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AR Code § 6-18-1803 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 18 - Arkansas Commission on Eye and Vision Care of School-Age Children|§ 6-18-1803. Duties

 (a) The Arkansas Commission on Eye and Vision Care of School-Age Children shall:  (1) Study the eye and vision needs of the school-age children of Arkansas;  (2) Study and evaluate vision screening programs in the schools, and their effectiveness;  (3) Study and evaluate whether children are receiving adequate eye and vision care, and correction of vision problems;  (4) Study the effects of inadequate vision on the performance of children in the classroom; and  (5) Continue to develop a strategic statewide plan to ensure adequate eye and vision care of school-age children.    (b) The commission and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall report their findings and updates to the Governor, the Legislative Council, and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor annually.  (c)  (1) The commission may accept any and all donations, grants of money, gifts, appropriations, instruments, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from private sources, from municipal and county governments, from the state, and from the United States Government.  (2) The commission may use any of its resources to further the commission's purposes and functions.  (3) All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited into a cash fund within the State Treasury to be maintained by the division.    (d) The commission shall develop criteria for the distribution of commission resources to individuals and school districts in need of financial or other assistance necessary to satisfy the requirements of §§ 6-18-1501 — 6-18-1506.  (e)  (1) In conjunction with the division, the commission shall develop criteria for passage or failure of a vision screening and criteria for referral for a comprehensive eye examination.  (2) The division shall adopt the criteria as rules promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.    (f) In conjunction with the division, the commission shall develop standardized forms to be used with regard to conducting and reporting the results of eye and vision screenings.  (g) The commission and the division shall evaluate and approve the vision screening instruments, equipment, and other testing items that are used to conduct the eye and vision screenings.  (h) The commission shall conduct a pilot study to evaluate the pre- and post-performance test scores of school children who have been screened and referred for vision problems. The study shall encompass rural, urban, and Empowerment-Zone school systems.
AR Code § 6-18-1901 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1901. Title — Legislative findings

 (a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Public School Choice Act of 2015”.  (b) The General Assembly finds that:  (1) The students in Arkansas's public schools and their parents will become more informed about and involved in the public educational system if students and their parents are provided greater freedom to determine the most effective school for meeting their individual educational needs. There is no right school for every student, and permitting students to choose from among different schools with differing assets will increase the likelihood that some at-risk students will stay in school and that other, more motivated students will find their full academic potential;  (2) Giving more options to parents and students with respect to where the students attend public school will increase the responsiveness and effectiveness of the state's schools because teachers, administrators, and school district board members will have added incentive to satisfy the educational needs of the students who reside in the district; and  (3) These benefits of enhanced quality and effectiveness in our public schools justify permitting a student to apply for admission to a school in any school district beyond the school district in which the student resides, provided that the transfer by the student does not conflict with an enforceable judicial decree or court order remedying the effects of past racial segregation in the school district.
AR Code § 6-18-1902 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1902. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Nonresident district” means a school district other than a student's resident district;  (2) “Parent” means a student's parent, guardian, or other person having custody or care of the student;  (3) “Resident district” means the school district in which the student resides as determined under § 6-18-202; and  (4) “Transfer student” means a public school student in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) who transfers to a nonresident district through a public school choice option under this subchapter.
AR Code § 6-18-1903 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1903. Public school choice program established

 (a) A public school choice program is established to enable a student in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) to attend a school in a nonresident district, subject to the limitations under § 6-18-1906.  (b) Each school district shall participate in a public school choice program consistent with this subchapter.  (c) This subchapter does not require a school district to add teachers, staff, or classrooms or in any way to exceed the requirements and standards established by existing law.  (d)  (1) The board of directors of a public school district shall adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of applications under this subchapter.  (2) The standards:  (A) May include without limitation the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or school building;  (B) May include a claim of a lack of capacity by a school district only if the school district has reached at least ninety percent (90%) of the maximum authorized student population in a program, class, grade level, or school building;  (C) Shall include a statement that priority will be given to an applicant who has a sibling or stepsibling who:  (i) Resides in the same household; and  (ii) Is already enrolled in the nonresident district by choice; and    (D) Shall not include an applicant's:  (i) Academic achievement;  (ii) Athletic or other extracurricular ability;  (iii) English proficiency level; or  (iv) Previous disciplinary proceedings, except that an expulsion from another district may be included under § 6-18-510.      (3) A school district receiving transfers under this subchapter shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, or disability.    (e) A nonresident district shall:  (1) Accept credits toward graduation that were awarded by another district; and  (2) Award a diploma to a nonresident student if the student meets the nonresident district's graduation requirements.    (f) The superintendent of a school district shall cause public announcements to be made over the broadcast media and either in the print media or on the internet to inform parents of students in adjoining districts of the:  (1) Availability of the program;  (2) Application deadline; and  (3) Requirements and procedure for nonresident students to participate in the program.
AR Code § 6-18-1904 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1904. General provisions

 (a) The transfer of a student under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989, § 6-18-206 [repealed], or the Public School Choice Act of 2013, § 6-18-1901 et seq., is not voided by this subchapter and shall be treated as a transfer under this subchapter.  (b)  (1) A student may accept only one (1) school choice transfer per school year.  (2)  (A) A student who accepts a public school choice transfer may return to his or her resident district during the school year.  (B) If a transfer student returns to his or her resident district or enrolls in a private or home school, the student's transfer is voided, and the student shall reapply if the student seeks a future school choice transfer.      (c)  (1) A transfer student attending a nonresident school under this subchapter may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district.  (2) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district under this subsection and applies for a school choice transfer under § 6-18-1905 may enroll in the nonresident district if the district has the capacity to accept the sibling without adding teachers, staff, or classrooms or exceeding the regulations, rules, or standards established by law.  (3) A present or future sibling of a student who continues enrollment in the nonresident district and who enrolls in the nonresident district under subdivision (c)(2) of this section may complete all remaining school years at the nonresident district.    (d)  (1) The transfer student or the transfer student's parent is responsible for the transportation of the transfer student to and from the school in the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled.  (2) The nonresident district may enter into a written agreement with the student, the student's parent, or the resident district to provide the transportation.    (e) For purposes of determining a school district's state aid, a transfer student is counted as a part of the average daily membership of the nonresident district where the transfer student is enrolled.
AR Code § 6-18-1907 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1907. Rules — Appeal

 (a) The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.  (b)  (1) A student whose application for a transfer under § 6-18-1905 is rejected by the nonresident district may request a hearing before the state board to reconsider the transfer.  (2)  (A) A request for a hearing before the state board shall be in writing and shall be postmarked no later than ten (10) days after the student or the student's parent receives a notice of rejection of the application under § 6-18-1905.  (B) As part of the review process, the parent may submit supporting documentation that the transfer would be in the best educational, social, or psychological interest of the student.    (3) If the state board overturns the determination of the nonresident district on appeal, the state board shall notify the parent, the nonresident district, and the resident district of the basis for the state board's decision.
AR Code § 6-18-1908 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 19 - Public School Choice Act of 2015|§ 6-18-1908. Effective date

 The provisions of this subchapter are effective immediately.
AR Code § 6-18-2001 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 20 - School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019|§ 6-18-2001. Title

 This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019”.
AR Code § 6-18-2002 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 20 - School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019|§ 6-18-2002. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Administrative activities” means activities that are not directly related to the comprehensive school counseling plan and are absent of any direct student services or interaction;  (2) “Direct services” means services that are provided through face-to-face contact with students, including without limitation:  (A) Regular classroom guidance limited to forty-minute class sessions, not to exceed three (3) class sessions per day and not to exceed ten (10) class sessions per week;  (B) Individual and group counseling;  (C) Responsive services on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns and problems put the student's academic, career, or social and emotional development at risk, including the administration of a risk assessment; and  (D) Interventions for students who are:  (i) At risk of dropping out of school; or  (ii) Exhibiting dangerous behaviors, such as drug use, self-harm, or gang activity; and      (3) “Indirect services” means consultations between a student, a parent or legal guardian, school staff, and community agencies concerning a student's academic, career, and social and emotional needs.
AR Code § 6-18-2003 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 20 - School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019|§ 6-18-2003. Comprehensive school counseling program and plan framework

 (a) Each public school district shall:  (1) Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that ensures student services are coordinated in a manner that provides comprehensive support to all students; and  (2) Have a written plan for a comprehensive school counseling program that:  (A) Is implemented by an Arkansas-certified school counselor, a counselor serving under an additional licensure plan, or a school employee acting as a school counselor under a waiver granted under § 6-15-103(c);  (B) Utilizes state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks;  (C) Is reviewed annually and updated as needed by the school counselor in collaboration with the building administrator and other stakeholders;  (D) Is systemically aligned to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) within the public school district; and  (E) Contains the following four (4) components of a comprehensive school counseling program:  (i) Foundation, which includes without limitation:  (a) Vision statements;  (b) Mission statements; and  (c) Program goals;    (ii) Management, which utilizes assessments and other data to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program;  (iii) Delivery, which focuses on direct and indirect services through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program; and  (iv) Accountability, which ensures regular analysis of the comprehensive school counseling program that is provided.        (b) The comprehensive school counseling program required under subsection (a) of this section shall:  (1) Guide students in academic pursuits, career planning, and social and emotional learning;  (2) Follow the comprehensive school counseling program guidance provided by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;  (3) Include goals that are developed annually based on the vision and mission statements that are shared by stakeholders to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students; and  (4) Identify student needs through a multilevel school data review that includes without limitation:  (A) Data analysis;  (B) Use-of-time data review;  (C) Program results data; and  (D) Communication and contact with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders.
AR Code § 6-18-2005 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 20 - School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019|§ 6-18-2005. Monitoring and support

 (a) Each public school district is responsible for posting its annual comprehensive school counseling plan on the district website under “State-Required Information”.  (b)  (1) Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall monitor each public school district to ensure implementation and compliance with this subchapter.  (2) Failure by a public school district to comply with this subchapter is a violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.    (c) The division shall:  (1) Employ at least one (1) individual who is certified as a school counselor;  (2) Provide a multilevel system of support to public school districts to assist in complying with the requirements of this subchapter; and  (3) Provide guidance and technical assistance to public school districts in order to support equitable access to public school counseling services.
AR Code § 6-18-2101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 21 - Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program|§ 6-18-2101. Legislative findings

 The General Assembly finds that:   (1) Forty-seven (47) states have established farm to school programs to improve the health of children through the support of the following three (3) core elements:  (A) School gardens;  (B) Food, nutrition, and agriculture education; and  (C) Procurement of local farm or food products for school meals and snacks in public and private educational institutions, early childhood programs, juvenile detention centers, residential childcare institutions, and other childcare learning facilities;    (2) A successful farm to school and early childhood education program can increase a student's physical activity, participation in school meals, and preference for fresh fruits and vegetables;  (3) A successful farm to school and early childhood education program can improve a student's academic achievement and student behavior;  (4) Other states that have created a full-time farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator position have seen an increase in educational opportunities related to agriculture;  (5) States with a full-time farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator have seen an increase in the procurement of local farm or food products for schools, which encourages a student's consumption of local farm or food products;  (6) Increasing the procurement of local farm or food products for schools has the added benefit of supporting the state's agricultural economy by providing an additional revenue source for local farmers;  (7) Farm to school activities support a nutritious school food environment;  (8) Students who participate in farm to school activities are more likely to be familiar with, have a preference for, and consume more fruits and vegetables at both school and home;  (9) Establishing a strong farm to school and early childhood education program provides support to Healthy Active Arkansas;  (10) Establishing healthy behaviors at an early age may prevent the onset of chronic disease and other health conditions later in life;  (11) The leading causes of death in Arkansas are heart disease, cancer, and stroke, which are illnesses often associated with dietary behaviors; and  (12) Investing in the health of children will help them to achieve greater educational attainment and lead to stronger communities.
AR Code § 6-18-2102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 21 - Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program|§ 6-18-2102. Definition

 As used in this subchapter, “local farm or food products” means food products that are grown in Arkansas or packaged and processed in Arkansas, or both.
AR Code § 6-18-2103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 18 - Students|Subchapter 21 - Farm to School and Early Childhood Education Program|§ 6-18-2103. Farm to school and early childhood education program — Full-time coordinator position

 (a) A farm to school and early childhood education program is established within the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of:  (1) Improving student health;  (2) Developing an educated agricultural workforce;  (3) Enriching the local farm or food products system and supporting the state's agricultural economy through the support and increase of procurement of local farm or food products for public schools;  (4) Accelerating garden and farm-based education for students; and  (5) Expanding the relationships between schools and agricultural communities.    (b)  (1)  (A) The Department of Agriculture shall establish a full-time farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator position.  (B) The farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator shall be the administrative head of the farm to school and early childhood education program.    (2) The farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator shall:  (A) Address the issues of supply, demand, procurement, and consumption of local farm or food products in schools and early childhood programs; and  (B) Take reasonable steps to incorporate more agriculture and nutrition education into schools and early childhood programs.      (c) The farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator shall implement a statewide farm to school and early childhood education program in collaboration with stakeholders, including without limitation:  (1) The Child Nutrition Unit of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;  (2) The Department of Human Services;  (3) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;  (4) The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service;  (5) The Department of Health; and  (6) Healthy Active Arkansas.    (d) The farm to school and early childhood education program coordinator shall:  (1) Prepare an annual report, in collaboration with stakeholders, that details the program activities conducted in furtherance of the following three (3) core elements of the farm to school and early childhood education program:  (A) School gardens;  (B) Food, nutrition, and agriculture education; and  (C) Procurement of local farm or food products for school meals and snacks; and    (2) Submit the annual report to the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development and to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.
AR Code § 6-20-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally|Chapter 20 - Finances|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 6-20-102. Guidance program — State aid

 (a) A school district may initiate a minimum of a one-half (½) time guidance program and receive a pro rata share of the regular state aid for a counselor who has completed six (6) semester hours in guidance and counseling.  (b) Aid for additional years will be continued provided that the counselor makes six (6) semester hours' progress each year until twenty-one (21) semester hours in guidance and counseling are acquired.