Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-120 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-21-120
Public school restrooms - Designation based on sex - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" means an area in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school building that is designed or designated to be used by one (1) or more individuals at the same time and in which one (1) or more individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals. (B) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" includes without limitation the following: (i) A restroom; (ii) A locker room; (iii) A changing room; and (iv) A shower room; and (2) (A) "Sex" means the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology. (B) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may rely upon a public school student's sex as identified on his or her original birth certificate issued at or near the time of his or her birth. (b) To ensure privacy and safety, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) in this state shall: (1) Require each multiple occupancy restroom or changing area to be designated as follows: (A) For the exclusive use by the male sex; or (B) For the exclusive use by the female sex; and (2) (A) Provide a reasonable accommodation to an individual who is unwilling or unable to use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for the individual's sex. (B) (i) A reasonable accommodation under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may include without limitation access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing area. (ii) A reasonable accommodation shall not include access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present in the restroom or changing area. (c) This section does not apply to an individual who enters a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for use by the opposite sex when he or she enters for at least one (1) of the following circumstances: (1) For custodial, maintenance, or inspection purposes; (2) To render emergency medical assistance; or (3) To address an ongoing emergency, including without limitation a physical altercation. (d) (1) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school from adopting a policy that is necessary to accommodate individuals protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-336, as it existed on January 1, 2023, or young children who are in need of physical assistance when using a restroom or changing facility that is located in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) However, a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) in this state shall not adopt a policy under subdivision (d)(1) of this section that is contrary to this section. (e) (1) An allegation of noncompliance with this section shall be referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board by filing a formal complaint. (2) Upon the board finding noncompliance with this section, the following individuals, as applicable, shall be subject to a minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and may receive additional sanctions as determined by the board: (A) The superintendent of a public school district where the noncompliance occurred, if the superintendent is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (B) The principal of a public school where the noncompliance occurred, if the principal is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (C) The director or administrative head of an open-enrollment public charter school where the noncompliance occurred, if the director or administrative head is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; or (D) A teacher or supervisor of a classroom or school-sponsored activity, if the teacher or supervisor is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section. (f) A parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a public school student shall have a cause of action against a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school if: (1) His or her public school student: (A) Encounters a member of the opposite sex in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the public school student's sex if the member of the opposite sex received permission from the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to use the multiple occupancy restroom or changing area; or (B) Is required by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to share sleeping quarters with a member of the opposite sex who is not a family member of the public school student; or (2) The public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is found to be noncompliant under subsection (e) of this section. (g) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules to implement this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 317,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" means an area in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school building that is designed or designated to be used by one (1) or more individuals at the same time and in which one (1) or more individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals. (B) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" includes without limitation the following: (i) A restroom; (ii) A locker room; (iii) A changing room; and (iv) A shower room; and (2) (A) "Sex" means the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology. (B) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may rely upon a public school student's sex as identified on his or her original birth certificate issued at or near the time of his or her birth.

(1) (A) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" means an area in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school building that is designed or designated to be used by one (1) or more individuals at the same time and in which one (1) or more individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals. (B) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" includes without limitation the following: (i) A restroom; (ii) A locker room; (iii) A changing room; and (iv) A shower room; and

(A) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" means an area in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school building that is designed or designated to be used by one (1) or more individuals at the same time and in which one (1) or more individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals.

(B) "Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area" includes without limitation the following: (i) A restroom; (ii) A locker room; (iii) A changing room; and (iv) A shower room; and

(i) A restroom;

(ii) A locker room;

(iii) A changing room; and

(iv) A shower room; and

(2) (A) "Sex" means the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology. (B) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may rely upon a public school student's sex as identified on his or her original birth certificate issued at or near the time of his or her birth.

(A) "Sex" means the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology.

(B) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may rely upon a public school student's sex as identified on his or her original birth certificate issued at or near the time of his or her birth.

(b) To ensure privacy and safety, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) in this state shall: (1) Require each multiple occupancy restroom or changing area to be designated as follows: (A) For the exclusive use by the male sex; or (B) For the exclusive use by the female sex; and (2) (A) Provide a reasonable accommodation to an individual who is unwilling or unable to use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for the individual's sex. (B) (i) A reasonable accommodation under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may include without limitation access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing area. (ii) A reasonable accommodation shall not include access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present in the restroom or changing area.

(1) Require each multiple occupancy restroom or changing area to be designated as follows: (A) For the exclusive use by the male sex; or (B) For the exclusive use by the female sex; and

(A) For the exclusive use by the male sex; or

(B) For the exclusive use by the female sex; and

(2) (A) Provide a reasonable accommodation to an individual who is unwilling or unable to use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for the individual's sex. (B) (i) A reasonable accommodation under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may include without limitation access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing area. (ii) A reasonable accommodation shall not include access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present in the restroom or changing area.

(A) Provide a reasonable accommodation to an individual who is unwilling or unable to use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for the individual's sex.

(B) (i) A reasonable accommodation under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may include without limitation access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing area. (ii) A reasonable accommodation shall not include access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present in the restroom or changing area.

(i) A reasonable accommodation under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section may include without limitation access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing area.

(ii) A reasonable accommodation shall not include access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present in the restroom or changing area.

(c) This section does not apply to an individual who enters a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area designated for use by the opposite sex when he or she enters for at least one (1) of the following circumstances: (1) For custodial, maintenance, or inspection purposes; (2) To render emergency medical assistance; or (3) To address an ongoing emergency, including without limitation a physical altercation.

(1) For custodial, maintenance, or inspection purposes;

(2) To render emergency medical assistance; or

(3) To address an ongoing emergency, including without limitation a physical altercation.

(d) (1) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school from adopting a policy that is necessary to accommodate individuals protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-336, as it existed on January 1, 2023, or young children who are in need of physical assistance when using a restroom or changing facility that is located in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school. (2) However, a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) in this state shall not adopt a policy under subdivision (d)(1) of this section that is contrary to this section.

(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school from adopting a policy that is necessary to accommodate individuals protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-336, as it existed on January 1, 2023, or young children who are in need of physical assistance when using a restroom or changing facility that is located in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school.

(2) However, a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in prekindergarten through grade twelve (preK-12) in this state shall not adopt a policy under subdivision (d)(1) of this section that is contrary to this section.

(e) (1) An allegation of noncompliance with this section shall be referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board by filing a formal complaint. (2) Upon the board finding noncompliance with this section, the following individuals, as applicable, shall be subject to a minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and may receive additional sanctions as determined by the board: (A) The superintendent of a public school district where the noncompliance occurred, if the superintendent is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (B) The principal of a public school where the noncompliance occurred, if the principal is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (C) The director or administrative head of an open-enrollment public charter school where the noncompliance occurred, if the director or administrative head is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; or (D) A teacher or supervisor of a classroom or school-sponsored activity, if the teacher or supervisor is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section.

(1) An allegation of noncompliance with this section shall be referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board by filing a formal complaint.

(2) Upon the board finding noncompliance with this section, the following individuals, as applicable, shall be subject to a minimum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and may receive additional sanctions as determined by the board: (A) The superintendent of a public school district where the noncompliance occurred, if the superintendent is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (B) The principal of a public school where the noncompliance occurred, if the principal is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; (C) The director or administrative head of an open-enrollment public charter school where the noncompliance occurred, if the director or administrative head is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; or (D) A teacher or supervisor of a classroom or school-sponsored activity, if the teacher or supervisor is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section.

(A) The superintendent of a public school district where the noncompliance occurred, if the superintendent is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section;

(B) The principal of a public school where the noncompliance occurred, if the principal is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section;

(C) The director or administrative head of an open-enrollment public charter school where the noncompliance occurred, if the director or administrative head is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section; or

(D) A teacher or supervisor of a classroom or school-sponsored activity, if the teacher or supervisor is found specifically to be noncompliant with this section.

(f) A parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to a public school student shall have a cause of action against a public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school if: (1) His or her public school student: (A) Encounters a member of the opposite sex in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the public school student's sex if the member of the opposite sex received permission from the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to use the multiple occupancy restroom or changing area; or (B) Is required by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to share sleeping quarters with a member of the opposite sex who is not a family member of the public school student; or (2) The public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is found to be noncompliant under subsection (e) of this section.

(1) His or her public school student: (A) Encounters a member of the opposite sex in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the public school student's sex if the member of the opposite sex received permission from the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to use the multiple occupancy restroom or changing area; or (B) Is required by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to share sleeping quarters with a member of the opposite sex who is not a family member of the public school student; or

(A) Encounters a member of the opposite sex in a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the public school student's sex if the member of the opposite sex received permission from the public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to use the multiple occupancy restroom or changing area; or

(B) Is required by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school superintendent or the public school or open-enrollment public charter school building principal to share sleeping quarters with a member of the opposite sex who is not a family member of the public school student; or

(2) The public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is found to be noncompliant under subsection (e) of this section.

(g) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 317,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-210 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-51-210
Disposition of funds generally
Status: in_force

All income of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board derived from student fees and from the sale of real or personal property or income from other sources as provided in this subchapter belonging to the board shall be deposited into the State Treasury for use by the board in developing a state vocational-technical and adult education program of less than college grade for persons sixteen (16) years of age and over. Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1957, No. 328, § 9; 1969, No. 174, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2565.

All income of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board derived from student fees and from the sale of real or personal property or income from other sources as provided in this subchapter belonging to the board shall be deposited into the State Treasury for use by the board in developing a state vocational-technical and adult education program of less than college grade for persons sixteen (16) years of age and over.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1957, No. 328, § 9; 1969, No. 174, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2565.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-43-304 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-43-304
Action for trespass or other wrongs brought by state
Status: in_force

For all damages for trespass and other wrongs upon the buildings or any other property, personal or real, belonging to the Arkansas School for the Deaf, actions may be maintained in the name of the state, and all damages received in such actions shall be appropriated to the repair of the injured property. Acts 1868, No. 36, § 12, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9350; Pope's Dig., § 12815; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2305.

For all damages for trespass and other wrongs upon the buildings or any other property, personal or real, belonging to the Arkansas School for the Deaf, actions may be maintained in the name of the state, and all damages received in such actions shall be appropriated to the repair of the injured property.

Acts 1868, No. 36, § 12, p. 115; C. & M. Dig., § 9350; Pope's Dig., § 12815; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-17-802
Twelve-month contracts for vocational agriculture teachers
Status: in_force

All public high schools in this state which offer vocational agriculture training shall, beginning with the next school year, contract with the vocational agriculture teachers on a twelve-month basis. Acts 1981, No. 28, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2509.1.

All public high schools in this state which offer vocational agriculture training shall, beginning with the next school year, contract with the vocational agriculture teachers on a twelve-month basis.

Acts 1981, No. 28, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2509.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-204 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-5-204
Construction
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as in any manner affecting or repealing any law of this state respecting any other criminal offense. Acts 1983, No. 75, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5506.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as in any manner affecting or repealing any law of this state respecting any other criminal offense.

Acts 1983, No. 75, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5506.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-16-305
Funds for research and demonstration centers - Consultative services
Status: in_force

(a) Irrespective of any language in this subchapter, nothing prohibits the General Assembly from providing funds to establish centers for research or demonstration purposes in order to provide state-level leadership in early childhood education. (b) In such instances, however, the funds shall be appropriated for the use of the State Board of Education and shall be subject to cooperative agreements in writing between the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the sponsoring teacher training institutions or school districts. (c) Available funds may be used by the division for the purpose of securing consultative services. (d) (1) In that eventuality, the division shall certify that the expenditures are reasonable and are within customary amounts paid for the services. (2) An annual report of the expenditures shall be filed with the Department of Finance and Administration, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (e) Moreover, full-time state employees shall not be reimbursed for consultative services but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in participating in these programs in instances where their services have been authorized by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1331, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 63, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1651; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 21.

(a) Irrespective of any language in this subchapter, nothing prohibits the General Assembly from providing funds to establish centers for research or demonstration purposes in order to provide state-level leadership in early childhood education.

(b) In such instances, however, the funds shall be appropriated for the use of the State Board of Education and shall be subject to cooperative agreements in writing between the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the sponsoring teacher training institutions or school districts.

(c) Available funds may be used by the division for the purpose of securing consultative services.

(d) (1) In that eventuality, the division shall certify that the expenditures are reasonable and are within customary amounts paid for the services. (2) An annual report of the expenditures shall be filed with the Department of Finance and Administration, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(1) In that eventuality, the division shall certify that the expenditures are reasonable and are within customary amounts paid for the services.

(2) An annual report of the expenditures shall be filed with the Department of Finance and Administration, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(e) Moreover, full-time state employees shall not be reimbursed for consultative services but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in participating in these programs in instances where their services have been authorized by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1331, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 63, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1651; Acts 2009, No. 376, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1607 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1607
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 4.

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

Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-2-110 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-110
Power to borrow for construction of facilities
Status: in_force

The governing body of a corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter shall have the power, for and on behalf of the corporation: (1) To borrow money from time to time for construction of facilities for its corporate purposes; (2) To evidence such indebtedness by promissory notes, bonds, or other negotiable evidences of indebtedness; (3) To secure the payment and the interest on the money borrowed by mortgage, pledge, conveyance, or assignment in trust of the whole or any part of the real and personal property of the corporation, whether at the time owned or thereafter acquired; and (4) To sell, pledge, and otherwise dispose of bonds or other obligations of the corporation issued for its corporate purposes. Acts 1965, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1415.

The governing body of a corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter shall have the power, for and on behalf of the corporation:

(1) To borrow money from time to time for construction of facilities for its corporate purposes;

(2) To evidence such indebtedness by promissory notes, bonds, or other negotiable evidences of indebtedness;

(3) To secure the payment and the interest on the money borrowed by mortgage, pledge, conveyance, or assignment in trust of the whole or any part of the real and personal property of the corporation, whether at the time owned or thereafter acquired; and

(4) To sell, pledge, and otherwise dispose of bonds or other obligations of the corporation issued for its corporate purposes.

Acts 1965, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 64-1415.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-209 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-209
Budgets
Status: in_force

In order to promote a coordinated system of higher education in Arkansas and to assure an orderly and effective development of each of the publicly supported institutions of higher education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) (A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the state-supported universities and colleges and present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (B) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of postsecondary education in Arkansas as developed by the board. (C) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (D) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration; and (2) (A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions of higher education, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of state-supported colleges and universities. (B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.

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

(1) (A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the state-supported universities and colleges and present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions. (B) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of postsecondary education in Arkansas as developed by the board. (C) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions. (D) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration; and

(A) To review, evaluate, and coordinate budget requests for the state-supported universities and colleges and present to the General Assembly and to the Governor prior to each regular session of the General Assembly a single budget report containing the recommendations for separate appropriations to each of the respective institutions.

(B) The recommendations will be consistent with a comprehensive master plan of postsecondary education in Arkansas as developed by the board.

(C) The recommendations, insofar as possible, will be based upon standard techniques of objective measurement of need and unit cost figures arrived at through comparative data secured from the several institutions.

(D) Specific needs of institutions based upon existing programs and deficiencies will be given consideration; and

(2) (A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions of higher education, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of state-supported colleges and universities. (B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process.

(A) To develop, in conjunction with the institutions of higher education, the Governor, and the Legislative Council, a single set of budget forms which will be utilized by all parties in making requests and recommendations for the funding of state-supported colleges and universities.

(B) The forms and process will require that the total income and expenditures of each institution must be considered in the request process.

Acts 1977, No. 560, § 4; 1979, No. 820, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-140 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-140
Panic button alert systems
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, a state-supported institution of higher education may offer to its students, employees, and other personnel a panic button alert system that: (1) Connects the user in real time with designated individuals, with the ability of contacting a live 911 operator; (2) (A) Directly integrates into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a state-supported institution of higher education to geo-fence the campus and provide the Global Positioning System (GPS) location to assist emergency responders by automatically displaying during a 911 call; (3) Is available for use on and off campus as a smartphone application and has a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers or automatic alert features in the event the user is unable to respond; and (4) Has geo-tracking capability that can determine the location and movements of the person who engaged the panic button alert system. (b) A state-supported institution of higher education may provide information to its students, employees, and other personnel to educate the students, employees, and other personnel on: (1) The use of the panic button alert system; and (2) How and where to obtain the panic button alert system. Added by Act 2017, No. 984,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, a state-supported institution of higher education may offer to its students, employees, and other personnel a panic button alert system that: (1) Connects the user in real time with designated individuals, with the ability of contacting a live 911 operator; (2) (A) Directly integrates into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a state-supported institution of higher education to geo-fence the campus and provide the Global Positioning System (GPS) location to assist emergency responders by automatically displaying during a 911 call; (3) Is available for use on and off campus as a smartphone application and has a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers or automatic alert features in the event the user is unable to respond; and (4) Has geo-tracking capability that can determine the location and movements of the person who engaged the panic button alert system.

(1) Connects the user in real time with designated individuals, with the ability of contacting a live 911 operator;

(2) (A) Directly integrates into the existing statewide Smart911 system. (B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a state-supported institution of higher education to geo-fence the campus and provide the Global Positioning System (GPS) location to assist emergency responders by automatically displaying during a 911 call;

(A) Directly integrates into the existing statewide Smart911 system.

(B) The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a state-supported institution of higher education to geo-fence the campus and provide the Global Positioning System (GPS) location to assist emergency responders by automatically displaying during a 911 call;

(3) Is available for use on and off campus as a smartphone application and has a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers or automatic alert features in the event the user is unable to respond; and

(4) Has geo-tracking capability that can determine the location and movements of the person who engaged the panic button alert system.

(b) A state-supported institution of higher education may provide information to its students, employees, and other personnel to educate the students, employees, and other personnel on: (1) The use of the panic button alert system; and (2) How and where to obtain the panic button alert system.

(1) The use of the panic button alert system; and

(2) How and where to obtain the panic button alert system.

Added by Act 2017, No. 984,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-1006 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-64-1006
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1915, No. 289, §§ 10, 11; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9555, 9556; Pope's Dig., §§ 13204, 13205; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2842, 80-2843.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1915, No. 289, §§ 10, 11; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9555, 9556; Pope's Dig., §§ 13204, 13205; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2842, 80-2843.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-313 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-313
Contracts for services pursuant to federal law
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to contract with a school district and with the boards of other institutions under the control of a public board or commission for services to be provided for exceptional children as provided for in Title VI, Part B of Pub. L. No. 91-230 of 1965, as amended. (b) School district boards of directors are authorized to contract for services for exceptional children residing in respective school districts or for services rendered in more than one (1) school district in a county if mutual agreements have been signed by the school districts affected authorizing one (1) school district to contract for two (2) or more school districts in a county. Acts 1971, No. 39, §§ 12, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2112, 80-2113; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 84.

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to contract with a school district and with the boards of other institutions under the control of a public board or commission for services to be provided for exceptional children as provided for in Title VI, Part B of Pub. L. No. 91-230 of 1965, as amended.

(b) School district boards of directors are authorized to contract for services for exceptional children residing in respective school districts or for services rendered in more than one (1) school district in a county if mutual agreements have been signed by the school districts affected authorizing one (1) school district to contract for two (2) or more school districts in a county.

Acts 1971, No. 39, §§ 12, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2112, 80-2113; Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 84.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-510 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-510
Enrollment during expulsion - School policy
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district may adopt a policy that any person who has been expelled as a student from any other school district may not enroll as a student until the time of the person's expulsion has expired, provided that the receiving school district board of directors affords the student the opportunity for a hearing at the time the student is seeking enrollment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 472, § 1.

The board of directors of any school district may adopt a policy that any person who has been expelled as a student from any other school district may not enroll as a student until the time of the person's expulsion has expired, provided that the receiving school district board of directors affords the student the opportunity for a hearing at the time the student is seeking enrollment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 640,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 472, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-709 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-20-709
School lunch menus
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to following the dietary guidelines of the National School Lunch Program, each school district shall provide to the school district's school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee: (1) Information on the requirements and standards of the National School Lunch Program; and (2) Menus for the National School Lunch Program and other food sold in the school cafeteria on a quarterly basis. (b) The school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee shall provide recommendations to the school district concerning menus and other foods sold in the school cafeteria. (c) The Child Health Advisory Committee, the Child Nutrition Unit, and the Department of Health shall provide technical assistance as necessary. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1613, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2285, § 1.

(a) In addition to following the dietary guidelines of the National School Lunch Program, each school district shall provide to the school district's school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee: (1) Information on the requirements and standards of the National School Lunch Program; and (2) Menus for the National School Lunch Program and other food sold in the school cafeteria on a quarterly basis.

(1) Information on the requirements and standards of the National School Lunch Program; and

(2) Menus for the National School Lunch Program and other food sold in the school cafeteria on a quarterly basis.

(b) The school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee shall provide recommendations to the school district concerning menus and other foods sold in the school cafeteria.

(c) The Child Health Advisory Committee, the Child Nutrition Unit, and the Department of Health shall provide technical assistance as necessary.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1613, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2285, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-305 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-41-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 39, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2107.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 874,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 39, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-631 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-13-631
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 424,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 511,§ 3, eff. 4/1/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 511,§ 2, eff. 4/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 189, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1116, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 968,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 786, § 1; 1993, No. 1169, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 2; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 58, § 2; 1999, No. 1078, § 39; 2001, No. 1716, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 424,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 511,§ 3, eff. 4/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 511,§ 2, eff. 4/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 189, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1116, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 968,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 786, § 1; 1993, No. 1169, § 1; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 2; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 58, § 2; 1999, No. 1078, § 39; 2001, No. 1716, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 1; 2011, No. 981, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-28-114 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-28-114
Student excused absence
Status: in_force

If a student's parent or legal guardian has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment, the student may be granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the public school in which he or she is enrolled. Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

If a student's parent or legal guardian has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment, the student may be granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the public school in which he or she is enrolled.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1031,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 6-13-1303
Adoption of policy
Status: in_force

(a) Following a secret ballot vote by two-thirds (2/3) of the licensed employees in a local building site to implement site-based decision making, the local school district board of directors may adopt a policy for implementing site-based decision making in the school district, to include, but not be limited to, a description of how school district policies have been amended to allow school employees at the local school building site to be involved in the decision-making process as they work to meet educational goals. (b) For the policy to be implemented, it must be adopted by a majority of the board of directors of the school district. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 3.

(a) Following a secret ballot vote by two-thirds (2/3) of the licensed employees in a local building site to implement site-based decision making, the local school district board of directors may adopt a policy for implementing site-based decision making in the school district, to include, but not be limited to, a description of how school district policies have been amended to allow school employees at the local school building site to be involved in the decision-making process as they work to meet educational goals.

(b) For the policy to be implemented, it must be adopted by a majority of the board of directors of the school district.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1125, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-56-109 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-109
Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority
Status: in_force

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of Foothills Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas State University-Beebe. (b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of Foothills Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas State University-Beebe. (c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority are transferred from Foothills Technical Institute to Arkansas State University-Beebe. (d) All cash fund balances of Foothills Technical Institute on July 1, 2003, shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas State University-Searcy. Acts 2003, No. 359, § 9.

(a) On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of Foothills Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(b) On July 1, 2003, all obligations of Foothills Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(c) On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority are transferred from Foothills Technical Institute to Arkansas State University-Beebe.

(d) All cash fund balances of Foothills Technical Institute on July 1, 2003, shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas State University-Searcy.

Acts 2003, No. 359, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-213 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-65-213
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 11, eff. 2/1/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 386, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1927, No. 132, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12978; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3141.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 11, eff. 2/1/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 386, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1927, No. 132, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12978; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3141.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-1405 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 14 / Section 6-16-1405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 18, eff. 3/8/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1355, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 18, eff. 3/8/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1355, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 745,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1280,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1206 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 12 / Section 6-82-1206
Administration of Arkansas Police Corps Program
Status: in_force

(a) The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designated as the state lead agency responsible for implementing any federal scholarships or training programs that fall under the umbrella of the Police Corps Act, Title XX, Subtitle A of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 34 U.S.C. § 12551 et seq. (b) The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology may promulgate rules necessary for the administration and operation of any such programs in the State of Arkansas, including the creation of the Police Corps Advisory Group, which shall: (1) Serve as the body to review policies imposed by the United States Government and the rules developed by the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology for the Arkansas Police Corps Program; (2) Serve as the selection committee for program participants; (3) Serve as the body to establish eligibility requirements for the program, within the parameters set by the United States Government; (4) Serve as the body to establish the participant removal procedures for the program; (5) Serve as the appeals committee for the program, should a training participant be removed for any reason; and (6) Perform all other duties as needed. (c) The Director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, who serves as the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program, or the designee of the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program, shall serve as an ex officio member and as chair of the advisory group. (d) Neither the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program nor the designee of the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program shall sit on any appeals panel in cases involving removal of participants from the program. (e) The advisory group shall meet at the call of the chair. Amended by Act 2023, No. 109,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 408, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1296, § 2.

(a) The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designated as the state lead agency responsible for implementing any federal scholarships or training programs that fall under the umbrella of the Police Corps Act, Title XX, Subtitle A of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 34 U.S.C. § 12551 et seq.

(b) The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology may promulgate rules necessary for the administration and operation of any such programs in the State of Arkansas, including the creation of the Police Corps Advisory Group, which shall: (1) Serve as the body to review policies imposed by the United States Government and the rules developed by the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology for the Arkansas Police Corps Program; (2) Serve as the selection committee for program participants; (3) Serve as the body to establish eligibility requirements for the program, within the parameters set by the United States Government; (4) Serve as the body to establish the participant removal procedures for the program; (5) Serve as the appeals committee for the program, should a training participant be removed for any reason; and (6) Perform all other duties as needed.

(1) Serve as the body to review policies imposed by the United States Government and the rules developed by the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology for the Arkansas Police Corps Program;

(2) Serve as the selection committee for program participants;

(3) Serve as the body to establish eligibility requirements for the program, within the parameters set by the United States Government;

(4) Serve as the body to establish the participant removal procedures for the program;

(5) Serve as the appeals committee for the program, should a training participant be removed for any reason; and

(6) Perform all other duties as needed.

(c) The Director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, who serves as the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program, or the designee of the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program, shall serve as an ex officio member and as chair of the advisory group.

(d) Neither the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program nor the designee of the Director of the Arkansas Police Corps Program shall sit on any appeals panel in cases involving removal of participants from the program.

(e) The advisory group shall meet at the call of the chair.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 109,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 408, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1296, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-301 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be cited and referred to as the "Higher Education Expenditure Restriction Act". Acts 1983, No. 147, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5601.

This subchapter shall be cited and referred to as the "Higher Education Expenditure Restriction Act".

Acts 1983, No. 147, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-708 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-20-708
Appropriation of state funds authorized
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated from time to time out of money in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated such sums as may be necessary to enable the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of school lunch programs, including, but not limited to, the payment of administrative expenses and the matching or supplementing of federal funds. Acts 1947, No. 157, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-131.

There is authorized to be appropriated from time to time out of money in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated such sums as may be necessary to enable the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of school lunch programs, including, but not limited to, the payment of administrative expenses and the matching or supplementing of federal funds.

Acts 1947, No. 157, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-131.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-71-118 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 71 / Section 6-71-118
Delinquent assessment - Penalty
Status: in_force

If any assessment made under this chapter is not paid within the time mentioned in the notice published by the collector, the collector shall add thereto a penalty of twenty percent (20%) and shall at once return a list of the property on which the assessments have not been paid to the commission of the district as delinquent. Acts 1949, No. 260, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3617.

If any assessment made under this chapter is not paid within the time mentioned in the notice published by the collector, the collector shall add thereto a penalty of twenty percent (20%) and shall at once return a list of the property on which the assessments have not been paid to the commission of the district as delinquent.

Acts 1949, No. 260, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-1102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 11 / Section 6-60-1102
Students' right of expression
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 6-60-1103 , a student journalist has the right to engage in protected activities in school-sponsored media. (2) This right exists regardless of whether the school-sponsored media are: (A) Supported financially by the public institution of higher education; (B) Produced using the facilities of the public institution of higher education; or (C) Produced in conjunction with a class in which the student journalist is enrolled at the public institution of higher education. (b) A student journalist is responsible for determining the news, opinions, features, and advertising content of any school-sponsored media, except as provided in § 6-60-1103 . (c) This section does not prevent a student media adviser or academic supervisor from teaching student journalists professional standards and responsibilities with respect to the English language and journalism or using professional academic judgment to assign work or evaluate the student journalist's performance as a journalist. (d) A student media adviser shall not be dismissed, suspended, or disciplined for: (1) Protecting a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter; or (2) Refusing to infringe on a student journalist's right to engage in a protected activity under this subchapter. (e) (1) A student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter does not represent an expression of the policy of a public institution of higher education. (2) The following institutions and individuals shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action for actions taken by a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter: (A) A public institution of higher education; (B) An official of a public institution of higher education; (C) An employee of a public institution of higher education; or (D) A parent or legal guardian of a student journalist. Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 6-60-1103 , a student journalist has the right to engage in protected activities in school-sponsored media. (2) This right exists regardless of whether the school-sponsored media are: (A) Supported financially by the public institution of higher education; (B) Produced using the facilities of the public institution of higher education; or (C) Produced in conjunction with a class in which the student journalist is enrolled at the public institution of higher education.

(1) Except as provided in § 6-60-1103 , a student journalist has the right to engage in protected activities in school-sponsored media.

(2) This right exists regardless of whether the school-sponsored media are: (A) Supported financially by the public institution of higher education; (B) Produced using the facilities of the public institution of higher education; or (C) Produced in conjunction with a class in which the student journalist is enrolled at the public institution of higher education.

(A) Supported financially by the public institution of higher education;

(B) Produced using the facilities of the public institution of higher education; or

(C) Produced in conjunction with a class in which the student journalist is enrolled at the public institution of higher education.

(b) A student journalist is responsible for determining the news, opinions, features, and advertising content of any school-sponsored media, except as provided in § 6-60-1103 .

(c) This section does not prevent a student media adviser or academic supervisor from teaching student journalists professional standards and responsibilities with respect to the English language and journalism or using professional academic judgment to assign work or evaluate the student journalist's performance as a journalist.

(d) A student media adviser shall not be dismissed, suspended, or disciplined for: (1) Protecting a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter; or (2) Refusing to infringe on a student journalist's right to engage in a protected activity under this subchapter.

(1) Protecting a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter; or

(2) Refusing to infringe on a student journalist's right to engage in a protected activity under this subchapter.

(e) (1) A student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter does not represent an expression of the policy of a public institution of higher education. (2) The following institutions and individuals shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action for actions taken by a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter: (A) A public institution of higher education; (B) An official of a public institution of higher education; (C) An employee of a public institution of higher education; or (D) A parent or legal guardian of a student journalist.

(1) A student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter does not represent an expression of the policy of a public institution of higher education.

(2) The following institutions and individuals shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action for actions taken by a student journalist who engages in a protected activity under this subchapter: (A) A public institution of higher education; (B) An official of a public institution of higher education; (C) An employee of a public institution of higher education; or (D) A parent or legal guardian of a student journalist.

(A) A public institution of higher education;

(B) An official of a public institution of higher education;

(C) An employee of a public institution of higher education; or

(D) A parent or legal guardian of a student journalist.

Added by Act 2019, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-410 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-410
Housing allowance for chancellor - El Dorado Branch
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per month in lieu of college housing. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 152, § 10.

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per month in lieu of college housing.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 152, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-419 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-15-419
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 5, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 4, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 3, eff. 4/11/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2013. Acts 1999, No. 999, § 3; 2003, No. 1467, § 12; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 11; 2007, No. 1573, § 4; 2009, No. 1307, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 16.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 5, eff. 4/11/2013.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 3, eff. 4/11/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 999, § 3; 2003, No. 1467, § 12; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 11; 2007, No. 1573, § 4; 2009, No. 1307, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-205 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-60-205
In-state tuition for veterans and military personnel and dependents
Status: in_force

Regardless of residence, a state-supported institution of higher education, trade school, or vocational school shall classify a student as in-state, in-county, in-district, local, or resident for the purpose of tuition and fees applicable for all programs of study, including distance learning programs, if the student is a: (1) Veteran who received an honorable discharge from a period of not less than ninety (90) days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces within three (3) years before the date of enrollment in a program of study; (2) Dependent of a veteran under subdivision (1) of this section; (3) Member of the United States Armed Forces; (4) Spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces; or (5) Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet who has an executed United States Armed Forces service contract. Amended by Act 2017, No. 947,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1266,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1975, No. 145, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3366.

Regardless of residence, a state-supported institution of higher education, trade school, or vocational school shall classify a student as in-state, in-county, in-district, local, or resident for the purpose of tuition and fees applicable for all programs of study, including distance learning programs, if the student is a:

(1) Veteran who received an honorable discharge from a period of not less than ninety (90) days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces within three (3) years before the date of enrollment in a program of study;

(2) Dependent of a veteran under subdivision (1) of this section;

(3) Member of the United States Armed Forces;

(4) Spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces; or

(5) Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet who has an executed United States Armed Forces service contract.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 947,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1266,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 145, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3366.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-407 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-407
El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee. (b) (1) The committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. (2) The members of the committee shall be qualified electors of this state residing in the area served by the El Dorado Branch. The committee shall consist of persons interested in community college instruction. (c) Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. (d) The committee shall organize by electing one (1) of its members as chair and electing such other officers as the committee shall deem appropriate. (e) Members of the committee shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (f) The committee shall advise the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University and the President of Southern Arkansas University and the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch and the administrative officers of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, in regard to all aspects of the operation of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch. Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 36.

(a) There is established a Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee.

(b) (1) The committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. (2) The members of the committee shall be qualified electors of this state residing in the area served by the El Dorado Branch. The committee shall consist of persons interested in community college instruction.

(1) The committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University.

(2) The members of the committee shall be qualified electors of this state residing in the area served by the El Dorado Branch. The committee shall consist of persons interested in community college instruction.

(c) Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years.

(d) The committee shall organize by electing one (1) of its members as chair and electing such other officers as the committee shall deem appropriate.

(e) Members of the committee shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(f) The committee shall advise the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University and the President of Southern Arkansas University and the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch and the administrative officers of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, in regard to all aspects of the operation of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.

Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-115 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-18-115
Right to Play Act - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Right to Play Act". (b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that "[r]egular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions"; (2) The National Center for Homeless Education has opined that extracurricular school activities "provide students with a sense of belonging, community, stability, responsibility, and accomplishment, and strengthen a student's applications for higher education admission and scholarships"; (3) The National Federation of State High School Associations has emphasized the important role that coaches play in students' lives, referencing a 2012 study of model high school coaches and their athletes finding that coaches teach "life skills, their student athletes [learn] the skills and [are] able to transfer them to other areas of their lives"; and (4) Students have only four (4) years to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities, and it is therefore paramount to ensure that there are no barriers that restrict their ability to fully participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity that is not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association; (2) "Non-school athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is not sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; (3) "Participate" means to: (A) Try out for an interscholastic activity or athletic team; (B) Practice with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; (C) Be a member of an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; or (D) Play with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; (4) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) A private or parochial school; (5) "School athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; and (6) "Season" means the official period of time during which an interscholastic activity is played, including a playoff game. (d) (1) A student who is considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, shall be immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic activities at the school in which he or she is enrolled. (2) The determination regarding whether a student qualifies for immediate eligibility under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be made by the local homeless liaison appointed under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, at the school in which the student is enrolled. (e) (1) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (e)(2) of this section, a student who is a member of a school athletic activity and who has engaged in a competition for an interscholastic activity may participate with a non-school athletic activity that is of the same sport as the school athletic activity of which the student is a member during the season in which the student participates on the school athletic activity without losing eligibility to participate on the school athletic activity of which the student is a member. (B) A student shall not participate with a non-school athletic activity as permitted under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section on days when the school athletic activity of which the student is a member is scheduled to practice, compete, or otherwise play. (2) However, subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section shall not apply to the following school athletic activities: (A) Football; (B) Basketball; (C) Baseball; (D) Softball; and (E) Volleyball. Added by Act 2023, No. 748,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Right to Play Act".

(b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that "[r]egular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions"; (2) The National Center for Homeless Education has opined that extracurricular school activities "provide students with a sense of belonging, community, stability, responsibility, and accomplishment, and strengthen a student's applications for higher education admission and scholarships"; (3) The National Federation of State High School Associations has emphasized the important role that coaches play in students' lives, referencing a 2012 study of model high school coaches and their athletes finding that coaches teach "life skills, their student athletes [learn] the skills and [are] able to transfer them to other areas of their lives"; and (4) Students have only four (4) years to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities, and it is therefore paramount to ensure that there are no barriers that restrict their ability to fully participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.

(1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that "[r]egular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions";

(2) The National Center for Homeless Education has opined that extracurricular school activities "provide students with a sense of belonging, community, stability, responsibility, and accomplishment, and strengthen a student's applications for higher education admission and scholarships";

(3) The National Federation of State High School Associations has emphasized the important role that coaches play in students' lives, referencing a 2012 study of model high school coaches and their athletes finding that coaches teach "life skills, their student athletes [learn] the skills and [are] able to transfer them to other areas of their lives"; and

(4) Students have only four (4) years to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities, and it is therefore paramount to ensure that there are no barriers that restrict their ability to fully participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.

(c) As used in this section: (1) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity that is not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association; (2) "Non-school athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is not sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; (3) "Participate" means to: (A) Try out for an interscholastic activity or athletic team; (B) Practice with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; (C) Be a member of an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; or (D) Play with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; (4) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) A private or parochial school; (5) "School athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; and (6) "Season" means the official period of time during which an interscholastic activity is played, including a playoff game.

(1) "Interscholastic activity" means an interschool activity that is not included in a regular curriculum, including without limitation sports and special interest clubs or groups that are subject to regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association;

(2) "Non-school athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is not sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity;

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

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

(3) "Participate" means to: (A) Try out for an interscholastic activity or athletic team; (B) Practice with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; (C) Be a member of an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; or (D) Play with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity;

(A) Try out for an interscholastic activity or athletic team;

(B) Practice with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity;

(C) Be a member of an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity; or

(D) Play with an athletic team or a group or team associated with an interscholastic activity;

(4) "School" means: (A) A public school or public school district; (B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or (C) A private or parochial school;

(A) A public school or public school district;

(B) An open-enrollment public charter school; or

(C) A private or parochial school;

(5) "School athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity that is sponsored by or associated with a school and in which participants are: (A) Engaged in an athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; or (B) In practice or preparation for an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity; and

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

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

(6) "Season" means the official period of time during which an interscholastic activity is played, including a playoff game.

(d) (1) A student who is considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, shall be immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic activities at the school in which he or she is enrolled. (2) The determination regarding whether a student qualifies for immediate eligibility under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be made by the local homeless liaison appointed under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, at the school in which the student is enrolled.

(1) A student who is considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, shall be immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic activities at the school in which he or she is enrolled.

(2) The determination regarding whether a student qualifies for immediate eligibility under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be made by the local homeless liaison appointed under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, at the school in which the student is enrolled.

(e) (1) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (e)(2) of this section, a student who is a member of a school athletic activity and who has engaged in a competition for an interscholastic activity may participate with a non-school athletic activity that is of the same sport as the school athletic activity of which the student is a member during the season in which the student participates on the school athletic activity without losing eligibility to participate on the school athletic activity of which the student is a member. (B) A student shall not participate with a non-school athletic activity as permitted under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section on days when the school athletic activity of which the student is a member is scheduled to practice, compete, or otherwise play. (2) However, subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section shall not apply to the following school athletic activities: (A) Football; (B) Basketball; (C) Baseball; (D) Softball; and (E) Volleyball.

(1) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (e)(2) of this section, a student who is a member of a school athletic activity and who has engaged in a competition for an interscholastic activity may participate with a non-school athletic activity that is of the same sport as the school athletic activity of which the student is a member during the season in which the student participates on the school athletic activity without losing eligibility to participate on the school athletic activity of which the student is a member. (B) A student shall not participate with a non-school athletic activity as permitted under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section on days when the school athletic activity of which the student is a member is scheduled to practice, compete, or otherwise play.

(A) Except as provided under subdivision (e)(2) of this section, a student who is a member of a school athletic activity and who has engaged in a competition for an interscholastic activity may participate with a non-school athletic activity that is of the same sport as the school athletic activity of which the student is a member during the season in which the student participates on the school athletic activity without losing eligibility to participate on the school athletic activity of which the student is a member.

(B) A student shall not participate with a non-school athletic activity as permitted under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section on days when the school athletic activity of which the student is a member is scheduled to practice, compete, or otherwise play.

(2) However, subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section shall not apply to the following school athletic activities: (A) Football; (B) Basketball; (C) Baseball; (D) Softball; and (E) Volleyball.

(A) Football;

(B) Basketball;

(C) Baseball;

(D) Softball; and

(E) Volleyball.

Added by Act 2023, No. 748,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-214 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-64-214
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1901, No. 164, § 5, p. 314; 1903, No. 195, § 5, p. 388; Pope's Dig., § 13153; Acts 1985, No. 464, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2819, 80-2820.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 124,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1901, No. 164, § 5, p. 314; 1903, No. 195, § 5, p. 388; Pope's Dig., § 13153; Acts 1985, No. 464, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2819, 80-2820.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-707 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-64-707
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1065,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1923, No. 753, §§ 1-3, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 13194-13196, 13200; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3009 -- 80-3012.

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

Acts 1923, No. 753, §§ 1-3, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 13194-13196, 13200; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3009 -- 80-3012.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-64-420 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-64-420
UAMS Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established a new program for the comprehensive care of adult sickle cell disease to be known as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program. (b) The program will facilitate the continued development of adult sickle cell disease treatment, preventive care, education, and training for healthcare professionals and related personnel utilizing the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Regional Centers throughout the state and the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (c) Funding for the program will be from general revenue and cash funds from fees for services, donations, grants, and federal funds. (d) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will not assume responsibility for funding the program until such time as the General Assembly appropriates and funds the program. Acts 2011, No. 1078, § 23.

(a) There is hereby established a new program for the comprehensive care of adult sickle cell disease to be known as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program.

(b) The program will facilitate the continued development of adult sickle cell disease treatment, preventive care, education, and training for healthcare professionals and related personnel utilizing the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Regional Centers throughout the state and the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

(c) Funding for the program will be from general revenue and cash funds from fees for services, donations, grants, and federal funds.

(d) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will not assume responsibility for funding the program until such time as the General Assembly appropriates and funds the program.

Acts 2011, No. 1078, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 24 / Section 6-18-2406
Responsibilities of school districts
Status: in_force

A school district shall develop policies and procedures: (1) To ensure that school personnel are aware of how to access state and local policies and procedures regarding the use of physical restraint on a student; (2) To ensure that parents are notified of how to access state and local policies and procedures regarding the use of physical restraint on a student; (3) To ensure the safety of all school personnel, visitors, and students, including without limitation students with complex and intensive behavioral needs; (4) To require appropriate school personnel to be trained in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; (5) (A) That shall be implemented during and after an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student. (B) The policies and procedures under this section shall include without limitation a requirement: (i) That a parent of a student shall be notified in writing of an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student; (ii) To document an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student; and (iii) To conduct a debriefing as provided under § 6-18-2407 when an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student occurs; (6) (A) For the acceptance and disposition of a complaint from a parent of a student regarding an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student. (B) (i) A complaint received by a school district concerning the use of physical restraint on a student shall be referred to the appropriate school personnel and the student's Individualized Education Program team or the student's 504 Plan team for review. (ii) If a student has an Individualized Education Program or a 504 Plan, the student's Individualized Education Program team or 504 Plan team shall consider whether: (a) A functional behavior assessment should be performed; (b) A behavior intervention plan should be developed or revised; and (c) Additional behavioral goals and interventions should be included in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan; and (7) To require the regular review of data on incidents involving the use of physical restraint on a student and the adjustment of procedures, as needed, concerning the use of physical restraint on a student. Added by Act 2021, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

A school district shall develop policies and procedures:

(1) To ensure that school personnel are aware of how to access state and local policies and procedures regarding the use of physical restraint on a student;

(2) To ensure that parents are notified of how to access state and local policies and procedures regarding the use of physical restraint on a student;

(3) To ensure the safety of all school personnel, visitors, and students, including without limitation students with complex and intensive behavioral needs;

(4) To require appropriate school personnel to be trained in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter;

(5) (A) That shall be implemented during and after an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student. (B) The policies and procedures under this section shall include without limitation a requirement: (i) That a parent of a student shall be notified in writing of an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student; (ii) To document an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student; and (iii) To conduct a debriefing as provided under § 6-18-2407 when an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student occurs;

(A) That shall be implemented during and after an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student.

(B) The policies and procedures under this section shall include without limitation a requirement: (i) That a parent of a student shall be notified in writing of an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student; (ii) To document an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student; and (iii) To conduct a debriefing as provided under § 6-18-2407 when an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student occurs;

(i) That a parent of a student shall be notified in writing of an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student;

(ii) To document an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student; and

(iii) To conduct a debriefing as provided under § 6-18-2407 when an incident involving the use of physical restraint on a student occurs;

(6) (A) For the acceptance and disposition of a complaint from a parent of a student regarding an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student. (B) (i) A complaint received by a school district concerning the use of physical restraint on a student shall be referred to the appropriate school personnel and the student's Individualized Education Program team or the student's 504 Plan team for review. (ii) If a student has an Individualized Education Program or a 504 Plan, the student's Individualized Education Program team or 504 Plan team shall consider whether: (a) A functional behavior assessment should be performed; (b) A behavior intervention plan should be developed or revised; and (c) Additional behavioral goals and interventions should be included in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan; and

(A) For the acceptance and disposition of a complaint from a parent of a student regarding an incident involving the use of physical restraint on the student.

(B) (i) A complaint received by a school district concerning the use of physical restraint on a student shall be referred to the appropriate school personnel and the student's Individualized Education Program team or the student's 504 Plan team for review. (ii) If a student has an Individualized Education Program or a 504 Plan, the student's Individualized Education Program team or 504 Plan team shall consider whether: (a) A functional behavior assessment should be performed; (b) A behavior intervention plan should be developed or revised; and (c) Additional behavioral goals and interventions should be included in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan; and

(i) A complaint received by a school district concerning the use of physical restraint on a student shall be referred to the appropriate school personnel and the student's Individualized Education Program team or the student's 504 Plan team for review.

(ii) If a student has an Individualized Education Program or a 504 Plan, the student's Individualized Education Program team or 504 Plan team shall consider whether: (a) A functional behavior assessment should be performed; (b) A behavior intervention plan should be developed or revised; and (c) Additional behavioral goals and interventions should be included in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan; and

(a) A functional behavior assessment should be performed;

(b) A behavior intervention plan should be developed or revised; and

(c) Additional behavioral goals and interventions should be included in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan; and

(7) To require the regular review of data on incidents involving the use of physical restraint on a student and the adjustment of procedures, as needed, concerning the use of physical restraint on a student.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-3-102 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-102
Members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be residents and qualified electors of the State of Arkansas, with at least one (1) member being appointed from each of the congressional districts of the state. (2) At least one (1) member shall be a person who is actively engaged in the field of education in the public school system of this state, and one (1) member shall be a person actively engaged in education in an institution of higher education in this state. (3) No member of the commission shall hold any other office of profit or trust under the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any political subdivision thereof, or any office or employment paid in whole or in part by any funds derived from tax sources, except persons actively engaged in the field of education in the public schools or institutions of higher education in this state. (4) No member of the commission shall have any financial interest in any facilities such as the commission is authorized to deal with, including any interest in any commercial television or radio station. (b) (1) Members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of eight (8) years. (2) Members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment. (3) If a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint another member of the commission for the unexpired term. (4) If the appointment of such member of the commission is confirmed by the Senate, he or she shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term. (c) Each member may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2023. Acts 1961, No. 198, §§ 2, 3; 1963, No. 493, § 1; 1977, No. 642, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3902, 80-3902.1, 80-3903; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 126, § 8; 1997, No. 250, § 12.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be residents and qualified electors of the State of Arkansas, with at least one (1) member being appointed from each of the congressional districts of the state. (2) At least one (1) member shall be a person who is actively engaged in the field of education in the public school system of this state, and one (1) member shall be a person actively engaged in education in an institution of higher education in this state. (3) No member of the commission shall hold any other office of profit or trust under the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any political subdivision thereof, or any office or employment paid in whole or in part by any funds derived from tax sources, except persons actively engaged in the field of education in the public schools or institutions of higher education in this state. (4) No member of the commission shall have any financial interest in any facilities such as the commission is authorized to deal with, including any interest in any commercial television or radio station.

(1) The Arkansas Educational Television Commission shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be residents and qualified electors of the State of Arkansas, with at least one (1) member being appointed from each of the congressional districts of the state.

(2) At least one (1) member shall be a person who is actively engaged in the field of education in the public school system of this state, and one (1) member shall be a person actively engaged in education in an institution of higher education in this state.

(3) No member of the commission shall hold any other office of profit or trust under the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any political subdivision thereof, or any office or employment paid in whole or in part by any funds derived from tax sources, except persons actively engaged in the field of education in the public schools or institutions of higher education in this state.

(4) No member of the commission shall have any financial interest in any facilities such as the commission is authorized to deal with, including any interest in any commercial television or radio station.

(b) (1) Members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of eight (8) years. (2) Members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment. (3) If a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint another member of the commission for the unexpired term. (4) If the appointment of such member of the commission is confirmed by the Senate, he or she shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

(1) Members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of eight (8) years.

(2) Members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment.

(3) If a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint another member of the commission for the unexpired term.

(4) If the appointment of such member of the commission is confirmed by the Senate, he or she shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c) Each member may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2023.

Acts 1961, No. 198, §§ 2, 3; 1963, No. 493, § 1; 1977, No. 642, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3902, 80-3902.1, 80-3903; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 126, § 8; 1997, No. 250, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-51-803 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-51-803
Distribution of funds
Status: in_force

(a) Following publication by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board of criteria required to qualify for designation as a community-based education center, local educational agencies may develop a budget proposal for submission to the board for funding consideration. (b) The board shall distribute the funds in as equitable a manner as possible while maintaining the best utilization of funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Acts 1991, No. 228, § 3.

(a) Following publication by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board of criteria required to qualify for designation as a community-based education center, local educational agencies may develop a budget proposal for submission to the board for funding consideration.

(b) The board shall distribute the funds in as equitable a manner as possible while maintaining the best utilization of funds appropriated by the General Assembly.

Acts 1991, No. 228, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-128 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-128
Restrictions on use of Social Security numbers
Status: in_force

No public or private institution of higher education shall: (1) Print a student's or employee's Social Security number or any part of the number on the student's or employee's identification card; or (2) Make a student's or employee's Social Security number available by reading the magnetic strip or other encoded information on the student's or employee's identification card. Acts 2003, No. 108, § 1.

No public or private institution of higher education shall:

(1) Print a student's or employee's Social Security number or any part of the number on the student's or employee's identification card; or

(2) Make a student's or employee's Social Security number available by reading the magnetic strip or other encoded information on the student's or employee's identification card.

Acts 2003, No. 108, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1009 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-61-1009
Liability
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be revenue bonds secured solely by the revenues pledged thereto, and in no event shall they be considered a debt for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged. (b) No member of any board of trustees shall be personally liable for the notes or bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with contracts for loans or the construction of the buildings, unless it shall be made to appear that he or she has acted with a corrupt intent. Acts 1993, No. 374, § 12.

(a) The bonds shall be revenue bonds secured solely by the revenues pledged thereto, and in no event shall they be considered a debt for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged.

(b) No member of any board of trustees shall be personally liable for the notes or bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with contracts for loans or the construction of the buildings, unless it shall be made to appear that he or she has acted with a corrupt intent.

Acts 1993, No. 374, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-1001 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-5-1001
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Many Arkansas high school students are unprepared for the academic rigor of college or to enter the career world of work upon graduation from high school; (2) A student who is academically prepared for college or to enter the career world upon graduation from high school is more likely to have greater economic success in his or her lifetime; (3) Rigorous college and career readiness program standards that define what a student is expected to know and be able to do to achieve success in college or a career are consistent with the goals of Arkansas educational agencies and are critical to Arkansas's economy; and (4) (A) Innovative and creative instructional approaches that enable teachers to integrate academic, career, and technical instruction are necessary to ensure effectiveness. (B) A career and technical education program of study shall provide sustained, intensive, and focused professional development opportunities that ensure that teachers have the necessary content knowledge to align and integrate curriculum and instruction. Acts 2011, No. 743, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Many Arkansas high school students are unprepared for the academic rigor of college or to enter the career world of work upon graduation from high school;

(2) A student who is academically prepared for college or to enter the career world upon graduation from high school is more likely to have greater economic success in his or her lifetime;

(3) Rigorous college and career readiness program standards that define what a student is expected to know and be able to do to achieve success in college or a career are consistent with the goals of Arkansas educational agencies and are critical to Arkansas's economy; and

(4) (A) Innovative and creative instructional approaches that enable teachers to integrate academic, career, and technical instruction are necessary to ensure effectiveness. (B) A career and technical education program of study shall provide sustained, intensive, and focused professional development opportunities that ensure that teachers have the necessary content knowledge to align and integrate curriculum and instruction.

(A) Innovative and creative instructional approaches that enable teachers to integrate academic, career, and technical instruction are necessary to ensure effectiveness.

(B) A career and technical education program of study shall provide sustained, intensive, and focused professional development opportunities that ensure that teachers have the necessary content knowledge to align and integrate curriculum and instruction.

Acts 2011, No. 743, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-902 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-61-902
Office of Accountability within Division of Higher Education
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Office of Accountability within the Division of Higher Education. (b) The office is authorized and directed to collect and analyze information that may be required to meet any state or federal requirement. (c) Under the direction of the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education, the staff of the office shall work cooperatively with and provide any necessary assistance to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 21, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1992, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 856, § 2; 1999, No. 479, § 3.

(a) There is created the Office of Accountability within the Division of Higher Education.

(b) The office is authorized and directed to collect and analyze information that may be required to meet any state or federal requirement.

(c) Under the direction of the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education, the staff of the office shall work cooperatively with and provide any necessary assistance to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 21, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1992, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 856, § 2; 1999, No. 479, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-127 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-127
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 79,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1958, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1957, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1463, § 12.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 79,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1958, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1957, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1463, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-134 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-134
Associate of applied science degree - Mathematics requirement
Status: in_force

(a) An applicable and appropriate nonremedial mathematics course is: (1) An Arkansas Course Transfer System mathematics course with the "MATH" prefix; (2) Applied mathematics; or (3) A nonremedial mathematics course that satisfies the mathematics component of the associate of applied science degree and has been approved by the: (A) State-supported institution of higher education offering the associate of applied science degree through the academic review process; and (B) Division of Higher Education. (b) Beginning July 2011, state-supported institutions of higher education shall require a college-level nonremedial mathematics course for an associate of applied science degree. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1965, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1197, § 1.

(a) An applicable and appropriate nonremedial mathematics course is: (1) An Arkansas Course Transfer System mathematics course with the "MATH" prefix; (2) Applied mathematics; or (3) A nonremedial mathematics course that satisfies the mathematics component of the associate of applied science degree and has been approved by the: (A) State-supported institution of higher education offering the associate of applied science degree through the academic review process; and (B) Division of Higher Education.

(1) An Arkansas Course Transfer System mathematics course with the "MATH" prefix;

(2) Applied mathematics; or

(3) A nonremedial mathematics course that satisfies the mathematics component of the associate of applied science degree and has been approved by the: (A) State-supported institution of higher education offering the associate of applied science degree through the academic review process; and (B) Division of Higher Education.

(A) State-supported institution of higher education offering the associate of applied science degree through the academic review process; and

(B) Division of Higher Education.

(b) Beginning July 2011, state-supported institutions of higher education shall require a college-level nonremedial mathematics course for an associate of applied science degree.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1965, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1197, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-145 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-145
Academic study of the Bible course
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall allow for an elective academic study of the Bible course or courses that consist of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible and its influence on literature, art, music, culture, and politics to be offered to students in public schools or school districts if the academic study of the Bible course meets the standards listed in this section. (2) The curriculum standards submitted by a public school or school district for approval of an academic study of the Bible course shall meet the: (A) Academic rigor and curriculum standards of other elective courses approved by the state board; and (B) Requirements of the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution. (b) (1) A public school or school district that elects to offer an academic study of the Bible course shall implement the course in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution, including the manner in which the course is taught in the classroom and the assignment of public school or school district personnel teaching the course. (2) Personnel assigned to teach the course shall be licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas. (3) Personnel shall not be assigned to teach the course based on any: (A) Religious test; (B) Profession of faith or lack of faith; (C) Prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation; or (D) Criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible. (c) An academic study of the Bible course offered by a public school or school district shall: (1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students as to either the truth or falsity of the biblical materials or texts from other religious or cultural traditions; (2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and (3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a set of religious beliefs. (d) A public school or school district that elects to offer an academic study of the Bible course shall use only the standards in this section to: (1) Evaluate textbooks for an academic study of the Bible course; and (2) Teach an academic study of the Bible course. (e) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, by the 2019-2020 school year, identify, develop, and approve a Bible course for high school credit that meets the requirements in subsections (a)-(c) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1016,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 1440,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) The State Board of Education shall allow for an elective academic study of the Bible course or courses that consist of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible and its influence on literature, art, music, culture, and politics to be offered to students in public schools or school districts if the academic study of the Bible course meets the standards listed in this section. (2) The curriculum standards submitted by a public school or school district for approval of an academic study of the Bible course shall meet the: (A) Academic rigor and curriculum standards of other elective courses approved by the state board; and (B) Requirements of the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution.

(1) The State Board of Education shall allow for an elective academic study of the Bible course or courses that consist of a nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible and its influence on literature, art, music, culture, and politics to be offered to students in public schools or school districts if the academic study of the Bible course meets the standards listed in this section.

(2) The curriculum standards submitted by a public school or school district for approval of an academic study of the Bible course shall meet the: (A) Academic rigor and curriculum standards of other elective courses approved by the state board; and (B) Requirements of the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution.

(A) Academic rigor and curriculum standards of other elective courses approved by the state board; and

(B) Requirements of the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution.

(b) (1) A public school or school district that elects to offer an academic study of the Bible course shall implement the course in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution, including the manner in which the course is taught in the classroom and the assignment of public school or school district personnel teaching the course. (2) Personnel assigned to teach the course shall be licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas. (3) Personnel shall not be assigned to teach the course based on any: (A) Religious test; (B) Profession of faith or lack of faith; (C) Prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation; or (D) Criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible.

(1) A public school or school district that elects to offer an academic study of the Bible course shall implement the course in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution and the United States Constitution, including the manner in which the course is taught in the classroom and the assignment of public school or school district personnel teaching the course.

(2) Personnel assigned to teach the course shall be licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas.

(3) Personnel shall not be assigned to teach the course based on any: (A) Religious test; (B) Profession of faith or lack of faith; (C) Prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation; or (D) Criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible.

(A) Religious test;

(B) Profession of faith or lack of faith;

(C) Prior or present religious affiliation or lack of affiliation; or

(D) Criteria involving particular beliefs or lack of beliefs about the Bible.

(c) An academic study of the Bible course offered by a public school or school district shall: (1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students as to either the truth or falsity of the biblical materials or texts from other religious or cultural traditions; (2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and (3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a set of religious beliefs.

(1) Be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner with no attempt made to indoctrinate students as to either the truth or falsity of the biblical materials or texts from other religious or cultural traditions;

(2) Not include teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions; and

(3) Not disparage or encourage a commitment to a set of religious beliefs.

(d) A public school or school district that elects to offer an academic study of the Bible course shall use only the standards in this section to: (1) Evaluate textbooks for an academic study of the Bible course; and (2) Teach an academic study of the Bible course.

(1) Evaluate textbooks for an academic study of the Bible course; and

(2) Teach an academic study of the Bible course.

(e) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, by the 2019-2020 school year, identify, develop, and approve a Bible course for high school credit that meets the requirements in subsections (a)-(c) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1016,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1440,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-3103 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 31 / Section 6-15-3103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Qualified tutor" means a person who meets requirements established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and (2) "Qualified tutoring site" means any of the following: (A) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school located within this state; (B) An education service cooperative; (C) An institution of higher education located within this state; or (D) A community facility that meets the requirements established by the division. Added by Act 2021, No. 912,§ 1, eff. 4/26/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Qualified tutor" means a person who meets requirements established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and

(2) "Qualified tutoring site" means any of the following: (A) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school located within this state; (B) An education service cooperative; (C) An institution of higher education located within this state; or (D) A community facility that meets the requirements established by the division.

(A) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school located within this state;

(B) An education service cooperative;

(C) An institution of higher education located within this state; or

(D) A community facility that meets the requirements established by the division.

Added by Act 2021, No. 912,§ 1, eff. 4/26/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-201 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-41-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Children With Disabilities Act of 1973". Acts 1973, No. 102, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2115; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Children With Disabilities Act of 1973".

Acts 1973, No. 102, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2115; Acts 1993, No. 294, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-85-303
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) For an academic year, the following shall be used to fund Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships under this subchapter: (1) Excess funding returned to the Office of the Arkansas Lottery under § 6-85-212(d)(2)(B)(i) from the previous academic year; and (2) Net proceeds remaining from the previous academic year after the office: (A) Transfers the funds requested by the Division of Higher Education under § 23-115-801(c)(2) ; and (B) Deposits the amount necessary to maintain the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under § 23-115-802 in an amount equal to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000). (b) (1) A scholarship under this subchapter shall not be awarded for an academic year if: (A) Less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is available under subsection (a) of this section; or (B) The division received a loan from the account under § 23-115-802 for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., for the previous academic year. (2) Any funds under subsection (a) of this section that are not disbursed for scholarships under this subchapter shall be carried over to the next academic year to be used for scholarships under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2191, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2190, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.

(a) For an academic year, the following shall be used to fund Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships under this subchapter: (1) Excess funding returned to the Office of the Arkansas Lottery under § 6-85-212(d)(2)(B)(i) from the previous academic year; and (2) Net proceeds remaining from the previous academic year after the office: (A) Transfers the funds requested by the Division of Higher Education under § 23-115-801(c)(2) ; and (B) Deposits the amount necessary to maintain the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under § 23-115-802 in an amount equal to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000).

(1) Excess funding returned to the Office of the Arkansas Lottery under § 6-85-212(d)(2)(B)(i) from the previous academic year; and

(2) Net proceeds remaining from the previous academic year after the office: (A) Transfers the funds requested by the Division of Higher Education under § 23-115-801(c)(2) ; and (B) Deposits the amount necessary to maintain the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under § 23-115-802 in an amount equal to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000).

(A) Transfers the funds requested by the Division of Higher Education under § 23-115-801(c)(2) ; and

(B) Deposits the amount necessary to maintain the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under § 23-115-802 in an amount equal to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000).

(b) (1) A scholarship under this subchapter shall not be awarded for an academic year if: (A) Less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is available under subsection (a) of this section; or (B) The division received a loan from the account under § 23-115-802 for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., for the previous academic year. (2) Any funds under subsection (a) of this section that are not disbursed for scholarships under this subchapter shall be carried over to the next academic year to be used for scholarships under this subchapter.

(1) A scholarship under this subchapter shall not be awarded for an academic year if: (A) Less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is available under subsection (a) of this section; or (B) The division received a loan from the account under § 23-115-802 for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., for the previous academic year.

(A) Less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is available under subsection (a) of this section; or

(B) The division received a loan from the account under § 23-115-802 for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, § 6-85-201 et seq., for the previous academic year.

(2) Any funds under subsection (a) of this section that are not disbursed for scholarships under this subchapter shall be carried over to the next academic year to be used for scholarships under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2191, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2190, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 613,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-1-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-1-108
Given Name Act - Protection against compelled speech
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Given Name Act". (b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at work; (2) Protecting the right to free speech for faculty members, teachers, and employees promotes three (3) important interests, which include: (A) Students' interests in receiving informed opinions on matters of public concern; (B) Faculty members', teachers', and employees' rights to disseminate their own opinions; and (C) The public's interest in exposing our children and future leaders to different viewpoints; and (3) The selection and use of pronouns in classrooms, on campuses, and elsewhere is a matter of free speech and academic freedom because it communicates a message on a matter of public concern and shapes classroom discussions and debates, and is not merely an administrative or ministerial act by faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education. (c) As used in this section, "school" includes: (1) A public school or school district; (2) An open-enrollment public charter school; and (3) A state-supported institution of higher education. (d) A faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school, regardless of the scope of his or her official duties: (1) Shall not address an unemancipated minor or student with a: (A) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the unemancipated minor's or student's biological sex unless the faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school has the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; or (B) Name other than the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, or a derivative of the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, without the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; and (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(1) of this section, shall not be subject to adverse employment action for declining to address a person using a: (A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or (B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex. (e) A student shall not be subject to any disciplinary action for declining to address a person using a: (A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or (B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex. (f) A person who is harmed by a violation of this section may bring a cause of action for: (1) Injunctive relief; (2) Monetary damages; (3) Reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (4) Any other appropriate relief. Added by Act 2023, No. 542,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Given Name Act".

(b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at work; (2) Protecting the right to free speech for faculty members, teachers, and employees promotes three (3) important interests, which include: (A) Students' interests in receiving informed opinions on matters of public concern; (B) Faculty members', teachers', and employees' rights to disseminate their own opinions; and (C) The public's interest in exposing our children and future leaders to different viewpoints; and (3) The selection and use of pronouns in classrooms, on campuses, and elsewhere is a matter of free speech and academic freedom because it communicates a message on a matter of public concern and shapes classroom discussions and debates, and is not merely an administrative or ministerial act by faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education.

(1) Faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at work;

(2) Protecting the right to free speech for faculty members, teachers, and employees promotes three (3) important interests, which include: (A) Students' interests in receiving informed opinions on matters of public concern; (B) Faculty members', teachers', and employees' rights to disseminate their own opinions; and (C) The public's interest in exposing our children and future leaders to different viewpoints; and

(A) Students' interests in receiving informed opinions on matters of public concern;

(B) Faculty members', teachers', and employees' rights to disseminate their own opinions; and

(C) The public's interest in exposing our children and future leaders to different viewpoints; and

(3) The selection and use of pronouns in classrooms, on campuses, and elsewhere is a matter of free speech and academic freedom because it communicates a message on a matter of public concern and shapes classroom discussions and debates, and is not merely an administrative or ministerial act by faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education.

(c) As used in this section, "school" includes: (1) A public school or school district; (2) An open-enrollment public charter school; and (3) A state-supported institution of higher education.

(1) A public school or school district;

(2) An open-enrollment public charter school; and

(3) A state-supported institution of higher education.

(d) A faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school, regardless of the scope of his or her official duties: (1) Shall not address an unemancipated minor or student with a: (A) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the unemancipated minor's or student's biological sex unless the faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school has the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; or (B) Name other than the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, or a derivative of the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, without the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; and (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(1) of this section, shall not be subject to adverse employment action for declining to address a person using a: (A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or (B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex.

(1) Shall not address an unemancipated minor or student with a: (A) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the unemancipated minor's or student's biological sex unless the faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school has the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; or (B) Name other than the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, or a derivative of the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, without the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; and

(A) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the unemancipated minor's or student's biological sex unless the faculty member, teacher, or other employee of a school has the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; or

(B) Name other than the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, or a derivative of the name listed on the unemancipated minor's or student's birth certificate, without the written permission of the unemancipated minor's or student's parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the unemancipated minor or student if the unemancipated minor or student is under eighteen (18) years of age; and

(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(1) of this section, shall not be subject to adverse employment action for declining to address a person using a: (A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or (B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex.

(A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or

(B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex.

(e) A student shall not be subject to any disciplinary action for declining to address a person using a: (A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or (B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex.

(A) Name other than the name listed on the person's birth certificate; or

(B) Pronoun or title that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex.

(f) A person who is harmed by a violation of this section may bring a cause of action for: (1) Injunctive relief; (2) Monetary damages; (3) Reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (4) Any other appropriate relief.

(1) Injunctive relief;

(2) Monetary damages;

(3) Reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and

(4) Any other appropriate relief.

Added by Act 2023, No. 542,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-134 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-134
Veterans' diplomas
Status: in_force

(a) In recognition of and tribute to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the Korean War or the Vietnam War, a board of directors of any school district in Arkansas may grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (b) School districts are encouraged to present the diploma in conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs. (c) To be eligible for a high school diploma under this section, a veteran shall: (1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces; (2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and (3) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty or have been discharged with a service-connected disability, if: (A) A veteran of the Korean War who served between June 1, 1950, and January 1, 1954; or (B) A veteran of the Vietnam War who served between July 3, 1965, and May 15, 1975. (d) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. (2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 218, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 453, § 1.

(a) In recognition of and tribute to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the Korean War or the Vietnam War, a board of directors of any school district in Arkansas may grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(b) School districts are encouraged to present the diploma in conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.

(c) To be eligible for a high school diploma under this section, a veteran shall: (1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces; (2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and (3) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty or have been discharged with a service-connected disability, if: (A) A veteran of the Korean War who served between June 1, 1950, and January 1, 1954; or (B) A veteran of the Vietnam War who served between July 3, 1965, and May 15, 1975.

(1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces;

(2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and

(3) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty or have been discharged with a service-connected disability, if: (A) A veteran of the Korean War who served between June 1, 1950, and January 1, 1954; or (B) A veteran of the Vietnam War who served between July 3, 1965, and May 15, 1975.

(A) A veteran of the Korean War who served between June 1, 1950, and January 1, 1954; or

(B) A veteran of the Vietnam War who served between July 3, 1965, and May 15, 1975.

(d) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. (2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section.

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.

(2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 218, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 453, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-82-106
Scholarship awards
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education is authorized to award scholarships to students who are accepted to a Washington, D.C. public policy academic internship, as determined by the division, if funding is appropriated and available. (b) The division may promulgate rules to administer this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2072, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1046, § 2.

(a) The Division of Higher Education is authorized to award scholarships to students who are accepted to a Washington, D.C. public policy academic internship, as determined by the division, if funding is appropriated and available.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2072, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1046, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1804 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 18 / Section 6-18-1804
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 40, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 755, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 40, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 755, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-604 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 6 / Section 6-18-604
Exclusions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to: (1) Fraternities, sororities, or secret societies of the University of Arkansas, any state teachers' college, or other state-supported institutions of junior college rank, or rank above junior college, or senior high school students of national fraternities or sororities, nor to students of these institutions in their relation to such societies or organizations in these institutions; or (2) Any nonsecret society or organization authorized and sponsored by the public school authorities. Acts 1929, No. 171, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 3609; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2006.

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to:

(1) Fraternities, sororities, or secret societies of the University of Arkansas, any state teachers' college, or other state-supported institutions of junior college rank, or rank above junior college, or senior high school students of national fraternities or sororities, nor to students of these institutions in their relation to such societies or organizations in these institutions; or

(2) Any nonsecret society or organization authorized and sponsored by the public school authorities.

Acts 1929, No. 171, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 3609; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2006.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-81-108 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-81-108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 762, § 1; 1983, No. 937, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4056; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 8.

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

Acts 1981, No. 762, § 1; 1983, No. 937, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4056; Acts 2011, No. 521, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-67-105 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 6-67-105
Course of study
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall prescribe the course of study for the University of Central Arkansas. Acts 1907, No. 317, § 9, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9594; Pope's Dig., § 13098; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2609.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall prescribe the course of study for the University of Central Arkansas.

Acts 1907, No. 317, § 9, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9594; Pope's Dig., § 13098; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-82-1614 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 16 / Section 6-82-1614
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 3, eff. 3/2/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.

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

Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-13-1501
Creation of school district by detaching territory from existing school district
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly by this subchapter to provide opportunities for children of this state by allowing local community members the opportunity to establish and maintain public schools in a manner that optimizes educational resources within a community. (2) The General Assembly finds that the educational needs of the students of this state shall be best served by not allowing creation of a school district under this subchapter with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students, thus ensuring adequate educational opportunities for students. (b) A school district created under this subchapter shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of other public school districts. Amended by Act 2015, No. 372,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.

(a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly by this subchapter to provide opportunities for children of this state by allowing local community members the opportunity to establish and maintain public schools in a manner that optimizes educational resources within a community. (2) The General Assembly finds that the educational needs of the students of this state shall be best served by not allowing creation of a school district under this subchapter with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students, thus ensuring adequate educational opportunities for students.

(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly by this subchapter to provide opportunities for children of this state by allowing local community members the opportunity to establish and maintain public schools in a manner that optimizes educational resources within a community.

(2) The General Assembly finds that the educational needs of the students of this state shall be best served by not allowing creation of a school district under this subchapter with fewer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) students, thus ensuring adequate educational opportunities for students.

(b) A school district created under this subchapter shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of other public school districts.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 372,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2001, No. 1673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-63-317 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-63-317
Regular salary procedures and restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 4, provides: "the General Assembly shall fix the salaries and fees of all officers in the State; and no greater salary or fee than that fixed by law shall be paid to any officer, employee, or other person, or at any rate other than par value; and the number and salaries of the clerks and employees of the different departments of the State shall be fixed by law." (b) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any institution of higher education for which a maximum annual salary is set out in dollars, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the position be paid at a rate of pay not to exceed the maximum established for the position during any one (1) fiscal year and that the maximum annual salary authorized is for full-time employment. (c) (1) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is determined by the Division of Higher Education to have been for salary increases for the current fiscal year for institutions of higher education shall be used exclusively for salary increases. (2) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is actually received for salary increases shall be spent exclusively for salary increases based upon the state general revenue portion of total unrestricted educational and general revenue. (3) (A) Funding received under this subsection shall be used for no purposes other than to provide salary increases. (B) Any designated funds not used for salary increases under this subsection shall be recouped at the end of each fiscal year and transferred by the division to the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund. Added by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 4, provides: "the General Assembly shall fix the salaries and fees of all officers in the State; and no greater salary or fee than that fixed by law shall be paid to any officer, employee, or other person, or at any rate other than par value; and the number and salaries of the clerks and employees of the different departments of the State shall be fixed by law."

(b) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any institution of higher education for which a maximum annual salary is set out in dollars, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the position be paid at a rate of pay not to exceed the maximum established for the position during any one (1) fiscal year and that the maximum annual salary authorized is for full-time employment.

(c) (1) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is determined by the Division of Higher Education to have been for salary increases for the current fiscal year for institutions of higher education shall be used exclusively for salary increases. (2) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is actually received for salary increases shall be spent exclusively for salary increases based upon the state general revenue portion of total unrestricted educational and general revenue. (3) (A) Funding received under this subsection shall be used for no purposes other than to provide salary increases. (B) Any designated funds not used for salary increases under this subsection shall be recouped at the end of each fiscal year and transferred by the division to the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund.

(1) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is determined by the Division of Higher Education to have been for salary increases for the current fiscal year for institutions of higher education shall be used exclusively for salary increases.

(2) New funding through the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., that is actually received for salary increases shall be spent exclusively for salary increases based upon the state general revenue portion of total unrestricted educational and general revenue.

(3) (A) Funding received under this subsection shall be used for no purposes other than to provide salary increases. (B) Any designated funds not used for salary increases under this subsection shall be recouped at the end of each fiscal year and transferred by the division to the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund.

(A) Funding received under this subsection shall be used for no purposes other than to provide salary increases.

(B) Any designated funds not used for salary increases under this subsection shall be recouped at the end of each fiscal year and transferred by the division to the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund.

Added by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-701 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-17-701
Program to improve reading skills
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized and directed to develop and implement an inclusive statewide program to improve the reading skills of students in the public schools of this state. (b) The program shall include an in-service training program to assist elementary teachers who desire or are designated as requiring special assistance in improving their skills in teaching reading and to assist elementary principals in improving their skills in the supervision and support of reading programs. (c) The intensive in-service training in the teaching of reading provided for in this section shall be developed and implemented under the direction of reading specialists of the division and selected in-service teachers who have been identified as having been particularly successful in the teaching of reading. (d) This training shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: (1) Classroom observation; (2) The use of student inventories for diagnosing reading problems; (3) Planning instruction based on test results and classroom inventories; (4) Reading activities to improve reading skills; (5) Ideas for parental involvement in reading instruction; and (6) The effective use of the teacher's time in planning for instruction in reading. (e) Records shall be kept of the activities authorized by this section, and studies shall be conducted to determine the impact of this program on the achievement test scores of the students of teachers receiving special in-service training. (f) Participating schools shall be required to allow the use of their teachers and principals who have received training to assist in the training of other teachers and principals. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1436, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1435, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 44, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1269 -- 80-1269.2.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized and directed to develop and implement an inclusive statewide program to improve the reading skills of students in the public schools of this state.

(b) The program shall include an in-service training program to assist elementary teachers who desire or are designated as requiring special assistance in improving their skills in teaching reading and to assist elementary principals in improving their skills in the supervision and support of reading programs.

(c) The intensive in-service training in the teaching of reading provided for in this section shall be developed and implemented under the direction of reading specialists of the division and selected in-service teachers who have been identified as having been particularly successful in the teaching of reading.

(d) This training shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: (1) Classroom observation; (2) The use of student inventories for diagnosing reading problems; (3) Planning instruction based on test results and classroom inventories; (4) Reading activities to improve reading skills; (5) Ideas for parental involvement in reading instruction; and (6) The effective use of the teacher's time in planning for instruction in reading.

(1) Classroom observation;

(2) The use of student inventories for diagnosing reading problems;

(3) Planning instruction based on test results and classroom inventories;

(4) Reading activities to improve reading skills;

(5) Ideas for parental involvement in reading instruction; and

(6) The effective use of the teacher's time in planning for instruction in reading.

(e) Records shall be kept of the activities authorized by this section, and studies shall be conducted to determine the impact of this program on the achievement test scores of the students of teachers receiving special in-service training.

(f) Participating schools shall be required to allow the use of their teachers and principals who have received training to assist in the training of other teachers and principals.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1436, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1435, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 44, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-1269 -- 80-1269.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-404 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-23-404
Evaluation of open-enrollment public charter schools
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cause to be conducted an annual evaluation of open-enrollment public charter schools. (b) An annual evaluation shall include without limitation consideration of: (1) Student scores under the statewide assessment program described in § 6-15-433 [repealed]; (2) Student attendance; (3) Student grades; (4) Incidents involving student discipline; (5) Socioeconomic data on students' families; (6) Parental satisfaction with the schools; (7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and (8) The open-enrollment public charter school's compliance with § 6-23-107 . (c) The authorizer may require the charter holder to appear before the authorizer to discuss the results of the evaluation and to present further information to the authorizer as the authorizer deems necessary. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1744, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 890, § 12; 2001, No. 1311, § 6; 2007, No. 736, § 25; 2011, No. 993, § 10.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cause to be conducted an annual evaluation of open-enrollment public charter schools.

(b) An annual evaluation shall include without limitation consideration of: (1) Student scores under the statewide assessment program described in § 6-15-433 [repealed]; (2) Student attendance; (3) Student grades; (4) Incidents involving student discipline; (5) Socioeconomic data on students' families; (6) Parental satisfaction with the schools; (7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and (8) The open-enrollment public charter school's compliance with § 6-23-107 .

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

(2) Student attendance;

(3) Student grades;

(4) Incidents involving student discipline;

(5) Socioeconomic data on students' families;

(6) Parental satisfaction with the schools;

(7) Student satisfaction with the schools; and

(8) The open-enrollment public charter school's compliance with § 6-23-107 .

(c) The authorizer may require the charter holder to appear before the authorizer to discuss the results of the evaluation and to present further information to the authorizer as the authorizer deems necessary.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1744, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 509,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 890, § 12; 2001, No. 1311, § 6; 2007, No. 736, § 25; 2011, No. 993, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-111 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-61-111
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 79,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1989, No. 98, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 79,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1989, No. 98, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2406 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 24 / Section 6-17-2406
Applicability of teacher salary schedule - Low-income school status - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "teacher" means a full-time employee of the C-Step Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program, or both: (1) Who is compelled by law to secure a license from the State Board of Education as a condition precedent to employment in a position in or related to grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12); and (2) Who is: (A) Engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting, including the administration and preparation requirements for instruction, for more than seventy percent (70%) of the contracted time; (B) A guidance counselor; or (C) A librarian or media specialist. (b) (1) To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated by the General Assembly, a teacher employed by the Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program, or both, shall be paid no less than the minimum amounts under § 6-17-2403 . (2) The budget of the Arkansas National Guard shall include the calculation of teacher salaries for teachers in the Civilian Student Training Program and the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program based on § 6-17-2403 . (c) The Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program may be designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a low-income school, and receive the benefits of such designation if the Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program meets the low-income school criteria. (d) This section does not require a school district to pay the salary of a teacher who is not an employee of the school district or require that teachers be paid from any state funds other than as appropriated by the General Assembly. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1489, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1177,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 1777, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "teacher" means a full-time employee of the C-Step Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program, or both: (1) Who is compelled by law to secure a license from the State Board of Education as a condition precedent to employment in a position in or related to grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12); and (2) Who is: (A) Engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting, including the administration and preparation requirements for instruction, for more than seventy percent (70%) of the contracted time; (B) A guidance counselor; or (C) A librarian or media specialist.

(1) Who is compelled by law to secure a license from the State Board of Education as a condition precedent to employment in a position in or related to grades prekindergarten through twelve (preK-12); and

(2) Who is: (A) Engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting, including the administration and preparation requirements for instruction, for more than seventy percent (70%) of the contracted time; (B) A guidance counselor; or (C) A librarian or media specialist.

(A) Engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting, including the administration and preparation requirements for instruction, for more than seventy percent (70%) of the contracted time;

(B) A guidance counselor; or

(C) A librarian or media specialist.

(b) (1) To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated by the General Assembly, a teacher employed by the Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program, or both, shall be paid no less than the minimum amounts under § 6-17-2403 . (2) The budget of the Arkansas National Guard shall include the calculation of teacher salaries for teachers in the Civilian Student Training Program and the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program based on § 6-17-2403 .

(1) To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated by the General Assembly, a teacher employed by the Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program, or both, shall be paid no less than the minimum amounts under § 6-17-2403 .

(2) The budget of the Arkansas National Guard shall include the calculation of teacher salaries for teachers in the Civilian Student Training Program and the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program based on § 6-17-2403 .

(c) The Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program may be designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as a low-income school, and receive the benefits of such designation if the Civilian Student Training Program or the Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program meets the low-income school criteria.

(d) This section does not require a school district to pay the salary of a teacher who is not an employee of the school district or require that teachers be paid from any state funds other than as appropriated by the General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1489, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1177,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 1777, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-16-133 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-16-133
World War II veterans
Status: in_force

(a) In recognition of and tribute to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in World War II, a board of directors of any school district in Arkansas may grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (b) School districts are encouraged to present the diploma in conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs. (c) To be eligible for a high school diploma under this section, a veteran shall: (1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces; (2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and (3) Have served between September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, and: (A) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty; or (B) Have been discharged with a service-connected disability. (d) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. (2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 217, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 216, § 1.

(a) In recognition of and tribute to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in World War II, a board of directors of any school district in Arkansas may grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(b) School districts are encouraged to present the diploma in conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.

(c) To be eligible for a high school diploma under this section, a veteran shall: (1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces; (2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and (3) Have served between September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, and: (A) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty; or (B) Have been discharged with a service-connected disability.

(1) Have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces;

(2) Be a resident of the State of Arkansas; and

(3) Have served between September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, and: (A) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty; or (B) Have been discharged with a service-connected disability.

(A) Have served a minimum of eighteen (18) consecutive months' active duty; or

(B) Have been discharged with a service-connected disability.

(d) (1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. (2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section.

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.

(2) The state board shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing rules to implement the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 217, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 216, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-431 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-17-431
Numeracy
Status: in_force

(a) By the 2023-2024 school year, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) (A) Develop a math intervention plan for each student in grades three through eight (3-8) who is not performing at or above grade level on the state assessment, as defined by the State Board of Education. (B) The math intervention plan required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may include without limitation the: (i) (a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year. (b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting; (ii) Assignment to a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years or, if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is unable to find a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years, assignment to a teacher: (a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or (b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and (iii) Provision of each student with extended time on math instruction during or after school; and (2) Provide written notification to all parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student of their student's math intervention plan and progress on his or her math intervention plan throughout the school year. (b) By the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the: (1) Type or types of math intervention used; and (2) Number of students who are receiving each type of math intervention. (c) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 30, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) By the 2023-2024 school year, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall: (1) (A) Develop a math intervention plan for each student in grades three through eight (3-8) who is not performing at or above grade level on the state assessment, as defined by the State Board of Education. (B) The math intervention plan required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may include without limitation the: (i) (a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year. (b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting; (ii) Assignment to a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years or, if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is unable to find a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years, assignment to a teacher: (a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or (b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and (iii) Provision of each student with extended time on math instruction during or after school; and (2) Provide written notification to all parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student of their student's math intervention plan and progress on his or her math intervention plan throughout the school year.

(1) (A) Develop a math intervention plan for each student in grades three through eight (3-8) who is not performing at or above grade level on the state assessment, as defined by the State Board of Education. (B) The math intervention plan required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may include without limitation the: (i) (a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year. (b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting; (ii) Assignment to a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years or, if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is unable to find a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years, assignment to a teacher: (a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or (b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and (iii) Provision of each student with extended time on math instruction during or after school; and

(A) Develop a math intervention plan for each student in grades three through eight (3-8) who is not performing at or above grade level on the state assessment, as defined by the State Board of Education.

(B) The math intervention plan required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may include without limitation the: (i) (a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year. (b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting; (ii) Assignment to a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years or, if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is unable to find a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years, assignment to a teacher: (a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or (b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and (iii) Provision of each student with extended time on math instruction during or after school; and

(i) (a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year. (b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting;

(a) Provision of each student with access to high-dosage, targeted math tutoring in the subsequent school year.

(b) High-dosage, targeted math tutoring provided under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) (a) of this section shall mean three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting;

(ii) Assignment to a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years or, if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is unable to find a teacher with a value-added model score in the top quartile statewide in math for the previous three (3) years, assignment to a teacher: (a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or (b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and

(a) With a highly-effective rating in the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq., where possible; or

(b) Deemed to be a high-performing teacher as defined by a Master Professional Educator designation; and

(iii) Provision of each student with extended time on math instruction during or after school; and

(2) Provide written notification to all parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student of their student's math intervention plan and progress on his or her math intervention plan throughout the school year.

(b) By the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, each public school district and open-enrollment public charter school shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education the: (1) Type or types of math intervention used; and (2) Number of students who are receiving each type of math intervention.

(1) Type or types of math intervention used; and

(2) Number of students who are receiving each type of math intervention.

(c) The state board may promulgate rules to implement this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 30, eff. 3/8/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-501 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-18-501
Duty of teachers, classified school employees, and volunteers
Status: in_force

(a) Every teacher shall seek to exercise wholesome discipline in his or her school and endeavor by precept and otherwise to instill and cultivate in the pupils good morals and gentle manners. (b) Classified school employees and volunteers shall have as a minimum the responsibility to appropriately assist and support teachers in these efforts. Acts 1931, No. 169, § 171; Pope's Dig., § 11613; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1629; Acts 1999, No. 1475, § 1.

(a) Every teacher shall seek to exercise wholesome discipline in his or her school and endeavor by precept and otherwise to instill and cultivate in the pupils good morals and gentle manners.

(b) Classified school employees and volunteers shall have as a minimum the responsibility to appropriately assist and support teachers in these efforts.

Acts 1931, No. 169, § 171; Pope's Dig., § 11613; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1629; Acts 1999, No. 1475, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-106 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 6-20-106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 42, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 272, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1584, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 28.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 42, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 272, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1584, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1429, § 28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-233 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 6-61-233
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 148,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1397,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2013.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 148,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1397,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-26-303 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 6-26-303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 4, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 72, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.

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

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 72, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-23-802 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 8 / Section 6-23-802
Purposes of grants
Status: in_force

An open-enrollment public charter school may apply for and the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may grant moneys from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program Fund for one (1) or more of the following purposes: (1) The maintenance, repair, renovation, and new construction of academic facilities; (2) The cost of acquiring a site and constructing and equipping an academic facility on that site; (3) The purchase of instructional materials, technology systems, and other academic equipment; and (4) The repayment of debt incurred by an open-enrollment public charter school for one (1) or more of the purposes identified in subdivisions (1)-(3) of this section. Added by Act 2013, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

An open-enrollment public charter school may apply for and the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation may grant moneys from the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Capital Grant Program Fund for one (1) or more of the following purposes:

(1) The maintenance, repair, renovation, and new construction of academic facilities;

(2) The cost of acquiring a site and constructing and equipping an academic facility on that site;

(3) The purchase of instructional materials, technology systems, and other academic equipment; and

(4) The repayment of debt incurred by an open-enrollment public charter school for one (1) or more of the purposes identified in subdivisions (1)-(3) of this section.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-412 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-412
SAU-Tech - Declared emergency - Transfer of appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) If the Governor declares that an emergency exists and the Arkansas Fire Training Academy is required to lend assistance, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy may make appropriation transfers from either: (1) General revenue; or (2) Cash. (b) A transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall not increase the total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. (c) Any appropriation transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee within ninety (90) days of the date of the transfer. Acts 2011, No. 1087, § 11.

(a) If the Governor declares that an emergency exists and the Arkansas Fire Training Academy is required to lend assistance, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy may make appropriation transfers from either: (1) General revenue; or (2) Cash.

(1) General revenue; or

(2) Cash.

(b) A transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall not increase the total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.

(c) Any appropriation transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee within ninety (90) days of the date of the transfer.

Acts 2011, No. 1087, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-411 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 4 / Section 6-65-411
SAU-Tech - Arkansas Environmental Training Academy
Status: in_force

The division of SAU-Tech currently known as the SAU-Tech Environmental Control Center shall now be known and cited as the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy. Acts 2009, No. 156, § 1.

The division of SAU-Tech currently known as the SAU-Tech Environmental Control Center shall now be known and cited as the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy.

Acts 2009, No. 156, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-702 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-20-702
Administration generally
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may enter into such agreements with any agency of the United States Government, with any school district, or with any other agency or person and may prescribe such rules, employ such personnel, and take such other action as it may deem necessary to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of any school lunch program and to direct the disbursement of federal and state funds, in accordance with any applicable provisions of federal or state law. (b) The state board may give technical advice and assistance to any school district in connection with the establishment and operation of any school lunch program and may assist in training personnel engaged in the operation of such program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 281, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1947, No. 157, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-127.

(a) The State Board of Education may enter into such agreements with any agency of the United States Government, with any school district, or with any other agency or person and may prescribe such rules, employ such personnel, and take such other action as it may deem necessary to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of any school lunch program and to direct the disbursement of federal and state funds, in accordance with any applicable provisions of federal or state law.

(b) The state board may give technical advice and assistance to any school district in connection with the establishment and operation of any school lunch program and may assist in training personnel engaged in the operation of such program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 281, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1947, No. 157, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-127.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-503 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 5 / Section 6-85-503
Consideration of bills
Status: in_force

(a) The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall meet jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, to consider any bill: (1) Creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable; or (2) Affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable. (b) A bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be recommended to either chamber of the General Assembly except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the following, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable: (1) House Committee on Education; and (2) Senate Committee on Education. (c) A lottery fiscal impact statement prepared for a bill as required under § 6-85-502 shall be amended each time the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education recommend to either chamber of the General Assembly a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, in order to account for the updated lottery fiscal impact, if any, the bill that proposes a new scholarship or amends an existing scholarship will have. Added by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 3, eff. 4/12/2021.

(a) The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall meet jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable, to consider any bill: (1) Creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable; or (2) Affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable.

(1) Creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable; or

(2) Affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable.

(b) A bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, shall not be recommended to either chamber of the General Assembly except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the following, meeting jointly during a regular session, extraordinary session, or fiscal session, as applicable: (1) House Committee on Education; and (2) Senate Committee on Education.

(1) House Committee on Education; and

(2) Senate Committee on Education.

(c) A lottery fiscal impact statement prepared for a bill as required under § 6-85-502 shall be amended each time the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education recommend to either chamber of the General Assembly a bill creating a new scholarship to be funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, or affecting an existing scholarship that is funded with net proceeds from the state lottery or the Higher Education Grants Fund Account, as applicable, in order to account for the updated lottery fiscal impact, if any, the bill that proposes a new scholarship or amends an existing scholarship will have.

Added by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 3, eff. 4/12/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-721 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 7 / Section 6-62-721
Bonds - Rights and liabilities - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall constitute a contract between the State of Arkansas and the holders and registered owners of all bonds issued hereunder which shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or of any taxpayer. (b) The courts, in like suit against the Arkansas Development Finance Authority or the state board, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate officer or official of the state, shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged hereunder and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues, by injunction or mandamus. (c) Also and without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, hereunder. Acts 1989, No. 683, § 15.

(a) This subchapter shall constitute a contract between the State of Arkansas and the holders and registered owners of all bonds issued hereunder which shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or of any taxpayer.

(b) The courts, in like suit against the Arkansas Development Finance Authority or the state board, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate officer or official of the state, shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged hereunder and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues, by injunction or mandamus.

(c) Also and without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, hereunder.

Acts 1989, No. 683, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-903 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 6-5-903
Establishment - Participation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Positive Youth Development Grant Program to assist in the establishment and funding of positive youth development programs for children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age once funding is available. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall develop rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. (b) Participation in a positive youth development program shall be voluntary for: (1) Public school districts; and (2) Parents or guardians of children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1057, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.

(a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Positive Youth Development Grant Program to assist in the establishment and funding of positive youth development programs for children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age once funding is available. (2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall develop rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish the Positive Youth Development Grant Program to assist in the establishment and funding of positive youth development programs for children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age once funding is available.

(2) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the advice and assistance of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, shall develop rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(b) Participation in a positive youth development program shall be voluntary for: (1) Public school districts; and (2) Parents or guardians of children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age.

(1) Public school districts; and

(2) Parents or guardians of children and youth five through nineteen (5-19) years of age.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1057, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 166, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-62-1003 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 62 / Subchapter 10 / Section 6-62-1003
Private, municipal, or self-funded coverage
Status: in_force

(a) Two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education may provide workers' compensation coverage through private carriers, municipal self-funding groups, or one (1) or more self-funded entities or groups. (b) Self-funding groups established for this purpose shall meet the following requirements: (1) Any group established to provide coverage to public institutions of higher education only shall offer coverage to any two-year or four-year public institution of higher education in the state that applies for coverage; (2) (A) Any group established to provide workers' compensation coverage to public institutions of higher education shall offer coverage at rates promulgated by the Workers' Compensation Commission. (B) Premiums for public institutions of higher education participating in any group shall be revised annually based on the loss experience of the particular institution of higher education or group of public institutions of higher education. (C) Each board governing a self-funding group shall be permitted to declare dividends or to give credits against renewal premiums based on annual loss experience and subject to commission approval; (3) Any self-funding group of participating public institutions of higher education shall be subject to the rules of the commission applicable to self-insured groups or providers; (4) (A) All self-funded groups shall obtain excess reinsurance from an admitted or approved insurance company doing business in Arkansas. (B) In lieu of the reinsurance requirements in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section, any self-funded group under this section with one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) or more in annually collected premiums may provide excess reserves of twenty percent (20%) of annual premiums by any one (1) of the following ways: (i) Cash or certificates of deposit in Arkansas banks; or (ii) Letters of credit from an Arkansas bank; and (5) Two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education shall not be required to enter into an indemnity agreement binding them jointly and severally. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 379, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1202, § 3.

(a) Two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education may provide workers' compensation coverage through private carriers, municipal self-funding groups, or one (1) or more self-funded entities or groups.

(b) Self-funding groups established for this purpose shall meet the following requirements: (1) Any group established to provide coverage to public institutions of higher education only shall offer coverage to any two-year or four-year public institution of higher education in the state that applies for coverage; (2) (A) Any group established to provide workers' compensation coverage to public institutions of higher education shall offer coverage at rates promulgated by the Workers' Compensation Commission. (B) Premiums for public institutions of higher education participating in any group shall be revised annually based on the loss experience of the particular institution of higher education or group of public institutions of higher education. (C) Each board governing a self-funding group shall be permitted to declare dividends or to give credits against renewal premiums based on annual loss experience and subject to commission approval; (3) Any self-funding group of participating public institutions of higher education shall be subject to the rules of the commission applicable to self-insured groups or providers; (4) (A) All self-funded groups shall obtain excess reinsurance from an admitted or approved insurance company doing business in Arkansas. (B) In lieu of the reinsurance requirements in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section, any self-funded group under this section with one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) or more in annually collected premiums may provide excess reserves of twenty percent (20%) of annual premiums by any one (1) of the following ways: (i) Cash or certificates of deposit in Arkansas banks; or (ii) Letters of credit from an Arkansas bank; and (5) Two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education shall not be required to enter into an indemnity agreement binding them jointly and severally.

(1) Any group established to provide coverage to public institutions of higher education only shall offer coverage to any two-year or four-year public institution of higher education in the state that applies for coverage;

(2) (A) Any group established to provide workers' compensation coverage to public institutions of higher education shall offer coverage at rates promulgated by the Workers' Compensation Commission. (B) Premiums for public institutions of higher education participating in any group shall be revised annually based on the loss experience of the particular institution of higher education or group of public institutions of higher education. (C) Each board governing a self-funding group shall be permitted to declare dividends or to give credits against renewal premiums based on annual loss experience and subject to commission approval;

(A) Any group established to provide workers' compensation coverage to public institutions of higher education shall offer coverage at rates promulgated by the Workers' Compensation Commission.

(B) Premiums for public institutions of higher education participating in any group shall be revised annually based on the loss experience of the particular institution of higher education or group of public institutions of higher education.

(C) Each board governing a self-funding group shall be permitted to declare dividends or to give credits against renewal premiums based on annual loss experience and subject to commission approval;

(3) Any self-funding group of participating public institutions of higher education shall be subject to the rules of the commission applicable to self-insured groups or providers;

(4) (A) All self-funded groups shall obtain excess reinsurance from an admitted or approved insurance company doing business in Arkansas. (B) In lieu of the reinsurance requirements in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section, any self-funded group under this section with one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) or more in annually collected premiums may provide excess reserves of twenty percent (20%) of annual premiums by any one (1) of the following ways: (i) Cash or certificates of deposit in Arkansas banks; or (ii) Letters of credit from an Arkansas bank; and

(A) All self-funded groups shall obtain excess reinsurance from an admitted or approved insurance company doing business in Arkansas.

(B) In lieu of the reinsurance requirements in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section, any self-funded group under this section with one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) or more in annually collected premiums may provide excess reserves of twenty percent (20%) of annual premiums by any one (1) of the following ways: (i) Cash or certificates of deposit in Arkansas banks; or (ii) Letters of credit from an Arkansas bank; and

(i) Cash or certificates of deposit in Arkansas banks; or

(ii) Letters of credit from an Arkansas bank; and

(5) Two-year and four-year public institutions of higher education shall not be required to enter into an indemnity agreement binding them jointly and severally.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 379, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1202, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-1510 — AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 15 / Section 6-17-1510
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 33, eff. 6/30/2023. Acts 1983, No. 936, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.9; Acts 2001, No. 1739, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 57.

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

Acts 1983, No. 936, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1266.9; Acts 2001, No. 1739, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 57.