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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 15 - ARKANSAS GEOGRAPHICAL CRITICAL NEEDS MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1501 — 6-82-1506) › Section 6-82-1505 - Rules - Administration - Report

(a)
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the Division of Higher Education shall jointly promulgate rules necessary for the proper administration of the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program.
(b)
The university shall be the administering agency of the program.
(c)
If sufficient funds are not available to fully fund scholarship awards to all eligible students, the university shall make the awards to first-time students on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority consideration shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the program.
(d)
All funds received by the university from the repayment of scholarship awards by program participants shall be deposited into the fund that provides funding for the program.
(e)
(1)
The university shall make an annual report to the General Assembly.
(2)
Each report shall contain a complete enumeration of the:
(A)
Program's activities;
(B)
Scholarships granted;
(C)
Names of persons to whom granted;
(D)
Institutions attended by those receiving the scholarships; and
(E)
Teaching location of applicants who have received their education and become licensed teachers within this state as a result of the scholarships.
(3)
The university shall make a full report and account of receipts and expenditures for salaries and expenses incurred under this section.
(4)
Upon its records and any published reports, the university shall distinguish among those recipients who:
(A)
Have paid their financial obligations in full;
(B)
Have breached their contracts but with the university's permission; and
(C)
Have breached their contracts and remain financially indebted to the state.
(f)
The requirements of this subchapter are contingent on the funding available for the program.
(g)
The university is authorized to determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of forgivable loans should the number of eligible applicants and recipients exceed the funds available, so long as the procedures are consistent with subsection (c) of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 411, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2106, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1731, § 4; 2003, No. 1746, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 15 - ARKANSAS GEOGRAPHICAL CRITICAL NEEDS MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1501 — 6-82-1506) › Section 6-82-1506 - Committee

(a)
There is established a committee to be known as the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program Committee.
(b)
The committee shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
(c)
The appointed committee members shall be:
(1)
Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to education; and
(2)
Residents of the State of Arkansas at the time of appointment and throughout their term.
(d)
The members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years.
(e)
(1)
If a vacancy occurs in an appointed position for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the chancellor.
(2)
The new appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(f)
The chancellor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as chairperson.
(g)
(1)
The committee shall meet at times and places the chairperson deems necessary, but no meetings shall be held outside of the State of Arkansas.
(2)
Three (3) of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business.
(3)
All action of the committee shall be by approval of a quorum.
(h)
The committee shall:
(1)
Select the recipients of the Arkansas Teaching Fellows forgivable loans; and
(2)
Perform other duties or functions regarding the Critical Needs Minority Teacher Scholarship Program as may be requested by the chancellor.
(i)
(1)
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shall provide staff and office space to the committee.
(2)
(A)
Members of the committee shall serve without pay.
(B)
Members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-902
, to be paid with funds appropriated for administration of the program to the extent money is available.
Acts 2003, No. 1746, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1601 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1602 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1603 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1604 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1605 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1416,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1606 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1607 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1608 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1609 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1610 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1612 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 3, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1613 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 3, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1; 2005, No. 2129, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 16 - ARKANSAS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1601 — 6-82-1614) › Section 6-82-1614 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 3, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1796, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1701 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1702 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1703 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1704 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1705 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1; 2009, No. 1213, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1706 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1707 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1708 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1709 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Acts 2007, No. 1030, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 17 - HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1701 — 6-82-1710) › Section 6-82-1710 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 4, eff. 3/2/2017.
Added by Act 2015, No. 21,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 18 - ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1801 — 6-82-1805) › Section 6-82-1801 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program and that is:
(A)
A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university;
(B)
A state-supported technical institute;
(C)
An approved state-supported school of nursing; or
(D)
A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university;
(2)
"Approved state-supported school of nursing" means a state-supported school of nursing with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that:
(A)
Prepares students as registered nurses;
(B)
Grants nursing diplomas;
(C)
Is eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
20 U.S.C. § 1070
et seq.;
(D)
Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;
(E)
Has been approved by the division as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program; and
(F)
Is not a two-year or four-year college or university;
(3)
"Federal student financial assistance" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student as a result of:
(A)
An approved Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including without limitation a Pell Grant; or
(B)
The student's or other family member's service in the United States Armed Forces, including without limitation the Army National Guard or Air National Guard;
(4)
"Private scholarship" means a scholarship or grant awarded by a private entity or donor; and
(5)
"State-supported student financial assistance" means a state-supported scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or tuition reimbursement funded with state funds or net proceeds from the state lottery awarded by:
(A)
The division; or
(B)
A scholarship or grant awarded by an approved institution of higher education in this state funded, in whole or in part, by state funds, including without limitation:
(i)
Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement;
(ii)
Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors;
(iii)
Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and
(iv)
Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 388,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2109, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2108, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2107, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 18 - ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1801 — 6-82-1805) › Section 6-82-1802 - Establishment - Eligibility

(a)
There is established the Arkansas Future Grant Program within the Division of Higher Education.
(b)
A student is eligible for an Arkansas Future Grant if the student is an Arkansas resident who:
(1)
Meets one (1) of the following requirements:
(A)
Has either:
(i)
Graduated from an Arkansas:
(a)
Public high school;
(b)
Private high school; or
(c)
Home school under §
6-15-501
et seq.; or
(ii)
Received a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Adult Education Section; or
(B)
Verifies that he or she has resided in Arkansas for the three (3) years immediately preceding application for the grant and has either:
(i)
Graduated from an out-of-state:
(a)
Public high school;
(b)
Private high school; or
(c)
Home school recognized by another state; or
(ii)
Received a high school equivalency diploma approved by another state;
(2)
Is enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a:
(A)
Science, technology, engineering, accounting, finance, nursing, education, or mathematics field, including without limitation computer science, information technology, data analysis, or graphic design;
(B)
Regional high-demand field; or
(C)
State high-demand field; and
(3)
Has completed and submitted to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a subsequent application required by the United States Department of Education for federal financial aid.
(c)
A student may continue to be eligible until the student has:
(1)
Received the grant for five (5) academic semesters;
(2)
Obtained an associate degree;
(3)
Failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the approved institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled; or
(4)
Failed to complete the mentoring or community service requirements under §
6-82-1804
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 618,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2111, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2110, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 18 - ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1801 — 6-82-1805) › Section 6-82-1803 - Arkansas Future Grant

(a)
(1)
An Arkansas Future Grant shall be in an amount equal to the tuition, fees, and other charges incurred by a student who meets the requirements under §
6-82-1802
to attend an approved institution of higher education less the amount the student receives in:
(A)
State-supported student financial assistance;
(B)
Federal student financial assistance; and
(C)
Private scholarships.
(2)
If the approved institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled is a state-supported four-year institution of higher education or a private, nonprofit four-year institution of higher education, the total amount of tuition, fees, and other charges under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be calculated as the average cost of tuition, fees, and other charges at approved institutions of higher education that are state-supported two-year institutions of higher education or private, nonprofit two-year institutions of higher education.
(b)
The Division of Higher Education shall disburse the grant directly to the approved institution of higher education.
(c)
The division shall award grants under this subchapter in the order in which the division receives applications from eligible students.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 388,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2112, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 18 - ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-1801 — 6-82-1805) › Section 6-82-1805 - Rules

The Division of Higher Education shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2114, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 316,§ 1, eff. 3/2/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 20 - GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD (§§ 6-82-2001 — 6-82-2005) › Section 6-82-2002 - Planning grants - Definition

(a)
As used in this subchapter, a "planning grant" is a grant awarded by the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board to eligible entities and individuals under this subchapter.
(b)
The board shall:
(1)
Allocate funds appropriated for purposes of this subchapter;
(2)
Award a one-time planning grant under this section to an entity in this state that:
(A)
Is in the process of creating a graduate medical education program; or
(B)
Is expanding an existing graduate medical education program;
(3)
Award planning grants on a competitive basis according to the criteria adopted by the board under its rules; and
(4)
Determine the number of planning grants awarded and the amount of each planning grant.
(c)
(1)
An application for a planning grant under this section shall be submitted by an entity to the board no later than July 15 of the year preceding the year for which the planning grant will be used.
(2)
The board shall award a planning grant to an eligible entity under this section no later than August 15 of the year in which the eligible entity's application was submitted.
(d)
An entity that is awarded a planning grant under this section and establishes additional first-year residency positions after the receipt of a planning grant is eligible for additional funds for each position established.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 20 - GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD (§§ 6-82-2001 — 6-82-2005) › Section 6-82-2003 - Planning grants for program expansion or new programs

(a)
The Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board shall award planning grants to enable entities with existing graduate medical education programs to:
(1)
Increase the number of first-year residency positions; and
(2)
Provide for the establishment of new graduate medical education programs with first-year residency positions.
(b)
The board shall determine the number of planning grants awarded under this section and the amount of each planning grant awarded under this section.
(c)
A planning grant under this section shall be used to support the direct resident costs to the graduate medical education program, including without limitation stipends and benefits.
(d)
An entity applying for a planning grant under this section shall:
(1)
Include a plan for receiving accreditation for the increased number of residency positions or for the new graduate medical education program, as applicable; and
(2)
Be submitted to the board no later than October 1 preceding the academic year for which the planning grant is made.
(e)
The board shall:
(1)
Award a planning grant under this section no later than January 1 of the year in which the planning grant will be used; and
(2)
Distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled.
(f)
(1)
A planning grant awarded under this section shall be in effect for no more than three (3) consecutive fiscal years.
(2)
For each first-year residency position for which an entity with a graduate medical education program receives an initial planning grant under this section, the board shall award the entity with the graduate medical education program an equal planning grant amount for the following fiscal year, not to exceed three (3) fiscal years.
Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 20 - GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD (§§ 6-82-2001 — 6-82-2005) › Section 6-82-2004 - Priority of planning grants - Adjustment of amounts

(a)
If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that the number of first-year residency positions proposed by eligible applicants under §
6-82-2003
exceeds the amount of funding appropriated for the planning grants under this subchapter, the board:
(1)
May give priority for up to fifty percent (50%) of the funded first-year residency positions to be in:
(A)
Primary care; or
(B)
A field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board based on the Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report; and
(2)
Shall not reduce planning grant amounts awarded for each resident position, but may proportionately reduce the number of positions funded for each graduate medical education program.
(b)
If the board determines that, based on the applications it has received for planning grants under §
6-82-2003
, the entire appropriation for planning grants under this subchapter shall not be awarded for a particular year, the board may transfer and use the funds appropriated to award planning grants under §
6-82-2002
.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1080,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 20 - GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD (§§ 6-82-2001 — 6-82-2005) › Section 6-82-2005 - Planning grants for additional years of residency

(a)
If the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board determines that funds appropriated under this subchapter are available after all eligible planning grant applications under §§
6-82-2002
and
6-82-2003
have been funded, the board shall award planning grants from excess funds to support medical residents who:
(1)
Have completed at least three (3) years of residency; and
(2)
Are enrolled in a residency program in a field in which this state has less than eighty percent (80%) of the national average of physicians per one hundred thousand (100,000) people, as determined by the board.
(b)
The board shall determine the following with respect to planning grants under this section:
(1)
The amount of a planning grant awarded under this section;
(2)
The number of planning grants awarded under this section; and
(3)
The residency fields in which recipients of planning grants under this section work.
(c)
A planning grant under this section shall be used to support the direct resident costs to the graduate medical education program, including without limitation stipends and benefits.
(d)
The board shall distribute a planning grant amount for a residency position under this section only upon receiving verification that the applicable residency position has been filled.
Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 21 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT OF 2021 (§§ 6-82-2101 — 6-82-2103) › Section 6-82-2101 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship Program Act of 2021".
Added by Act 2021, No. 399,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 21 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT OF 2021 (§§ 6-82-2101 — 6-82-2103) › Section 6-82-2102 - Establishment

There is created and established a program to be known as the "Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship Program".
Added by Act 2021, No. 399,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 21 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT OF 2021 (§§ 6-82-2101 — 6-82-2103) › Section 6-82-2103 - Eligibility

(a)
An individual is eligible for an Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship under this subchapter if the individual has enrolled:
(1)
As a full-time first-time freshman in a state-supported institution of higher education; and
(2)
In a forestry program of study that is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is within the state-supported institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled.
(b)
(1)
To be considered as a recipient of the Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship under this subchapter, an individual shall submit:
(A)
An approved application; and
(B)
A high school transcript.
(2)
The application to be submitted by individuals under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be created and approved by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division.
(3)
The division may select individuals who have submitted the required application materials under subdivision (b)(1) of this section for interviews before choosing the recipient of the Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship under this subchapter.
(c)
To maintain eligibility for an Arkansas Foresters for the Future Scholarship under this subchapter, a recipient shall maintain a full-time status as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the forestry program of study within the state-supported institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled.
Added by Act 2021, No. 399,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2201 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act".
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2202 - Creation

The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program is created under this subchapter.
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2203 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Academy attendee" means an individual who is enrolled in an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution who is a:
(A)
Current teacher;
(B)
Teacher who has graduated from an Arkansas Teacher Academy at an eligible postsecondary institution; or
(C)
Current student;
(2)
"Eligible postsecondary institution" means a public or private two-year or four-year institution of higher education that:
(A)
Offers a postbaccalaureate program that leads to teacher certification; and
(B)
Has entered into an agreement with the Division of Higher Education for purposes of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program; and
(3)
"Tuition and fees" means any one (1) of the following charged by an eligible postsecondary institution that is associated with a program of study that is part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program and that leads to teacher certification:
(A)
Tuition;
(B)
Mandatory fees; and
(C)
Program fees.
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2204 - Arkansas Teacher Academy - Implementation - Purpose

(a)
An eligible postsecondary institution shall implement an Arkansas Teacher Academy to incentivize potential and enrolled academy attendees to:
(1)
Enter the teaching profession; and
(2)
Commit to teaching in:
(A)
Arkansas public schools; or
(B)
Critical shortage areas in Arkansas based on subject areas or geographical areas.
(b)
The Division of Higher Education, in consultation with public and private postsecondary institutions, shall develop and implement a centralized administrative process for each Arkansas Teacher Academy, which shall include without limitation the following:
(1)
A marketing and promotion plan to recruit academy attendees for an Arkansas Teacher Academy;
(2)
Data collection and reporting;
(3)
Tracking of postgraduation service requirements;
(4)
Coordination of induction services;
(5)
Distribution of moneys in the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund between eligible postsecondary institutions;
(6)
Collection of reimbursements from individuals who fail to meet the service requirements under this subchapter;
(7)
A process for assessing an academy attendee's ability to repay financial assistance received under this subchapter if the academy attendee who receives financial assistance under this subchapter is physically or mentally unable to fulfill the requirements of an Arkansas Teacher Academy program; and
(8)
A process for deferring service or repayment required by this subchapter based on factors adopted by the division.
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2205 - Arkansas Teacher Academy - Programs - Eligible postsecondary institution duties

(a)
An Arkansas Teacher Academy may include without limitation a new or existing teacher preparation program that utilizes proven, research-based models of best practices that are already being implemented in similar program pathways.
(b)
An eligible postsecondary institution may:
(1)
Develop a portfolio of teacher preparation programs to offer as part of its Arkansas Teacher Academy;
(2)
(A)
Give priority to students in grades eleven (11) and twelve (12).
(B)
However, an eligible postsecondary institution shall not exclude students in grades nine (9) and ten (10) from its Arkansas Teacher Academy; and
(3)
(A)
Use scholarship funds that exceed the cost of tuition and fees at the eligible postsecondary institution to support its Arkansas Teacher Academy costs.
(B)
However, if a scholarship awarded to an academy attendee under this subchapter does not cover the eligible postsecondary institution's tuition and fees after an academy attendee receives all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants, the eligible postsecondary institution shall not charge an academy attendee awarded a scholarship under this subchapter the remaining difference.
(c)
(1)
An eligible postsecondary institution shall develop formal partnerships with Arkansas public schools to build commitments for teacher employment upon an academy attendee's completion of an Arkansas Teacher Academy program.
(2)
The targeted deployment of academy attendees who are currently teachers who have completed an Arkansas Teacher Academy program shall be based on the:
(A)
Needs of each public school system;
(B)
Community that is being served; and
(C)
Individual skills of each current teacher who has completed an Arkansas Teacher Academy program.
(d)
A program offered as part of an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy shall include accelerated program models for the following without limitation:
(1)
Subject areas and geographical areas identified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as experiencing a critical shortage of teachers;
(2)
An individual seeking postbaccalaureate coursework that results in a professional certification; and
(3)
A student in a non-education program who seeks to complete one (1) or more teacher preparation courses in order to prepare him or her to receive a teaching certification following his or her graduation.
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 22 - ARKANSAS TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT (§§ 6-82-2201 — 6-82-2207) › Section 6-82-2207 - Division of Higher Education - Scholarship distribution duties - Reporting requirements

(a)
The Division of Higher Education shall:
(1)
Administer the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund; and
(2)
Establish criteria for distributing scholarships from the fund.
(b)
On or before March 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Joint Budget Committee, or, if the General Assembly is not in session, the Legislative Council, and the Governor's office the following information:
(1)
The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy in the current academic year; and
(2)
The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services in the current academic year.
(c)
On or before September 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, the division shall report to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, with a copy submitted to the Secretary of State, the following information:
(1)
The total number of academy attendees enrolled in each eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy by year of college enrollment;
(2)
The percentage of academy attendees who complete each year of an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy and who plan to continue to the subsequent year, delineated by each teacher preparation program offered by each eligible postsecondary institution as part of the Arkansas Teacher Academy;
(3)
The number of academy attendees who are currently teachers and who complete a program of study through an eligible postsecondary institution's Arkansas Teacher Academy;
(4)
The number of academy attendees who are currently teaching in a public school in the State of Arkansas as part of an agreement for receiving a scholarship under this subchapter;
(5)
The total number of Arkansas Teacher Academy graduates receiving induction services;
(6)
The number of academy attendees who have defaulted on their obligations under this subchapter and who are in repayment agreements;
(7)
The number of academy attendees who have deferred repayment agreements;
(8)
The number of academy attendees who have completed repayment agreements;
(9)
The methodology for distributing any moneys appropriated for the scholarships distributed under this subchapter to each eligible postsecondary institution and the amounts distributed to each eligible postsecondary institution; and
(10)
The amount of unused moneys in the fund from the previous fiscal year.
(d)
The division may promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.
Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 57, eff. 3/8/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 23 - NURSING/DIRECT CARE EDUCATION STIPEND PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-2301 — 6-82-2304) › Section 6-82-2301 - Eligible nursing students

A nursing student who is attending an accredited nursing institution to become one (1) of the following is eligible for the Nursing/Direct Care Education Stipend Program:
(1)
An Advanced Practice Nurse;
(2)
A registered or licensed practical nurse;
(3)
A certified nursing assistant; or
(4)
A behavioral health aide.
Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 23 - NURSING/DIRECT CARE EDUCATION STIPEND PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-2301 — 6-82-2304) › Section 6-82-2302 - Department of Human Services stipend

(a)
An eligible student under §
6-82-2301(2)
-(4) may be awarded a stipend of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.
(b)
(1)
If an eligible student under §
6-82-2301(2)
-(4) accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the respective division of the Department of Human Services and is required to work for the respective division in a full-time employee status effective immediately upon graduation.
(2)
The student employment commitment under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is equal to the number of years that the stipend was awarded and accepted.
(c)
Each division of the department that is participating in the Nursing/Direct Care Education Stipend Program shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available.
(d)
The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the state and federal funds appropriated for the respective division of the department.
Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 23 - NURSING/DIRECT CARE EDUCATION STIPEND PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-2301 — 6-82-2304) › Section 6-82-2303 - Department of Health stipend

(a)
An eligible student under §
6-82-2301(1)
may be awarded a stipend of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) per year.
(b)
(1)
If an eligible student under §
6-82-2301(1)
accepts a stipend under this section and signs a stipend contract, the eligible student shall be under an employment commitment to the Department of Health and is required to work for the department in a full-time employee status effective immediately upon graduation.
(2)
The student employment commitment under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is equal to the number of years that the stipend was awarded and accepted.
(c)
The department shall determine on an annual basis the number of student stipends available based on the availability of funds and the need for direct care services.
(d)
The department may pay the stipend allowed under this section from the funds appropriated for the department.
Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 23 - NURSING/DIRECT CARE EDUCATION STIPEND PROGRAM (§§ 6-82-2301 — 6-82-2304) › Section 6-82-2304 - Default of employment commitment

In the event of an employee or eligible student defaulting on the employment commitment under §
6-82-2302
or §
6-82-2303
, the employee or eligible student shall be in breach of contract and repayment of the stipend shall be required as specified in the stipend contract with the appropriate division or department.
Added by Act 2023, No. 492,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 6 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (§§ 6-80-101 — 6-85-604) › Chapter 82 - SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 6-82-101 — 6-82-2402) › Subchapter 24 - NURSING EARN-TO-LEARN PROGRAMS (§§ 6-82-2401 — 6-82-2402) › Section 6-82-2401 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Healthcare facility" means an office or institution providing:
(A)
Care or treatment of diseases, whether physical, mental, or emotional, or other medical, physiological, or psychological conditions; or
(B)
Nursing clinical hours to a nursing program; and
(2)
"Nursing program" means a nursing training or education program with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that:
(A)
Prepares students as nurses;
(B)
Grants nursing diplomas; and
(C)
Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Added by Act 2023, No. 672,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.