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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 6 - PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-601 — 6-51-624) › Section 6-51-619 - Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum

(a)
The Division of Higher Education shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in connection with both its investigations and hearings.
(b)
A subpoena duces tecum may require any book, writing, document, or other paper or thing which is germane to an investigation or hearing conducted by the division.
(c)
(1)
Service of a subpoena shall be as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil cases in the circuit courts of this state, and the fees and mileage of officers serving the subpoenas and of witnesses appearing in answer to the subpoenas shall be the same as provided by law for proceedings in civil cases in the circuit courts of this state.
(2)
(A)
The division shall issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum upon the request of any party to a hearing before the division.
(B)
The fees and mileage of the officers serving the subpoena and of the witness shall be paid by the party at whose request a witness is subpoenaed.
(d)
(1)
In the event a person shall have been served with a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum as provided in this section and fails to comply therewith, the division may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the division is conducting its investigation or hearing for an order causing the arrest of the person and directing that the person be brought before the court.
(2)
The court shall have the power to punish the disobedient person for contempt as provided by law in the trial of civil cases in the circuit courts of this state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1904, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 17, eff. 3/22/2017.
Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 6 - PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-601 — 6-51-624) › Section 6-51-621 - Construction of subchapter

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as defined in §
6-61-301
.
Acts 1995, No. 1213, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 6 - PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-601 — 6-51-624) › Section 6-51-622 - Noncommercial driver training instruction

(a)
A person teaching or instructing a person seventeen (17) years of age or younger to drive a noncommercial motor vehicle or a motorcycle shall offer the minimum amount of driver training to the student driver as prescribed by this section.
(b)
The minimum requirements for classroom driver training instruction for noncommercial motor vehicles shall consist of:
(1)
Thirty (30) hours or more of classroom instruction on driving techniques and rules of the road in Arkansas, including six (6) hours of classroom instruction on traffic law changes that have occurred within the last ten (10) years; and
(2)
Ten (10) hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
(c)
The minimum requirements of correspondence programs for driver training instruction for noncommercial motor vehicles shall consist of:
(1)
A maximum of twenty-eight (28) hours of correspondence work;
(2)
A minimum of two (2) hours or more of classroom instruction on driving techniques and rules of the road in Arkansas; and
(3)
Ten (10) hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
(d)
(1)
In consultation with the State Board of Private Career Education, the Division of Higher Education may promulgate reasonable rules to implement, enforce, and administer this section.
(2)
The rules of the division shall be issued in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(e)
The requirements for classroom driver training instruction for a motorcycle are:
(1)
A minimum of five (5) hours of classroom instruction on driving techniques and rules of the road in Arkansas; and
(2)
A minimum of ten (10) hours of actual motorcycle driving experience.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1912, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 19, eff. 3/22/2017.
Acts 2001, No. 1756, § 1; 2009, No. 1478, §§ 5, 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 6 - PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-601 — 6-51-624) › Section 6-51-623 - Defensive driving instruction

A person shall not be required to obtain a license from the Division of Higher Education as a requirement for teaching or providing a course in defensive driving under a court-mandated defensive driving class.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1913, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 20, eff. 3/22/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 768, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 6 - PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-601 — 6-51-624) › Section 6-51-624 - Applicability

This subchapter does not apply to a school or training program that offers only avocational or recreational instruction or teacher instruction for the following subjects:
(1)
Dance;
(2)
Music;
(3)
Yoga;
(4)
Horseback riding; or
(5)
Sewing, knitting, or other needlecrafts.
Added by Act 2015, No. 45,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 7 - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM (§§ 6-51-701 — 6-51-703) › Section 6-51-701 - Establishment of program - Definition

(a)
The Division of Higher Education is hereby authorized to establish for the technical institutes or vocational-technical schools of this state an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program.
(b)
(1)
A nursing program shall be established by the division. The nursing program shall be in accordance with the standards established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(2)
(A)
The course of instruction shall also be developed in such manner as to be accredited by the national accreditation association of nursing programs.
(B)
The course of instruction shall allow for not more than twelve (12) semester hours of credit for previous nursing education or for nursing experience.
(C)
A maximum of twenty-five (25) semester hours of credit by "general education" by challenge, the College Level Examination Program, shall be allowed.
(3)
Students shall complete a transition course if required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing which is in accordance with standards set by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(c)
(1)
Any technical institute or vocational-technical school desiring to offer the nursing program may apply for approval to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board.
(2)
If approval is granted, the school must then seek approval from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(d)
(1)
The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter.
(2)
The rules shall comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(e)
Courses of instruction shall be designed to enable the student completing the program to qualify for licensure as a registered nurse upon taking and passing the examination required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(f)
(1)
The program of instruction as authorized in this subchapter may be offered to licensed practical nurses or licensed psychiatric technician nurses duly licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
(2)
For admittance to the nursing program, the nurse must have:
(A)
A minimum of two thousand (2,000) total hours of documented work and occupational experience in a healthcare institution; and
(B)
Documentation from an official of a healthcare institution that the candidate has been an employee for the required length of time.
(3)
For purposes of this subsection, a "healthcare institution" means a hospital, a long-term-care facility, a medical doctor's office or clinic, an outpatient clinic, a residential care facility, any of several state agencies, or employment as a public health, industrial, or school nurse.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 351, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1915, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1914, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1; 1999, No. 1323, §§ 41, 42.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 7 - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM (§§ 6-51-701 — 6-51-703) › Section 6-51-702 - Nature of program

The licensed practical nurse or licensed psychiatric technician nurse to registered nurse program is an upward-mobility program for licensed practical nurses or licensed psychiatric technician nurses who have completed one (1) calendar year, or two thousand (2,000) hours minimum, of work in a healthcare institution. The program of study will lead to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.
Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 7 - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM (§§ 6-51-701 — 6-51-703) › Section 6-51-703 - Granting of degrees

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board is authorized to grant the degree to students who complete the full course of instruction which entitles them to the degree. The diploma is to be signed by such officials as the board shall designate.
Acts 1989, No. 66, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-801 - Criteria for centers

(a)
The State Board of Education shall review criteria established by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board that must be met by any secondary vocational center requesting permission to become a community-based education center.
(b)
(1)
The board shall periodically review and revise, if necessary, the community-based education center criteria.
(2)
Such centers may include:
(A)
Offerings of traditional vocational-technical education during regular school hours;
(B)
Extended day programs so that students may attend the center for vocational instruction after regular school hours;
(C)
Adult basic education or general adult education programs;
(D)
Adult skill training and retraining for the general population;
(E)
Industry start-up and retraining; and
(F)
Workplace literacy.
(c)
Any secondary vocational center which satisfies the criteria established by the board pursuant to this section, in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the board, may seek approval from the board to become a community-based education center. Upon approval by the board of any such application, the school may change its name to __________________ Community-Based Education Center.
(d)
The secondary area vocational centers which elect to provide enhanced education and training employment or retraining services appropriate to area industry and business needs may request from the board that they be designated as community-based education centers.
(e)
A list of new and existing programs shall be published annually on the Division of Career and Technical Education's and Office of Skills Development's website.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 20, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1991, No. 228, § 1; 1995, No. 1194, § 16; 1999, No. 1323, § 43.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-802 - Policy for centers established

The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall establish policy for community-based education centers in such areas as fees, operating and capital budgets, allocation of funds, instructional programs and related criteria for the operation of community-based education centers, degrees and certificates, and academic and programmatic standards.
Acts 1991, No. 228, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-803 - Distribution of funds

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-804 - Property ownership - Board of school superintendents

(a)
(1)
The board which currently owns the property and capital equipment of any existing community-based education center is authorized to retain ownership of such properties.
(2)
Provided, however, ownership of such properties may, by vote of the board, be restructured.
(b)
(1)
Furthermore, the board of the host school is encouraged to create a board composed of superintendents of all schools sending students to the community-based education center.
(2)
Such board may act as a governing board for the community-based education center.
(3)
Furthermore, such boards are encouraged to have members that are representative of business and industry in the community-based education centers service area.
Acts 1991, No. 228, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-805 - Creation of general advisory council

(a)
The State Board of Education shall operate as a coordinating board for community-based education centers.
(b)
(1)
Furthermore, the governing board of a community-based education center is encouraged to create a general advisory council.
(2)
Such general advisory council shall provide advice on programs of the school, including data that reflects the needs of business and industry served by the community-based education center.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 545,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1991, No. 228, § 4; 2007, No. 827, § 118.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 8 - COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CENTERS (§§ 6-51-801 — 6-51-806) › Section 6-51-806 - Local education agencies - Eligibility for federal funds

(a)
The General Assembly designates that the community-based education centers created by this subchapter meet the definition of "local education agencies" by virtue of the fact that each is a public authority legally constituted within this state to perform a service function for a public elementary and secondary school in school districts and other political subdivisions of the state or such combination of school districts or counties which are recognized by the General Assembly as administrative agents for public elementary and secondary schools.
(b)
This section intends to recognize the function of the community-based education centers and to provide eligibility to community-based education centers to receive federal funds.
Acts 2001, No. 1290, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 9 - POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-51-901 — 6-51-907) › Section 6-51-901 - Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to initiate a broad array of legislative authority whose purpose it is to:
(1)
Upgrade the quality and quantity of postsecondary vocational and technical education;
(2)
Permit the expansion of programs leading to associate of applied science degrees; and
(3)
Augment the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board by increasing its membership that is representative of business and industry, including the service-oriented industries in Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1916, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 773, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 9 - POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-51-901 — 6-51-907) › Section 6-51-903 - Local board of directors - Members

(a)
All postsecondary vocational-technical schools, including those which expand their services under §
6-51-217
or under §
6-51-906
shall be governed by a local board of directors.
(b)
(1)
(A)
The Governor shall appoint a five-member local board of directors composed of residents of the local geographic service area in which the institution is located.
(B)
Appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(C)
No candidate for public office, holder of public office in the state, or his or her spouse, shall serve as a member of a local board.
(D)
Members of the local board shall be qualified electors of the geographic service area in which the institution is located.
(E)
Local board appointees shall have a high interest in vocational and technical education, a strong desire and commitment to serve the institution in the improvement of its offerings, and shall be representative of business, industry, labor, and agriculture, including service occupations.
(2)
(A)
The term of office for local board members shall be five (5) years.
(B)
The initial board appointees shall determine their terms by lot so that no more than one (1) term shall expire during any given year.
(C)
A local board appointee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(3)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the president or director of the institution shall so notify the Governor who shall appoint a successor to the person who vacated membership, who shall serve the unexpired term of the person succeeded.
Acts 1991, No. 773, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 9 - POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-51-901 — 6-51-907) › Section 6-51-904 - Duties of local board for technical institutes

(a)
The powers and duties of the local board shall be as follows:
(1)
To acquire, hold, and transfer real and personal property, to enter into contracts, to institute and defend legal actions and suits, and to exercise such other rights and privileges as may be necessary for the management and administration of the technical institute;
(2)
To determine a minimum level for student tuition and fees to be charged by the technical institute, including without limitation penalty fees;
(3)
To appoint from the candidates certified by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and approved by the Governor, the president of the technical institute or director of the comprehensive lifelong learning center;
(4)
To appoint, upon nomination of the president or director, the members of the administrative and teaching staffs;
(5)
To determine, with the approval of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the educational program of the institution; and
(6)
Other powers and duties as provided in this subchapter including without limitation those relating to accountability measures and performance indicators under §
6-51-902
.
(b)
All records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the technical institutes and comprehensive lifelong learning centers shall be transferred from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to the local boards of directors.
(c)
The local board may make rules not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter or inconsistent with the rules of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as are necessary for the proper administration and operation of the institution.
(d)
The local board may contract with a nonprofit organization or a local school district board of directors within its service area to offer secondary-level general academic and vocational and technical courses and programs, adult literacy courses, or both.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 352, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1921, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1920, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 923,§ 31, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1991, No. 773, § 2; 1997, No. 803, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 9 - POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-51-901 — 6-51-907) › Section 6-51-905 - Technical institutes

(a)
A technical institute may offer programs which lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree.
(b)
Each technical institute shall operate within a service area assigned by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(c)
(1)
The board of directors of the technical institute may contract with existing institutions of higher education for the operation of any associate degree programs offered at the institute.
(2)
Such programs must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and may be offered either on-site at the institute or at a satellite location.
(d)
(1)
Any degree at or above the associate degree level offered at a technical institute or any state-supported postsecondary institution must be approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2)
Those degrees offered at a technical institute must be awarded by an Arkansas higher education institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(3)
Any such degree program must be offered through the institute's center for collegiate instruction.
(e)
(1)
(A)
The technical institute shall be required to establish a policy that specifically outlines a plan to work with local business, industry, and agriculture to meet technological and training needs.
(B)
The plan shall be submitted annually to the local board of directors and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval.
(C)
The plan shall incorporate a study of local needs, including interviews with local business, industry, and agriculture.
(2)
(A)
The technical institute shall be required to offer courses to address business, industry, and agricultural needs, and when appropriate, teach the course at those sites.
(B)
The technical institute may use adjunct faculty or professors under contract to meet this requirement.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1923, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1922, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1991, No. 773, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 9 - POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-51-901 — 6-51-907) › Section 6-51-907 - Expanded associate degrees instruction - College transfer courses - Definition

(a)
Any Arkansas technical institute or comprehensive lifelong learning center desiring to offer college transfer courses or to increase the number of associate of applied science degrees being offered may initiate such college transfer courses or occupational degree programs under the provisions of this section upon approval of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(b)
(1)
The Center for Collegiate Instruction, hereinafter called "the center", means a legally designated collegiate center on the campus of a technical institute or a comprehensive lifelong learning center.
(2)
The center shall be authorized to coordinate and offer college-level courses at such location.
(3)
It shall comply with the established accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission for the umbrella college or university which acts as the sponsor for the center.
(c)
(1)
Any technical institute or comprehensive lifelong learning center that desires to establish a collegiate center shall be required to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the sponsoring colleges or universities.
(2)
The guidelines for establishing the memorandum of understanding shall be developed by the board.
(d)
(1)
The associate degree programs to be offered at the center shall be developed by participating institutions and shall meet all the standards for accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(2)
Associate degree programs offered through a center must be approved for implementation by the board.
(e)
(1)
Each university or college operating at least one (1) collegiate center shall designate a center director who shall manage the operation of the center and any subsequent satellite units which may be developed at other institutions.
(2)
Each technical institute or comprehensive lifelong learning center shall designate a collegiate center coordinator who is to be responsible for the overall coordination of the center and its efficient operation.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1926, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1991, No. 773, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1101 - Merger

(a)
(1)
This subchapter shall govern the merger of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute and East Arkansas Community College if:
(A)
The Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute votes to merge with East Arkansas Community College;
(B)
The Board of Directors of East Arkansas Community College votes to accept the merger; and
(C)
The merger is approved under §
6-53-401
.
(2)
(A)
(i)
When voting to accept a merger under subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, the Board of Directors of East Arkansas Community College shall designate a date for the merger to become effective.
(ii)
The Board of Directors of East Arkansas Community College shall consult the Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute in determining the date under subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section.
(B)
If a merger of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute and East Arkansas Community College is approved under §
6-53-401
, the merger shall become effective on the date designated under subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section.
(b)
On the effective date of a merger under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, all statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including the functions of budgeting or purchasing, of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be transferred to East Arkansas Community College.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1102 - Board of directors

On the effective date of a merger under §
6-51-1101(a)(2)
:
(1)
The Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be abolished; and
(2)
The Board of Directors of East Arkansas Community College shall assume the powers and duties of the Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1103 - Purchasing

(a)
Upon the vote of the Board of Directors of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to merge with East Arkansas Community College under §
6-51-1101(a)(1)(A)
and before the effective date of a merger under §
6-51-1101(a)(2)
:
(1)
Purchases by Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be made under the Arkansas Procurement Law, §
19-11-201
et seq.; and
(2)
Purchases by East Arkansas Community College may continue to be made under procedures that were applicable to East Arkansas Community College.
(b)
This section shall not apply if a merger is not subsequently approved under §
6-51-1101(a)
.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1104 - Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under §
6-51-1101(a)(2)
:
(1)
All property and other rights, claims, and assets of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be transferred to East Arkansas Community College;
(2)
All obligations of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute shall be obligations of East Arkansas Community College;
(3)
(A)
Except as provided in subdivision (3)(B) of this section, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority shall be transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College.
(B)
If applicable, the personnel transferred from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute to East Arkansas Community College shall comply with Acts 2017, No. 94, § 1, as amended by this subchapter; and
(4)
All cash fund balances of Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute transferred to East Arkansas Community College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of East Arkansas Community College.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1105 - Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under §
6-51-1101(a)(2)
, funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by East Arkansas Community College.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 51 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (§§ 6-51-101 — 6-51-1106) › Subchapter 11 - PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW UPON MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (§§ 6-51-1101 — 6-51-1106) › Section 6-51-1106 - Funding from the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund

Beginning on the effective date of a merger under §
6-51-1101(a)(2)
, funding from the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund, which would have been provided to Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, shall be provided to East Arkansas Community College.
Added by Act 2017, No. 636,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-105) › Section 6-52-101 - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

(a)
There is created Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as an entity within the Division of Workforce Services.
(b)
The policy and scope of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be to provide increased employment of individuals with disabilities through the provision of individualized training, independent living services, educational and support services, and meaningful opportunities for employment in integrated work settings to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society.
(c)
Pursuant to such policy, rehabilitation services shall be provided to citizens throughout the state, and the rehabilitation plan adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be in effect in all political subdivisions of the state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 144, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 574, §§ 1, 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-105) › Section 6-52-102 - Transfer of authority, property, etc

(a)
All authorities and responsibilities defined in the Rehabilitation Act of Arkansas, §
20-79-201
et seq., shall be administered by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services under the direction of the Division of Workforce Services, except those transferred to the Division of State Services for the Blind by §
25-10-201
et seq.
(b)
Any and all statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, authorized positions, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred from the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Human Services by §
25-10-102
et seq. are hereby transferred to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 145, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 574, §§ 3, 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-105) › Section 6-52-103 - Powers and duties

The Arkansas Workforce Development Board, through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, shall provide the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter to eligible individuals with disabilities and those who can benefit from independent living services, determined by the agency to be eligible therefor, and, in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is authorized, among other things:
(1)
To be the sole state agency to supervise and administer the rehabilitation services authorized by this subchapter except such part or parts as may be administered by a local agency in a political subdivision of the state, in which case Arkansas Rehabilitation Services shall be the sole agency to supervise such local agency in the administration of such part or parts; and
(2)
To conduct research and compile statistics relative to the provision of services or the need of services of individuals with disabilities.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 146, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 574, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-105) › Section 6-52-104 - Eligibility for retirement systems

All employees of the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as of July 1, 1993, shall be eligible for membership in the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System, Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, or alternate retirement systems. Any such employee who desires to change retirement systems must do so within ninety (90) calendar days after July 1, 1993.
Acts 1993, No. 574, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-105) › Section 6-52-105 - Office facilities

The Building Authority Division shall ensure that all offices of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services are exemplary models of accessibility and conform to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
42 U.S.C. § 12101
et seq.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1993, No. 574, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-201 - Definitions

In this subchapter:
(1)
"Apprenticeship training program" means a training program that provides on-the-job training, supplementary instruction, or related instruction in a trade or occupation that has been certified as an apprenticeable occupation by the United States Office of Apprenticeship;
(2)
(A)
"Pre-apprenticeship" means programs that provide instruction or training to increase math, literacy, and other vocational and prevocational skills needed to enter a registered apprenticeship program.
(B)
"Pre-apprenticeship" programs are not:
(i)
Registered with the United States Department of Labor during the term of the pre-apprenticeship training; or
(ii)
Federally vetted, but a high-quality pre-apprenticeship should have a minimum of one (1) registered apprenticeship partner or a strong relationship with at least one (1) apprenticeship program, feature training and curriculum that aligns with that program, and include a wide range of support services designed specifically to help participants succeed;
(3)
"Program sponsor" means any person, association, committee, business, or organization operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is registered or is in the process of registration by the United States Office of Apprenticeship;
(4)
"Related instruction" means organized off-the-job instruction in theoretical or technical subjects required for the completion of an apprenticeship program for a particular apprenticeable trade;
(5)
"Supplementary instruction" means a course of instruction for persons employed as journeymen craftsmen in an apprenticeable trade that is designed to provide new skills or upgrade current skills; and
(6)
"Youth apprenticeship" means a registered apprenticeship program that has been validated by the United States Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency serving individuals between sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) years of age and is sponsored by employers, labor management organizations, or other organizations.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1927, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 684, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-202 - Applicability

The provisions of this subchapter apply only to those apprenticeship training programs which receive state funds pursuant to the provisions of §
6-52-207
.
Acts 1989, No. 684, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-203 - Rules

The Office of Skills Development and the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 684, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-204 - Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee

(a)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint an Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee composed of members with the following qualifications:
(A)
One (1) member representing employer organizations;
(B)
One (1) member representing labor unions or bargaining agents for members of apprenticeable trades;
(C)
One (1) member representing the minority and female workforce who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;
(D)
Two (2) members who teach or immediately supervise supplementary instruction or related instruction courses;
(E)
Three (3) members representing employers who are actively utilizing registered apprenticeship who have knowledge of apprenticeship and are familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;
(F)
One (1) member representing the Division of Career and Technical Education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;
(G)
One (1) member representing a state supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education;
(H)
One (1) member representing the Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, §
15-4-3701
et seq., workforce system who has knowledge of apprenticeship and is familiar with the needs of vocational and technical education; and
(I)
One (1) member representing the Office of Skills Development.
(2)
Members of the committee shall serve terms of four (4) years.
(3)
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of a term vacated.
(4)
The Governor shall consult the Office of Skills Development before making an appointment under this subsection.
(5)
Appointments made by the Governor under this subsection shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(b)
Advisory members of the committee shall include the following:
(1)
Two (2) persons designated by the Office of Skills Development; and
(2)
One (1) person designated by and representing the United States Office of Apprenticeship.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 148, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1989, No. 684, § 4; 1999, No. 1323, § 44.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-205 - Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee - Duties

(a)
The Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall recommend to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board a statewide plan for the development of a comprehensive program of apprenticeship training that shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1)
Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for apprenticeship training and apprenticeship expansion efforts;
(2)
Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing available funds to apprenticeship training programs and apprenticeship expansion efforts; and
(3)
The content and method of the public notice required by this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
The Office of Skills Development shall furnish the committee with the current data necessary to develop the plan.
(2)
All state boards and agencies shall cooperate with the committee and shall furnish information and material on request.
(c)
Pursuant to this section, the reporting procedures shall be included in the state plan for apprenticeship.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 467,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 150, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 684, §§ 5, 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 52 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING (§§ 6-52-101 — 6-52-208) › Subchapter 2 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS (§§ 6-52-201 — 6-52-208) › Section 6-52-206 - Recommendations

(a)
Recommendations of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee submitted to the Office of Skills Development must be acted on and either accepted or rejected.
(b)
A recommendation which is rejected must be returned immediately to the committee, accompanied by written notice of the reasons for rejecting the recommendation.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 151, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 684, § 8.