Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2307 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 23 / Section 6-18-2307
Department of Finance and Administration and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall create and provide a standardized form of receipt to be issued by a scholarship-granting organization to a taxpayer who makes an eligible contribution to the scholarship-granting organization that indicates the value of each eligible contribution made by the eligible taxpayer. (2) The receipt issued to a taxpayer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be filed with the taxpayer's tax return for any year in which the taxpayer claims an eligible contribution under this subchapter. (b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall select an independent research organization, which may be a public or private entity or institution of higher education, to which participating nonpublic schools shall annually report information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (2) (A) An independent research organization selected under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall annually report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education on a statewide basis year-to-year learning gains of qualified students who have received an educational scholarship under this subchapter and who have scores for a nationally recognized norm-referenced test administered during the school year following July 28, 2021, for two (2) consecutive years at the same participating private school. (B) The information reported under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Disaggregated by the qualified students' grade level, gender, family income level, and race; (ii) In compliance with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (iii) Used only for the purpose of creating the annual report as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (C) The independent research organization shall not disaggregate data to a level that would identify: (i) Individual participating private schools; or (ii) The academic level of individual qualified students. (c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may: (1) Conduct an audit or other appropriate financial review of a scholarship-granting organization annually to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or upon reasonable belief that a scholarship-granting organization has violated requirements under this subchapter; (2) (A) Seek and accept gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section. (B) (i) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall transmit all gifts, grants, or donations received under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the received gifts, grants, or donations received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund under § 19-5-1275 . (ii) The funds in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization as required under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (iii) If the gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subdivision (c)(2) are not sufficient for the purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify the scholarship-granting organizations, which shall provide the necessary direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization and reporting required information; and (3) (A) Prohibit a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under this subchapter if the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education establishes that the scholarship-granting organization has intentionally and substantially failed to comply with the requirements under § 6-18-2306 . (B) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education bars a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section, the scholarship-granting organization shall notify the affected qualified students who have received educational scholarships and the qualified students' parents or guardians as soon as reasonably practicable upon notification by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of disqualification. (d) (1) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. (2) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall consult with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education during the promulgation of the rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section. Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall create and provide a standardized form of receipt to be issued by a scholarship-granting organization to a taxpayer who makes an eligible contribution to the scholarship-granting organization that indicates the value of each eligible contribution made by the eligible taxpayer. (2) The receipt issued to a taxpayer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be filed with the taxpayer's tax return for any year in which the taxpayer claims an eligible contribution under this subchapter.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall create and provide a standardized form of receipt to be issued by a scholarship-granting organization to a taxpayer who makes an eligible contribution to the scholarship-granting organization that indicates the value of each eligible contribution made by the eligible taxpayer.

(2) The receipt issued to a taxpayer under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be filed with the taxpayer's tax return for any year in which the taxpayer claims an eligible contribution under this subchapter.

(b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall select an independent research organization, which may be a public or private entity or institution of higher education, to which participating nonpublic schools shall annually report information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (2) (A) An independent research organization selected under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall annually report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education on a statewide basis year-to-year learning gains of qualified students who have received an educational scholarship under this subchapter and who have scores for a nationally recognized norm-referenced test administered during the school year following July 28, 2021, for two (2) consecutive years at the same participating private school. (B) The information reported under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Disaggregated by the qualified students' grade level, gender, family income level, and race; (ii) In compliance with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (iii) Used only for the purpose of creating the annual report as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (C) The independent research organization shall not disaggregate data to a level that would identify: (i) Individual participating private schools; or (ii) The academic level of individual qualified students.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall select an independent research organization, which may be a public or private entity or institution of higher education, to which participating nonpublic schools shall annually report information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) .

(2) (A) An independent research organization selected under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall annually report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education on a statewide basis year-to-year learning gains of qualified students who have received an educational scholarship under this subchapter and who have scores for a nationally recognized norm-referenced test administered during the school year following July 28, 2021, for two (2) consecutive years at the same participating private school. (B) The information reported under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Disaggregated by the qualified students' grade level, gender, family income level, and race; (ii) In compliance with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (iii) Used only for the purpose of creating the annual report as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (C) The independent research organization shall not disaggregate data to a level that would identify: (i) Individual participating private schools; or (ii) The academic level of individual qualified students.

(A) An independent research organization selected under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall annually report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education on a statewide basis year-to-year learning gains of qualified students who have received an educational scholarship under this subchapter and who have scores for a nationally recognized norm-referenced test administered during the school year following July 28, 2021, for two (2) consecutive years at the same participating private school.

(B) The information reported under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Disaggregated by the qualified students' grade level, gender, family income level, and race; (ii) In compliance with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and (iii) Used only for the purpose of creating the annual report as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) .

(i) Disaggregated by the qualified students' grade level, gender, family income level, and race;

(ii) In compliance with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g ; and

(iii) Used only for the purpose of creating the annual report as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) .

(C) The independent research organization shall not disaggregate data to a level that would identify: (i) Individual participating private schools; or (ii) The academic level of individual qualified students.

(i) Individual participating private schools; or

(ii) The academic level of individual qualified students.

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may: (1) Conduct an audit or other appropriate financial review of a scholarship-granting organization annually to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or upon reasonable belief that a scholarship-granting organization has violated requirements under this subchapter; (2) (A) Seek and accept gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section. (B) (i) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall transmit all gifts, grants, or donations received under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the received gifts, grants, or donations received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund under § 19-5-1275 . (ii) The funds in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization as required under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (iii) If the gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subdivision (c)(2) are not sufficient for the purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify the scholarship-granting organizations, which shall provide the necessary direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization and reporting required information; and (3) (A) Prohibit a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under this subchapter if the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education establishes that the scholarship-granting organization has intentionally and substantially failed to comply with the requirements under § 6-18-2306 . (B) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education bars a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section, the scholarship-granting organization shall notify the affected qualified students who have received educational scholarships and the qualified students' parents or guardians as soon as reasonably practicable upon notification by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of disqualification.

(1) Conduct an audit or other appropriate financial review of a scholarship-granting organization annually to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or upon reasonable belief that a scholarship-granting organization has violated requirements under this subchapter;

(2) (A) Seek and accept gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section. (B) (i) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall transmit all gifts, grants, or donations received under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the received gifts, grants, or donations received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund under § 19-5-1275 . (ii) The funds in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization as required under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (iii) If the gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subdivision (c)(2) are not sufficient for the purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify the scholarship-granting organizations, which shall provide the necessary direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization and reporting required information; and

(A) Seek and accept gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section.

(B) (i) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall transmit all gifts, grants, or donations received under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the received gifts, grants, or donations received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund under § 19-5-1275 . (ii) The funds in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization as required under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) . (iii) If the gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subdivision (c)(2) are not sufficient for the purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify the scholarship-granting organizations, which shall provide the necessary direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization and reporting required information; and

(i) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall transmit all gifts, grants, or donations received under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Treasurer of State, who shall credit the received gifts, grants, or donations received by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund under § 19-5-1275 .

(ii) The funds in the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Academic Accountability Fund are subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization as required under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) .

(iii) If the gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subdivision (c)(2) are not sufficient for the purposes of selecting an independent research organization under subsection (b) of this section and reporting information as required under § 6-18-2306(9)(D)(i) , the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall notify the scholarship-granting organizations, which shall provide the necessary direct and indirect costs associated with selecting an independent research organization and reporting required information; and

(3) (A) Prohibit a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under this subchapter if the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education establishes that the scholarship-granting organization has intentionally and substantially failed to comply with the requirements under § 6-18-2306 . (B) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education bars a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section, the scholarship-granting organization shall notify the affected qualified students who have received educational scholarships and the qualified students' parents or guardians as soon as reasonably practicable upon notification by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of disqualification.

(A) Prohibit a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under this subchapter if the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education establishes that the scholarship-granting organization has intentionally and substantially failed to comply with the requirements under § 6-18-2306 .

(B) If the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education bars a scholarship-granting organization from qualifying as a recipient of eligible contributions under subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section, the scholarship-granting organization shall notify the affected qualified students who have received educational scholarships and the qualified students' parents or guardians as soon as reasonably practicable upon notification by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of disqualification.

(d) (1) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. (2) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall consult with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education during the promulgation of the rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(1) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

(2) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall consult with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education during the promulgation of the rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

Added by Act 2021, No. 904,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-532 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-61-532
Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy - Operation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall follow hiring procedures consistent with the policies of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in recommending academy personnel for hire. (B) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello shall exercise final approval over the hiring of academy personnel. (2) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall be retained unless: (A) They fail to fulfill their assigned duties; or (B) Lack of enrollment in or funding of the academy necessitates staff reduction. (3) The salaries of persons who are employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall not be reduced as a result of this section and §§ 6-61-531 and 6-61-533 . (4) Persons who are nonclassified employees and faculty of the academy as of July 1, 2003, will remain under the academy's pay schedule. (5) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, may join the university's fringe benefits package, which includes the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. (6) The university will accept any leave balance for academy personnel that has accrued as of July 1, 2003, if the leave balance does not exceed the maximum leave allowed under Arkansas law. (b) (1) The director will report directly to the chancellor regarding the operation of the academy. (2) The director shall be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello or his or her designee. (c) The university shall continue to offer the technical certificates previously approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the training of heavy equipment operators. (d) The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy Advisory Committee shall continue to make recommendations regarding the operation of the academy and its curriculum. Acts 2003, No. 683, § 2; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 2.

(a) (1) (A) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall follow hiring procedures consistent with the policies of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in recommending academy personnel for hire. (B) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello shall exercise final approval over the hiring of academy personnel. (2) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall be retained unless: (A) They fail to fulfill their assigned duties; or (B) Lack of enrollment in or funding of the academy necessitates staff reduction. (3) The salaries of persons who are employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall not be reduced as a result of this section and §§ 6-61-531 and 6-61-533 . (4) Persons who are nonclassified employees and faculty of the academy as of July 1, 2003, will remain under the academy's pay schedule. (5) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, may join the university's fringe benefits package, which includes the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. (6) The university will accept any leave balance for academy personnel that has accrued as of July 1, 2003, if the leave balance does not exceed the maximum leave allowed under Arkansas law.

(1) (A) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall follow hiring procedures consistent with the policies of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in recommending academy personnel for hire. (B) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello shall exercise final approval over the hiring of academy personnel.

(A) The Director of the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy shall follow hiring procedures consistent with the policies of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in recommending academy personnel for hire.

(B) The Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello shall exercise final approval over the hiring of academy personnel.

(2) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall be retained unless: (A) They fail to fulfill their assigned duties; or (B) Lack of enrollment in or funding of the academy necessitates staff reduction.

(A) They fail to fulfill their assigned duties; or

(B) Lack of enrollment in or funding of the academy necessitates staff reduction.

(3) The salaries of persons who are employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, shall not be reduced as a result of this section and §§ 6-61-531 and 6-61-533 .

(4) Persons who are nonclassified employees and faculty of the academy as of July 1, 2003, will remain under the academy's pay schedule.

(5) Persons employed by the academy as of July 1, 2003, may join the university's fringe benefits package, which includes the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

(6) The university will accept any leave balance for academy personnel that has accrued as of July 1, 2003, if the leave balance does not exceed the maximum leave allowed under Arkansas law.

(b) (1) The director will report directly to the chancellor regarding the operation of the academy. (2) The director shall be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello or his or her designee.

(1) The director will report directly to the chancellor regarding the operation of the academy.

(2) The director shall be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello or his or her designee.

(c) The university shall continue to offer the technical certificates previously approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the training of heavy equipment operators.

(d) The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy Advisory Committee shall continue to make recommendations regarding the operation of the academy and its curriculum.

Acts 2003, No. 683, § 2; 2005, No. 1010, § 1; 2007, No. 819, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1202 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-60-1202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Confucius Institute" means a Confucius Institute operated by the Office of Chinese Language Council International, also known as the "Haban", which is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China; (2) "Contract" means an agreement for the acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property or services between a foreign source and an institution for the direct benefit of or use by either of the parties; (3) "Foreign source" means: (A) A foreign government, including without limitation an agency of a foreign government; (B) A legal entity, government or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign state or states; (C) An individual who is not a citizen or a national of the United States or a trust territory or a protectorate of a trust territory; or (D) An agent, including without limitation a subsidiary or affiliate of a foreign legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source, as described by subdivisions (3)(A)-(C) of this section; (4) "Gift" means a gift of money or property; and (5) "Institution" means a state-supported: (A) Two-year institution of higher education; or (B) Four-year institution of higher education. Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Confucius Institute" means a Confucius Institute operated by the Office of Chinese Language Council International, also known as the "Haban", which is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China;

(2) "Contract" means an agreement for the acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property or services between a foreign source and an institution for the direct benefit of or use by either of the parties;

(3) "Foreign source" means: (A) A foreign government, including without limitation an agency of a foreign government; (B) A legal entity, government or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign state or states; (C) An individual who is not a citizen or a national of the United States or a trust territory or a protectorate of a trust territory; or (D) An agent, including without limitation a subsidiary or affiliate of a foreign legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source, as described by subdivisions (3)(A)-(C) of this section;

(A) A foreign government, including without limitation an agency of a foreign government;

(B) A legal entity, government or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign state or states;

(C) An individual who is not a citizen or a national of the United States or a trust territory or a protectorate of a trust territory; or

(D) An agent, including without limitation a subsidiary or affiliate of a foreign legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source, as described by subdivisions (3)(A)-(C) of this section;

(4) "Gift" means a gift of money or property; and

(5) "Institution" means a state-supported: (A) Two-year institution of higher education; or (B) Four-year institution of higher education.

(A) Two-year institution of higher education; or

(B) Four-year institution of higher education.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1020,§ 1, eff. 4/29/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-434 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-434
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-216 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-216
Tests and evaluations - Change of child's status - Hearings
Status: in_force

(a) All decisions pertaining to change in the educational status of a child shall follow due process procedures established by the State Board of Education. (b) Due process shall include: (1) Providing for prior notification to parents of testing and provision of special education services; (2) The right to request educational evaluation and special education services; and (3) The right to hearing and appeal of educational decisions. (c) (1) The state board shall prescribe rules governing hearings and appeals. (2) Hearings shall be conducted by individuals referred to as "hearing officers" under this section. (3) (A) The Special Education Unit shall establish standards and qualifications for individuals to serve as hearing officers. (B) Neither an employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education nor an employee of the local school district involved in a particular hearing may serve as a hearing officer. (C) Professional service contracts with individuals made for the purpose of compensating them for services rendered in connection with hearings shall not constitute employment. (d) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer at an assigned hearing shall be immune from civil suit brought by either party for the consequences of actions required of a hearing officer. (e) (1) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer under this section shall have the power to issue subpoenas and to bring before him or her as a witness any person in this state. (2) The hearing officer shall issue a subpoena upon the request of any party to a pending proceeding. (3) The writ shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or may be found. (4) The writ may require the witness to bring with him or her any book, writing, or other thing under the witness's control that he or she is bound by law to produce in evidence. (5) Service of the writ shall be in the manner as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil cases. (f) (1) A witness who has been served by subpoena in the manner provided by law and who shall have been paid or tendered the legal fees for travel and attendance as provided by law shall be obligated to attend for examination of the trial of the cause pending before the due process hearing officer. (2) In the event that a witness has been served with subpoenas as provided under this section and fails to attend the hearing in obedience to the subpoena, the hearing officer may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing officer is having the hearing for an order causing the arrest of the witness and directing that the witness be brought before the court. (3) The court shall have the power to punish the disobedient witness for contempt as provided by law in the trial of civil cases. (4) The disobedient witness shall be liable in damages for nonattendance to the trial or hearing as provided by law. (g) Any party aggrieved by the findings and final decision made by the hearing officer shall have ninety (90) days from the date of the decision of the hearing officer to bring a civil action with respect to the complaint presented in either federal district court or a state court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as amended, without regard to the amount, if any, in controversy. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 323, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 61, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1768, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 102, § 19; 1975, No. 641, § 7; 1979, No. 1055, § 2; 1981, No. 829, § 1; 1983, No. 762, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2133; Acts 1995, No. 203, § 1; 1997, No. 369, § 1; 1997, No. 1182, § 1; 2003, No. 1365, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 29.

(a) All decisions pertaining to change in the educational status of a child shall follow due process procedures established by the State Board of Education.

(b) Due process shall include: (1) Providing for prior notification to parents of testing and provision of special education services; (2) The right to request educational evaluation and special education services; and (3) The right to hearing and appeal of educational decisions.

(1) Providing for prior notification to parents of testing and provision of special education services;

(2) The right to request educational evaluation and special education services; and

(3) The right to hearing and appeal of educational decisions.

(c) (1) The state board shall prescribe rules governing hearings and appeals. (2) Hearings shall be conducted by individuals referred to as "hearing officers" under this section. (3) (A) The Special Education Unit shall establish standards and qualifications for individuals to serve as hearing officers. (B) Neither an employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education nor an employee of the local school district involved in a particular hearing may serve as a hearing officer. (C) Professional service contracts with individuals made for the purpose of compensating them for services rendered in connection with hearings shall not constitute employment.

(1) The state board shall prescribe rules governing hearings and appeals.

(2) Hearings shall be conducted by individuals referred to as "hearing officers" under this section.

(3) (A) The Special Education Unit shall establish standards and qualifications for individuals to serve as hearing officers. (B) Neither an employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education nor an employee of the local school district involved in a particular hearing may serve as a hearing officer. (C) Professional service contracts with individuals made for the purpose of compensating them for services rendered in connection with hearings shall not constitute employment.

(A) The Special Education Unit shall establish standards and qualifications for individuals to serve as hearing officers.

(B) Neither an employee of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education nor an employee of the local school district involved in a particular hearing may serve as a hearing officer.

(C) Professional service contracts with individuals made for the purpose of compensating them for services rendered in connection with hearings shall not constitute employment.

(d) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer at an assigned hearing shall be immune from civil suit brought by either party for the consequences of actions required of a hearing officer.

(e) (1) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer under this section shall have the power to issue subpoenas and to bring before him or her as a witness any person in this state. (2) The hearing officer shall issue a subpoena upon the request of any party to a pending proceeding. (3) The writ shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or may be found. (4) The writ may require the witness to bring with him or her any book, writing, or other thing under the witness's control that he or she is bound by law to produce in evidence. (5) Service of the writ shall be in the manner as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil cases.

(1) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer under this section shall have the power to issue subpoenas and to bring before him or her as a witness any person in this state.

(2) The hearing officer shall issue a subpoena upon the request of any party to a pending proceeding.

(3) The writ shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or may be found.

(4) The writ may require the witness to bring with him or her any book, writing, or other thing under the witness's control that he or she is bound by law to produce in evidence.

(5) Service of the writ shall be in the manner as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil cases.

(f) (1) A witness who has been served by subpoena in the manner provided by law and who shall have been paid or tendered the legal fees for travel and attendance as provided by law shall be obligated to attend for examination of the trial of the cause pending before the due process hearing officer. (2) In the event that a witness has been served with subpoenas as provided under this section and fails to attend the hearing in obedience to the subpoena, the hearing officer may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing officer is having the hearing for an order causing the arrest of the witness and directing that the witness be brought before the court. (3) The court shall have the power to punish the disobedient witness for contempt as provided by law in the trial of civil cases. (4) The disobedient witness shall be liable in damages for nonattendance to the trial or hearing as provided by law.

(1) A witness who has been served by subpoena in the manner provided by law and who shall have been paid or tendered the legal fees for travel and attendance as provided by law shall be obligated to attend for examination of the trial of the cause pending before the due process hearing officer.

(2) In the event that a witness has been served with subpoenas as provided under this section and fails to attend the hearing in obedience to the subpoena, the hearing officer may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing officer is having the hearing for an order causing the arrest of the witness and directing that the witness be brought before the court.

(3) The court shall have the power to punish the disobedient witness for contempt as provided by law in the trial of civil cases.

(4) The disobedient witness shall be liable in damages for nonattendance to the trial or hearing as provided by law.

(g) Any party aggrieved by the findings and final decision made by the hearing officer shall have ninety (90) days from the date of the decision of the hearing officer to bring a civil action with respect to the complaint presented in either federal district court or a state court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as amended, without regard to the amount, if any, in controversy.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 323, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 61, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1768, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 19; 1975, No. 641, § 7; 1979, No. 1055, § 2; 1981, No. 829, § 1; 1983, No. 762, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2133; Acts 1995, No. 203, § 1; 1997, No. 369, § 1; 1997, No. 1182, § 1; 2003, No. 1365, § 1; 2005, No. 2151, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-904 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-5-904
Applications process - Allocation of funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public school district, licensed youth development program, license-exempt youth development program, or an applicant that partners with a public school district, licensed youth development program, or license-exempt youth development program may apply for a Positive Youth Development Grant. (2) A program is not required to be affiliated with a school district to be eligible to receive funding under this section. (b) Each applicant for a grant shall: (1) Complete and submit the appropriate application developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in collaboration with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education; (2) Submit documentation of strong community engagement and collaboration between schools, public institutions, private agencies, business, and faith-based and other community-based organizations working together to utilize the unique skills and resources to create a community learning environment; and (3) (A) Provide matching funds in the ratio of twenty to eighty (20:80), unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (B) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may waive the required matching funds if: (i) The applicant operates or will operate the program within the geographic boundaries of a public school district that contains at least one (1) school identified as targeted or comprehensive by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (ii) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education determines that the applicant is unable to provide the matching funds, after exhausting all potential funding sources. (C) The matching funds may consist of cash or appropriate in-kind services. (c) Preference shall be given to applications that: (1) Are developed collaboratively by public and nonpublic schools and private community based programs; (2) Contain accountability systems and measurable outcomes under guidelines developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education; (3) Detail funds received from all public sources for existing programs, the types of existing programs, and the types of students served by existing programs; and (4) Increase comprehensive positive youth development programs during the school year and summer. (d) (1) If the number of qualified applicants exceed the amount of available funding, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, after consultation with the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission, shall determine funding distribution. (2) If there is a funding shortage, priority consideration shall be given to programs in communities where: (A) A public school district has fifty percent (50%) or more students eligible for free and reduced lunches; and (B) A public school district has been identified to receive Level 5 - Intensive support from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (e) (1) Grants shall be three-year awards to be distributed annually, as determined by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (2) Grants may be renewable for positive youth development programs that meet adequate performance levels as developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (3) Grants are subject to the availability of funds each fiscal year. (f) Grant funds may be used for: (1) Services that include children and youth with disabilities in programs that also serve nondisabled children and youth; (2) Services that include children and youth where English is a second language; (3) Technical assistance and planning to assist communities seeking to establish quality youth development programs by building community collaboration and partnerships; and (4) A variety of activities including without limitation: (A) Academic supports and skill-building activities that link program content to the frameworks promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (B) Activities that improve the health and wellness of children and youth, including physical activities, nutrition and health education, and safety; (C) Art, theater, and music programs developed in collaboration with local arts or cultural programs; (D) Activities that address cultural diversity and inclusion; (E) Service learning or community service experiences; (F) Workforce development activities that link academic curriculum to actual work experiences; (G) Leadership development, mentoring, and other services to disconnected youth; (H) Enrichment activities not otherwise provided during the school day; and (I) Family and community engagement. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1059, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1058, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.

(a) (1) A public school district, licensed youth development program, license-exempt youth development program, or an applicant that partners with a public school district, licensed youth development program, or license-exempt youth development program may apply for a Positive Youth Development Grant. (2) A program is not required to be affiliated with a school district to be eligible to receive funding under this section.

(1) A public school district, licensed youth development program, license-exempt youth development program, or an applicant that partners with a public school district, licensed youth development program, or license-exempt youth development program may apply for a Positive Youth Development Grant.

(2) A program is not required to be affiliated with a school district to be eligible to receive funding under this section.

(b) Each applicant for a grant shall: (1) Complete and submit the appropriate application developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in collaboration with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education; (2) Submit documentation of strong community engagement and collaboration between schools, public institutions, private agencies, business, and faith-based and other community-based organizations working together to utilize the unique skills and resources to create a community learning environment; and (3) (A) Provide matching funds in the ratio of twenty to eighty (20:80), unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (B) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may waive the required matching funds if: (i) The applicant operates or will operate the program within the geographic boundaries of a public school district that contains at least one (1) school identified as targeted or comprehensive by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (ii) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education determines that the applicant is unable to provide the matching funds, after exhausting all potential funding sources. (C) The matching funds may consist of cash or appropriate in-kind services.

(1) Complete and submit the appropriate application developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in collaboration with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education;

(2) Submit documentation of strong community engagement and collaboration between schools, public institutions, private agencies, business, and faith-based and other community-based organizations working together to utilize the unique skills and resources to create a community learning environment; and

(3) (A) Provide matching funds in the ratio of twenty to eighty (20:80), unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (B) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may waive the required matching funds if: (i) The applicant operates or will operate the program within the geographic boundaries of a public school district that contains at least one (1) school identified as targeted or comprehensive by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (ii) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education determines that the applicant is unable to provide the matching funds, after exhausting all potential funding sources. (C) The matching funds may consist of cash or appropriate in-kind services.

(A) Provide matching funds in the ratio of twenty to eighty (20:80), unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.

(B) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education may waive the required matching funds if: (i) The applicant operates or will operate the program within the geographic boundaries of a public school district that contains at least one (1) school identified as targeted or comprehensive by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (ii) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education determines that the applicant is unable to provide the matching funds, after exhausting all potential funding sources.

(i) The applicant operates or will operate the program within the geographic boundaries of a public school district that contains at least one (1) school identified as targeted or comprehensive by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and

(ii) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education determines that the applicant is unable to provide the matching funds, after exhausting all potential funding sources.

(C) The matching funds may consist of cash or appropriate in-kind services.

(c) Preference shall be given to applications that: (1) Are developed collaboratively by public and nonpublic schools and private community based programs; (2) Contain accountability systems and measurable outcomes under guidelines developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education; (3) Detail funds received from all public sources for existing programs, the types of existing programs, and the types of students served by existing programs; and (4) Increase comprehensive positive youth development programs during the school year and summer.

(1) Are developed collaboratively by public and nonpublic schools and private community based programs;

(2) Contain accountability systems and measurable outcomes under guidelines developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education;

(3) Detail funds received from all public sources for existing programs, the types of existing programs, and the types of students served by existing programs; and

(4) Increase comprehensive positive youth development programs during the school year and summer.

(d) (1) If the number of qualified applicants exceed the amount of available funding, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, after consultation with the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission, shall determine funding distribution. (2) If there is a funding shortage, priority consideration shall be given to programs in communities where: (A) A public school district has fifty percent (50%) or more students eligible for free and reduced lunches; and (B) A public school district has been identified to receive Level 5 - Intensive support from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(1) If the number of qualified applicants exceed the amount of available funding, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, after consultation with the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission, shall determine funding distribution.

(2) If there is a funding shortage, priority consideration shall be given to programs in communities where: (A) A public school district has fifty percent (50%) or more students eligible for free and reduced lunches; and (B) A public school district has been identified to receive Level 5 - Intensive support from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) A public school district has fifty percent (50%) or more students eligible for free and reduced lunches; and

(B) A public school district has been identified to receive Level 5 - Intensive support from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(e) (1) Grants shall be three-year awards to be distributed annually, as determined by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. (2) Grants may be renewable for positive youth development programs that meet adequate performance levels as developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (3) Grants are subject to the availability of funds each fiscal year.

(1) Grants shall be three-year awards to be distributed annually, as determined by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.

(2) Grants may be renewable for positive youth development programs that meet adequate performance levels as developed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(3) Grants are subject to the availability of funds each fiscal year.

(f) Grant funds may be used for: (1) Services that include children and youth with disabilities in programs that also serve nondisabled children and youth; (2) Services that include children and youth where English is a second language; (3) Technical assistance and planning to assist communities seeking to establish quality youth development programs by building community collaboration and partnerships; and (4) A variety of activities including without limitation: (A) Academic supports and skill-building activities that link program content to the frameworks promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (B) Activities that improve the health and wellness of children and youth, including physical activities, nutrition and health education, and safety; (C) Art, theater, and music programs developed in collaboration with local arts or cultural programs; (D) Activities that address cultural diversity and inclusion; (E) Service learning or community service experiences; (F) Workforce development activities that link academic curriculum to actual work experiences; (G) Leadership development, mentoring, and other services to disconnected youth; (H) Enrichment activities not otherwise provided during the school day; and (I) Family and community engagement.

(1) Services that include children and youth with disabilities in programs that also serve nondisabled children and youth;

(2) Services that include children and youth where English is a second language;

(3) Technical assistance and planning to assist communities seeking to establish quality youth development programs by building community collaboration and partnerships; and

(4) A variety of activities including without limitation: (A) Academic supports and skill-building activities that link program content to the frameworks promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; (B) Activities that improve the health and wellness of children and youth, including physical activities, nutrition and health education, and safety; (C) Art, theater, and music programs developed in collaboration with local arts or cultural programs; (D) Activities that address cultural diversity and inclusion; (E) Service learning or community service experiences; (F) Workforce development activities that link academic curriculum to actual work experiences; (G) Leadership development, mentoring, and other services to disconnected youth; (H) Enrichment activities not otherwise provided during the school day; and (I) Family and community engagement.

(A) Academic supports and skill-building activities that link program content to the frameworks promulgated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;

(B) Activities that improve the health and wellness of children and youth, including physical activities, nutrition and health education, and safety;

(C) Art, theater, and music programs developed in collaboration with local arts or cultural programs;

(D) Activities that address cultural diversity and inclusion;

(E) Service learning or community service experiences;

(F) Workforce development activities that link academic curriculum to actual work experiences;

(G) Leadership development, mentoring, and other services to disconnected youth;

(H) Enrichment activities not otherwise provided during the school day; and

(I) Family and community engagement.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1059, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1058, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1408 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-18-1408
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

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

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

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-60-903
Compliance by institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education shall provide the data required under this subchapter at the time and in the manner: (1) Required by rules of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and (2) Published from time to time by the Division of Higher Education. (b) Within two (2) weeks of an institution of higher education's failure to comply with the requirements for submission of data published by the division, the division shall report to the Legislative Council: (1) The name of an institution of higher education that has not complied with the deadline; (2) The type of data the institution of higher education failed to submit; (3) The length of time of noncompliance; and (4) Any additional information requested by the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1950, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1949, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 4, eff. 2/26/2015. Acts 2011, No. 1195, § 1.

(a) An institution of higher education shall provide the data required under this subchapter at the time and in the manner: (1) Required by rules of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and (2) Published from time to time by the Division of Higher Education.

(1) Required by rules of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and

(2) Published from time to time by the Division of Higher Education.

(b) Within two (2) weeks of an institution of higher education's failure to comply with the requirements for submission of data published by the division, the division shall report to the Legislative Council: (1) The name of an institution of higher education that has not complied with the deadline; (2) The type of data the institution of higher education failed to submit; (3) The length of time of noncompliance; and (4) Any additional information requested by the Legislative Council.

(1) The name of an institution of higher education that has not complied with the deadline;

(2) The type of data the institution of higher education failed to submit;

(3) The length of time of noncompliance; and

(4) Any additional information requested by the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1950, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1949, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 4, eff. 2/26/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 1195, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-23-1001
Application for adult education charter school
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An eligible entity may apply to the authorizer for adult education charter school status for an adult education program that offers a curriculum that culminates in: (A) A high school diploma; and (B) An industry certification. (2) An adult education charter school shall be recognized by the State Board of Education as an open-enrollment public charter school. (3) An adult education charter school does not count toward the cap for open-enrollment public charter schools under § 6-23-304(c) . (b) A nonprofit entity's application for an adult education charter school shall include without limitation a: (1) History of the nonprofit entity's success in providing education services, including industry certifications and job placement services, to adults eighteen (18) years of age and older whose educational and training opportunities have been limited by educational disadvantages, disabilities, homelessness, criminal history, or similar circumstances; (2) (A) Pledge to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the adult education public charter school, if approved. (B) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the commitment may be in-kind. (C) A nonprofit entity that is opening an additional adult education public charter school under this section is not required to commit one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the additional adult education public charter school if it has already pledged to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to an adult education public charter school under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section; (3) Description of any partnership with a state-supported two-year institution of higher education, if anticipated; (4) Description of testimony from a public hearing in the community where the adult education charter school is planned; (5) Copy of the notice of the public hearing that documents that the notice was published in a newspaper having general circulation in the community where the adult education charter school is planned at least three (3) weeks before the date of the public hearing; (6) Comprehensive plan of how the adult education charter school will meet the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state; (7) Strategy for engaging the community, including business leaders, in carrying out the goals and objectives of the adult education charter school; (8) Description of the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the adult education charter school in meeting the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state; (9) Detailed budget and governance plan for the operation of the adult education charter school; and (10) List of any specific state laws or rules of the State Board of Education from which the adult education public charter wishes to be exempt with an explanation of why the exemption is needed. Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) An eligible entity may apply to the authorizer for adult education charter school status for an adult education program that offers a curriculum that culminates in: (A) A high school diploma; and (B) An industry certification. (2) An adult education charter school shall be recognized by the State Board of Education as an open-enrollment public charter school. (3) An adult education charter school does not count toward the cap for open-enrollment public charter schools under § 6-23-304(c) .

(1) An eligible entity may apply to the authorizer for adult education charter school status for an adult education program that offers a curriculum that culminates in: (A) A high school diploma; and (B) An industry certification.

(A) A high school diploma; and

(B) An industry certification.

(2) An adult education charter school shall be recognized by the State Board of Education as an open-enrollment public charter school.

(3) An adult education charter school does not count toward the cap for open-enrollment public charter schools under § 6-23-304(c) .

(b) A nonprofit entity's application for an adult education charter school shall include without limitation a: (1) History of the nonprofit entity's success in providing education services, including industry certifications and job placement services, to adults eighteen (18) years of age and older whose educational and training opportunities have been limited by educational disadvantages, disabilities, homelessness, criminal history, or similar circumstances; (2) (A) Pledge to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the adult education public charter school, if approved. (B) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the commitment may be in-kind. (C) A nonprofit entity that is opening an additional adult education public charter school under this section is not required to commit one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the additional adult education public charter school if it has already pledged to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to an adult education public charter school under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section; (3) Description of any partnership with a state-supported two-year institution of higher education, if anticipated; (4) Description of testimony from a public hearing in the community where the adult education charter school is planned; (5) Copy of the notice of the public hearing that documents that the notice was published in a newspaper having general circulation in the community where the adult education charter school is planned at least three (3) weeks before the date of the public hearing; (6) Comprehensive plan of how the adult education charter school will meet the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state; (7) Strategy for engaging the community, including business leaders, in carrying out the goals and objectives of the adult education charter school; (8) Description of the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the adult education charter school in meeting the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state; (9) Detailed budget and governance plan for the operation of the adult education charter school; and (10) List of any specific state laws or rules of the State Board of Education from which the adult education public charter wishes to be exempt with an explanation of why the exemption is needed.

(1) History of the nonprofit entity's success in providing education services, including industry certifications and job placement services, to adults eighteen (18) years of age and older whose educational and training opportunities have been limited by educational disadvantages, disabilities, homelessness, criminal history, or similar circumstances;

(2) (A) Pledge to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the adult education public charter school, if approved. (B) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the commitment may be in-kind. (C) A nonprofit entity that is opening an additional adult education public charter school under this section is not required to commit one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the additional adult education public charter school if it has already pledged to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to an adult education public charter school under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section;

(A) Pledge to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the adult education public charter school, if approved.

(B) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the commitment may be in-kind.

(C) A nonprofit entity that is opening an additional adult education public charter school under this section is not required to commit one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the additional adult education public charter school if it has already pledged to commit at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) to an adult education public charter school under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section;

(3) Description of any partnership with a state-supported two-year institution of higher education, if anticipated;

(4) Description of testimony from a public hearing in the community where the adult education charter school is planned;

(5) Copy of the notice of the public hearing that documents that the notice was published in a newspaper having general circulation in the community where the adult education charter school is planned at least three (3) weeks before the date of the public hearing;

(6) Comprehensive plan of how the adult education charter school will meet the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state;

(7) Strategy for engaging the community, including business leaders, in carrying out the goals and objectives of the adult education charter school;

(8) Description of the proposed performance criteria that will be used during the initial five-year period of the charter to measure the progress of the adult education charter school in meeting the industry needs for a sufficiently trained workforce in the state;

(9) Detailed budget and governance plan for the operation of the adult education charter school; and

(10) List of any specific state laws or rules of the State Board of Education from which the adult education public charter wishes to be exempt with an explanation of why the exemption is needed.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1200,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-59-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-108
Purchasing
Status: in_force

(a) Purchases by Arkansas Northeastern College shall continue to be made under procedures that were applicable to Mississippi County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Cotton Boll Technical Institute. (b) Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner authorized for the original institutions. Acts 2003, No. 830, § 8.

(a) Purchases by Arkansas Northeastern College shall continue to be made under procedures that were applicable to Mississippi County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Cotton Boll Technical Institute.

(b) Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner authorized for the original institutions.

Acts 2003, No. 830, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-47-502 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-47-502
Distance learning grants
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop grant standards and provide grants to education service cooperatives for acquiring equipment and receiving telecommunications services necessary for each school district to have distance learning availability. (2) The grants shall be used to assist school districts that do not have distance learning capabilities and to assist school districts in upgrading existing distance learning capabilities. (3) The grants shall also be used by the education service cooperatives to provide technical assistance to the school districts in implementing and maintaining distance learning as an educational tool. (b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Establish, by rule, standards for eligible equipment and telecommunications services; and (B) Oversee the efficient operation and use of the system pursuant to law. (2) Each school district shall have adequate connectivity to provide quality of service for distance learning. (3) The distance learning technical protocol or protocols shall be in alignment with technical standards set by the Director of the Division of Information Systems. (c) Education service cooperatives and school districts shall coordinate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to seek to obtain the benefits of the Federal Communications Commission's E-Rate Program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1843, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 32, 33; 2007, No. 751, § 4.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop grant standards and provide grants to education service cooperatives for acquiring equipment and receiving telecommunications services necessary for each school district to have distance learning availability. (2) The grants shall be used to assist school districts that do not have distance learning capabilities and to assist school districts in upgrading existing distance learning capabilities. (3) The grants shall also be used by the education service cooperatives to provide technical assistance to the school districts in implementing and maintaining distance learning as an educational tool.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop grant standards and provide grants to education service cooperatives for acquiring equipment and receiving telecommunications services necessary for each school district to have distance learning availability.

(2) The grants shall be used to assist school districts that do not have distance learning capabilities and to assist school districts in upgrading existing distance learning capabilities.

(3) The grants shall also be used by the education service cooperatives to provide technical assistance to the school districts in implementing and maintaining distance learning as an educational tool.

(b) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Establish, by rule, standards for eligible equipment and telecommunications services; and (B) Oversee the efficient operation and use of the system pursuant to law. (2) Each school district shall have adequate connectivity to provide quality of service for distance learning. (3) The distance learning technical protocol or protocols shall be in alignment with technical standards set by the Director of the Division of Information Systems.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall: (A) Establish, by rule, standards for eligible equipment and telecommunications services; and (B) Oversee the efficient operation and use of the system pursuant to law.

(A) Establish, by rule, standards for eligible equipment and telecommunications services; and

(B) Oversee the efficient operation and use of the system pursuant to law.

(2) Each school district shall have adequate connectivity to provide quality of service for distance learning.

(3) The distance learning technical protocol or protocols shall be in alignment with technical standards set by the Director of the Division of Information Systems.

(c) Education service cooperatives and school districts shall coordinate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to seek to obtain the benefits of the Federal Communications Commission's E-Rate Program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1843, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 2007, No. 617, §§ 32, 33; 2007, No. 751, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-119 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-119
Suit to enforce lien
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall straightway cause a complaint in equity to be filed in the court having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property for the condemnation and sale of such delinquent property for the payment of such assessments, penalty, and costs of suit. (b) In the complaint it shall not be necessary to state more than the fact of the assessment and the nonpayment thereof within the time required by law, without any further statement of any step required to be taken by the commission or any other officer whatever, concluding with the prayer that the delinquent property be charged with the amount of the assessment, penalty, and costs of suit and be condemned and sold for the payment thereof. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3618.

(a) The commission shall straightway cause a complaint in equity to be filed in the court having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property for the condemnation and sale of such delinquent property for the payment of such assessments, penalty, and costs of suit.

(b) In the complaint it shall not be necessary to state more than the fact of the assessment and the nonpayment thereof within the time required by law, without any further statement of any step required to be taken by the commission or any other officer whatever, concluding with the prayer that the delinquent property be charged with the amount of the assessment, penalty, and costs of suit and be condemned and sold for the payment thereof.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3618.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 6-10-111
Equity Assistance Center
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to establish a special section within its organization, to be known as the Equity Assistance Center, designed to provide assistance to the school districts of the state in such activities as affirmative action, program accessibility, human relations, awareness, and desegregation. (b) This assistance shall include on-site visits, workshops, program review, and any other special activity which might enable the school districts of the state to more effectively meet their civil rights responsibilities. (c) (1) The center created by this section shall be the liaison for the division with the United States Office for Civil Rights. (2) The center shall maintain manuals, guidelines, procedures, and other informational materials setting requirements in the area of civil rights and describing how determination of compliance is made. (d) Annually, each local school district in the state shall provide the center assurances of compliance with civil rights responsibilities in the form and at the time as is designated by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. (e) The division may withhold state aid from any school district that fails to file its assurance of compliance with civil rights responsibilities by October 15 each year or fails to file any other information with a published deadline requested from school districts by the center so long as thirty (30) calendar days are given between the request for the information and the published deadline, except that thirty (30) days notice shall not be required when the request comes from a member or committee of the General Assembly. (f) The division is authorized to develop forms and promulgate appropriate rules and procedures as may be required to implement the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 180, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1079, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1078, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1077, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 167, §§ 1-3; 1985, No. 231, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-910.5 -- 5-910.7; Acts 2001, No. 1033, § 1.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to establish a special section within its organization, to be known as the Equity Assistance Center, designed to provide assistance to the school districts of the state in such activities as affirmative action, program accessibility, human relations, awareness, and desegregation.

(b) This assistance shall include on-site visits, workshops, program review, and any other special activity which might enable the school districts of the state to more effectively meet their civil rights responsibilities.

(c) (1) The center created by this section shall be the liaison for the division with the United States Office for Civil Rights. (2) The center shall maintain manuals, guidelines, procedures, and other informational materials setting requirements in the area of civil rights and describing how determination of compliance is made.

(1) The center created by this section shall be the liaison for the division with the United States Office for Civil Rights.

(2) The center shall maintain manuals, guidelines, procedures, and other informational materials setting requirements in the area of civil rights and describing how determination of compliance is made.

(d) Annually, each local school district in the state shall provide the center assurances of compliance with civil rights responsibilities in the form and at the time as is designated by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(e) The division may withhold state aid from any school district that fails to file its assurance of compliance with civil rights responsibilities by October 15 each year or fails to file any other information with a published deadline requested from school districts by the center so long as thirty (30) calendar days are given between the request for the information and the published deadline, except that thirty (30) days notice shall not be required when the request comes from a member or committee of the General Assembly.

(f) The division is authorized to develop forms and promulgate appropriate rules and procedures as may be required to implement the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 180, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1079, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1078, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1077, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 167, §§ 1-3; 1985, No. 231, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-910.5 -- 5-910.7; Acts 2001, No. 1033, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1005 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-15-1005
Safe, equitable, and accountable public schools
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Arkansas schools will have safe and functional facilities. (2) All school buildings will meet existing state and federal requirements. (3) Instructional facilities will be designed and structured to support learning. (b) (1) The school climate will promote student achievement. (2) (A) Every school and school district will enforce school district policies to ensure the safety of every student during school hours at school-sponsored activities. (B) These policies will include, at a minimum, policies on weapons, violence, tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, gangs, and sexual harassment. (3) Every school and school district will enforce a code of behavior for students that respects the rights of others and maintains a safe and orderly environment. (4) Every school and school district will have in place a policy on addressing disruptive students. (5) (A) Every school and school district will offer appropriate alternative education programs organized to serve those students whose educational progress deviates from the standard expected for a successful transition to a productive life and those students whose behavior interferes with their own learning or the educational process of others. (B) School districts may serve the needs of these students through regional or cooperative efforts with other school districts. (c) Local schools will work with parents, families, and business and community members to incorporate responsibility, character, self-discipline, civic responsibility, and positive work habits into adult contacts with students and to promote student demonstration of these behaviors. (d) Every school will offer opportunities for students to be able to study and participate in the visual and performing arts, health and physical education, and languages. (e) All public schools will participate in the state school improvement process: (1) (A) Every school will engage in the collection and analysis of perceptual, archival, and achievement data in order to establish school and school district goals to improve student academic achievement. (B) Students shall not be surveyed on values and beliefs; (2) Every school will develop and implement a data-driven school-level improvement plan based on these analyses that leads to increased student achievement and continuous school improvement; and (3) Every school will monitor and adjust the plan of action as necessary to promote increased student achievement and continuous school improvement. (f) (1) All public schools will have a plan of parental involvement. (2) (A) Every school will have a plan for allowing parents to be involved in the education of their children. (B) These plans will address communication with parents, volunteering, learning activities that support classroom instruction, participation in school decisions, and collaboration with the community. (3) Every school will involve parents in developing school goals and priorities and evaluating the effectiveness of the school-level improvement plan. (g) (1) All public schools will be accountable to the public they serve. (2) All schools will participate in the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq. (3) All schools will report to the parents the results of all assessments conducted to measure the achievement progress of their children. (4) (A) The highest performing schools will be recognized and rewarded. (B) Schools reaching predetermined high levels of achievement will be granted charter status with approval of the charter petition by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (5) Each school will issue a school achievement report to the community on all statewide student assessments. (h) (1) All public schools will be led by qualified administrators. (2) All administrators will demonstrate content knowledge in leadership, finance, organization, school climate, curriculum, and evaluation. (3) In order for administrators to be able to renew a license, they must have participated in a continuing education and professional development program based on their school-level improvement plans, performance evaluation results, and student achievement scores. Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1214, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 17; 1997, No. 1108, § 5.

(a) (1) Arkansas schools will have safe and functional facilities. (2) All school buildings will meet existing state and federal requirements. (3) Instructional facilities will be designed and structured to support learning.

(1) Arkansas schools will have safe and functional facilities.

(2) All school buildings will meet existing state and federal requirements.

(3) Instructional facilities will be designed and structured to support learning.

(b) (1) The school climate will promote student achievement. (2) (A) Every school and school district will enforce school district policies to ensure the safety of every student during school hours at school-sponsored activities. (B) These policies will include, at a minimum, policies on weapons, violence, tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, gangs, and sexual harassment. (3) Every school and school district will enforce a code of behavior for students that respects the rights of others and maintains a safe and orderly environment. (4) Every school and school district will have in place a policy on addressing disruptive students. (5) (A) Every school and school district will offer appropriate alternative education programs organized to serve those students whose educational progress deviates from the standard expected for a successful transition to a productive life and those students whose behavior interferes with their own learning or the educational process of others. (B) School districts may serve the needs of these students through regional or cooperative efforts with other school districts.

(1) The school climate will promote student achievement.

(2) (A) Every school and school district will enforce school district policies to ensure the safety of every student during school hours at school-sponsored activities. (B) These policies will include, at a minimum, policies on weapons, violence, tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, gangs, and sexual harassment.

(A) Every school and school district will enforce school district policies to ensure the safety of every student during school hours at school-sponsored activities.

(B) These policies will include, at a minimum, policies on weapons, violence, tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, gangs, and sexual harassment.

(3) Every school and school district will enforce a code of behavior for students that respects the rights of others and maintains a safe and orderly environment.

(4) Every school and school district will have in place a policy on addressing disruptive students.

(5) (A) Every school and school district will offer appropriate alternative education programs organized to serve those students whose educational progress deviates from the standard expected for a successful transition to a productive life and those students whose behavior interferes with their own learning or the educational process of others. (B) School districts may serve the needs of these students through regional or cooperative efforts with other school districts.

(A) Every school and school district will offer appropriate alternative education programs organized to serve those students whose educational progress deviates from the standard expected for a successful transition to a productive life and those students whose behavior interferes with their own learning or the educational process of others.

(B) School districts may serve the needs of these students through regional or cooperative efforts with other school districts.

(c) Local schools will work with parents, families, and business and community members to incorporate responsibility, character, self-discipline, civic responsibility, and positive work habits into adult contacts with students and to promote student demonstration of these behaviors.

(d) Every school will offer opportunities for students to be able to study and participate in the visual and performing arts, health and physical education, and languages.

(e) All public schools will participate in the state school improvement process: (1) (A) Every school will engage in the collection and analysis of perceptual, archival, and achievement data in order to establish school and school district goals to improve student academic achievement. (B) Students shall not be surveyed on values and beliefs; (2) Every school will develop and implement a data-driven school-level improvement plan based on these analyses that leads to increased student achievement and continuous school improvement; and (3) Every school will monitor and adjust the plan of action as necessary to promote increased student achievement and continuous school improvement.

(1) (A) Every school will engage in the collection and analysis of perceptual, archival, and achievement data in order to establish school and school district goals to improve student academic achievement. (B) Students shall not be surveyed on values and beliefs;

(A) Every school will engage in the collection and analysis of perceptual, archival, and achievement data in order to establish school and school district goals to improve student academic achievement.

(B) Students shall not be surveyed on values and beliefs;

(2) Every school will develop and implement a data-driven school-level improvement plan based on these analyses that leads to increased student achievement and continuous school improvement; and

(3) Every school will monitor and adjust the plan of action as necessary to promote increased student achievement and continuous school improvement.

(f) (1) All public schools will have a plan of parental involvement. (2) (A) Every school will have a plan for allowing parents to be involved in the education of their children. (B) These plans will address communication with parents, volunteering, learning activities that support classroom instruction, participation in school decisions, and collaboration with the community. (3) Every school will involve parents in developing school goals and priorities and evaluating the effectiveness of the school-level improvement plan.

(1) All public schools will have a plan of parental involvement.

(2) (A) Every school will have a plan for allowing parents to be involved in the education of their children. (B) These plans will address communication with parents, volunteering, learning activities that support classroom instruction, participation in school decisions, and collaboration with the community.

(A) Every school will have a plan for allowing parents to be involved in the education of their children.

(B) These plans will address communication with parents, volunteering, learning activities that support classroom instruction, participation in school decisions, and collaboration with the community.

(3) Every school will involve parents in developing school goals and priorities and evaluating the effectiveness of the school-level improvement plan.

(g) (1) All public schools will be accountable to the public they serve. (2) All schools will participate in the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq. (3) All schools will report to the parents the results of all assessments conducted to measure the achievement progress of their children. (4) (A) The highest performing schools will be recognized and rewarded. (B) Schools reaching predetermined high levels of achievement will be granted charter status with approval of the charter petition by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (5) Each school will issue a school achievement report to the community on all statewide student assessments.

(1) All public schools will be accountable to the public they serve.

(2) All schools will participate in the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, § 6-15-2901 et seq.

(3) All schools will report to the parents the results of all assessments conducted to measure the achievement progress of their children.

(4) (A) The highest performing schools will be recognized and rewarded. (B) Schools reaching predetermined high levels of achievement will be granted charter status with approval of the charter petition by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(A) The highest performing schools will be recognized and rewarded.

(B) Schools reaching predetermined high levels of achievement will be granted charter status with approval of the charter petition by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(5) Each school will issue a school achievement report to the community on all statewide student assessments.

(h) (1) All public schools will be led by qualified administrators. (2) All administrators will demonstrate content knowledge in leadership, finance, organization, school climate, curriculum, and evaluation. (3) In order for administrators to be able to renew a license, they must have participated in a continuing education and professional development program based on their school-level improvement plans, performance evaluation results, and student achievement scores.

(1) All public schools will be led by qualified administrators.

(2) All administrators will demonstrate content knowledge in leadership, finance, organization, school climate, curriculum, and evaluation.

(3) In order for administrators to be able to renew a license, they must have participated in a continuing education and professional development program based on their school-level improvement plans, performance evaluation results, and student achievement scores.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1214, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 17; 1997, No. 1108, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2506 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 25 / Section 6-17-2506
Nonvoting member of State Board of Education
Status: in_force

(a) While serving as Arkansas Teacher of the Year, the teacher shall also serve in an advisory position as a nonvoting member of the State Board of Education. (b) The teacher shall provide a written advisory report to the state board on how to better provide teacher professional development and student instruction assistance for Arkansas public school teachers. (c) The teacher shall not be entitled to any compensation or per diem for serving as a nonvoting member of the state board. (d) As a nonvoting member of the state board, the Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall be immune from any liability with regard to any act or omission of the state board. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.

(a) While serving as Arkansas Teacher of the Year, the teacher shall also serve in an advisory position as a nonvoting member of the State Board of Education.

(b) The teacher shall provide a written advisory report to the state board on how to better provide teacher professional development and student instruction assistance for Arkansas public school teachers.

(c) The teacher shall not be entitled to any compensation or per diem for serving as a nonvoting member of the state board.

(d) As a nonvoting member of the state board, the Arkansas Teacher of the Year shall be immune from any liability with regard to any act or omission of the state board.

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-409 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-20-409
Petty cash fund
Status: in_force

(a) In order to simplify and expedite fiscal affairs of school districts relating to the payment of miscellaneous items of expenditures incident to their operation, any school district is authorized to create a fund for each school within a district to be known as the "petty cash fund". (b) No payment shall be made from the petty cash fund until the supplies or materials have been delivered and a copy of the invoice or invoices filed with the approval of the school district board of directors. (c) (1) As funds in the petty cash fund become depleted, the financial secretary of the school district shall draw a warrant upon the county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, payable out of the appropriate fund for reimbursement of expenditures made from the petty cash fund. (2) The financial secretary of the school district shall attach to the office copy of the warrant the original invoice or receipt of payment therefor of all expenditures made from the petty cash fund during the previous month. (d) The balance to the credit of the petty cash fund shall at no time exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) for each school within a district. Acts 1949, No. 286, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1018 -- 80-1020; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 14; 1999, No. 47, § 1.

(a) In order to simplify and expedite fiscal affairs of school districts relating to the payment of miscellaneous items of expenditures incident to their operation, any school district is authorized to create a fund for each school within a district to be known as the "petty cash fund".

(b) No payment shall be made from the petty cash fund until the supplies or materials have been delivered and a copy of the invoice or invoices filed with the approval of the school district board of directors.

(c) (1) As funds in the petty cash fund become depleted, the financial secretary of the school district shall draw a warrant upon the county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, payable out of the appropriate fund for reimbursement of expenditures made from the petty cash fund. (2) The financial secretary of the school district shall attach to the office copy of the warrant the original invoice or receipt of payment therefor of all expenditures made from the petty cash fund during the previous month.

(1) As funds in the petty cash fund become depleted, the financial secretary of the school district shall draw a warrant upon the county treasurer, or district treasurer if the school district has its own treasurer, payable out of the appropriate fund for reimbursement of expenditures made from the petty cash fund.

(2) The financial secretary of the school district shall attach to the office copy of the warrant the original invoice or receipt of payment therefor of all expenditures made from the petty cash fund during the previous month.

(d) The balance to the credit of the petty cash fund shall at no time exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) for each school within a district.

Acts 1949, No. 286, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1018 -- 80-1020; Acts 1995, No. 233, § 14; 1999, No. 47, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-620 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-51-620
Bond
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each school licensed under this subchapter shall maintain a surety bond during its licensure. (2) The surety bond shall be submitted to the Division of Higher Education on or before the expiration date of the bond. (3) The bond shall be for the period during which the license is issued. (4) (A) The surety bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee who suffers loss or damage as a result of: (i) A violation of a provision of this subchapter or any rule of the division by the school or its officers, admissions representatives, or employees; (ii) The failure or neglect of the school to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee, as represented by the application for licensure and the materials submitted in support of that application; or (iii) An admissions representative's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment. (B) (i) A surety on that bond may be released after the surety has made a written notice of at least thirty (30) days before the release. (ii) However, a surety may not be released from the bond unless all sureties on the bond are released. (C) (i) The license shall be suspended when that school is no longer covered by a surety bond meeting the required amount. (ii) The division shall notify the school in writing at least ten (10) days prior to release of the surety or sureties that the license is suspended until another surety bond is filed in the manner and amount required under this subchapter. (5) The bond shall be based on gross tuition, meaning the total amount collected by a school during the most recently completed twelve-month fiscal year, reduced only by the amount of refunds paid during the fiscal year, for tuition, application fees, registration fees, and those other fees deemed appropriate by rule of the division. (6) The division shall determine the sum of each surety bond based upon the following guidelines: (A) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(6)(B) and (C) of this section, a school shall procure and maintain a bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross tuition with a minimum bond amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with the maximum bond amount to be determined by the division; (B) Schools that have no gross tuition charges assessed for the previous year shall secure and maintain a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and (C) Schools that have a total cost per program of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less shall not be required to have a bond. (7) (A) The bond shall be a surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state. (B) The bond shall be to the state to be used for payment of a tuition refund due to a student or potential student. (b) A surety bond is not required for licensees approved by the division on April 10, 1995, that maintain continuous licensure. (c) A right of action shall not accrue on the surety bond to or for the use of any person or entity other than the obligee named in the bond or the heirs, executors, administrators, or successors of the obligee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 755,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1911, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1910, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1909, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1908, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1907, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1906, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1905, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 18, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, §§ 17-19.

(a) (1) Each school licensed under this subchapter shall maintain a surety bond during its licensure. (2) The surety bond shall be submitted to the Division of Higher Education on or before the expiration date of the bond. (3) The bond shall be for the period during which the license is issued. (4) (A) The surety bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee who suffers loss or damage as a result of: (i) A violation of a provision of this subchapter or any rule of the division by the school or its officers, admissions representatives, or employees; (ii) The failure or neglect of the school to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee, as represented by the application for licensure and the materials submitted in support of that application; or (iii) An admissions representative's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment. (B) (i) A surety on that bond may be released after the surety has made a written notice of at least thirty (30) days before the release. (ii) However, a surety may not be released from the bond unless all sureties on the bond are released. (C) (i) The license shall be suspended when that school is no longer covered by a surety bond meeting the required amount. (ii) The division shall notify the school in writing at least ten (10) days prior to release of the surety or sureties that the license is suspended until another surety bond is filed in the manner and amount required under this subchapter. (5) The bond shall be based on gross tuition, meaning the total amount collected by a school during the most recently completed twelve-month fiscal year, reduced only by the amount of refunds paid during the fiscal year, for tuition, application fees, registration fees, and those other fees deemed appropriate by rule of the division. (6) The division shall determine the sum of each surety bond based upon the following guidelines: (A) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(6)(B) and (C) of this section, a school shall procure and maintain a bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross tuition with a minimum bond amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with the maximum bond amount to be determined by the division; (B) Schools that have no gross tuition charges assessed for the previous year shall secure and maintain a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and (C) Schools that have a total cost per program of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less shall not be required to have a bond. (7) (A) The bond shall be a surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state. (B) The bond shall be to the state to be used for payment of a tuition refund due to a student or potential student.

(1) Each school licensed under this subchapter shall maintain a surety bond during its licensure.

(2) The surety bond shall be submitted to the Division of Higher Education on or before the expiration date of the bond.

(3) The bond shall be for the period during which the license is issued.

(4) (A) The surety bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee who suffers loss or damage as a result of: (i) A violation of a provision of this subchapter or any rule of the division by the school or its officers, admissions representatives, or employees; (ii) The failure or neglect of the school to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee, as represented by the application for licensure and the materials submitted in support of that application; or (iii) An admissions representative's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment. (B) (i) A surety on that bond may be released after the surety has made a written notice of at least thirty (30) days before the release. (ii) However, a surety may not be released from the bond unless all sureties on the bond are released. (C) (i) The license shall be suspended when that school is no longer covered by a surety bond meeting the required amount. (ii) The division shall notify the school in writing at least ten (10) days prior to release of the surety or sureties that the license is suspended until another surety bond is filed in the manner and amount required under this subchapter.

(A) The surety bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee who suffers loss or damage as a result of: (i) A violation of a provision of this subchapter or any rule of the division by the school or its officers, admissions representatives, or employees; (ii) The failure or neglect of the school to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee, as represented by the application for licensure and the materials submitted in support of that application; or (iii) An admissions representative's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment.

(i) A violation of a provision of this subchapter or any rule of the division by the school or its officers, admissions representatives, or employees;

(ii) The failure or neglect of the school to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee, as represented by the application for licensure and the materials submitted in support of that application; or

(iii) An admissions representative's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment.

(B) (i) A surety on that bond may be released after the surety has made a written notice of at least thirty (30) days before the release. (ii) However, a surety may not be released from the bond unless all sureties on the bond are released.

(i) A surety on that bond may be released after the surety has made a written notice of at least thirty (30) days before the release.

(ii) However, a surety may not be released from the bond unless all sureties on the bond are released.

(C) (i) The license shall be suspended when that school is no longer covered by a surety bond meeting the required amount. (ii) The division shall notify the school in writing at least ten (10) days prior to release of the surety or sureties that the license is suspended until another surety bond is filed in the manner and amount required under this subchapter.

(i) The license shall be suspended when that school is no longer covered by a surety bond meeting the required amount.

(ii) The division shall notify the school in writing at least ten (10) days prior to release of the surety or sureties that the license is suspended until another surety bond is filed in the manner and amount required under this subchapter.

(5) The bond shall be based on gross tuition, meaning the total amount collected by a school during the most recently completed twelve-month fiscal year, reduced only by the amount of refunds paid during the fiscal year, for tuition, application fees, registration fees, and those other fees deemed appropriate by rule of the division.

(6) The division shall determine the sum of each surety bond based upon the following guidelines: (A) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(6)(B) and (C) of this section, a school shall procure and maintain a bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross tuition with a minimum bond amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with the maximum bond amount to be determined by the division; (B) Schools that have no gross tuition charges assessed for the previous year shall secure and maintain a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and (C) Schools that have a total cost per program of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less shall not be required to have a bond.

(A) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(6)(B) and (C) of this section, a school shall procure and maintain a bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross tuition with a minimum bond amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with the maximum bond amount to be determined by the division;

(B) Schools that have no gross tuition charges assessed for the previous year shall secure and maintain a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and

(C) Schools that have a total cost per program of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less shall not be required to have a bond.

(7) (A) The bond shall be a surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state. (B) The bond shall be to the state to be used for payment of a tuition refund due to a student or potential student.

(A) The bond shall be a surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state.

(B) The bond shall be to the state to be used for payment of a tuition refund due to a student or potential student.

(b) A surety bond is not required for licensees approved by the division on April 10, 1995, that maintain continuous licensure.

(c) A right of action shall not accrue on the surety bond to or for the use of any person or entity other than the obligee named in the bond or the heirs, executors, administrators, or successors of the obligee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 755,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1911, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1910, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1909, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1908, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1907, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1906, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1905, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 18, eff. 3/22/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 1; 2003, No. 1781, §§ 17-19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-131 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-131
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-4-101 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-4-101
Text of compact
Status: in_force

The Governor on behalf of this state is authorized to execute a compact, in substantially the following form, with any one (1) or more of the States of Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, and the General Assembly signifies in advance its approval and ratification of such compact: SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION COMPACT ARTICLE I. In consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants, and obligations assumed by the respective states who are parties hereto, namely: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia (hereinafter referred to as "states"), the said several states do hereby form a geographical district or region consisting of the areas lying within the boundaries of the contracting states which, for the purposes of this compact, shall constitute an area for regional education support by public funds derived from taxation by the constituent states and derived from other sources for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of regional educational schools and institutions for the benefit of citizens of the respective states residing within the region so established as may be determined from time to time in accordance with the terms and provisions of this compact. ARTICLE II. The states do further hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education (hereinafter referred to as the "board"), the members of which board shall consist of the Governor of each state, ex officio, and four (4) additional citizens of each state to be appointed by the Governor thereof, at least one (1) of whom shall be selected from the field of education, and at least one (1) of whom shall be a member of the legislature of that state. The Governor shall continue as a member of the board during his tenure of office as Governor of the state, but the members of the board appointed by the Governor shall hold office for a period of four (4) years except that in the original appointments one (1) board member so appointed by the Governor shall be designated at the time of his appointment to serve an initial term of two (2) years, one (1) board member to serve an initial term of three (3) years, and the remaining board member to serve the full term of four (4) years, but thereafter the successor of each appointed board member shall serve the full term of four (4) years. Vacancies on the board caused by death, resignation, refusal or inability to serve shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. The officers of the board shall be a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, and such additional officers as may be created by the board from time to time. The board shall meet annually and officers shall be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting. The board shall have the right to formulate and establish bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact to govern its own actions in the performance of the duties delegated to it including the right to create and appoint an Executive Committee and a Finance Committee with such powers and authority as the board may delegate to them from time to time. The board may, within its discretion, elect as its chairman a person who is not a member of the board, provided such person resides within a signatory state, and upon such election such person shall become a member of the board with all the rights and privileges of such membership. ARTICLE III. It shall be the duty of the board to submit plans and recommendations to the states from time to time for their approval and adoption by appropriate legislative action for the development, establishment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of educational schools and institutions within the geographical limits of the regional area of the states, of such character and type and for such educational purposes, professional, technological, scientific, literary, or otherwise, as they may deem and determine to be proper, necessary, or advisable. Title to all such educational institutions when so established by appropriate legislative actions of the states and to all properties and facilities used in connection therewith shall be vested in said board as the agency of and for the use and benefit of the said states and the citizens thereof, and all such educational institutions shall be operated, maintained, and financed in the manner herein set out, subject to any provisions or limitations which may be contained in the legislative acts of the states authorizing the creation, establishment, and operation of such educational institutions. ARTICLE IV. In addition to the power and authority heretofore granted, the board shall have the power to enter into such agreements or arrangements with any of the states and with educational institutions or agencies, as may be required in the judgment of the board, to provide adequate services and facilities for the graduate, professional, and technical education for the benefit of the citizens of the respective states residing within the region, and such additional and general power and authority as may be vested in the board from time to time by legislative enactment of the said states. ARTICLE V. Any two (2) or more states who are parties of this compact shall have the right to enter into supplemental agreements providing for the establishment, financing, and operation of regional educational institutions for the benefit of citizens residing within an area which constitutes a portion of the general region herein created, such institutions to be financed exclusively by such states and to be controlled exclusively by the members of the board representing such states provided such agreement is submitted to and approved by the board prior to the establishment of such institutions. ARTICLE VI. Each state agrees that, when authorized by the legislature, it will from time to time make available and pay over to said board such funds as may be required for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of such regional educational institutions as may be authorized by the states under the terms of this compact, the contribution of each state at all times to be in the proportion that its population bears to the total combined population of the states who are parties hereto as shown from time to time by the most recent official published report of the Bureau of the Census of the United States of America; or upon such other basis as may be agreed upon. ARTICLE VII. This compact shall not take effect or be binding upon any state unless and until it shall be approved by proper legislative action of as many as six (6) or more of the states whose governors have subscribed hereto within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date hereof. When and if six (6) or more states shall have given legislative approval to this compact within said eighteen (18) months' period, it shall be and become binding upon such six (6) or more states sixty (60) days after the date of legislative approval by the sixth state and the governors of such six (6) or more states shall forthwith name the members of the board from their states as hereinabove set out, and the board shall then meet on call of the Governor of any state approving this compact, at which time the board shall elect officers, adopt bylaws, appoint committees, and otherwise fully organize. Other states whose names are subscribed hereto shall thereafter become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within two (2) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time. Provided, however, that with respect to any state whose constitution may require amendment in order to permit legislative approval of the compact, such state or states shall become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within seven (7) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time. ARTICLE VIII. After becoming effective this compact shall thereafter continue without limitation of time; provided, however, that it may be terminated at any time by unanimous action of the states and provided further that any state may withdraw from this compact if such withdrawal is approved by its legislature, such withdrawal to become effective two (2) years after written notice thereof to the board accompanied by a certified copy of the requisite legislative action, but such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations hereunder accruing up to the effective date of such withdrawal. Any state so withdrawing shall ipso facto cease to have any claim to or ownership of any of the property held or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact. ARTICLE IX. If any state shall at any time become in default in the performance of any of its obligations assumed herein or with respect to any obligation imposed upon said state as authorized by and in compliance with the terms and provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges, and benefits of such defaulting state, its members on the board, and its citizens shall ipso facto be and become suspended from and after the date of such default. Unless such default shall be remedied and made good within a period of one (1) year immediately following the date of such default, this compact may be terminated with respect to such defaulting state by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members of the board (exclusive of the members representing the state in default), from and after which time such state shall cease to be a party to this compact and shall have no further claim to or ownership of any of the property held by or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact, but such termination shall in no manner release such defaulting state from any accrued obligation or otherwise affect this compact or the rights, duties, privileges, or obligations of the remaining states thereunder. Acts 1957, No. 51, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3701.

The Governor on behalf of this state is authorized to execute a compact, in substantially the following form, with any one (1) or more of the States of Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, and the General Assembly signifies in advance its approval and ratification of such compact:

SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION COMPACT

ARTICLE I. In consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants, and obligations assumed by the respective states who are parties hereto, namely: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia (hereinafter referred to as "states"), the said several states do hereby form a geographical district or region consisting of the areas lying within the boundaries of the contracting states which, for the purposes of this compact, shall constitute an area for regional education support by public funds derived from taxation by the constituent states and derived from other sources for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of regional educational schools and institutions for the benefit of citizens of the respective states residing within the region so established as may be determined from time to time in accordance with the terms and provisions of this compact.

In consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants, and obligations assumed by the respective states who are parties hereto, namely: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia (hereinafter referred to as "states"), the said several states do hereby form a geographical district or region consisting of the areas lying within the boundaries of the contracting states which, for the purposes of this compact, shall constitute an area for regional education support by public funds derived from taxation by the constituent states and derived from other sources for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of regional educational schools and institutions for the benefit of citizens of the respective states residing within the region so established as may be determined from time to time in accordance with the terms and provisions of this compact.

ARTICLE II. The states do further hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education (hereinafter referred to as the "board"), the members of which board shall consist of the Governor of each state, ex officio, and four (4) additional citizens of each state to be appointed by the Governor thereof, at least one (1) of whom shall be selected from the field of education, and at least one (1) of whom shall be a member of the legislature of that state. The Governor shall continue as a member of the board during his tenure of office as Governor of the state, but the members of the board appointed by the Governor shall hold office for a period of four (4) years except that in the original appointments one (1) board member so appointed by the Governor shall be designated at the time of his appointment to serve an initial term of two (2) years, one (1) board member to serve an initial term of three (3) years, and the remaining board member to serve the full term of four (4) years, but thereafter the successor of each appointed board member shall serve the full term of four (4) years. Vacancies on the board caused by death, resignation, refusal or inability to serve shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. The officers of the board shall be a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, and such additional officers as may be created by the board from time to time. The board shall meet annually and officers shall be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting. The board shall have the right to formulate and establish bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact to govern its own actions in the performance of the duties delegated to it including the right to create and appoint an Executive Committee and a Finance Committee with such powers and authority as the board may delegate to them from time to time. The board may, within its discretion, elect as its chairman a person who is not a member of the board, provided such person resides within a signatory state, and upon such election such person shall become a member of the board with all the rights and privileges of such membership.

The states do further hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education (hereinafter referred to as the "board"), the members of which board shall consist of the Governor of each state, ex officio, and four (4) additional citizens of each state to be appointed by the Governor thereof, at least one (1) of whom shall be selected from the field of education, and at least one (1) of whom shall be a member of the legislature of that state.

The Governor shall continue as a member of the board during his tenure of office as Governor of the state, but the members of the board appointed by the Governor shall hold office for a period of four (4) years except that in the original appointments one (1) board member so appointed by the Governor shall be designated at the time of his appointment to serve an initial term of two (2) years, one (1) board member to serve an initial term of three (3) years, and the remaining board member to serve the full term of four (4) years, but thereafter the successor of each appointed board member shall serve the full term of four (4) years. Vacancies on the board caused by death, resignation, refusal or inability to serve shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. The officers of the board shall be a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, and such additional officers as may be created by the board from time to time. The board shall meet annually and officers shall be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting. The board shall have the right to formulate and establish bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact to govern its own actions in the performance of the duties delegated to it including the right to create and appoint an Executive Committee and a Finance Committee with such powers and authority as the board may delegate to them from time to time. The board may, within its discretion, elect as its chairman a person who is not a member of the board, provided such person resides within a signatory state, and upon such election such person shall become a member of the board with all the rights and privileges of such membership.

ARTICLE III. It shall be the duty of the board to submit plans and recommendations to the states from time to time for their approval and adoption by appropriate legislative action for the development, establishment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of educational schools and institutions within the geographical limits of the regional area of the states, of such character and type and for such educational purposes, professional, technological, scientific, literary, or otherwise, as they may deem and determine to be proper, necessary, or advisable. Title to all such educational institutions when so established by appropriate legislative actions of the states and to all properties and facilities used in connection therewith shall be vested in said board as the agency of and for the use and benefit of the said states and the citizens thereof, and all such educational institutions shall be operated, maintained, and financed in the manner herein set out, subject to any provisions or limitations which may be contained in the legislative acts of the states authorizing the creation, establishment, and operation of such educational institutions.

It shall be the duty of the board to submit plans and recommendations to the states from time to time for their approval and adoption by appropriate legislative action for the development, establishment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of educational schools and institutions within the geographical limits of the regional area of the states, of such character and type and for such educational purposes, professional, technological, scientific, literary, or otherwise, as they may deem and determine to be proper, necessary, or advisable. Title to all such educational institutions when so established by appropriate legislative actions of the states and to all properties and facilities used in connection therewith shall be vested in said board as the agency of and for the use and benefit of the said states and the citizens thereof, and all such educational institutions shall be operated, maintained, and financed in the manner herein set out, subject to any provisions or limitations which may be contained in the legislative acts of the states authorizing the creation, establishment, and operation of such educational institutions.

ARTICLE IV. In addition to the power and authority heretofore granted, the board shall have the power to enter into such agreements or arrangements with any of the states and with educational institutions or agencies, as may be required in the judgment of the board, to provide adequate services and facilities for the graduate, professional, and technical education for the benefit of the citizens of the respective states residing within the region, and such additional and general power and authority as may be vested in the board from time to time by legislative enactment of the said states.

In addition to the power and authority heretofore granted, the board shall have the power to enter into such agreements or arrangements with any of the states and with educational institutions or agencies, as may be required in the judgment of the board, to provide adequate services and facilities for the graduate, professional, and technical education for the benefit of the citizens of the respective states residing within the region, and such additional and general power and authority as may be vested in the board from time to time by legislative enactment of the said states.

ARTICLE V. Any two (2) or more states who are parties of this compact shall have the right to enter into supplemental agreements providing for the establishment, financing, and operation of regional educational institutions for the benefit of citizens residing within an area which constitutes a portion of the general region herein created, such institutions to be financed exclusively by such states and to be controlled exclusively by the members of the board representing such states provided such agreement is submitted to and approved by the board prior to the establishment of such institutions.

Any two (2) or more states who are parties of this compact shall have the right to enter into supplemental agreements providing for the establishment, financing, and operation of regional educational institutions for the benefit of citizens residing within an area which constitutes a portion of the general region herein created, such institutions to be financed exclusively by such states and to be controlled exclusively by the members of the board representing such states provided such agreement is submitted to and approved by the board prior to the establishment of such institutions.

ARTICLE VI. Each state agrees that, when authorized by the legislature, it will from time to time make available and pay over to said board such funds as may be required for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of such regional educational institutions as may be authorized by the states under the terms of this compact, the contribution of each state at all times to be in the proportion that its population bears to the total combined population of the states who are parties hereto as shown from time to time by the most recent official published report of the Bureau of the Census of the United States of America; or upon such other basis as may be agreed upon.

Each state agrees that, when authorized by the legislature, it will from time to time make available and pay over to said board such funds as may be required for the establishment, acquisition, operation, and maintenance of such regional educational institutions as may be authorized by the states under the terms of this compact, the contribution of each state at all times to be in the proportion that its population bears to the total combined population of the states who are parties hereto as shown from time to time by the most recent official published report of the Bureau of the Census of the United States of America; or upon such other basis as may be agreed upon.

ARTICLE VII. This compact shall not take effect or be binding upon any state unless and until it shall be approved by proper legislative action of as many as six (6) or more of the states whose governors have subscribed hereto within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date hereof. When and if six (6) or more states shall have given legislative approval to this compact within said eighteen (18) months' period, it shall be and become binding upon such six (6) or more states sixty (60) days after the date of legislative approval by the sixth state and the governors of such six (6) or more states shall forthwith name the members of the board from their states as hereinabove set out, and the board shall then meet on call of the Governor of any state approving this compact, at which time the board shall elect officers, adopt bylaws, appoint committees, and otherwise fully organize. Other states whose names are subscribed hereto shall thereafter become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within two (2) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time. Provided, however, that with respect to any state whose constitution may require amendment in order to permit legislative approval of the compact, such state or states shall become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within seven (7) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time.

This compact shall not take effect or be binding upon any state unless and until it shall be approved by proper legislative action of as many as six (6) or more of the states whose governors have subscribed hereto within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date hereof. When and if six (6) or more states shall have given legislative approval to this compact within said eighteen (18) months' period, it shall be and become binding upon such six (6) or more states sixty (60) days after the date of legislative approval by the sixth state and the governors of such six (6) or more states shall forthwith name the members of the board from their states as hereinabove set out, and the board shall then meet on call of the Governor of any state approving this compact, at which time the board shall elect officers, adopt bylaws, appoint committees, and otherwise fully organize. Other states whose names are subscribed hereto shall thereafter become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within two (2) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time. Provided, however, that with respect to any state whose constitution may require amendment in order to permit legislative approval of the compact, such state or states shall become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative action within seven (7) years from the date hereof, upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time.

ARTICLE VIII. After becoming effective this compact shall thereafter continue without limitation of time; provided, however, that it may be terminated at any time by unanimous action of the states and provided further that any state may withdraw from this compact if such withdrawal is approved by its legislature, such withdrawal to become effective two (2) years after written notice thereof to the board accompanied by a certified copy of the requisite legislative action, but such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations hereunder accruing up to the effective date of such withdrawal. Any state so withdrawing shall ipso facto cease to have any claim to or ownership of any of the property held or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact.

After becoming effective this compact shall thereafter continue without limitation of time; provided, however, that it may be terminated at any time by unanimous action of the states and provided further that any state may withdraw from this compact if such withdrawal is approved by its legislature, such withdrawal to become effective two (2) years after written notice thereof to the board accompanied by a certified copy of the requisite legislative action, but such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations hereunder accruing up to the effective date of such withdrawal. Any state so withdrawing shall ipso facto cease to have any claim to or ownership of any of the property held or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact.

ARTICLE IX. If any state shall at any time become in default in the performance of any of its obligations assumed herein or with respect to any obligation imposed upon said state as authorized by and in compliance with the terms and provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges, and benefits of such defaulting state, its members on the board, and its citizens shall ipso facto be and become suspended from and after the date of such default. Unless such default shall be remedied and made good within a period of one (1) year immediately following the date of such default, this compact may be terminated with respect to such defaulting state by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members of the board (exclusive of the members representing the state in default), from and after which time such state shall cease to be a party to this compact and shall have no further claim to or ownership of any of the property held by or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact, but such termination shall in no manner release such defaulting state from any accrued obligation or otherwise affect this compact or the rights, duties, privileges, or obligations of the remaining states thereunder.

If any state shall at any time become in default in the performance of any of its obligations assumed herein or with respect to any obligation imposed upon said state as authorized by and in compliance with the terms and provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges, and benefits of such defaulting state, its members on the board, and its citizens shall ipso facto be and become suspended from and after the date of such default. Unless such default shall be remedied and made good within a period of one (1) year immediately following the date of such default, this compact may be terminated with respect to such defaulting state by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members of the board (exclusive of the members representing the state in default), from and after which time such state shall cease to be a party to this compact and shall have no further claim to or ownership of any of the property held by or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of this compact, but such termination shall in no manner release such defaulting state from any accrued obligation or otherwise affect this compact or the rights, duties, privileges, or obligations of the remaining states thereunder.

Acts 1957, No. 51, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1603 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-16-1603
Administration
Status: in_force

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Pilot Program, which shall include without limitation: (1) Determining: (A) Program requirements; (B) Student eligibility criteria, which shall consider without limitation the academic performance of student groups across grades and subjects; and (C) A process for providing competitive grant funding to each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school participating in the program for purposes of providing in-school, high-impact tutoring; (2) Approving and making publicly available on the division's website participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school tutoring program plans; (3) Identifying and communicating allowable uses for grant funding, as permitted by state and federal law, which may include without limitation: (A) Hiring or contracting for tutors or providing stipends or other incentives to paraprofessionals, retired teachers, and community organizations to ensure maximum tutoring capacity; (B) Developing instructional materials and related supplies; (C) Covering administrative expenses; (D) Covering costs associated with technology-enabled tutoring solutions and related devices; (E) Contracting with approved tutoring providers for products and services related to high-impact tutoring; and (F) Other uses designed to increase the effectiveness of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Program; (4) Providing training, technical assistance, and guidance, including without limitation the topic of sustaining of high-impact tutoring through existing funding streams to participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools conducting in-school, high-impact tutoring; (5) Awarding and distributing program grants, subject to legislative appropriation of available funding; (6) Pursuing available private and federal grant funding to expand the state investment in the program; (7) Creating reporting templates, procedures, and definitions for reporting metrics for participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to use in collecting and reporting tutoring-related data to the division; (8) Including required data reports within existing state data reporting structures to streamline the data collection process for participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools, where feasible; (9) Identifying, vetting, and creating an approved list of high-impact tutoring providers and other tutoring models that may be used by participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools; and (10) Providing annually to the General Assembly a report that includes without limitation the following: (A) Data regarding participating public school students' access to high-impact tutoring and program implementation, including by geography, grade span, and subject based on program requirements, including without limitation: (i) How data required under this subdivision (10)(A) have changed over time; (ii) The number of students who received high-impact tutoring; (iii) The attendance of students who received high-impact tutoring in the program; and (iv) The number of students eligible for high-impact tutoring; (B) Data on achievement and growth outcomes from participating public school students; (C) Program successes and challenges; (D) Recommendations for policy changes in future years in order to ensure every child in Arkansas can access high-impact tutoring as needed; and (E) An overview of actions taken to support every participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school to ensure that high-impact tutoring is available to every eligible child in Arkansas. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall administer the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Pilot Program, which shall include without limitation:

(1) Determining: (A) Program requirements; (B) Student eligibility criteria, which shall consider without limitation the academic performance of student groups across grades and subjects; and (C) A process for providing competitive grant funding to each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school participating in the program for purposes of providing in-school, high-impact tutoring;

(A) Program requirements;

(B) Student eligibility criteria, which shall consider without limitation the academic performance of student groups across grades and subjects; and

(C) A process for providing competitive grant funding to each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school participating in the program for purposes of providing in-school, high-impact tutoring;

(2) Approving and making publicly available on the division's website participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school tutoring program plans;

(3) Identifying and communicating allowable uses for grant funding, as permitted by state and federal law, which may include without limitation: (A) Hiring or contracting for tutors or providing stipends or other incentives to paraprofessionals, retired teachers, and community organizations to ensure maximum tutoring capacity; (B) Developing instructional materials and related supplies; (C) Covering administrative expenses; (D) Covering costs associated with technology-enabled tutoring solutions and related devices; (E) Contracting with approved tutoring providers for products and services related to high-impact tutoring; and (F) Other uses designed to increase the effectiveness of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Program;

(A) Hiring or contracting for tutors or providing stipends or other incentives to paraprofessionals, retired teachers, and community organizations to ensure maximum tutoring capacity;

(B) Developing instructional materials and related supplies;

(C) Covering administrative expenses;

(D) Covering costs associated with technology-enabled tutoring solutions and related devices;

(E) Contracting with approved tutoring providers for products and services related to high-impact tutoring; and

(F) Other uses designed to increase the effectiveness of the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Program;

(4) Providing training, technical assistance, and guidance, including without limitation the topic of sustaining of high-impact tutoring through existing funding streams to participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools conducting in-school, high-impact tutoring;

(5) Awarding and distributing program grants, subject to legislative appropriation of available funding;

(6) Pursuing available private and federal grant funding to expand the state investment in the program;

(7) Creating reporting templates, procedures, and definitions for reporting metrics for participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to use in collecting and reporting tutoring-related data to the division;

(8) Including required data reports within existing state data reporting structures to streamline the data collection process for participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools, where feasible;

(9) Identifying, vetting, and creating an approved list of high-impact tutoring providers and other tutoring models that may be used by participating public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools; and

(10) Providing annually to the General Assembly a report that includes without limitation the following: (A) Data regarding participating public school students' access to high-impact tutoring and program implementation, including by geography, grade span, and subject based on program requirements, including without limitation: (i) How data required under this subdivision (10)(A) have changed over time; (ii) The number of students who received high-impact tutoring; (iii) The attendance of students who received high-impact tutoring in the program; and (iv) The number of students eligible for high-impact tutoring; (B) Data on achievement and growth outcomes from participating public school students; (C) Program successes and challenges; (D) Recommendations for policy changes in future years in order to ensure every child in Arkansas can access high-impact tutoring as needed; and (E) An overview of actions taken to support every participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school to ensure that high-impact tutoring is available to every eligible child in Arkansas.

(A) Data regarding participating public school students' access to high-impact tutoring and program implementation, including by geography, grade span, and subject based on program requirements, including without limitation: (i) How data required under this subdivision (10)(A) have changed over time; (ii) The number of students who received high-impact tutoring; (iii) The attendance of students who received high-impact tutoring in the program; and (iv) The number of students eligible for high-impact tutoring;

(i) How data required under this subdivision (10)(A) have changed over time;

(ii) The number of students who received high-impact tutoring;

(iii) The attendance of students who received high-impact tutoring in the program; and

(iv) The number of students eligible for high-impact tutoring;

(B) Data on achievement and growth outcomes from participating public school students;

(C) Program successes and challenges;

(D) Recommendations for policy changes in future years in order to ensure every child in Arkansas can access high-impact tutoring as needed; and

(E) An overview of actions taken to support every participating public school district and open-enrollment public charter school to ensure that high-impact tutoring is available to every eligible child in Arkansas.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1806 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-15-1806
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 581,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 1288, § 6; 1997, No. 250, § 251; 1999, No. 1481, § 2.

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

Acts 1993, No. 1288, § 6; 1997, No. 250, § 251; 1999, No. 1481, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1504 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-13-1504
Petition - Election
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Not later than the thirtieth day after the date the State Board of Education receives a petition or resolution under this subchapter, the state board shall hold a hearing on the validity of the petition or resolution. (2) To be valid, a petition or resolution shall: (A) State the purpose for which the petition or resolution is being submitted; (B) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; (C) Contain an independent feasibility study stating: (i) Cost of operation of the new school district and the ability to operate the new school district taking into consideration the tax base, debt service, and division of assets to the new school district; (ii) A list of the public school assets to be transferred from the existing school district to the new school district; (iii) The size of the new school district; and (iv) The effect of detachment on court-ordered desegregation; and (D) Be signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the number of voters in the area proposed for detachment who voted in the most recent general election. (b) (1) If the state board determines that the petition or resolution is valid and the petition or resolution does not conflict with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the state board may, after complying with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, order an election on the proposition of detachment to be held at the next annual school election or general election. (2) (A) The state board shall not order any creation of a new school district by detachment under this subchapter or any other act or combination of any acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects desegregation efforts of a school district or districts in this state. (B) Before the entry of any order for election on the question of detachment, the state board shall seek an advisory opinion from the Attorney General concerning the impact of the proposed detachment and creation of a new school district on the effort of the state to assist the affected school district or districts in the desegregation of the public schools of this state. (3) The order for election on the proposition of detachment shall: (A) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; and (B) Comply with all requirements and procedures set forth in § 6-14-101 et seq. that do not conflict with the provisions of this subchapter. (c) (1) (A) The state board shall certify two (2) copies of the detachment order and convey one (1) copy to the county clerk and one (1) copy to the county election commission at least sixty (60) days before the date the county election commission sets for election on the question of detachment. (B) (i) No later than forty-five (45) days before the election, the county clerk of each county affected shall identify all persons who reside within the area proposed to be detached, and the county clerk shall determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area. (ii) The failure to identify all persons residing within the area proposed to be detached or the failure to determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the results of the election. (C) All of the qualified electors residing within the territory to be detached shall be entitled to vote in the election. (D) The petitioners shall give notice of the election by publication of at least one (1) insertion in a newspaper having general circulation in each school district from which territory is being detached. (2) (A) The county clerk shall prepare a list by precinct of all those qualified electors residing within the area to be detached who are qualified to vote in that precinct and furnish that list to the election officials at the time the ballot boxes and voting machines are delivered. (B) If the county clerk or the county election commission shall fail to perform any duties required, then any interested party may apply for a writ of mandamus to require the performance of the duties. (C) The failure of the county clerk or the county election commission to perform the duties shall not void the detachment election unless a court finds that the failure to perform the duties substantially prejudiced an interested party. (d) (1) The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition in a manner similar to the following: "Creation of a new school district by detachment of property and territory that includes the following property and territory from the __________________ School District: __________________." (2) The ballot description of the property and territory to be detached shall be sufficient to give general notice of the territory affected. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1274,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.

(a) (1) Not later than the thirtieth day after the date the State Board of Education receives a petition or resolution under this subchapter, the state board shall hold a hearing on the validity of the petition or resolution. (2) To be valid, a petition or resolution shall: (A) State the purpose for which the petition or resolution is being submitted; (B) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; (C) Contain an independent feasibility study stating: (i) Cost of operation of the new school district and the ability to operate the new school district taking into consideration the tax base, debt service, and division of assets to the new school district; (ii) A list of the public school assets to be transferred from the existing school district to the new school district; (iii) The size of the new school district; and (iv) The effect of detachment on court-ordered desegregation; and (D) Be signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the number of voters in the area proposed for detachment who voted in the most recent general election.

(1) Not later than the thirtieth day after the date the State Board of Education receives a petition or resolution under this subchapter, the state board shall hold a hearing on the validity of the petition or resolution.

(2) To be valid, a petition or resolution shall: (A) State the purpose for which the petition or resolution is being submitted; (B) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; (C) Contain an independent feasibility study stating: (i) Cost of operation of the new school district and the ability to operate the new school district taking into consideration the tax base, debt service, and division of assets to the new school district; (ii) A list of the public school assets to be transferred from the existing school district to the new school district; (iii) The size of the new school district; and (iv) The effect of detachment on court-ordered desegregation; and (D) Be signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the number of voters in the area proposed for detachment who voted in the most recent general election.

(A) State the purpose for which the petition or resolution is being submitted;

(B) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district;

(C) Contain an independent feasibility study stating: (i) Cost of operation of the new school district and the ability to operate the new school district taking into consideration the tax base, debt service, and division of assets to the new school district; (ii) A list of the public school assets to be transferred from the existing school district to the new school district; (iii) The size of the new school district; and (iv) The effect of detachment on court-ordered desegregation; and

(i) Cost of operation of the new school district and the ability to operate the new school district taking into consideration the tax base, debt service, and division of assets to the new school district;

(ii) A list of the public school assets to be transferred from the existing school district to the new school district;

(iii) The size of the new school district; and

(iv) The effect of detachment on court-ordered desegregation; and

(D) Be signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the number of voters in the area proposed for detachment who voted in the most recent general election.

(b) (1) If the state board determines that the petition or resolution is valid and the petition or resolution does not conflict with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the state board may, after complying with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, order an election on the proposition of detachment to be held at the next annual school election or general election. (2) (A) The state board shall not order any creation of a new school district by detachment under this subchapter or any other act or combination of any acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects desegregation efforts of a school district or districts in this state. (B) Before the entry of any order for election on the question of detachment, the state board shall seek an advisory opinion from the Attorney General concerning the impact of the proposed detachment and creation of a new school district on the effort of the state to assist the affected school district or districts in the desegregation of the public schools of this state. (3) The order for election on the proposition of detachment shall: (A) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; and (B) Comply with all requirements and procedures set forth in § 6-14-101 et seq. that do not conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) If the state board determines that the petition or resolution is valid and the petition or resolution does not conflict with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the state board may, after complying with subdivision (b)(2) of this section, order an election on the proposition of detachment to be held at the next annual school election or general election.

(2) (A) The state board shall not order any creation of a new school district by detachment under this subchapter or any other act or combination of any acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects desegregation efforts of a school district or districts in this state. (B) Before the entry of any order for election on the question of detachment, the state board shall seek an advisory opinion from the Attorney General concerning the impact of the proposed detachment and creation of a new school district on the effort of the state to assist the affected school district or districts in the desegregation of the public schools of this state.

(A) The state board shall not order any creation of a new school district by detachment under this subchapter or any other act or combination of any acts that hampers, delays, or in any manner negatively affects desegregation efforts of a school district or districts in this state.

(B) Before the entry of any order for election on the question of detachment, the state board shall seek an advisory opinion from the Attorney General concerning the impact of the proposed detachment and creation of a new school district on the effort of the state to assist the affected school district or districts in the desegregation of the public schools of this state.

(3) The order for election on the proposition of detachment shall: (A) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; and (B) Comply with all requirements and procedures set forth in § 6-14-101 et seq. that do not conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

(A) Contain a plat or map of the proposed new school district; and

(B) Comply with all requirements and procedures set forth in § 6-14-101 et seq. that do not conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

(c) (1) (A) The state board shall certify two (2) copies of the detachment order and convey one (1) copy to the county clerk and one (1) copy to the county election commission at least sixty (60) days before the date the county election commission sets for election on the question of detachment. (B) (i) No later than forty-five (45) days before the election, the county clerk of each county affected shall identify all persons who reside within the area proposed to be detached, and the county clerk shall determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area. (ii) The failure to identify all persons residing within the area proposed to be detached or the failure to determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the results of the election. (C) All of the qualified electors residing within the territory to be detached shall be entitled to vote in the election. (D) The petitioners shall give notice of the election by publication of at least one (1) insertion in a newspaper having general circulation in each school district from which territory is being detached. (2) (A) The county clerk shall prepare a list by precinct of all those qualified electors residing within the area to be detached who are qualified to vote in that precinct and furnish that list to the election officials at the time the ballot boxes and voting machines are delivered. (B) If the county clerk or the county election commission shall fail to perform any duties required, then any interested party may apply for a writ of mandamus to require the performance of the duties. (C) The failure of the county clerk or the county election commission to perform the duties shall not void the detachment election unless a court finds that the failure to perform the duties substantially prejudiced an interested party.

(1) (A) The state board shall certify two (2) copies of the detachment order and convey one (1) copy to the county clerk and one (1) copy to the county election commission at least sixty (60) days before the date the county election commission sets for election on the question of detachment. (B) (i) No later than forty-five (45) days before the election, the county clerk of each county affected shall identify all persons who reside within the area proposed to be detached, and the county clerk shall determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area. (ii) The failure to identify all persons residing within the area proposed to be detached or the failure to determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the results of the election. (C) All of the qualified electors residing within the territory to be detached shall be entitled to vote in the election. (D) The petitioners shall give notice of the election by publication of at least one (1) insertion in a newspaper having general circulation in each school district from which territory is being detached.

(A) The state board shall certify two (2) copies of the detachment order and convey one (1) copy to the county clerk and one (1) copy to the county election commission at least sixty (60) days before the date the county election commission sets for election on the question of detachment.

(B) (i) No later than forty-five (45) days before the election, the county clerk of each county affected shall identify all persons who reside within the area proposed to be detached, and the county clerk shall determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area. (ii) The failure to identify all persons residing within the area proposed to be detached or the failure to determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the results of the election.

(i) No later than forty-five (45) days before the election, the county clerk of each county affected shall identify all persons who reside within the area proposed to be detached, and the county clerk shall determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area.

(ii) The failure to identify all persons residing within the area proposed to be detached or the failure to determine the names and addresses of all qualified electors residing within that area shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the results of the election.

(C) All of the qualified electors residing within the territory to be detached shall be entitled to vote in the election.

(D) The petitioners shall give notice of the election by publication of at least one (1) insertion in a newspaper having general circulation in each school district from which territory is being detached.

(2) (A) The county clerk shall prepare a list by precinct of all those qualified electors residing within the area to be detached who are qualified to vote in that precinct and furnish that list to the election officials at the time the ballot boxes and voting machines are delivered. (B) If the county clerk or the county election commission shall fail to perform any duties required, then any interested party may apply for a writ of mandamus to require the performance of the duties. (C) The failure of the county clerk or the county election commission to perform the duties shall not void the detachment election unless a court finds that the failure to perform the duties substantially prejudiced an interested party.

(A) The county clerk shall prepare a list by precinct of all those qualified electors residing within the area to be detached who are qualified to vote in that precinct and furnish that list to the election officials at the time the ballot boxes and voting machines are delivered.

(B) If the county clerk or the county election commission shall fail to perform any duties required, then any interested party may apply for a writ of mandamus to require the performance of the duties.

(C) The failure of the county clerk or the county election commission to perform the duties shall not void the detachment election unless a court finds that the failure to perform the duties substantially prejudiced an interested party.

(d) (1) The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition in a manner similar to the following: "Creation of a new school district by detachment of property and territory that includes the following property and territory from the __________________ School District: __________________." (2) The ballot description of the property and territory to be detached shall be sufficient to give general notice of the territory affected.

(1) The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition in a manner similar to the following: "Creation of a new school district by detachment of property and territory that includes the following property and territory from the __________________ School District: __________________."

(2) The ballot description of the property and territory to be detached shall be sufficient to give general notice of the territory affected.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1274,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-52-207 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-52-207
Training programs generally
Status: in_force

(a) Under this subchapter, the Director of the Office of Skills Development shall allocate state funds for the support of apprenticeship training programs that meet the criteria stated in this subchapter. (b) An apprenticeship training program may be cosponsored by a public school district, an education service cooperative, a state postsecondary institution, a vocational-technical school, or a two-year community college pursuant to a contract between the district or institution and an apprenticeship program sponsor. (c) An apprenticeship training program shall be under the direction of an apprenticeship coordinator appointed by an apprenticeship program sponsor who shall perform the duties stated in § 6-52-208 . (d) (1) Each apprentice participating in an apprenticeship training program shall be given a written apprenticeship agreement by an apprenticeship program sponsor stating the standards and conditions of his or her employment and training. (2) The apprenticeship agreements are furnished by the United States Office of Apprenticeship. (e) (1) An apprentice shall not be charged tuition or fees by a public school district or state postsecondary institution. (2) (A) However, an administrative fee may be charged to cover the costs of processing the records of an apprentice. (B) The fee allowed under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each course in which the apprentice is enrolled. (3) The apprentice or an apprenticeship program sponsor may be required to furnish books and special equipment. (f) (1) Funding for an apprenticeship training program, in addition to any other money available, shall be based on: (A) Allocation of funds to an apprenticeship program sponsor by the Office of Skills Development, as referred to in subsection (a) of this section; or (B) Terms of a contract between an apprenticeship program sponsor and a cosponsor, as referred to in subsection (b) of this section. (2) An apprenticeship program sponsor may charge an apprentice or the employer of the apprentice tuition and fees to cover administrative costs incurred while the apprentice is registered with the apprenticeship program sponsor. (g) The terms of the contract referred to in subsection (b) of this section shall require without limitation the following in order to effectively administer the apprenticeship training program in a manner consistent with the public's need for skilled workers and the apprentice's need for marketable skills in apprenticeable occupations: (1) Adequate facilities; (2) Personnel; and (3) Resources. (h) An apprenticeship training program shall be registered with the United States Office of Apprenticeship and the Office of Skills Development. Amended by Act 2019, No. 369,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 153, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 152, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 684, § 2; 2007, No. 617, § 35.

(a) Under this subchapter, the Director of the Office of Skills Development shall allocate state funds for the support of apprenticeship training programs that meet the criteria stated in this subchapter.

(b) An apprenticeship training program may be cosponsored by a public school district, an education service cooperative, a state postsecondary institution, a vocational-technical school, or a two-year community college pursuant to a contract between the district or institution and an apprenticeship program sponsor.

(c) An apprenticeship training program shall be under the direction of an apprenticeship coordinator appointed by an apprenticeship program sponsor who shall perform the duties stated in § 6-52-208 .

(d) (1) Each apprentice participating in an apprenticeship training program shall be given a written apprenticeship agreement by an apprenticeship program sponsor stating the standards and conditions of his or her employment and training. (2) The apprenticeship agreements are furnished by the United States Office of Apprenticeship.

(1) Each apprentice participating in an apprenticeship training program shall be given a written apprenticeship agreement by an apprenticeship program sponsor stating the standards and conditions of his or her employment and training.

(2) The apprenticeship agreements are furnished by the United States Office of Apprenticeship.

(e) (1) An apprentice shall not be charged tuition or fees by a public school district or state postsecondary institution. (2) (A) However, an administrative fee may be charged to cover the costs of processing the records of an apprentice. (B) The fee allowed under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each course in which the apprentice is enrolled. (3) The apprentice or an apprenticeship program sponsor may be required to furnish books and special equipment.

(1) An apprentice shall not be charged tuition or fees by a public school district or state postsecondary institution.

(2) (A) However, an administrative fee may be charged to cover the costs of processing the records of an apprentice. (B) The fee allowed under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each course in which the apprentice is enrolled.

(A) However, an administrative fee may be charged to cover the costs of processing the records of an apprentice.

(B) The fee allowed under subdivision (e)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each course in which the apprentice is enrolled.

(3) The apprentice or an apprenticeship program sponsor may be required to furnish books and special equipment.

(f) (1) Funding for an apprenticeship training program, in addition to any other money available, shall be based on: (A) Allocation of funds to an apprenticeship program sponsor by the Office of Skills Development, as referred to in subsection (a) of this section; or (B) Terms of a contract between an apprenticeship program sponsor and a cosponsor, as referred to in subsection (b) of this section. (2) An apprenticeship program sponsor may charge an apprentice or the employer of the apprentice tuition and fees to cover administrative costs incurred while the apprentice is registered with the apprenticeship program sponsor.

(1) Funding for an apprenticeship training program, in addition to any other money available, shall be based on: (A) Allocation of funds to an apprenticeship program sponsor by the Office of Skills Development, as referred to in subsection (a) of this section; or (B) Terms of a contract between an apprenticeship program sponsor and a cosponsor, as referred to in subsection (b) of this section.

(A) Allocation of funds to an apprenticeship program sponsor by the Office of Skills Development, as referred to in subsection (a) of this section; or

(B) Terms of a contract between an apprenticeship program sponsor and a cosponsor, as referred to in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) An apprenticeship program sponsor may charge an apprentice or the employer of the apprentice tuition and fees to cover administrative costs incurred while the apprentice is registered with the apprenticeship program sponsor.

(g) The terms of the contract referred to in subsection (b) of this section shall require without limitation the following in order to effectively administer the apprenticeship training program in a manner consistent with the public's need for skilled workers and the apprentice's need for marketable skills in apprenticeable occupations: (1) Adequate facilities; (2) Personnel; and (3) Resources.

(1) Adequate facilities;

(2) Personnel; and

(3) Resources.

(h) An apprenticeship training program shall be registered with the United States Office of Apprenticeship and the Office of Skills Development.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 369,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 153, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 152, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 684, § 2; 2007, No. 617, § 35.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-17-1501
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1983, No. 936, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.

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

Acts 1983, No. 936, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1306 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-17-1306
Authority to liberalize policy
Status: in_force

The number of days of sick leave provided by this subchapter are minimums only, and nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any school district from providing more days of sick leave or from having a more liberal policy for the administration of sick leave, including, but not limited to, the establishment of sick leave pools or banks and allowing school employees who are husband and wife to each utilize the other's accumulated sick leave. Acts 1979, No. 391, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255.6; Acts 1997, No. 1319, § 1; 1999, No. 40, § 2.

The number of days of sick leave provided by this subchapter are minimums only, and nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any school district from providing more days of sick leave or from having a more liberal policy for the administration of sick leave, including, but not limited to, the establishment of sick leave pools or banks and allowing school employees who are husband and wife to each utilize the other's accumulated sick leave.

Acts 1979, No. 391, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1255.6; Acts 1997, No. 1319, § 1; 1999, No. 40, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-1509 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-20-1509
Effect of federal assistance
Status: in_force

Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school that may receive financial assistance from the United States Government as a result of federal legislation pertaining to disasters shall not be adversely affected as a result of any moneys due from the Public School Insurance Trust Fund because of coverage by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program. Acts 1973, No. 380, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3520; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 10; 2007, No. 617, § 19; 2007, No. 738, § 3.

Any school district, education service cooperative, or open-enrollment public charter school that may receive financial assistance from the United States Government as a result of federal legislation pertaining to disasters shall not be adversely affected as a result of any moneys due from the Public School Insurance Trust Fund because of coverage by the Public Elementary and Secondary School Insurance Program.

Acts 1973, No. 380, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3520; Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 78, § 10; 2007, No. 617, § 19; 2007, No. 738, § 3.