or adapt curriculum materials to assist public school personnel in providing instruction through a multidisciplinary approach on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse and human trafficking. (B) The curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be geared toward a sequential program of instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12); and (ii) Include strategies for utilizing the curriculum in schools; and

(A) Enhance or adapt curriculum materials to assist public school personnel in providing instruction through a multidisciplinary approach on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse and human trafficking.

(B) The curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be geared toward a sequential program of instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12); and (ii) Include strategies for utilizing the curriculum in schools; and

(i) Be geared toward a sequential program of instruction from kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12); and

(ii) Include strategies for utilizing the curriculum in schools; and

(2) Ensure that curriculum materials developed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section are incorporated into the Health and Safety and Physical Education Standards developed by the Department of Education in an age-appropriate manner.

(b) Each public school district and open-enrollment charter school shall: (1) Implement a child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention program that meets the standards and requirements established by the division; (2) Provide training for teachers employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school on child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking: (A) Awareness; (B) Reporting requirements; and (C) Prevention; (3) Notify parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student when child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention education shall occur in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school; (4) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to preview curriculum materials before classroom instruction; and (5) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to exempt their child from the child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention program.

(1) Implement a child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention program that meets the standards and requirements established by the division;

(2) Provide training for teachers employed by the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school on child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking: (A) Awareness; (B) Reporting requirements; and (C) Prevention;

(A) Awareness;

(B) Reporting requirements; and

(C) Prevention;

(3) Notify parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student when child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention education shall occur in the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school;

(4) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to preview curriculum materials before classroom instruction; and

(5) Allow parents, legal guardians, and persons standing in loco parentis to a student to exempt their child from the child sexual abuse and assault and human trafficking prevention program.

(c) Before grade five (5), a public school teacher shall not provide classroom instruction on the following topics: (1) Sexually explicit materials; (2) Sexual reproduction; (3) Sexual intercourse; (4) Gender identity; or (5) Sexual orientation.

(1) Sexually explicit materials;

(2) Sexual reproduction;

(3) Sexual intercourse;

(4) Gender identity; or

(5) Sexual orientation.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 16, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-17-603
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1434, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 350, § 5; 1985, No. 693, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270.4; Acts 1997, No. 112, § 8; 2011, No. 989, § 45.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1434, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 416,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 350, § 5; 1985, No. 693, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1270.4; Acts 1997, No. 112, § 8; 2011, No. 989, § 45.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1705 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-82-1705
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-812 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-20-812
Interest and payments of principal deposited into State Treasury
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, all interest received on securities held in the Revolving Loan Fund shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Permanent School Revolving Loan Fund. (b) In the event of the sale of any school district obligations pursuant to § 6-20-811 , all principal and interest payments on such school district obligations shall be regarded and treated as cash funds and shall not be deposited into the State Treasury, but shall be deposited into a bank or banks approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 39, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1953, No. 384, § 13; 1967, No. 480, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-953; Acts 1991, No. 1185, § 2.

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, all interest received on securities held in the Revolving Loan Fund shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Permanent School Revolving Loan Fund.

(b) In the event of the sale of any school district obligations pursuant to § 6-20-811 , all principal and interest payments on such school district obligations shall be regarded and treated as cash funds and shall not be deposited into the State Treasury, but shall be deposited into a bank or banks approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 39, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1953, No. 384, § 13; 1967, No. 480, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-953; Acts 1991, No. 1185, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1202
Limitations of bonded indebtedness - Conversion of authorized bond issues
Status: in_force

(a) For acquiring a building site, building or equipping a new school building, repairing, making additions to, or equipping a present school building, purchasing new or used school buses or refurbishing school buses, or the professional development and training of teachers or other programs authorized under the federally recognized qualified zone academy bond program codified at 26 U.S.C. § 1397E [repealed], any school district of the State of Arkansas is authorized to borrow money and issue negotiable bonds for the repayment thereof from school funds. (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit the conversion of authorized bond issues to bonds bearing a lower rate of interest, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, upon such terms that the school district shall receive no less and pay no more in principal and interest combined than it would receive and pay in principal and interest combined if the bonds were not converted. Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 43, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1947, No. 84, § 1; 1949, No. 161, § 1; 1961, No. 38, § 1; 1969, No. 158, § 1; 1975, No. 596, § 1; 1979, No. 460, § 1; 1981, No. 661, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1102; Acts 1991, No. 405, § 2; 1993, No. 486, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 619, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 1214, § 1; 2001, No. 1220, § 16; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 5; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 5.

(a) For acquiring a building site, building or equipping a new school building, repairing, making additions to, or equipping a present school building, purchasing new or used school buses or refurbishing school buses, or the professional development and training of teachers or other programs authorized under the federally recognized qualified zone academy bond program codified at 26 U.S.C. § 1397E [repealed], any school district of the State of Arkansas is authorized to borrow money and issue negotiable bonds for the repayment thereof from school funds.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit the conversion of authorized bond issues to bonds bearing a lower rate of interest, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, upon such terms that the school district shall receive no less and pay no more in principal and interest combined than it would receive and pay in principal and interest combined if the bonds were not converted.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 43, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1947, No. 84, § 1; 1949, No. 161, § 1; 1961, No. 38, § 1; 1969, No. 158, § 1; 1975, No. 596, § 1; 1979, No. 460, § 1; 1981, No. 661, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1102; Acts 1991, No. 405, § 2; 1993, No. 486, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 619, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 1214, § 1; 2001, No. 1220, § 16; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, § 5; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-41-103
Identification of children with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) Each local educational agency in the state shall: (1) Ensure that all children with disabilities within its jurisdiction and in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of their disability, including without limitation: (A) Children with disabilities attending private schools; (B) Highly mobile children with disabilities, including migrant children; (C) Children who are suspected of having a disability and need special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and (D) Children with disabilities who are homeless or wards of the state; and (2) Develop and maintain a written child-find plan outlining the systematic and continuous efforts it will undertake to meet its responsibilities as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 338, §§ 1-4.

(a) Each local educational agency in the state shall: (1) Ensure that all children with disabilities within its jurisdiction and in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of their disability, including without limitation: (A) Children with disabilities attending private schools; (B) Highly mobile children with disabilities, including migrant children; (C) Children who are suspected of having a disability and need special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and (D) Children with disabilities who are homeless or wards of the state; and (2) Develop and maintain a written child-find plan outlining the systematic and continuous efforts it will undertake to meet its responsibilities as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) Ensure that all children with disabilities within its jurisdiction and in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of their disability, including without limitation: (A) Children with disabilities attending private schools; (B) Highly mobile children with disabilities, including migrant children; (C) Children who are suspected of having a disability and need special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and (D) Children with disabilities who are homeless or wards of the state; and

(A) Children with disabilities attending private schools;

(B) Highly mobile children with disabilities, including migrant children;

(C) Children who are suspected of having a disability and need special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and

(D) Children with disabilities who are homeless or wards of the state; and

(2) Develop and maintain a written child-find plan outlining the systematic and continuous efforts it will undertake to meet its responsibilities as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

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

Acts 1991, No. 338, §§ 1-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-702
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1905, No. 231, § 1, p. 587; C. & M. Dig., § 9565; Pope's Dig., § 13166; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2827.

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

Acts 1905, No. 231, § 1, p. 587; C. & M. Dig., § 9565; Pope's Dig., § 13166; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2827.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2608 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2608
Evaluation of participants
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall commission an annual evaluation of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of each public school district and public charter school participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program. (b) An annual evaluation shall include without limitation consideration of: (1) Student scores under the statewide assessment program described in § 6-15-433 [repealed]; (2) Student attendance; (3) Student grades; (4) Incidents involving student discipline; (5) Socioeconomic data on students' families; (6) Parental satisfaction with the schools; (7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and (8) Correlations between student assessment gains and teacher degree levels, years of experience, staff development, and a school's status for having a qualified teacher in every public school classroom under § 6-15-1004 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1283, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall commission an annual evaluation of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of each public school district and public charter school participating in the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(b) An annual evaluation shall include without limitation consideration of: (1) Student scores under the statewide assessment program described in § 6-15-433 [repealed]; (2) Student attendance; (3) Student grades; (4) Incidents involving student discipline; (5) Socioeconomic data on students' families; (6) Parental satisfaction with the schools; (7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and (8) Correlations between student assessment gains and teacher degree levels, years of experience, staff development, and a school's status for having a qualified teacher in every public school classroom under § 6-15-1004 .

(1) Student scores under the statewide assessment program described in § 6-15-433 [repealed];

(2) Student attendance;

(3) Student grades;

(4) Incidents involving student discipline;

(5) Socioeconomic data on students' families;

(6) Parental satisfaction with the schools;

(7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and

(8) Correlations between student assessment gains and teacher degree levels, years of experience, staff development, and a school's status for having a qualified teacher in every public school classroom under § 6-15-1004 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1283, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-82-1201
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish the Arkansas Police Corps Planning Commission [abolished] for the purpose of undertaking the necessary planning and other actions required to enable Arkansas to participate in the federal police corps program. Acts 1991, No. 875, § 1; 1997, No. 1203, § 1; 2001, No. 1692, § 11.

It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish the Arkansas Police Corps Planning Commission [abolished] for the purpose of undertaking the necessary planning and other actions required to enable Arkansas to participate in the federal police corps program.

Acts 1991, No. 875, § 1; 1997, No. 1203, § 1; 2001, No. 1692, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-60-109
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2015, No. 1194,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 470,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1194,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-113
Prohibition on gaming and liquor sales
Status: in_force

(a) To protect the youth assembled at institutions organized under the provisions of this chapter, while removed from the customary restraints of home and parental watch-care, it is declared to be a misdemeanor to entice any student of such institution into the practice of gaming or to furnish any student any device or instrument for gaming or any intoxicating liquors of any kind whatever. (b) If the institution is located in a city or any incorporated town or village where a majority of the legal voters embraced in the territory within three (3) miles of the institution so decide by petition to the county court, then any billiard room, bowling alley, or race course, or any device or instrument for gaming, or any brothel or house of ill fame, or theatrical or circus exhibition, or public place where intoxicating liquors are either given away or sold, except for mechanical or medicinal purposes, within three (3) miles of the site of the institution shall be prohibited by the court. (c) Any person who violates such regulation established by the court shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1871, No. 42, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 1777; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1414; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 384.

(a) To protect the youth assembled at institutions organized under the provisions of this chapter, while removed from the customary restraints of home and parental watch-care, it is declared to be a misdemeanor to entice any student of such institution into the practice of gaming or to furnish any student any device or instrument for gaming or any intoxicating liquors of any kind whatever.

(b) If the institution is located in a city or any incorporated town or village where a majority of the legal voters embraced in the territory within three (3) miles of the institution so decide by petition to the county court, then any billiard room, bowling alley, or race course, or any device or instrument for gaming, or any brothel or house of ill fame, or theatrical or circus exhibition, or public place where intoxicating liquors are either given away or sold, except for mechanical or medicinal purposes, within three (3) miles of the site of the institution shall be prohibited by the court.

(c) Any person who violates such regulation established by the court shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Acts 1871, No. 42, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 1777; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1414; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 384.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1213 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1213
Duty to pay on maturity - Effect of failure
Status: in_force

(a) The school district board of directors and the secretary of the board shall see to it that sufficient funds to meet each maturity of principal and interest of all bonds of their school district are in the place of payment not later than the day before the date of maturity. (b) Any failure thereof shall be cause for the State Board of Education to withhold any apportionment of school funds that would otherwise be apportioned to that school district and apply them on any past due bonds of that school district. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 73; Pope's Dig., § 11509; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1116; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 1078, § 80.

(a) The school district board of directors and the secretary of the board shall see to it that sufficient funds to meet each maturity of principal and interest of all bonds of their school district are in the place of payment not later than the day before the date of maturity.

(b) Any failure thereof shall be cause for the State Board of Education to withhold any apportionment of school funds that would otherwise be apportioned to that school district and apply them on any past due bonds of that school district.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 73; Pope's Dig., § 11509; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1116; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 13; 1999, No. 1078, § 80.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-716 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-18-716
Distribution of excess food - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "excess food" means any food that remains after a school has served breakfast and lunch to students during a school day. (2) "Excess food" does not include any food that has expired, been opened, or been consumed. (b) (1) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students enrolled in the public school or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students for consumption on the school campus or at home. (c) (1) The method by which a public school or open-enrollment public charter school distributes excess food shall be established by the public school or open-enrollment public charter school in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food and Drug Administration requirements and guidelines for the distribution of excess food and in consultation with the Department of Health guidelines. (2) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may develop a policy describing the process for distributing excess food under this section, saving excess food for later consumption, or donating excess food. Amended by Act 2021, No. 141,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 602,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "excess food" means any food that remains after a school has served breakfast and lunch to students during a school day. (2) "Excess food" does not include any food that has expired, been opened, or been consumed.

(1) As used in this section, "excess food" means any food that remains after a school has served breakfast and lunch to students during a school day.

(2) "Excess food" does not include any food that has expired, been opened, or been consumed.

(b) (1) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students enrolled in the public school or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students for consumption on the school campus or at home.

(1) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students enrolled in the public school or open-enrollment public charter school.

(2) A public school or an open-enrollment public charter school may distribute excess food to students for consumption on the school campus or at home.

(c) (1) The method by which a public school or open-enrollment public charter school distributes excess food shall be established by the public school or open-enrollment public charter school in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food and Drug Administration requirements and guidelines for the distribution of excess food and in consultation with the Department of Health guidelines. (2) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may develop a policy describing the process for distributing excess food under this section, saving excess food for later consumption, or donating excess food.

(1) The method by which a public school or open-enrollment public charter school distributes excess food shall be established by the public school or open-enrollment public charter school in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food and Drug Administration requirements and guidelines for the distribution of excess food and in consultation with the Department of Health guidelines.

(2) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may develop a policy describing the process for distributing excess food under this section, saving excess food for later consumption, or donating excess food.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 141,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 602,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-13-903
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 802,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1131, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 860, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-472; Acts 1999, No. 391, § 4.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1131, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 860, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-472; Acts 1999, No. 391, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-20-2506
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 55, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1; 2007, No. 989, § 8.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 55, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 2206, § 1; 2007, No. 989, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-11-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-11-201
Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education, or a disbursing agent designated by him or her and approved by the State Board of Education, shall give bond to the State of Arkansas as provided by law for other disbursing agents conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and the faithful accounting for all the school money of the state, of any county, or of any school district that may come into his or her hands. (2) The bond shall be in a solvent surety company having a right to do business in the State of Arkansas and shall be approved by the state board. (3) The premium on the bond shall be paid by the state board as one of the expenses of the state board. (b) The state shall furnish the director with suitable offices. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1113, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.

(a) (1) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education, or a disbursing agent designated by him or her and approved by the State Board of Education, shall give bond to the State of Arkansas as provided by law for other disbursing agents conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and the faithful accounting for all the school money of the state, of any county, or of any school district that may come into his or her hands. (2) The bond shall be in a solvent surety company having a right to do business in the State of Arkansas and shall be approved by the state board. (3) The premium on the bond shall be paid by the state board as one of the expenses of the state board.

(1) The Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education, or a disbursing agent designated by him or her and approved by the State Board of Education, shall give bond to the State of Arkansas as provided by law for other disbursing agents conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and the faithful accounting for all the school money of the state, of any county, or of any school district that may come into his or her hands.

(2) The bond shall be in a solvent surety company having a right to do business in the State of Arkansas and shall be approved by the state board.

(3) The premium on the bond shall be paid by the state board as one of the expenses of the state board.

(b) The state shall furnish the director with suitable offices.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1113, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1323, § 17; 2011, No. 981, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-226 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-226
Housing allowance
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system, the chancellor, or the director if there is no chancellor, of a campus of the Arkansas State University system 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. Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 16, eff. 2/1/2021. Acts 1995, No. 1035, § 7; 2001, No. 90, § 8.

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system, the chancellor, or the director if there is no chancellor, of a campus of the Arkansas State University system 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.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 16, eff. 2/1/2021.

Acts 1995, No. 1035, § 7; 2001, No. 90, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-403 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-41-403
Assessment of student progress
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district shall ensure that at least one (1) time per year a licensed teacher of the visually impaired, or other qualified person as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, conducts an assessment of the educational progress of each visually impaired student enrolled in that school district identified as having or suspected of having a disability pursuant to the Children with Disabilities Act of 1973, § 6-41-201 et seq. The assessment shall: (1) Address the student's need for braille instruction, using procedures developed by the division, and specify the learning medium most appropriate for the student's educational progress; (2) Identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in braille skills when that medium is used for instruction; and (3) Identify appropriate and necessary related services and technologies for use in combination with braille instruction. (b) The results of the assessment shall be used to develop the student's individualized education program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1772, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1771, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 73, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 483, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 51.

(a) Each school district shall ensure that at least one (1) time per year a licensed teacher of the visually impaired, or other qualified person as determined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, conducts an assessment of the educational progress of each visually impaired student enrolled in that school district identified as having or suspected of having a disability pursuant to the Children with Disabilities Act of 1973, § 6-41-201 et seq. The assessment shall: (1) Address the student's need for braille instruction, using procedures developed by the division, and specify the learning medium most appropriate for the student's educational progress; (2) Identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in braille skills when that medium is used for instruction; and (3) Identify appropriate and necessary related services and technologies for use in combination with braille instruction.

(1) Address the student's need for braille instruction, using procedures developed by the division, and specify the learning medium most appropriate for the student's educational progress;

(2) Identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in braille skills when that medium is used for instruction; and

(3) Identify appropriate and necessary related services and technologies for use in combination with braille instruction.

(b) The results of the assessment shall be used to develop the student's individualized education program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1772, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1771, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 73, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 483, § 3; 2009, No. 376, § 51.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-51-806
Local education agencies - Eligibility for federal funds
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly designates that the community-based education centers created by this subchapter meet the definition of "local education agencies" by virtue of the fact that each is a public authority legally constituted within this state to perform a service function for a public elementary and secondary school in school districts and other political subdivisions of the state or such combination of school districts or counties which are recognized by the General Assembly as administrative agents for public elementary and secondary schools. (b) This section intends to recognize the function of the community-based education centers and to provide eligibility to community-based education centers to receive federal funds. Acts 2001, No. 1290, § 1.

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

(b) This section intends to recognize the function of the community-based education centers and to provide eligibility to community-based education centers to receive federal funds.

Acts 2001, No. 1290, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-105
Purpose - Powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is organized for the purpose of making the benefits of educational television available to and promoting its use by inhabitants of Arkansas. (b) To this end, the Arkansas Educational Television Commission is empowered and directed to survey, study, and appraise the need for an overall plan for the use of television facilities available for noncommercial educational use in the state. (c) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is specifically charged with the duty of controlling and supervising the use of channels reserved by the Federal Communications Commission to Arkansas for noncommercial educational use. (d) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may designate the location of stations to utilize such channels and make rules governing the operation of these stations and the programs televised over these channels. (2) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may own and operate television stations to utilize these channels, or it may contract with individuals, corporations, educational institutions, or other governmental agencies for the operation of such stations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 176, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961, No. 198, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3905.

(a) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is organized for the purpose of making the benefits of educational television available to and promoting its use by inhabitants of Arkansas.

(b) To this end, the Arkansas Educational Television Commission is empowered and directed to survey, study, and appraise the need for an overall plan for the use of television facilities available for noncommercial educational use in the state.

(c) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is specifically charged with the duty of controlling and supervising the use of channels reserved by the Federal Communications Commission to Arkansas for noncommercial educational use.

(d) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may designate the location of stations to utilize such channels and make rules governing the operation of these stations and the programs televised over these channels. (2) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may own and operate television stations to utilize these channels, or it may contract with individuals, corporations, educational institutions, or other governmental agencies for the operation of such stations.

(1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may designate the location of stations to utilize such channels and make rules governing the operation of these stations and the programs televised over these channels.

(2) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission may own and operate television stations to utilize these channels, or it may contract with individuals, corporations, educational institutions, or other governmental agencies for the operation of such stations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 176, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 198, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-801 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-64-801
Establishment
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate at Little Rock the Graduate Institute of Technology as an expansion of its graduate program of instruction and research. Acts 1957, No. 203, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2861.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas is authorized to establish and operate at Little Rock the Graduate Institute of Technology as an expansion of its graduate program of instruction and research.

Acts 1957, No. 203, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2861.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-19-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-101
Rules and standards generally
Status: in_force

The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall promulgate rules and standards governing the school transportation program in school districts that promote and provide a safe, efficient, and economical system of pupil transportation. Acts 1943, No. 156, § 1; 1945, No. 31, § 1; 1947, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1810; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 4.

The Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall promulgate rules and standards governing the school transportation program in school districts that promote and provide a safe, efficient, and economical system of pupil transportation.

Acts 1943, No. 156, § 1; 1945, No. 31, § 1; 1947, No. 420, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1810; Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-4-304
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,, 3 eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,, 3 eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 939,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-62-1001
Coverage required
Status: in_force

(a) All two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education shall be required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. (b) Coverage shall be provided for losses incurred while performing work for the two-year or four-year public institution of higher education. Acts 1997, No. 1202, § 1.

(a) All two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education shall be required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees.

(b) Coverage shall be provided for losses incurred while performing work for the two-year or four-year public institution of higher education.

Acts 1997, No. 1202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-112
Corporal punishment - Immunity from liability - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, teachers and administrators in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy shall be immune from any civil liability for administering corporal punishment to students, provided only that the corporal punishment is administered in substantial compliance with the school district's written student discipline policy. (2) A teacher or administrator in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy is not immune from civil liability under subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the teacher or administrator uses corporal punishment on a child who is intellectually disabled, nonambulatory, nonverbal, or autistic. (b) As used in subsection (a) of this section, "teachers and administrators" means those persons employed by a school district and required to have a state-issued license as a condition of their employment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 557,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 51, §§ 3, 5; 2011, No. 989, § 25.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, teachers and administrators in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy shall be immune from any civil liability for administering corporal punishment to students, provided only that the corporal punishment is administered in substantial compliance with the school district's written student discipline policy. (2) A teacher or administrator in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy is not immune from civil liability under subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the teacher or administrator uses corporal punishment on a child who is intellectually disabled, nonambulatory, nonverbal, or autistic.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, teachers and administrators in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy shall be immune from any civil liability for administering corporal punishment to students, provided only that the corporal punishment is administered in substantial compliance with the school district's written student discipline policy.

(2) A teacher or administrator in a school district that authorizes use of corporal punishment in the school district's written student discipline policy is not immune from civil liability under subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the teacher or administrator uses corporal punishment on a child who is intellectually disabled, nonambulatory, nonverbal, or autistic.

(b) As used in subsection (a) of this section, "teachers and administrators" means those persons employed by a school district and required to have a state-issued license as a condition of their employment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 557,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 51, §§ 3, 5; 2011, No. 989, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-16-1003
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1216, § 1.

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

Acts 2003, No. 1216, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-13-1503
Initiation of detachment
Status: in_force

Creation of a new school district by detachment shall be initiated by: (1) Resolution of the board of directors of each school district from which territory is to be detached; or (2) A petition that is presented to the State Board of Education pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.

Creation of a new school district by detachment shall be initiated by:

(1) Resolution of the board of directors of each school district from which territory is to be detached; or

(2) A petition that is presented to the State Board of Education pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 22 / Section 6-17-2202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (A) "Classified employee" means any employee of a public school district in Arkansas who performs work for the school district and who is not required to hold a valid teaching license issued by the State Board of Education as a condition of employment. (B) "Classified employee" does not include a nonlicensed teacher; and (2) "Full-time classified employee" means any classified employee who works twenty (20) or more hours per week for the public school district. Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1.

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

(1) (A) "Classified employee" means any employee of a public school district in Arkansas who performs work for the school district and who is not required to hold a valid teaching license issued by the State Board of Education as a condition of employment. (B) "Classified employee" does not include a nonlicensed teacher; and

(A) "Classified employee" means any employee of a public school district in Arkansas who performs work for the school district and who is not required to hold a valid teaching license issued by the State Board of Education as a condition of employment.

(B) "Classified employee" does not include a nonlicensed teacher; and

(2) "Full-time classified employee" means any classified employee who works twenty (20) or more hours per week for the public school district.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 774,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2001, No. 1138, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1003
Boundaries - Adjustments
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish tentative boundaries for the system of education service cooperatives authorized by this subchapter. (b) These education service cooperatives shall be established so that: (1) They include at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) counties; (2) They include at least ten (10) but no more than thirty-five (35) school districts; (3) They include at least twenty thousand (20,000) pupils in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) average daily membership; (4) They include at least one (1) postsecondary education institution; and (5) There is no more than fifty (50) miles distance or approximately one (1) hour driving time to the area's main offices for ninety percent (90%) of the school districts. (c) (1) The state board may make adjustments in the boundaries when criteria such as minimum average daily membership and maximum driving distances conflict. (2) However, no more than four (4) of the areas formed may contain fewer than twenty thousand (20,000) students. (3) In no case shall any education service cooperative be established with fewer than twelve thousand (12,000) pupils. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.2; Acts 2011, No. 981, § 3.

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish tentative boundaries for the system of education service cooperatives authorized by this subchapter.

(b) These education service cooperatives shall be established so that: (1) They include at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) counties; (2) They include at least ten (10) but no more than thirty-five (35) school districts; (3) They include at least twenty thousand (20,000) pupils in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) average daily membership; (4) They include at least one (1) postsecondary education institution; and (5) There is no more than fifty (50) miles distance or approximately one (1) hour driving time to the area's main offices for ninety percent (90%) of the school districts.

(1) They include at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) counties;

(2) They include at least ten (10) but no more than thirty-five (35) school districts;

(3) They include at least twenty thousand (20,000) pupils in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) average daily membership;

(4) They include at least one (1) postsecondary education institution; and

(5) There is no more than fifty (50) miles distance or approximately one (1) hour driving time to the area's main offices for ninety percent (90%) of the school districts.

(c) (1) The state board may make adjustments in the boundaries when criteria such as minimum average daily membership and maximum driving distances conflict. (2) However, no more than four (4) of the areas formed may contain fewer than twenty thousand (20,000) students. (3) In no case shall any education service cooperative be established with fewer than twelve thousand (12,000) pupils.

(1) The state board may make adjustments in the boundaries when criteria such as minimum average daily membership and maximum driving distances conflict.

(2) However, no more than four (4) of the areas formed may contain fewer than twenty thousand (20,000) students.

(3) In no case shall any education service cooperative be established with fewer than twelve thousand (12,000) pupils.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.2; Acts 2011, No. 981, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-213 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-213
Administration of trusts, endowments, etc
Status: in_force

(a) 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 provide administrative assistance in accordance with terms agreed upon by both the Division of Higher Education and parties establishing trusts, endowments, or otherwise providing funds in support of scholarships, research, or other educational activities at Arkansas institutions of higher education. (b) The division is not authorized to be the custodian of, or to in any way participate in, the financial management of trusts, endowments, or other funds established for purposes of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], § 6-61-212 , §§ 6-61-214 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed]. (c) (1) The assistance of the division is limited to administrative support in the allocation or awarding of funds to be disbursed by the donor or a properly authorized trustee. (2) The division is authorized to supplement administrative costs for such assistance by charging a minimal administrative fee acceptable to the division and the parties establishing the endowments or providing the funds. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1985, No. 565, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

(a) 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 provide administrative assistance in accordance with terms agreed upon by both the Division of Higher Education and parties establishing trusts, endowments, or otherwise providing funds in support of scholarships, research, or other educational activities at Arkansas institutions of higher education.

(b) The division is not authorized to be the custodian of, or to in any way participate in, the financial management of trusts, endowments, or other funds established for purposes of this section, §§ 6-61-101 - 6-61-103 , §§ 6-61-201 - 6-61-209 , § 6-61-211 [repealed], § 6-61-212 , §§ 6-61-214 - 6-61-216 , §§ 6-61-301 - 6-61-305 , § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401 , § 6-61-402 , §§ 6-61-501 - 6-61-524 , §§ 6-61-601 - 6-61-603 , and §§ 6-61-604 - 6-61-612 [repealed].

(c) (1) The assistance of the division is limited to administrative support in the allocation or awarding of funds to be disbursed by the donor or a properly authorized trustee. (2) The division is authorized to supplement administrative costs for such assistance by charging a minimal administrative fee acceptable to the division and the parties establishing the endowments or providing the funds.

(1) The assistance of the division is limited to administrative support in the allocation or awarding of funds to be disbursed by the donor or a properly authorized trustee.

(2) The division is authorized to supplement administrative costs for such assistance by charging a minimal administrative fee acceptable to the division and the parties establishing the endowments or providing the funds.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1985, No. 565, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1212 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-20-1212
Resolution setting priority in case of default
Status: in_force

On the issuance of any bonds, the school district board of directors may provide by resolution, which shall be a contract with the holders of the bonds, that should there be a default in the payment of any installment of principal or interest when due, the first moneys coming to the school district from any source, other than the uniform rate of tax, shall be paid into the debt service fund and applied on past due principal or interest on the bonds until paid in full. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 69; Pope's Dig., § 11502; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1115; Acts 1997, No. 1300, § 19; 2011, No. 989, § 67.

On the issuance of any bonds, the school district board of directors may provide by resolution, which shall be a contract with the holders of the bonds, that should there be a default in the payment of any installment of principal or interest when due, the first moneys coming to the school district from any source, other than the uniform rate of tax, shall be paid into the debt service fund and applied on past due principal or interest on the bonds until paid in full.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 69; Pope's Dig., § 11502; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1115; Acts 1997, No. 1300, § 19; 2011, No. 989, § 67.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-13-105
School district sale of state-donated lands
Status: in_force

(a) Any school district in the State of Arkansas having lands donated and given to it by the State of Arkansas through action of the General Assembly, to be used for sites of schoolhouses, shall: (1) Have the power of sale of the lands; and (2) Be enabled to give good and lawful title to the lands. (b) The proceeds of a sale shall be used entirely and exclusively for school purposes. (c) The benefits accruing from the sale shall remain within and be applied to the same school district either alone or combined with other school districts of a contiguous nature where the original school district may have been consolidated with other adjoining school districts. Acts 1929, No. 139, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 11728; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-512.

(a) Any school district in the State of Arkansas having lands donated and given to it by the State of Arkansas through action of the General Assembly, to be used for sites of schoolhouses, shall: (1) Have the power of sale of the lands; and (2) Be enabled to give good and lawful title to the lands.

(1) Have the power of sale of the lands; and

(2) Be enabled to give good and lawful title to the lands.

(b) The proceeds of a sale shall be used entirely and exclusively for school purposes.

(c) The benefits accruing from the sale shall remain within and be applied to the same school district either alone or combined with other school districts of a contiguous nature where the original school district may have been consolidated with other adjoining school districts.

Acts 1929, No. 139, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 11728; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-512.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1004 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-61-1004
Authorization of bond issue - Terms of authorizing resolution
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board of trustees of the technical college or the community college. (b) The authorizing resolution may contain terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of trustees, including, without limitation, provisions: (1) Authorizing the issuance of bonds in series from time to time; (2) Pertaining to the custody and application of bond proceeds; (3) Pertaining to the maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) Pertaining to the collection, depositing, securing, and disbursing of tax proceeds and other revenues; (5) Pertaining to the nature and extent of the security; and (6) Pertaining to the rights, duties, and obligations of the board of trustees and the holders and registered owners of the bonds. Acts 1993, No. 374, § 7.

(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board of trustees of the technical college or the community college.

(b) The authorizing resolution may contain terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of trustees, including, without limitation, provisions: (1) Authorizing the issuance of bonds in series from time to time; (2) Pertaining to the custody and application of bond proceeds; (3) Pertaining to the maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) Pertaining to the collection, depositing, securing, and disbursing of tax proceeds and other revenues; (5) Pertaining to the nature and extent of the security; and (6) Pertaining to the rights, duties, and obligations of the board of trustees and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) Authorizing the issuance of bonds in series from time to time;

(2) Pertaining to the custody and application of bond proceeds;

(3) Pertaining to the maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(4) Pertaining to the collection, depositing, securing, and disbursing of tax proceeds and other revenues;

(5) Pertaining to the nature and extent of the security; and

(6) Pertaining to the rights, duties, and obligations of the board of trustees and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

Acts 1993, No. 374, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-216 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-15-216
Flexibility in awarding course credit
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, a public school district may submit a plan for approval to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to award units of high school course credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction. (2) The plan shall include a method for recording demonstrated subject matter competency on high school transcripts. (b) Upon approval, a public school district shall not be in violation of any requirement in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts that units of credit be awarded for a minimum number of clock hours if the public school district awards units of credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction if the awarding of credit is in compliance with the public school district's approved plan. (c) The division may promulgate rules to implement this section, including without limitation guidelines to assist public school districts in transitioning to awarding credits as provided under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1206, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1205, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 872,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, a public school district may submit a plan for approval to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to award units of high school course credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction. (2) The plan shall include a method for recording demonstrated subject matter competency on high school transcripts.

(1) Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, a public school district may submit a plan for approval to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to award units of high school course credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction.

(2) The plan shall include a method for recording demonstrated subject matter competency on high school transcripts.

(b) Upon approval, a public school district shall not be in violation of any requirement in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts that units of credit be awarded for a minimum number of clock hours if the public school district awards units of credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction if the awarding of credit is in compliance with the public school district's approved plan.

(c) The division may promulgate rules to implement this section, including without limitation guidelines to assist public school districts in transitioning to awarding credits as provided under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1206, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1205, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 872,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1502
Establishment of insurance system
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish and maintain a system of insurance for the public elementary and secondary schools, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools of Arkansas. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3513; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 3.

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish and maintain a system of insurance for the public elementary and secondary schools, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools of Arkansas.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3513; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-41-701
Program established - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The Building Better Futures Program is established. (b) The purpose of the program is to allow students with intellectual disabilities to broaden their career opportunities through education and job training in an inclusive and age-appropriate environment. Added by Act 2017, No. 432,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 3/16/2015.

(a) The Building Better Futures Program is established.

(b) The purpose of the program is to allow students with intellectual disabilities to broaden their career opportunities through education and job training in an inclusive and age-appropriate environment.

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. § 6-81-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 11.

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

Acts 1977, No. 873, § 6; 1983, No. 937, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4036; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-102
Legislative approval
Status: in_force

(a) The Southern Regional Education Compact is approved, and the State of Arkansas is declared to be a party to the compact. (b) Agreements, covenants, and obligations in the compact are binding upon the State of Arkansas. Acts 1957, No. 51, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3702.

(a) The Southern Regional Education Compact is approved, and the State of Arkansas is declared to be a party to the compact.

(b) Agreements, covenants, and obligations in the compact are binding upon the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1957, No. 51, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-18-1406
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 37.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1; 2009, No. 376, § 37.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-224 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-20-224
Federal turnback funds
Status: in_force

Any federal mineral leasing funds, federal forest reserve funds, federal flood control funds, or any similar turnback funds in the State Treasury for which the eligible county or school district cannot be identified may be transferred to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account and used for any lawful school purpose. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1592, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 25.

Any federal mineral leasing funds, federal forest reserve funds, federal flood control funds, or any similar turnback funds in the State Treasury for which the eligible county or school district cannot be identified may be transferred to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account and used for any lawful school purpose.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1592, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2011 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 20 / Section 6-15-2011
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 902, § 2.

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

Acts 2011, No. 902, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-16-702
Authority - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Public schools are hereby authorized to operate optional school programs during the summer or at other times when the regular school classes are not in session and to charge fees to students for participating in the programs. (2) If credit is given for the courses taken in the optional programs: (A) The teachers shall meet licensure requirements for the courses taught; and (B) The number of hours that classes are in session shall meet the same requirements as are in effect for the same courses taught in the regular term. (b) (1) In school districts that operate optional school programs during the summer and in districts where space is available, no fee shall be charged a student who qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and whose enrollment in an academic course is made for the purpose of remediating a deficiency in grades when the student has made a D or an F in an academic course. (2) Other courses offered in summer school for academic credit may be taken without fees being charged, as space is available, by students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 29, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 475, § 2; 1993, No. 840, § 2; 1999, No. 100, § 9.

(a) (1) Public schools are hereby authorized to operate optional school programs during the summer or at other times when the regular school classes are not in session and to charge fees to students for participating in the programs. (2) If credit is given for the courses taken in the optional programs: (A) The teachers shall meet licensure requirements for the courses taught; and (B) The number of hours that classes are in session shall meet the same requirements as are in effect for the same courses taught in the regular term.

(1) Public schools are hereby authorized to operate optional school programs during the summer or at other times when the regular school classes are not in session and to charge fees to students for participating in the programs.

(2) If credit is given for the courses taken in the optional programs: (A) The teachers shall meet licensure requirements for the courses taught; and (B) The number of hours that classes are in session shall meet the same requirements as are in effect for the same courses taught in the regular term.

(A) The teachers shall meet licensure requirements for the courses taught; and

(B) The number of hours that classes are in session shall meet the same requirements as are in effect for the same courses taught in the regular term.

(b) (1) In school districts that operate optional school programs during the summer and in districts where space is available, no fee shall be charged a student who qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and whose enrollment in an academic course is made for the purpose of remediating a deficiency in grades when the student has made a D or an F in an academic course. (2) Other courses offered in summer school for academic credit may be taken without fees being charged, as space is available, by students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

(1) In school districts that operate optional school programs during the summer and in districts where space is available, no fee shall be charged a student who qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and whose enrollment in an academic course is made for the purpose of remediating a deficiency in grades when the student has made a D or an F in an academic course.

(2) Other courses offered in summer school for academic credit may be taken without fees being charged, as space is available, by students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 29, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 475, § 2; 1993, No. 840, § 2; 1999, No. 100, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-410 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-82-410
Withdrawal from school - Refund
Status: in_force

If a recipient of a scholarship withdraws from an approved institution and under the policy of that institution the student is entitled to a refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges, the institution shall pay the refund to which the student may be entitled to the Division of Career and Technical Education, to the extent of any amount the division has paid to the student for that academic year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2097, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.4.

If a recipient of a scholarship withdraws from an approved institution and under the policy of that institution the student is entitled to a refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges, the institution shall pay the refund to which the student may be entitled to the Division of Career and Technical Education, to the extent of any amount the division has paid to the student for that academic year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2097, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 86, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2591.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1410 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1410
Borrower's loss of good standing - Acceleration of due date
Status: in_force

If the recipient of a loan under this subchapter ceases to be enrolled in good standing in a recognized school of nursing before completing the education requirements to qualify as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator, the principal and interest of all loans made under this subchapter to the recipient shall become due and payable immediately or as provided in the loan agreement. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 13; 2009, No. 9, § 7.

If the recipient of a loan under this subchapter ceases to be enrolled in good standing in a recognized school of nursing before completing the education requirements to qualify as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nursing educator, the principal and interest of all loans made under this subchapter to the recipient shall become due and payable immediately or as provided in the loan agreement.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 13; 2009, No. 9, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-82-1202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 875, § 2; 1993, No. 315, § 1; 1997, No. 1203, § 2; 1999, No. 1223, § 1; 2001, No. 1692, § 11.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 875, § 2; 1993, No. 315, § 1; 1997, No. 1203, § 2; 1999, No. 1223, § 1; 2001, No. 1692, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-609 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-62-609
Negotiations - Terms of transfer
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to any requirements or limitations specified in the resolution, the persons so designated by the board shall proceed to negotiate with one (1) or more potential owners the transfer and lease agreement concerning the property described in the resolution. (b) The transfer may be either for cash or on credit upon such terms and conditions and with such security as shall be approved by the board. (c) The transfer price shall be an amount equal to not less than the fair market value of the property, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 . (d) The rent to be paid by the board under the lease agreement shall be not more than the fair market rental of the property, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 . (e) All terms of the transfer and lease agreement shall be subject to the approval of the board. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 4; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.3.

(a) Subject to any requirements or limitations specified in the resolution, the persons so designated by the board shall proceed to negotiate with one (1) or more potential owners the transfer and lease agreement concerning the property described in the resolution.

(b) The transfer may be either for cash or on credit upon such terms and conditions and with such security as shall be approved by the board.

(c) The transfer price shall be an amount equal to not less than the fair market value of the property, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 .

(d) The rent to be paid by the board under the lease agreement shall be not more than the fair market rental of the property, determined as provided in § 6-62-610 .

(e) All terms of the transfer and lease agreement shall be subject to the approval of the board.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 4; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3391.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2302 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-17-2302
Applicability - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply if the school district chooses to officially recognize in its policies an organization representing the majority of the nonmanagement classified employees of the school district for the purpose of negotiating personnel policies, salaries, and educational matters of mutual concern under a written policy agreement. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Classified employee" means any person employed by a school district under a written annual contract who is not required to have a teaching license issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a condition of employment; (2) "Classified employee administrator" means any classified or licensed employee who evaluates nonmanagement classified employees and any classified employee who supervises but does not evaluate other classified employees if the nonmanagement classified employees exclude them; and (3) "Nonmanagement classified employee" means any classified employee who does not evaluate other classified employees. The nonmanagement classified employees in a school district, at their discretion in an election conducted in accordance with § 6-17-2303(c) , include in this definition classified employees who supervise but do not evaluate other classified employees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1485, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 2; 2005, No. 951, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 59.

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply if the school district chooses to officially recognize in its policies an organization representing the majority of the nonmanagement classified employees of the school district for the purpose of negotiating personnel policies, salaries, and educational matters of mutual concern under a written policy agreement.

(b) As used in this section: (1) "Classified employee" means any person employed by a school district under a written annual contract who is not required to have a teaching license issued by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a condition of employment; (2) "Classified employee administrator" means any classified or licensed employee who evaluates nonmanagement classified employees and any classified employee who supervises but does not evaluate other classified employees if the nonmanagement classified employees exclude them; and (3) "Nonmanagement classified employee" means any classified employee who does not evaluate other classified employees. The nonmanagement classified employees in a school district, at their discretion in an election conducted in accordance with § 6-17-2303(c) , include in this definition classified employees who supervise but do not evaluate other classified employees.

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

(2) "Classified employee administrator" means any classified or licensed employee who evaluates nonmanagement classified employees and any classified employee who supervises but does not evaluate other classified employees if the nonmanagement classified employees exclude them; and

(3) "Nonmanagement classified employee" means any classified employee who does not evaluate other classified employees. The nonmanagement classified employees in a school district, at their discretion in an election conducted in accordance with § 6-17-2303(c) , include in this definition classified employees who supervise but do not evaluate other classified employees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1485, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1780, § 2; 2005, No. 951, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 59.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-84-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 84 / Section 6-84-109
Account withdrawals
Status: in_force

(a) Withdrawal from an account may be made on thirty (30) days' written notice by the account owner to the Section 529 Plan Review Committee or on shorter notice as the committee may by rule provide. (b) (1) An account withdrawal paid to or for the benefit of any person during any calendar year shall be reported to the person and to the Internal Revenue Service. (2) The report shall be made at the time required by the rules of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect on January 1, 2020, and contain such information as is required by law. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 415, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 6, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 10, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Acts 1999, No. 996, § 11; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 6; 2011, No. 787, § 6.

(a) Withdrawal from an account may be made on thirty (30) days' written notice by the account owner to the Section 529 Plan Review Committee or on shorter notice as the committee may by rule provide.

(b) (1) An account withdrawal paid to or for the benefit of any person during any calendar year shall be reported to the person and to the Internal Revenue Service. (2) The report shall be made at the time required by the rules of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect on January 1, 2020, and contain such information as is required by law.

(1) An account withdrawal paid to or for the benefit of any person during any calendar year shall be reported to the person and to the Internal Revenue Service.

(2) The report shall be made at the time required by the rules of the Internal Revenue Service as in effect on January 1, 2020, and contain such information as is required by law.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 415, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 15,§ 3, eff. for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018EX2, No. 8,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 884,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 155,§ 6, eff. for tax years beginning on and after 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 580,§ 10, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Acts 1999, No. 996, § 11; 2003, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 218, § 6; 2011, No. 787, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-53-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-53-106
Licensed blind vendors
Status: in_force

(a) Section 22-3-1301 et seq. grants preference to trained blind individuals in the operation of vending facilities on certain state-owned or leased property. Further, such vending facilities provide productive employment to qualified blind persons resulting in earned income which returns tax dollars to the state. Therefore, it is the specific intent of this section to continue such vending preferences allowed under § 22-3-1301 et seq. with all rights and responsibilities required therein at all vocational-technical schools where they now operate. (b) Any institutional consolidation resulting from this chapter shall include plans for continuation of vending facilities at the preceding locations subject to § 22-3-1301 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 38.

(a) Section 22-3-1301 et seq. grants preference to trained blind individuals in the operation of vending facilities on certain state-owned or leased property. Further, such vending facilities provide productive employment to qualified blind persons resulting in earned income which returns tax dollars to the state. Therefore, it is the specific intent of this section to continue such vending preferences allowed under § 22-3-1301 et seq. with all rights and responsibilities required therein at all vocational-technical schools where they now operate.

(b) Any institutional consolidation resulting from this chapter shall include plans for continuation of vending facilities at the preceding locations subject to § 22-3-1301 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 1244, § 38.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-722 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-81-722
Sunset clause
Status: in_force

(a) Loan recipients enrolled in the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program on or before the day before April 4, 2007, shall not have their loan contracts impaired by the amendments to the community match program. (b) (1) Subject to the availability of funds, the loan for the academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree or for additional amounts not to exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500). (2) However, all subsequent loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board that the applicant: (A) Has completed successfully the medical studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the college; (B) Is enrolled or participating in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; and (C) Continues to be a resident of Arkansas. (c) This section expires on August 31, 2014. Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 9.

(a) Loan recipients enrolled in the Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program on or before the day before April 4, 2007, shall not have their loan contracts impaired by the amendments to the community match program.

(b) (1) Subject to the availability of funds, the loan for the academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree or for additional amounts not to exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500). (2) However, all subsequent loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board that the applicant: (A) Has completed successfully the medical studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the college; (B) Is enrolled or participating in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; and (C) Continues to be a resident of Arkansas.

(1) Subject to the availability of funds, the loan for the academic year shall be renewable annually for the number of years required to complete studies leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree or for additional amounts not to exceed sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500).

(2) However, all subsequent loans shall be granted only upon application by the recipient and a finding by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board that the applicant: (A) Has completed successfully the medical studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the college; (B) Is enrolled or participating in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; and (C) Continues to be a resident of Arkansas.

(A) Has completed successfully the medical studies of the preceding academic year and remains in good standing as an enrolled student in the college;

(B) Is enrolled or participating in a medically underserved and rural practice curriculum; and

(C) Continues to be a resident of Arkansas.

(c) This section expires on August 31, 2014.

Acts 2007, No. 1058, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-17-2501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Teacher of the Year Act". Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Teacher of the Year Act".

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1013 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-13-1013
Policies and rules
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall develop such policies and rules as may be needed for the proper administration of this subchapter consistent with the need to support and assist education service cooperatives in the delivery of services to school districts and with prudent use of available human and financial resources. (b) The policies and rules shall include without limitation: (1) The rules governing the operation of an education service cooperative within appropriate state and federal laws; (2) Guidelines for settling possible disputes between school districts and in equity or jurisdictional matters relating to shared assets and services; (3) The obligation of an education service cooperative board of directors for overseeing administrative and program expenditures; and (4) The fiscal distress status of an education service cooperative under §§ 6-13-1027 - 6-13-1031 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 195, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 349, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.13; Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 2.

(a) The State Board of Education shall develop such policies and rules as may be needed for the proper administration of this subchapter consistent with the need to support and assist education service cooperatives in the delivery of services to school districts and with prudent use of available human and financial resources.

(b) The policies and rules shall include without limitation: (1) The rules governing the operation of an education service cooperative within appropriate state and federal laws; (2) Guidelines for settling possible disputes between school districts and in equity or jurisdictional matters relating to shared assets and services; (3) The obligation of an education service cooperative board of directors for overseeing administrative and program expenditures; and (4) The fiscal distress status of an education service cooperative under §§ 6-13-1027 - 6-13-1031 .

(1) The rules governing the operation of an education service cooperative within appropriate state and federal laws;

(2) Guidelines for settling possible disputes between school districts and in equity or jurisdictional matters relating to shared assets and services;

(3) The obligation of an education service cooperative board of directors for overseeing administrative and program expenditures; and

(4) The fiscal distress status of an education service cooperative under §§ 6-13-1027 - 6-13-1031 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 195, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 349, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-489.13; Acts 2009, No. 1289, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2602 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 26 / Section 6-15-2602
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a pilot program affording public school districts and public charter schools the opportunity to develop teacher compensation plans tailored to the public school district's or public charter school's needs to accomplish the following: (1) Provide incentives that will encourage teachers to improve their knowledge and instructional skills in order to improve student learning; (2) Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers; (3) Encourage highly qualified teachers to undertake challenging assignments; (4) Support teachers' roles in improving students' educational achievements; and (5) Inform policymakers regarding the potential of a restructured teacher professional pay system to improve student achievement across the state. Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.

It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a pilot program affording public school districts and public charter schools the opportunity to develop teacher compensation plans tailored to the public school district's or public charter school's needs to accomplish the following:

(1) Provide incentives that will encourage teachers to improve their knowledge and instructional skills in order to improve student learning;

(2) Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers;

(3) Encourage highly qualified teachers to undertake challenging assignments;

(4) Support teachers' roles in improving students' educational achievements; and

(5) Inform policymakers regarding the potential of a restructured teacher professional pay system to improve student achievement across the state.

Acts 2007, No. 1029, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-44-308 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 44 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-44-308
Accountability
Status: in_force

(a) After the close of the second fiscal year of the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program and each year thereafter, the Department of Education shall review data from each approved program provider to ensure that each approved program provider is achieving minimum performance standards under the program, including: (1) Minimum of fifty percent (50%) graduation rate for each cohort's measurement period; and (2) Average cost per graduate of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) or less for each cohort's measurement period. (b) (1) The department shall place an approved program provider that does not meet the minimum program performance standards identified in § 6-44-304 and subsection (a) of this section on probationary status for the remainder of the fiscal year. (2) An approved program provider that does not meet the minimum performance standards for two (2) consecutive years shall be removed from the approved program provider list. Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) After the close of the second fiscal year of the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program and each year thereafter, the Department of Education shall review data from each approved program provider to ensure that each approved program provider is achieving minimum performance standards under the program, including: (1) Minimum of fifty percent (50%) graduation rate for each cohort's measurement period; and (2) Average cost per graduate of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) or less for each cohort's measurement period.

(1) Minimum of fifty percent (50%) graduation rate for each cohort's measurement period; and

(2) Average cost per graduate of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) or less for each cohort's measurement period.

(b) (1) The department shall place an approved program provider that does not meet the minimum program performance standards identified in § 6-44-304 and subsection (a) of this section on probationary status for the remainder of the fiscal year. (2) An approved program provider that does not meet the minimum performance standards for two (2) consecutive years shall be removed from the approved program provider list.

(1) The department shall place an approved program provider that does not meet the minimum program performance standards identified in § 6-44-304 and subsection (a) of this section on probationary status for the remainder of the fiscal year.

(2) An approved program provider that does not meet the minimum performance standards for two (2) consecutive years shall be removed from the approved program provider list.

Added by Act 2023, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-504
Division of Community Junior Colleges created
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall establish a separate Division of Community Junior Colleges within the Division of Higher Education. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 18, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1987, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4919.

The Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education shall establish a separate Division of Community Junior Colleges within the Division of Higher Education.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 18, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1987, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4919.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-61-1702
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Peer institution of higher education" means an in-state or out-of-state state-supported institution of higher education that is selected to be used for comparative analysis and benchmarking of institutional qualities; and (2) "State-supported institution of higher education" means a state-supported two-year or four-year college or university. Added by Act 2021, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Peer institution of higher education" means an in-state or out-of-state state-supported institution of higher education that is selected to be used for comparative analysis and benchmarking of institutional qualities; and

(2) "State-supported institution of higher education" means a state-supported two-year or four-year college or university.

Added by Act 2021, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-17-1209
Leave of absence for personal injury from assault or other violent criminal act
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Whenever a schoolteacher is absent from his or her duties in a public school as a result of personal injury caused by either an assault or a criminal act committed against the teacher in the course of his or her employment, the teacher shall be granted a leave of absence from school with full pay for up to one (1) year from the date of the injury. (B) Teachers who suffer personal injury while intervening in student fights, restraining a student, or protecting a student from harm shall be considered to be injured as a result of an assault or a criminal act. (2) The leave of absence for personal injury from an assault or a criminal act shall not be charged to the teacher's sick leave authorized under this subchapter. (b) The board of directors of each school district shall adopt written policies for the implementation of this section and incorporate them as part of the written personnel policies of the school district. Acts 1993, No. 1115, § 2; 1999, No. 1494, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) Whenever a schoolteacher is absent from his or her duties in a public school as a result of personal injury caused by either an assault or a criminal act committed against the teacher in the course of his or her employment, the teacher shall be granted a leave of absence from school with full pay for up to one (1) year from the date of the injury. (B) Teachers who suffer personal injury while intervening in student fights, restraining a student, or protecting a student from harm shall be considered to be injured as a result of an assault or a criminal act. (2) The leave of absence for personal injury from an assault or a criminal act shall not be charged to the teacher's sick leave authorized under this subchapter.

(1) (A) Whenever a schoolteacher is absent from his or her duties in a public school as a result of personal injury caused by either an assault or a criminal act committed against the teacher in the course of his or her employment, the teacher shall be granted a leave of absence from school with full pay for up to one (1) year from the date of the injury. (B) Teachers who suffer personal injury while intervening in student fights, restraining a student, or protecting a student from harm shall be considered to be injured as a result of an assault or a criminal act.

(A) Whenever a schoolteacher is absent from his or her duties in a public school as a result of personal injury caused by either an assault or a criminal act committed against the teacher in the course of his or her employment, the teacher shall be granted a leave of absence from school with full pay for up to one (1) year from the date of the injury.

(B) Teachers who suffer personal injury while intervening in student fights, restraining a student, or protecting a student from harm shall be considered to be injured as a result of an assault or a criminal act.

(2) The leave of absence for personal injury from an assault or a criminal act shall not be charged to the teacher's sick leave authorized under this subchapter.

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

Acts 1993, No. 1115, § 2; 1999, No. 1494, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2915 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-15-2915
School district classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support - Student transfer eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules governing the classification of public school districts as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support and the support to be provided. (b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify in writing the public school district superintendent and the president of the public school district board of directors of the recommendation to the state board for classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support. (c) (1) A public school district recommended for classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support may appeal to the state board by filing a written appeal with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with the procedure established in the rules of the state board. (2) A public school district shall be classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support and receive support upon final determination by the state board. (3) A public school district may appeal the state board's final determination to the Pulaski County Circuit Court under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (d) A student attending a public school district classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support may transfer under the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act, § 6-18-227 , to another public school district that is not classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1307, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1306, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules governing the classification of public school districts as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support and the support to be provided.

(b) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify in writing the public school district superintendent and the president of the public school district board of directors of the recommendation to the state board for classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support.

(c) (1) A public school district recommended for classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support may appeal to the state board by filing a written appeal with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with the procedure established in the rules of the state board. (2) A public school district shall be classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support and receive support upon final determination by the state board. (3) A public school district may appeal the state board's final determination to the Pulaski County Circuit Court under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(1) A public school district recommended for classification as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support may appeal to the state board by filing a written appeal with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with the procedure established in the rules of the state board.

(2) A public school district shall be classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support and receive support upon final determination by the state board.

(3) A public school district may appeal the state board's final determination to the Pulaski County Circuit Court under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(d) A student attending a public school district classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support may transfer under the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act, § 6-18-227 , to another public school district that is not classified as in need of Level 5 - Intensive support.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1307, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1306, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 17 / Section 6-17-1702
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1478, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 40, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 27, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1991, No. 631, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 34, eff. 6/30/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1478, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 40, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 27, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 631, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-121 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-121
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-2101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 21 / Section 6-82-2101
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship Program Act of 2021". Added by Act 2021, No. 399,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship Program Act of 2021".

Added by Act 2021, No. 399,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-18-1301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Parental Authorization of Questionnaires Act". Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Parental Authorization of Questionnaires Act".

Acts 2003, No. 1100, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-17-108
Authority for teachers to wear religious clothing
Status: in_force

Any teacher may wear the clothing of any established and recognized religion in the public schools and institutions of this state. Acts 1973, No. 196, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1261.

Any teacher may wear the clothing of any established and recognized religion in the public schools and institutions of this state.

Acts 1973, No. 196, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1261.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-202
Enrollment of qualified high school students as part-time students - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared to be the policy of this state that qualified students enrolled in a public or private high school in this state shall upon request be accepted for enrollment in a public institution of higher education as part-time students. (b) For purposes of this section, "qualified student" shall mean a student who is recommended for enrollment in the institution by the principal of the high school in which the student is enrolled and who meets the minimum criteria for advanced placement. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3393.

(a) It is declared to be the policy of this state that qualified students enrolled in a public or private high school in this state shall upon request be accepted for enrollment in a public institution of higher education as part-time students.

(b) For purposes of this section, "qualified student" shall mean a student who is recommended for enrollment in the institution by the principal of the high school in which the student is enrolled and who meets the minimum criteria for advanced placement.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3393.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-703 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-5-703
Duties of Arkansas Evaluation Center
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Evaluation Center shall: (1) Contribute to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by: (A) Attracting students to existing courses; (B) Providing new online and distance learning courses; and (C) Serving as a catalyst to stimulate university faculty to conduct evaluation and research; (2) Provide academic training that consists of a variety of modalities, including courses, virtual classrooms, practicums, workshops, and invited speakers; (3) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in offering a series of evaluation-related courses, including qualitative or ethnographic approaches, statistics, research design, evaluation approaches and methods, and politics of evaluation, that will be provided primarily through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Education; and (4) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in developing and implementing the Certificate Program in Effective Evaluation and the Masters Degree Program in Effective Evaluation. (b) The center shall provide training on evaluation to a cadre of professionals interested in pursuing study in evaluation through course work, evaluation conference workshops, and invited lectures delivered by recognized experts. Acts 2007, No. 1582, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Evaluation Center shall: (1) Contribute to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by: (A) Attracting students to existing courses; (B) Providing new online and distance learning courses; and (C) Serving as a catalyst to stimulate university faculty to conduct evaluation and research; (2) Provide academic training that consists of a variety of modalities, including courses, virtual classrooms, practicums, workshops, and invited speakers; (3) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in offering a series of evaluation-related courses, including qualitative or ethnographic approaches, statistics, research design, evaluation approaches and methods, and politics of evaluation, that will be provided primarily through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Education; and (4) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in developing and implementing the Certificate Program in Effective Evaluation and the Masters Degree Program in Effective Evaluation.

(1) Contribute to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by: (A) Attracting students to existing courses; (B) Providing new online and distance learning courses; and (C) Serving as a catalyst to stimulate university faculty to conduct evaluation and research;

(A) Attracting students to existing courses;

(B) Providing new online and distance learning courses; and

(C) Serving as a catalyst to stimulate university faculty to conduct evaluation and research;

(2) Provide academic training that consists of a variety of modalities, including courses, virtual classrooms, practicums, workshops, and invited speakers;

(3) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in offering a series of evaluation-related courses, including qualitative or ethnographic approaches, statistics, research design, evaluation approaches and methods, and politics of evaluation, that will be provided primarily through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Education; and

(4) Assist the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in developing and implementing the Certificate Program in Effective Evaluation and the Masters Degree Program in Effective Evaluation.

(b) The center shall provide training on evaluation to a cadre of professionals interested in pursuing study in evaluation through course work, evaluation conference workshops, and invited lectures delivered by recognized experts.

Acts 2007, No. 1582, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-117 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-117
Leased academic facilities
Status: in_force

An academic facility leased by a school district shall: (1) Not be entitled to facilities program funding under the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act, § 6-20-2501 et seq.; (2) Conform to the school facility standards defined in the Arkansas School Facility Manual; (3) Be inspected by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation to ensure that the facility complies with required academic facility standards before the execution of a lease or a renewal of an existing lease; (4) Be eligible for a waiver commensurate with the Arkansas School Facility Manual granted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; and (5) Be exempt from the academic facility standards for the duration of the replacement of an academic facility that is lost due to a catastrophic event if the leased academic facility is used solely for the purpose of providing an academic facility. Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 17.

An academic facility leased by a school district shall:

(1) Not be entitled to facilities program funding under the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act, § 6-20-2501 et seq.;

(2) Conform to the school facility standards defined in the Arkansas School Facility Manual;

(3) Be inspected by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation to ensure that the facility complies with required academic facility standards before the execution of a lease or a renewal of an existing lease;

(4) Be eligible for a waiver commensurate with the Arkansas School Facility Manual granted by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation; and

(5) Be exempt from the academic facility standards for the duration of the replacement of an academic facility that is lost due to a catastrophic event if the leased academic facility is used solely for the purpose of providing an academic facility.

Acts 2009, No. 1473, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-418 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-418
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-508 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-15-508
Home schooling prohibited if sex offender resides in home
Status: in_force

(a) No child may be home schooled if any person residing in the home with the child is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq. (b) Upon petition to the sentencing court from the child's parent or guardian, the sentencing court may enter a written order specifically waiving the restriction in subsection (a) of this section. (c) This section shall not apply if the child to be home schooled is the person registered under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 1787, § 1.

(a) No child may be home schooled if any person residing in the home with the child is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq.

(b) Upon petition to the sentencing court from the child's parent or guardian, the sentencing court may enter a written order specifically waiving the restriction in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section shall not apply if the child to be home schooled is the person registered under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq.

Acts 2001, No. 1787, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-1-405
Report
Status: in_force

(a) The Chair of the School Leadership Coordinating Council shall provide a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education no later than September 1, 2010, and each year thereafter. (b) The report shall identify: (1) Deficient areas of school leadership; (2) Innovative programs to address deficient areas of school leadership; (3) Progress made to improve school leadership; (4) Plans to improve the quality of school leadership throughout the state; (5) Development and activities of school leadership cohorts; and (6) Efforts made to address school leadership recommendations expressed in the 2008 Educational Adequacy report or subsequent reports submitted by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education. Acts 2009, No. 222, § 1.

(a) The Chair of the School Leadership Coordinating Council shall provide a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education no later than September 1, 2010, and each year thereafter.

(b) The report shall identify: (1) Deficient areas of school leadership; (2) Innovative programs to address deficient areas of school leadership; (3) Progress made to improve school leadership; (4) Plans to improve the quality of school leadership throughout the state; (5) Development and activities of school leadership cohorts; and (6) Efforts made to address school leadership recommendations expressed in the 2008 Educational Adequacy report or subsequent reports submitted by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

(1) Deficient areas of school leadership;

(2) Innovative programs to address deficient areas of school leadership;

(3) Progress made to improve school leadership;

(4) Plans to improve the quality of school leadership throughout the state;

(5) Development and activities of school leadership cohorts; and

(6) Efforts made to address school leadership recommendations expressed in the 2008 Educational Adequacy report or subsequent reports submitted by the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Acts 2009, No. 222, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-103
Copy furnished states upon approval
Status: in_force

Upon the approval of this compact by the requisite number of states, the Governor shall sign an engrossed copy of the compact, and sufficient copies shall be provided so that every state approving the compact shall have an engrossed copy. Acts 1957, No. 51, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3703.

Upon the approval of this compact by the requisite number of states, the Governor shall sign an engrossed copy of the compact, and sufficient copies shall be provided so that every state approving the compact shall have an engrossed copy.

Acts 1957, No. 51, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-1408 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-81-1408
Written contract required
Status: in_force

Each recipient of a loan under the provisions of this subchapter shall execute a written loan contract with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for the repayment of the loan under such terms as are provided in this subchapter and as the board shall prescribe. Acts 2003, No. 84, § 7.

Each recipient of a loan under the provisions of this subchapter shall execute a written loan contract with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for the repayment of the loan under such terms as are provided in this subchapter and as the board shall prescribe.

Acts 2003, No. 84, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-23-206
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to establish rules for conversion public charter schools. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 310, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 4; 2007, No. 736, § 10.

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to establish rules for conversion public charter schools.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 310, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 4; 2007, No. 736, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-117 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-117
Reporting enrollment of children of members of the uniformed services
Status: in_force

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require a public school to report the enrollment of a student who is a child of a uniformed services family: (1) In the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; or (2) As established by rule if the public school or public school district does not report information through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require a public school to report the enrollment of a student who is a child of a uniformed services family:

(1) In the Arkansas Public School Computer Network; or

(2) As established by rule if the public school or public school district does not report information through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-118 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-118
Information about availability of ARKids First
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cooperate with and assist local school districts in this state in the establishment of a program to inform students about healthcare coverage under the ARKids First Program Act, § 20-77-1101 et seq. (b) The informational program shall: (1) Be developed in cooperation with the Department of Human Services and any other state or community organization interested in assisting in the development and dissemination of information about the ARKids First Program to students and their parents or custodians; (2) Include information about the eligibility guidelines and application for coverage under the ARKids First Program; and (3) Provide recommended informational material to be delivered by local school districts to students and their parents or custodians. (c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement this informational program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 182, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1080, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 882, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cooperate with and assist local school districts in this state in the establishment of a program to inform students about healthcare coverage under the ARKids First Program Act, § 20-77-1101 et seq.

(b) The informational program shall: (1) Be developed in cooperation with the Department of Human Services and any other state or community organization interested in assisting in the development and dissemination of information about the ARKids First Program to students and their parents or custodians; (2) Include information about the eligibility guidelines and application for coverage under the ARKids First Program; and (3) Provide recommended informational material to be delivered by local school districts to students and their parents or custodians.

(1) Be developed in cooperation with the Department of Human Services and any other state or community organization interested in assisting in the development and dissemination of information about the ARKids First Program to students and their parents or custodians;

(2) Include information about the eligibility guidelines and application for coverage under the ARKids First Program; and

(3) Provide recommended informational material to be delivered by local school districts to students and their parents or custodians.

(c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement this informational program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 182, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1080, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 882, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 146,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 15.

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

Acts 2009, No. 314, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-65-101
State divided into districts
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, the State of Arkansas is divided into the following districts: (1) The First District shall be composed of the counties of Baxter, Fulton, Sharp, Randolph, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Izard, Stone, Independence, Jackson, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi, Crittenden, Cross, St. Francis, Woodruff, White, and Cleburne; (2) The Second District shall be composed of the counties of Marion, Boone, Carroll, Benton, Washington, Madison, Newton, Searcy, Van Buren, Conway, Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Crawford, Sebastian, Logan, Yell, Perry, Scott, Faulkner, Fulton, Stone, Cleburne, Izard, Saline, Montgomery, Polk, Pulaski, Garland, and Baxter; and (3) The Third District shall be composed of the counties of Polk, Montgomery, Garland, Saline, Pulaski, Hot Spring, Pike, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Hempstead, Clark, Nevada, Ouachita, Columbia, Lafayette, Miller, and Union. Acts 1909, No. 100, § 1, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9603; Pope's Dig., § 12950; Acts 1971, No. 84, § 1; 1973, No. 23, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3101.

For the purpose of this chapter, the State of Arkansas is divided into the following districts:

(1) The First District shall be composed of the counties of Baxter, Fulton, Sharp, Randolph, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Izard, Stone, Independence, Jackson, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi, Crittenden, Cross, St. Francis, Woodruff, White, and Cleburne;

(2) The Second District shall be composed of the counties of Marion, Boone, Carroll, Benton, Washington, Madison, Newton, Searcy, Van Buren, Conway, Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Crawford, Sebastian, Logan, Yell, Perry, Scott, Faulkner, Fulton, Stone, Cleburne, Izard, Saline, Montgomery, Polk, Pulaski, Garland, and Baxter; and

(3) The Third District shall be composed of the counties of Polk, Montgomery, Garland, Saline, Pulaski, Hot Spring, Pike, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Hempstead, Clark, Nevada, Ouachita, Columbia, Lafayette, Miller, and Union.

Acts 1909, No. 100, § 1, p. 295; C. & M. Dig., § 9603; Pope's Dig., § 12950; Acts 1971, No. 84, § 1; 1973, No. 23, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-203 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-203
Rules
Status: in_force

The Office of Skills Development and the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 684, § 7.

The Office of Skills Development and the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-24-112 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 24 / Section 6-24-112
Gratuities and kickbacks
Status: in_force

(a) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any board member, administrator, or employee a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity. (b) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any board member, administrator, or employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person or entity a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity. (c) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a person or an entity as an inducement for the award of a contract or transaction with a public educational entity. (d) The State Board of Education shall issue specific rules regarding educational or work-related travel, conventions, seminars, and other benefits provided by vendors. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 316, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 12.

(a) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any board member, administrator, or employee a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity.

(b) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any board member, administrator, or employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person or entity a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity.

(c) It is a breach of the ethical standards of this chapter for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a person or an entity as an inducement for the award of a contract or transaction with a public educational entity.

(d) The State Board of Education shall issue specific rules regarding educational or work-related travel, conventions, seminars, and other benefits provided by vendors.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 316, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1599, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-113 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 6-14-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1181, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1965, No. 71, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-332 -- 80-334; Acts 1997, No. 443, § 4.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1181, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1965, No. 71, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-332 -- 80-334; Acts 1997, No. 443, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-55-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-105
Program plan
Status: in_force

In addition to the duties of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee contained in § 6-52-205 , the committee is authorized to develop a plan for the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for the program; (2) Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing funds to construction craft training programs; and (3) Other administrative procedures or rules as may be necessary for the equitable and efficient operation of the program. Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 474, § 6.

In addition to the duties of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee contained in § 6-52-205 , the committee is authorized to develop a plan for the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for the program;

(2) Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing funds to construction craft training programs; and

(3) Other administrative procedures or rules as may be necessary for the equitable and efficient operation of the program.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 474, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-406
License revocation generally - Superintendents and supervisors
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may revoke the license of any superintendent or supervisor in any and every instance where the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration has found it necessary to proceed upon the bond of the superintendent or supervisor to recover funds wrongfully used. Revocation shall be mandatory in any and every instance where there is recovery on the bond. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3366, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1949, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1214.1.

The State Board of Education may revoke the license of any superintendent or supervisor in any and every instance where the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration has found it necessary to proceed upon the bond of the superintendent or supervisor to recover funds wrongfully used. Revocation shall be mandatory in any and every instance where there is recovery on the bond.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3366, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1214.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-27-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 27 / Section 6-27-102
[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. § 6-61-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-61-1001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Technical College and Community College Capital Improvement Act of 1993". Acts 1993, No. 374, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Technical College and Community College Capital Improvement Act of 1993".

Acts 1993, No. 374, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1606 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-18-1606
Implementation
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, the Universal ACT Assessment Program may provide each student in grades nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), or twelve (12) with the opportunity to take the ACT Assessment while in grades nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), or twelve (12) without any charge by using school district funding, including National School Lunch Act funds, 42 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq., to pay for the exams as approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (b) A public school district shall allow a student to choose to take the ACT Assessment under subsection (a) of this section in grade ten (10) or grade eleven (11). Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1576, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.

(a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, the Universal ACT Assessment Program may provide each student in grades nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), or twelve (12) with the opportunity to take the ACT Assessment while in grades nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), or twelve (12) without any charge by using school district funding, including National School Lunch Act funds, 42 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq., to pay for the exams as approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(b) A public school district shall allow a student to choose to take the ACT Assessment under subsection (a) of this section in grade ten (10) or grade eleven (11).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1576, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1462,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2007, No. 881, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-45-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 45 / Section 6-45-102
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly to expand the availability of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs, including, but not limited to, the Head Start program, the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), therapeutic child development programs, and Parents As Teachers. Children have the capacity to learn at very early ages, and participating in high-quality early care and education programs provides preschool children with the skills, enrichment, and learning opportunities that increase their chances of future success in school. Children from all backgrounds who receive high-quality early care and education score higher on tests of both cognitive and social skills in their early school years. Low-income children who receive high-quality early care and education score significantly higher on tests of reading and math from their primary years through middle adolescence. These high-quality early care and education services can be both classroom, center-based, or home-based programs. Therefore, the General Assembly finds that the state should provide assistance to educationally deprived young children by funding successful and innovative programs that are designed to increase the learning of these children and provide for their optimal development. Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 1.

It is the intent of the General Assembly to expand the availability of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs, including, but not limited to, the Head Start program, the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), therapeutic child development programs, and Parents As Teachers. Children have the capacity to learn at very early ages, and participating in high-quality early care and education programs provides preschool children with the skills, enrichment, and learning opportunities that increase their chances of future success in school. Children from all backgrounds who receive high-quality early care and education score higher on tests of both cognitive and social skills in their early school years. Low-income children who receive high-quality early care and education score significantly higher on tests of reading and math from their primary years through middle adolescence. These high-quality early care and education services can be both classroom, center-based, or home-based programs. Therefore, the General Assembly finds that the state should provide assistance to educationally deprived young children by funding successful and innovative programs that are designed to increase the learning of these children and provide for their optimal development.

Acts 1991, No. 212, § 1; 1991, No. 216, § 1; 2003, No. 1332, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-320 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-18-320
Unsafe school choice program
Status: in_force

(a) Any student who becomes the victim of a violent criminal offense while in or on the grounds of an Arkansas public elementary, secondary, or public charter school or who is attending a persistently dangerous public school shall be allowed to attend a safe public school within the local educational agency under rules established by the State Board of Education. (b) The state board may promulgate rules to administer this section. Added by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Any student who becomes the victim of a violent criminal offense while in or on the grounds of an Arkansas public elementary, secondary, or public charter school or who is attending a persistently dangerous public school shall be allowed to attend a safe public school within the local educational agency under rules established by the State Board of Education.

(b) The state board may promulgate rules to administer this section.

Added by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1912 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 19 / Section 6-20-1912
Fiscal support and monitoring
Status: in_force

(a) When a public school district is returned to local control or removed from fiscal distress status, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (1) Shall monitor the fiscal operations and accounts of the public school district for a period of three (3) years; (2) Shall provide support to the public school district regarding maintaining fiscal integrity and best financial management practices; and (3) May impose various reporting requirements on the public school district. (b) A public school district that is returned to local control shall: (1) Comply with all monitoring and reporting requirements established by the division and the State Board of Education, including without limitation review of the public school district's budget and approval for staffing; (2) Not incur any debt without prior written approval of the division; and (3) Use Arkansas Legislative Audit to conduct an annual audit. Added by Act 2019, No. 929,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) When a public school district is returned to local control or removed from fiscal distress status, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: (1) Shall monitor the fiscal operations and accounts of the public school district for a period of three (3) years; (2) Shall provide support to the public school district regarding maintaining fiscal integrity and best financial management practices; and (3) May impose various reporting requirements on the public school district.

(1) Shall monitor the fiscal operations and accounts of the public school district for a period of three (3) years;

(2) Shall provide support to the public school district regarding maintaining fiscal integrity and best financial management practices; and

(3) May impose various reporting requirements on the public school district.

(b) A public school district that is returned to local control shall: (1) Comply with all monitoring and reporting requirements established by the division and the State Board of Education, including without limitation review of the public school district's budget and approval for staffing; (2) Not incur any debt without prior written approval of the division; and (3) Use Arkansas Legislative Audit to conduct an annual audit.

(1) Comply with all monitoring and reporting requirements established by the division and the State Board of Education, including without limitation review of the public school district's budget and approval for staffing;

(2) Not incur any debt without prior written approval of the division; and

(3) Use Arkansas Legislative Audit to conduct an annual audit.

Added by Act 2019, No. 929,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-42-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-42-102
Rules - Reports
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and require such reports as it deems advisable. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 325, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 106, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5205.

The State Board of Education shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and require such reports as it deems advisable.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 325, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 106, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5205.