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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 (§§ 6-15-201 — 6-15-216) › Section 6-15-207 - Enforcement of standards

(a)
The State Board of Education may take any number of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address a school or school district failure to meet standards for accreditation any time after a school or school district has received notice of being placed on probationary status pursuant to §§
6-15-202
and
6-15-203
.
(b)
The state board shall take at least one (1) of the actions listed in subsection (c) of this section to address any school or school district which has failed to meet all standards for accreditation for two (2) consecutive school years, including the year the probationary status is declared pursuant to §§
6-15-202
and
6-15-203
, unless the state board, at its discretion, issues written findings supported by a majority of the state board that the school district could not meet current standards for the relevant time period due to impossibility caused by external forces beyond the school district's control.
(c)
The state board shall be allowed to take the following actions to address any school or school district on probationary status for failing to meet the standards for accreditation:
(1)
Require a school district to reorganize or reassign the administrative, instructional, or support staff of a public school;
(2)
Require a school or school district to institute and fully implement a curriculum that is based on state academic content and achievement standards, including providing appropriate professional development at the cost of the school district;
(3)
Remove a particular school from the jurisdiction of a school district and establish alternative public governance and supervision of the school;
(4)
Require a school district to close down or dissolve a particular school or schools within a school district;
(5)
Annex a school district or districts or parts thereof with another receiving school district or districts pursuant to the authority of §
6-13-1401
et seq. and this subchapter;
(6)
Consolidate a school district or districts or parts thereof with another school district or districts or parts thereof to form a resulting district pursuant to the authority of §
6-13-1401
et seq. and this subchapter;
(7)
Reconstitute the leadership of a school district by removing permanently or suspending on a temporary basis the superintendent of the school district or any particular board members of a school district. The state board shall have the authority to appoint an administrator or to call for the election of new school district board members to administer the affairs and provide governance of the school district, or both; and
(8)
Take any other appropriate action allowed by law which is determined by the state board to assist and address a school or school district failure to meet the standards for accreditation.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 (§§ 6-15-201 — 6-15-216) › Section 6-15-208 - Publication and dissemination

When any school of a school district or the school district is determined by the State Board of Education to be on probationary status for failure to meet the standards for accreditation, that school district after exhausting its rights to appeal shall:
(1)
Publish the probationary status determination and findings of the state board to the public and the parents or caregiver of each student enrolled in the school or school district determined to have failed to meet the standards for accreditation;
(2)
The public notice shall be in an understandable and uniform format; and
(3)
The public notice shall be published or disseminated, immediately after the state board's determination on the website of the school district and published at least one (1) time a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper of general circulation in the affected school district.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 (§§ 6-15-201 — 6-15-216) › Section 6-15-209 - Rules

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules as necessary to set forth the:
(1)
Process for identifying and addressing a school or school district that is failing to meet the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts;
(2)
Process and measures to be applied to require a school or school district to comply with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, including, but not limited to, possible annexation, consolidation or reconstitution of a school district under §
6-13-1401
et seq. and this subchapter;
(3)
Appeals process and procedures available to a school district pursuant to this subchapter and current law; and
(4)
Definitions and meaning of relevant terms governing the establishment and governance of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 206, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 (§§ 6-15-201 — 6-15-216) › Section 6-15-213 - Course considered as taught under certain circumstances

A course shall be considered as taught by a school district in compliance with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts if:
(1)
A course required to be taught by a school district under the State Board of Education's Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts:
(A)
Has an enrollment of one (1) or more students and all students enrolled in the course leave the school district or drop the course after the course has commenced but before the completion of the course in each given school year or school semester the course is to be taught; or
(B)
The school district made the course available to students as required but no students signed up to take the course;
(2)
The school district superintendent certifies in writing that no student eligible to take the required course enrolled to attend the school district campus where the course was required to be taught after the initial student or students left the school district or that no eligible student enrolled in the course offered by the school district;
(3)
The school district provides written proof, as required by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, that the school district had the course scheduled to be taught on the school district's master course schedule during the entire time the course was required to be taught;
(4)
The school district provides written proof, as required by the division, that the school district had a properly licensed teacher employed and able to teach the required course during the entire time the course was required to be taught on site at the school district, by independent study, or has access to the course via distance education approved by the division, and the course was listed on the school district's master course schedule; and
(5)
The division, upon review of proper records of the school district and information certified by the school district superintendent, confirms that the school district satisfied the requirements of subdivisions (2)-(4) of this section and verifies that the information submitted pursuant to subdivisions (2)-(4) of this section is correct.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1197, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 853,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1138,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2007, No. 219, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 (§§ 6-15-201 — 6-15-216) › Section 6-15-216 - Flexibility in awarding course credit

(a)
(1)
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, a public school district may submit a plan for approval to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to award units of high school course credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction.
(2)
The plan shall include a method for recording demonstrated subject matter competency on high school transcripts.
(b)
Upon approval, a public school district shall not be in violation of any requirement in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts that units of credit be awarded for a minimum number of clock hours if the public school district awards units of credit based on a demonstration of subject matter competency instead of, or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction if the awarding of credit is in compliance with the public school district's approved plan.
(c)
The division may promulgate rules to implement this section, including without limitation guidelines to assist public school districts in transitioning to awarding credits as provided under this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1206, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1205, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 872,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-401 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5801; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 1; 1999, No. 999, § 1; 2003, No. 1467, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-402 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 2; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5802; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 2; 1997, No. 1172, § 2; 1999, No. 999, § 2; 2003, No. 1467, § 8; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-403 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 3; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5803; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 3; 1997, No. 1172, § 3; 1999, No. 999, § 4; 2003, No. 1467, § 9; 2011, No. 989, § 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-404 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 2, eff. 4/11/2013.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 13; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5813; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 4; 1997, No. 1172, § 4; 1999, No. 999, § 5; 2003, No. 1467, § 10; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 3; 2011, No. 989, § 15.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-405 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-406 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 4; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5804; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 6; 1997, No. 1172, § 6; 1999, No. 999, § 8; 2003, No. 1467, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-407 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 5; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5805; Acts 1993, No. 846, § 7; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 47, § 1; 1995, No. 385, § 1; 1997, No. 1172, § 7; 1999, No. 999, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-408 - 6-15-413 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-413 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-414 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 10; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5810.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-415 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 12; 1983 (Ex. Sess.), No. 89, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-5812.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-416 - 6-15-418 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-418 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-419 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 5, eff. 4/11/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 4, eff. 4/11/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 3, eff. 4/11/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 999, § 3; 2003, No. 1467, § 12; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 11; 2007, No. 1573, § 4; 2009, No. 1307, § 1; 2011, No. 989, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-420 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 6, eff. 4/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 999, § 7; 2003, No. 1467, § 13; 2007, No. 1573, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-421 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1999, No. 999, § 10; 2003, No. 1467, § 14; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 2; 2005, No. 2197, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-422 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1999, No. 999, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-423 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-424 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 15; 2007, No. 1573, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-425 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-426 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 841,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16; 2007, No. 807, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 1573, § 8; 2009, No. 376, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-427 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-428 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 3, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-429 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 4, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-430 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 846,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1429,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 2, eff. 4/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 5, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-431 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1272,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 600,§ 6, eff. 4/4/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-432 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1467, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-433 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1217,§ 14, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 7, eff. 4/11/2013.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 1; 2007, No. 1573, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 1307, §§ 2, 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-434 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-435 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-436 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-437 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2009, No. 376, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-438 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1204,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 35, § 4; 2007, No. 1573, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-439 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 2253, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-440 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 1229, § 1; 2009, No. 222, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 4 - ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (§§ 6-15-401 — 6-15-441) › Section 6-15-441 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1216,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 989,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1073,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1081,§ 8, eff. 4/11/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 730, § 2; 2011, No. 879, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 5 - HOME SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-501 — 6-15-510) › Section 6-15-501 - Definition

As used in this subchapter, "home school" means a school provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her own child.
Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 2; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1503.5; Acts 2007, No. 824, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 5 - HOME SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-501 — 6-15-510) › Section 6-15-502 - Rules and procedures for monitoring and enforcing provisions

(a)
The provisions of §
6-18-201(a)
shall be self-executing, and the State Board of Education shall have no authority to promulgate rules or guidelines for the enforcement or administration thereof.
(b)
The state board is empowered to make such reasonable rules required for the proper administration of this subchapter which are not inconsistent with the intent of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 207, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 7; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1503.10; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 15; 1997, No. 400, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 5 - HOME SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-501 — 6-15-510) › Section 6-15-507 - Ineligibility of home schools for local, state, or federal funds

(a)
(1)
Home schools authorized by this subchapter are not entitled to local, state, or federal funds allocated to a public school district.
(2)
For purposes of this section, eligible children with disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,
20 U.S.C. § 1400
et seq., in home school settings shall be given the same consideration afforded to students in private school settings for special education services as provided for in that act.
(b)
School districts providing services to home school students shall be eligible for local, state, or federal funds allocated or approved for such services.
Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 8; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1503.11; Acts 1997, No. 400, § 6; 2003, No. 1793, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 5 - HOME SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-501 — 6-15-510) › Section 6-15-508 - Home schooling prohibited if sex offender resides in home

(a)
No child may be home schooled if any person residing in the home with the child is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, §
12-12-901
et seq.
(b)
Upon petition to the sentencing court from the child's parent or guardian, the sentencing court may enter a written order specifically waiving the restriction in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
This section shall not apply if the child to be home schooled is the person registered under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, §
12-12-901
et seq.
Acts 2001, No. 1787, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 9 - UNIFORM GRADING SCALE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-901 — 6-15-903) › Section 6-15-901 - Definition

For the purposes of this subchapter, "advanced placement course" means a course of instruction that qualifies for college credit and that is approved for credit as a high school course by the State Board of Education.
Acts 1991, No. 1070, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 9 - UNIFORM GRADING SCALE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§§ 6-15-901 — 6-15-903) › Section 6-15-903 - Report cards

(a)
(1)
Every public school district shall provide a report card for each student reflecting the student's grade in each class in which the student is enrolled.
(2)
The report card shall be:
(A)
Mailed to the last known address of the student;
(B)
Given to a parent at a parent-teacher conference; or
(C)
Sent home with the student.
(b)
The report card shall be provided at the end of each grading period but no fewer than four (4) times each school year.
(c)
Parents shall not be required to provide postage or self-addressed envelopes to receive a report card.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1001 - Title

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997".
Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1002 - Legislative findings

(a)
The General Assembly recognizes that students in Arkansas deserve the best education that the citizens can provide and establishes a goal to provide a quality educational opportunity to every public school student in every community and in every school district in the state.
(b)
The General Assembly acknowledges that the State of Arkansas must:
(1)
Raise student academic achievement in the basic curriculum;
(2)
Increase the number of students who complete the courses required for graduation; and
(3)
Ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and preparation to be contributing members of society.
(c)
The General Assembly further acknowledges that every school district in Arkansas must graduate academically competent students, must have qualified teachers and administrators, must provide a safe, efficient, and accountable program, and must be supported by and assisted by the state.
(d)
The General Assembly finds that in order for all involved in the education of our young people to work to meet this challenge, a revision of existing statutes is necessary.
Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1003 - Academically competent students

(a)
(1)
Arkansas public school students will achieve competency in the basic core of knowledge and skills.
(2)
Students will meet required standards in academic areas of the curriculum that will serve as a basis for students to pursue immediate and lifelong educational and employment opportunities.
(3)
Students will achieve competency in:
(A)
Language arts, writing, spelling, speaking, listening, and reading;
(B)
Math, computation, measurement, probability and statistics;
(C)
Problem solving, basic algebra, data analysis, and geometry concepts;
(D)
Science, physical and life science knowledge and scientific problem solving; and
(E)
Social studies, history, geography, economics, and civic education.
(b)
(1)
Arkansas public school students will apply practical knowledge and skills.
(2)
Students will meet required academic standards in those areas that will better prepare them for lifelong career opportunities.
(3)
Students will achieve competency at the local level in computer science and other technologies and in practical economic and consumer skills and will be offered courses in vocational preparation skills.
(c)
(1)
Arkansas public school students will demonstrate achievement.
(2)
School districts, schools, and students shall participate in the state assessments in the basic core of knowledge and skills as defined by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, §
6-15-2901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1210, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 936,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 3; 1999, No. 999, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1006 - Assistance and support

(a)
(1)
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will be structured to provide leadership, service, and support to public schools.
(2)
Division professional staff will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in learning theory, best educational practices, resource utilization, research and data analysis, school law, instructional leadership, and school administration.
(b)
(1)
Division staff will conduct, sponsor, participate in, and support continuing education and professional development.
(2)
The continuing education and professional development will be based on overall organizational improvement, performance evaluation results, statewide student achievement results, and current educational research and practice.
(c)
(1)
The division will provide leadership in marshalling support for a quality and equitable educational system in the state.
(2)
Division resources will be committed to supporting policy development and procedures that enable the Governor, the General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and business and professional organizations to work together in a positive and consistent manner to improve education in Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1215, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1993, No. 405, § 2; 1997, No. 1108, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1007 - Arkansas Leadership Academy

(a)
There is established the Arkansas Leadership Academy.
(b)
(1)
The academy shall provide a variety of training programs and opportunities to develop the knowledge base and leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other administrators, and school district board members.
(2)
The academy may enter into a private-public partnership or a public-public partnership if the partnership will enhance the leadership skills of school principals, teachers, superintendents, other school administrators, school district board members, students, or other stakeholders.
(c)
The State Board of Education shall have the authority to issue requests for qualifications and to use other appropriate procurement methods if the state board determines that the operator or the location of the academy should be changed.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 544,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 298,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1991, No. 236, § 1; 1997, No. 1108, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 10 - ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT (§§ 6-15-1001 — 6-15-1012) › Section 6-15-1011 - Rules

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 211, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 1108, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 11 - ATTACHING SEALS TO HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS AND DIPLOMAS (§ 6-15-1101) › Section 6-15-1101 - Legislative findings

(a)
The General Assembly hereby recognizes and acknowledges that in recent years a high school diploma has lost credibility as a warranty that the recipient has the basic knowledge and skills necessary for either an entry-level job or for postsecondary education. The General Assembly further recognizes that the State Board of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and local school districts have worked diligently to establish and implement a core curriculum in Arkansas secondary schools. Students who complete the core curriculum with a satisfactory grade point average should receive recognition for both perseverance and a job well done. It is the purpose of this legislation to both further that recognition and to increase the confidence of Arkansans in the value of diplomas awarded by the state's public schools.
(b)
(1)
A school district shall attach a seal, stamp, or other symbol to diplomas awarded to high school students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
(2)
Electronic transcripts shall include a designation for students who have completed the core curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
(c)
The state board is authorized to promulgate rules for the implementation of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 212, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1216, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 330,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1993, No. 688, §§ 1, 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 18; 1997, No. 977, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 12 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION (§ 6-15-1201) › Section 6-15-1201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1155,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1997, No. 1340, §§ 1-4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 13 - SAFE SCHOOLS COMMITTEE (§§ 6-15-1301 — 6-15-1305) › Section 6-15-1302 - Emergency operation plans and emergency communication with law enforcement requirements

(a)
On or before October 1, 2021, a public school shall have a panic button alert system or other means of emergency communication with law enforcement if funding is available.
(b)
The panic button alert system shall:
(1)
Connect the caller with 911 while simultaneously notifying designated on-site personnel;
(2)
(A)
Directly integrate into the existing statewide Smart911 system.
(B)
The Smart911 system shall provide a way for a public school to geo-fence the school campus and provide and manage floor plans and other documents to assist emergency responders when they automatically display during a 911 call;
(3)
Be available for use as a smartphone application and have a mechanism for panic notifications to be triggered by non-smartphone wireless callers and landline callers; and
(4)
Be limited to users designated, approved, and confirmed by school administrators.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 648,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 620,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 950,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 648, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-10-101 — 6-28-206) › Chapter 15 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY GENERALLY (§§ 6-15-101 — 6-15-3204) › Subchapter 13 - SAFE SCHOOLS COMMITTEE (§§ 6-15-1301 — 6-15-1305) › Section 6-15-1304 - Emergency or security records or information - Disclosure exempted

The following records or other information related to a public school district or public school that operates a prekindergarten program or serves any students in any grade in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.:
(1)
Records or other information that upon disclosure could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety, including without limitation records or other information concerning emergency or security plans, school safety plans, procedures, risk assessments, studies, measures, or systems; and
(2)
Records or other information relating to the number of licensed security officers, school resource officers, or other security personnel, as well as any personal information about those individuals.
Added by Act 2017, No. 541,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.