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AR Code § 6-60-212 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 2 - Enrollment and Tuition|§ 6-60-212. Admissions — Applicants from medically underserved areas

 (a) In an effort to address health disparities and the current shortage of nursing professionals in the state, each board of trustees of a publicly supported institution of higher education may establish a program under which additional consideration in admission to the institution and to the nursing or health career program is given to an applicant from a rural, medically underserved area of the state who is interested in pursuing a nursing or other health care career in a rural, medically underserved area of the state.  (b) The program for additional consideration under subsection (a) of this section may include, without limitation, the following measures:  (1) Early targeting of potential candidates from rural, medically underserved areas of the state who are interested in nursing and other health care professions, including junior high school, high school, two-year college, and four-year college students;  (2) Recruiting and guiding individuals from rural, medically underserved areas of the state who are interested in pursuing nursing and other health care professions in rural, medically underserved areas;  (3) Offering programs to prepare identified nursing and other health career candidates from rural, medically underserved areas of the state for meeting admission requirements to a postsecondary nursing program, including, without limitation, preparatory programs offered with the aid of video and distance learning tools; and  (4) Providing that individuals from a rural, medically underserved area of the state who are interested in nursing or other health care professions receive an equal opportunity for success.    (c) Upon request, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall provide assistance to publicly supported institutions of higher education in implementing programs offered under this section.  (d) The coordinating board shall report annually to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor regarding implementation of this section.
AR Code § 6-60-215 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 2 - Enrollment and Tuition|§ 6-60-215. Nontraditional documented immigration status

 (a)  (1) A state-supported institution of higher education may classify a student as in-state, limited to the terms and purpose of tuition and fees applicable to all programs of study at the state-supported institution of higher education, if the student satisfies one (1) of the following requirements:  (A) The student personally holds or is the child of a person who holds a federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a “work permit”;  (B) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or  (C)  (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security.  (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired, or shall have been renewed.      (2) A student who satisfies one (1) of the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall have:  (A) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and  (B) Either:  (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or  (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.        (b)  (1) The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.  (2)  (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f):  (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or  (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309.    (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.
AR Code § 6-60-401 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 4 - Extension Courses|§ 6-60-401. Purpose and intent of subchapter

 (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to make available to an increasing number of citizens of this state opportunities to obtain the benefits of courses of instruction at a college level.  (b) It is the intent of this subchapter to authorize state-supported institutions of higher learning to establish within communities in the areas served by the institutions extension courses designed to meet the specific educational and training needs of the communities served without the necessity of constructing new or additional campuses or without the construction of new classroom buildings or facilities.
AR Code § 6-60-402 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 4 - Extension Courses|§ 6-60-402. Authorization to establish extension courses

 (a) The boards of trustees of state-supported institutions of higher learning of this state are authorized to establish in communities in the areas served by the respective institutions, where there is an established need therefor, extension courses of higher education instruction leading to a certificate or college credit.  (b) Such courses or programs of instruction or training may be scheduled on a daily or night basis, whichever is necessary to meet the educational or training needs of the communities served.
AR Code § 6-60-403 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 4 - Extension Courses|§ 6-60-403. Guidelines

 All extension courses offered by colleges and universities shall meet the guidelines of the “Off-Campus Instruction Policy”, as adopted by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
AR Code § 6-60-404 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 4 - Extension Courses|§ 6-60-404. Facilities

 (a) The courses of instruction and training provided for in this subchapter shall be provided in local facilities in the communities served which are made available by the community without cost to the state-supported institution of higher learning, or which are made available on a rental or lease basis whereby the institution's rental or lease obligation shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the rental or lease cost therefor, with the remainder of the rental or lease cost to be provided from local sources within the communities served.  (b) The courses of instruction or training programs may be established on the campuses of vocational-technical schools or in existing public classroom facilities, upon agreements entered into by the boards of trustees of the state-supported institutions of higher learning involved and the administrators or boards in charge of the vocational-technical school programs or school districts.
AR Code § 6-60-501 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 5 - Immunization|§ 6-60-501. Purpose

 (a) Immunizations against measles, rubella, and other communicable diseases have resulted in a dramatic decrease in the incidence of these diseases in this country.  (b) However, these diseases continue to occur on campuses of American colleges and universities, and a more intensified effort is needed to prevent and control these diseases.  (c) A requirement that certain college and university enrollees furnish proof that they have immunity against certain communicable diseases will alleviate the potential for an outbreak of those diseases.  (d) The purpose of this legislation is to assure that certain enrollees of public and private colleges and universities in Arkansas, prior to attendance, furnish proof of immunity against measles, rubella, and other diseases designated by the State Board of Health.
AR Code § 6-60-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 5 - Immunization|§ 6-60-502. Proof of immunity

 No part-time student housed in on-campus premises and no full-time student may attend a public or private college or university in this state unless he or she has furnished proof, within such time as set by the college or university, but not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days after enrollment, by way of an official record from another educational institution in Arkansas or a certificate from a licensed medical doctor or an authorized public health department representative, that he or she has immunity against measles, rubella, and such other diseases as delineated by the State Board of Health.
AR Code § 6-60-503 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 5 - Immunization|§ 6-60-503. Rules — Enforcement

 (a) The State Board of Health is empowered to promulgate rules for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, the authority to examine records and conduct investigations to assure compliance.  (b) The responsibility for the enforcement of these requirements rests with the directors of admissions or registration at each college or university.
AR Code § 6-60-504 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 5 - Immunization|§ 6-60-504. Physical disabilities — Religious objections

 (a) If, at the discretion of a medical doctor licensed to practice in Arkansas, an individual is deemed to have a physical disability which may contraindicate one (1) or more of the vaccinations required by this subchapter, a certificate approved by the Department of Health and signed by the medical doctor may be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination.  (b)  (1) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply if the individual furnishes to the college or university a letter of exemption from the department.  (2)  (A) The individual shall complete an annual application process developed in the rules of the department for medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions.  (B) The rules developed by the department for medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions shall include, but not be limited to:  (i) A notarized statement requesting a religious, philosophical, or medical exemption from the department by the individual regarding the objection;  (ii) Completion of an educational component developed by the department that includes information on the risks and benefits of vaccination;  (iii) An informed consent from the individual that shall include a signed statement of refusal to vaccinate based on the department's refusal-to-vaccinate form; and  (iv) A signed statement of understanding that:  (a) At the discretion of the department, the unimmunized child or individual may be removed from day care or school during an outbreak if the child or individual is not fully vaccinated; and  (b) The child or individual shall not return to school until the outbreak has been resolved and the department approves the return to school.        (3) No exemptions may be granted under this subsection until the application process has been implemented by the department and completed by the applicant.
AR Code § 6-60-601 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 6 - Textbooks and Course Materials|§ 6-60-601. Adoption of textbooks and course materials

 (a)  (1) For each full semester and collectively for summer sessions, a state-supported institution of higher education in this state shall distribute a list of all textbooks and course materials required or assigned for an undergraduate course by:  (A) Publication on its website; and  (B) Posting at its bookstore.    (2) The list shall be distributed no later than 12:00 noon on:  (A) April 1 for the following fall semester;  (B) November 1 for the following spring semester; and  (C) April 1 for all following summer sessions.      (b) For each textbook or course material the list shall include:  (1) A brief description of the textbook or course material;  (2) The author or authors;  (3) The title and edition; and  (4) Any special instructions or circumstances for the purchase or use of the textbook or course material.    (c) A textbook or course material for an undergraduate course may be adopted after the time specified in subsection (a) of this section for distributing the list if:  (1) The adoption is approved by the department chair and the dean or division head of the affected college; and  (2) The dean or division head of the college forwards to the chief academic officer of the affected state-supported institution of higher education the following information:  (A) A list of each late adoption;  (B) The names of the person or persons responsible for each late adoption; and  (C) A written statement explaining why each adoption was late.
AR Code § 6-60-602 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 6 - Textbooks and Course Materials|§ 6-60-602. Inducements to require textbooks prohibited

 (a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state or a department or employee of the institution of higher education shall demand or receive any present or promised gift, payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or any other thing of value as an inducement for requiring students to purchase a specific textbook for coursework or instruction.  (b) This section shall not prevent an employee of the institution of higher education from receiving either:  (1) Sample copies, instructor's copies, or instructional material of a specific textbook required for coursework or instruction; or  (2) Royalties or other compensation from the sale or publication of a textbook that includes the employee's own writing or work.    (c) A violation of this section:  (1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the:  (A) Chief academic officer of the institution;  (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and  (C) Legislative Council; and    (2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer.
AR Code § 6-60-603 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 6 - Textbooks and Course Materials|§ 6-60-603. Website links for textbooks and course materials

 (a) No state-supported institution of higher education in this state shall place or permit to be placed on its website or its bookstore's website a link to the website of a retailer of textbooks or other educational materials if the retailer:  (1) Is not required to report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes; and  (2) Does not obtain a use tax permit from the Department of Finance and Administration and report and pay Arkansas sales and use taxes on sales of textbooks and other educational materials to residents of this state.    (b) This section is intended to promote the state's ability to provide a quality but affordable higher education by strengthening the state's relationship with textbook retailers that support the state's educational mission by:  (1) Paying Arkansas sales and use taxes; and  (2) Interacting locally with state-supported institutions of higher education.    (c) Nothing in this section prevents a faculty member from referring students to any source for required or suggested textbooks or course materials.  (d)  (1) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the department.  (2) If the department determines that a violation of subsection (a) of this section has occurred, it shall notify the state-supported institution of higher education of the violation.
AR Code § 6-60-604 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 6 - Textbooks and Course Materials|§ 6-60-604. Textbook royalties

 (a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall establish guidelines for the use of royalties received by a faculty member from the sale of textbooks and course materials for classes taught by the faculty member.  (b) The guidelines shall:  (1) Be designed to acknowledge the conflict of interest; and  (2) Specify how the royalties may be used, giving priority consideration to programs that benefit students academically.
AR Code § 6-60-605 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 6 - Textbooks and Course Materials|§ 6-60-605. Campus bookstore advertising

 (a)  (1) If any state-supported institution of higher education advertises or allows an on-campus bookstore to submit advertising for inclusion in orientation packets or through the electronic media services of the state-supported institution of higher education or as part of a presentation to any student group, then the state-supported institution of higher education shall allow a private local textbook vendor access to distribute the private local textbook vendor's advertising by the same distribution method if requested in writing by the private local textbook vendor.  (2) The state-supported institution of higher education:  (A) Shall distribute the advertising of a private local textbook vendor contemporaneously with the advertising of the on-campus bookstore;  (B) May request a modification of the advertising of the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor if the advertising does not reflect the public interests of the state; and  (C) Is under no obligation to accept advertising from the on-campus bookstore or a private local textbook vendor.    (3) An on-campus bookstore and a private local textbook vendor shall be responsible for the costs related to the preparation and production of all advertising material.    (b) As used in this section:  (1) “Advertising” means not more than two (2) pages of promotional material describing the availability and terms of sale of textbooks or course materials; and  (2) “State-supported institution of higher education” means any college, university, vocational school, trade school, or other postsecondary educational institution that receives any funding from the state.    (c) A violation of subsection (a) of this section:  (1) Shall be reported within ten (10) business days by the state-supported institution of higher education to the:  (A) Chief fiscal officer of the institution;  (B) Chief legal counsel of the institution; and  (C) Legislative Council; and    (2) May be reported to the parties identified in subdivision (c)(1) of this section by any business or consumer.
AR Code § 6-60-701 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 7 - Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act|§ 6-60-701. Title

 This subchapter shall be known as the “Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act”.
AR Code § 6-60-702 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 7 - Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act|§ 6-60-702. Purpose

 The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall:   (1) Serve as a central tool for the General Assembly and others to evaluate all facets of the Arkansas higher education system; and  (2) Combine into one (1) report all higher education reports currently required by the General Assembly to be submitted separately.
AR Code § 6-60-703 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 6 - Education|Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally|Chapter 60 - General Provisions|Subchapter 7 - Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report Act|§ 6-60-703. Report

 (a)  (1) The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall be submitted by the Division of Higher Education to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor no later than December 15, 2011, and each year thereafter.  (2) The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall be posted on the division website for public inspection no later than January 1, 2012, and each year thereafter.    (b) The Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report shall consist of the following reports:  (1) Annually:  (A) Scholarship programs, including without limitation the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program;  (B) Remediation rates, §§ 6-15-2401 and 6-61-221;  (C) The Universal ACT Assessment Program, § 6-18-1608;  (D) Military students and families, § 6-61-112;  (E) Retention rates and graduation rates, § 6-61-220;  (F) Athletic expenditures, § 6-62-106;  (G) Student enrollment, § 6-60-209; and  (H) Affirmative action programs summaries, § 6-63-103;    (2) Biennially, each even-numbered year:  (A) A financial condition report, § 6-61-222;  (B) Changes to affirmative action program plans, § 6-63-103; and  (C) Economic development goals and educational efforts, § 6-61-207; and    (3) Every five (5) years, beginning in 2015:  (A) Minority retention plans, § 6-61-122; and  (B) Affirmative action program plans, § 6-63-103(c).      (c)  (1) All deadlines for higher education reports currently required by the General Assembly are superseded by subsection (b) of this section unless otherwise specified in this subchapter.  (2) All financial reports provided to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall be included in the report, including the Annual Financial Condition Report.    (d) All future higher education reports statutorily required by the General Assembly shall:  (1) Be submitted as part of the Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report; and  (2) Include a fiscal impact on administrative costs to the division.