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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-211 - ASU-Beebe - Faculty and staff

(a)
The faculty of Arkansas State University-Beebe shall consist of:
(1)
A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable school of agriculture and well versed in practical farming in such soils as surround the university;
(2)
One (1) instructor in stock raising, poultry, and dairying, who shall have had practical work as such; and
(3)
Such assistants as may be necessary.
(b)
The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system may combine the duties of any of the positions listed in subsection (a) of this section when practical.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 9, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1927, No. 132, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12977; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3140; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-212 - ASU-Beebe - Tuition and admissions

(a)
The tuition in Arkansas State University-Beebe shall be determined by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system.
(b)
The board may limit the number of students from time to time according to the capacity and means of the institution and shall make such rules of admission as to equalize as nearly as practical the privileges of the university among the counties composing the district according to population.
(c)
No student under fifteen (15) years of age shall be admitted as a student of the university.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 10, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1927, No. 132, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 12979; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3142; Acts 2003, No. 634, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-213 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 11, eff. 2/1/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 386, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1927, No. 132, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12978; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3141.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-214 - ASU-Beebe - Rental of unused property authorized

The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system is authorized to rent to the best advantage from time to time any portion of the property of Arkansas State University-Beebe not required for the immediate use of the university.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 12, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1927, No. 132, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 12979; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3142.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-215 - ASU-Beebe - Cooperation with other agricultural schools

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall cooperate with other agricultural schools in operation by reporting to them the results of its experiments, and they shall mutually agree upon the publication of bulletins for free distribution as they deem to be of interest to those engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Acts 1927, No. 132, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 12980; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3143; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-216 - ASU-Beebe - Fund created

The Arkansas State University-Beebe Fund is created for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of Arkansas State University-Beebe.
Acts 1955, No. 84, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3137; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-217 - Arkansas State Technical Institute - Legislative findings, determinations, and intent

It is found and determined by the Seventy-Fifth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that:
(1)
The education and employment of its populace are two (2) of the highest goals of modern government;
(2)
Technological advancements in industrial production and business are changing the means and methods in which business is conducted in world markets;
(3)
Existing businesses and industries in Arkansas must respond to these changes in order to survive;
(4)
If the state is to develop a stronger economic base, steps must be taken to provide existing businesses and industries with the tools necessary for continued development, and new industries must be convinced of the state's desire to have them locate within our borders;
(5)
In both instances a highly educated and trained work force is an essential element;
(6)
Although improvements have been and are being made in secondary and postsecondary vocational and technical education programs in the state, no program currently exists which combines applied advanced mathematics and science and general education with highly technical vocational programs at the certificate and associate degree level; and
(7)
The financial resources of the state dictate that such a program should be established for the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 13, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3151.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-218 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 14, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-220 - Arkansas State Technical Institute - Courses of study and training

(a)
The Arkansas State Technical Institute shall provide educational programs which combine academic skills and vocational training in highly technical employment fields.
(b)
The institute shall offer courses of study leading to certificates and associate degrees and shall also offer such short-term programs as needed.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3152.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-221 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 387, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3154; Acts 2001, No. 90, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-222 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 388, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3154.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-223 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3154.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-224 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 15, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1985, No. 496, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3155.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-226 - Housing allowance

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system, the chancellor, or the director if there is no chancellor, of a campus of the Arkansas State University system may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per month in lieu of college housing.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 16, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1995, No. 1035, § 7; 2001, No. 90, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-201 — 6-65-227) › Section 6-65-227 - Henderson State University - Community Education Center funding

Funds allocated by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system for the Community Education Center at Henderson State University shall be used exclusively for:
(1)
The operation and maintenance of the Community Education Center; and
(2)
To teach technical and industrial subjects to citizens and employers.
Added by Act 2023, No. 435,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-301 — 6-65-307) › Section 6-65-302 - Powers and duties of board

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University created in §
6-65-301
is charged with the management and control of Arkansas Tech University.
(b)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board it succeeds.
(c)
(1)
The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards.
(2)
Reimbursement under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas or is necessary for restructuring the academic programs of the university.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 434,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-301 — 6-65-307) › Section 6-65-303 - Hot Springs Branch

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University is authorized to establish in Hot Springs, a branch of Arkansas Tech University and shall operate thereat courses of instruction at less than baccalaureate degree programs.
(b)
The board is authorized to establish appropriate rules for the operation of that campus.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 389, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 676, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-301 — 6-65-307) › Section 6-65-304 - Lease of coal, oil, gas, and mineral lands

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University is empowered to lease lands belonging to Arkansas Tech University or to the state and held for the benefit of the university for the purpose of exploration for and exploitation of coal, oil, gas, or other minerals.
(b)
To that end, the board may execute and deliver for and on behalf of the state and the university a lease or leases containing such terms and conditions as the board may deem proper and in the best interest of the state and the university.
(c)
The proceeds from any such lease shall be placed in a bank account of the university and may be expended for the benefit of the university at the discretion of the board.
Acts 1959, No. 147, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3133, 80-3134.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-301 — 6-65-307) › Section 6-65-305 - Easements

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University is empowered to grant and convey easements of lands belonging to Arkansas Tech University or to the state and held for the benefit of the university.
(b)
To that end, the board may execute and deliver for and on behalf of the state and the university an easement or easements containing such terms and conditions as the board may deem proper and in the best interest of the state and the university.
(c)
The proceeds from any such easement shall be placed in a bank account of the university and may be expended for the benefit of the university at the discretion of the board.
Acts 1963, No. 201, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3144, 80-3145.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-301 — 6-65-307) › Section 6-65-307 - Arkansas Tech STEM Institute

(a)
Arkansas Tech STEM Institute shall be administered under the direction of Arkansas Tech University.
(b)
The institute shall utilize a multidisciplinary collaboration of professionals to explore, develop, implement, and evaluate new and better ways to integrate the teaching, study, and performance of the following for academic, economic, and economic development purposes in the state:
(1)
Business;
(2)
Engineering;
(3)
Emergency management;
(4)
Agriculture;
(5)
Health care;
(6)
Technical programs; and
(7)
Computer sciences.
(c)
The priorities of the institute shall include without limitation:
(1)
Economic development;
(2)
Technology development; and
(3)
Cyber-park development.
(d)
The university shall make annual reports to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, on all matters regarding the following as they relate to the institute:
(1)
Funding;
(2)
Existing programs offered by the institute; and
(3)
Services offered through the institute.
Added by Act 2023, No. 434,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-402 - Board of trustees - Powers and duties

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University appointed under the provisions of §
6-65-401
is charged with the management and control of Southern Arkansas University.
(b)
(1)
The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards.
(2)
Reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 431,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1945, No. 7, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-403 - Right of eminent domain

(a)
The right of eminent domain is granted to Southern Arkansas University located at Magnolia to condemn property wherever and whenever the acquisition of property is necessary for the use of the university.
(b)
All suits for condemnation of property under the provisions of this section shall be brought by the university in the name of the State of Arkansas.
(c)
(1)
Before any suit can be instituted, it shall be necessary for the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University to pass a resolution to the effect that the acquisition of the property sought to be condemned is necessary for the use and benefit of the university.
(2)
The resolution shall also set forth the purpose for which the lands are to be condemned, together with the legal description of the lands.
(d)
(1)
Upon adoption of the resolution, the board is authorized to request the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the lands are situated to assist in instituting proper proceedings for the condemnation of the lands.
(2)
In the event any prosecuting attorney is requested to institute or to assist in instituting such proceedings, it shall then be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to comply with the request of the board.
(e)
Before this right and power is utilized in any individual case, the board shall exercise every reasonable effort to obtain the property in question at a reasonable price by negotiation, and the trial court shall so find.
(f)
It shall be the duty of the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas to handle all appeals taken to the Supreme Court of the state from any such actions.
Acts 1957, No. 136, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-3130.1 -- 80-3130.3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-404 - SAU-Tech

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University and the President of Southern Arkansas University shall operate SAU-Tech as a technical division of Southern Arkansas University.
(b)
The board, through the president, is authorized to establish appropriate rules for the operation of SAU-Tech.
(c)
The board shall operate the properties belonging to the division in accordance with the terms of and for the respective purposes as set forth in the conveyances and agreements by which the properties were donated to the Career Education and Workforce Development Board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 390, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 171, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.2; Acts 1993, No. 447, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-406 - El Dorado Branch

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized to establish and operate in or near El Dorado a branch of Southern Arkansas University to be known as Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, and shall operate at the campus a program of junior college instruction, including offerings of community college instruction as contemplated by Acts 1973, No. 103 [repealed].
(b)
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to recognize the El Dorado Branch and shall have all powers and duties with respect to the El Dorado Branch as provided to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for other state-supported community colleges and institutions of higher education.
(c)
(1)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall serve as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.
(2)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University shall exercise all powers and duties for the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch campus as the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is authorized by law to exercise for the Magnolia campus of the university.
(3)
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University may acquire land and improvements thereon by gift, grant, donation, or purchase and may rent or lease buildings and facilities as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.
Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-407 - El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee

(a)
There is established a Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee.
(b)
(1)
The committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University.
(2)
The members of the committee shall be qualified electors of this state residing in the area served by the El Dorado Branch. The committee shall consist of persons interested in community college instruction.
(c)
Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years.
(d)
The committee shall organize by electing one (1) of its members as chair and electing such other officers as the committee shall deem appropriate.
(e)
Members of the committee shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
(f)
The committee shall advise the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University and the President of Southern Arkansas University and the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch and the administrative officers of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch, in regard to all aspects of the operation of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch.
Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 36.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-408 - Appropriations

(a)
Moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the operation, construction, and equipment of the Magnolia campus, SAU-Tech, and the Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch shall be made by separate appropriations in order to assure each campus of its intended level of support.
(b)
Funds appropriated for construction and equipment or for the maintenance and operation of each campus shall not be used for any other purpose.
Acts 1975, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3125.1; Acts 1993, No. 447, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-409 - Housing allowance for chancellor - SAU-Tech

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, the Chancellor of SAU-Tech may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per month in lieu of college housing.
Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 152, § 15; 1993, No. 447, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-410 - Housing allowance for chancellor - El Dorado Branch

Upon approval by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University, the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University, El Dorado Branch may receive a housing allowance in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per month in lieu of college housing.
Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 152, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-411 - SAU-Tech - Arkansas Environmental Training Academy

The division of SAU-Tech currently known as the SAU-Tech Environmental Control Center shall now be known and cited as the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy.
Acts 2009, No. 156, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-412 - SAU-Tech - Declared emergency - Transfer of appropriations

(a)
If the Governor declares that an emergency exists and the Arkansas Fire Training Academy is required to lend assistance, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy may make appropriation transfers from either:
(1)
General revenue; or
(2)
Cash.
(b)
A transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall not increase the total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.
(c)
Any appropriation transfer made under subsection (a) of this section shall be reported to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee within ninety (90) days of the date of the transfer.
Acts 2011, No. 1087, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 65 - AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (§§ 6-65-101 — 6-65-413) › Subchapter 4 - SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-65-401 — 6-65-413) › Section 6-65-413 - School of Veterinary Medicine

The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University may design and establish a school of veterinary medicine at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, after obtaining approval and authorization from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board under §
6-61-207
.
Acts 2011, No. 1210, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 17, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1929, No. 46, §§ 6, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 13111, 13112; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 6; 1943, No. 1, §§ 2, 4-7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-201, 7-203, 7-204 -- 7-206, 80-2704, 80-2705; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 37; 2005, No. 1994, § 392; 2009, No. 595, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-102 - Abolishment of board

(a)
The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University is abolished as a separate entity with responsibility for the governance of Henderson State University and is transferred to the control of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system.
(b)
The Board of Trustees of Henderson State University shall:
(1)
Relinquish all responsibility, control, and supervision concerning Henderson State University; and
(2)
Be divested of all obligations and duties applicable to Henderson State University that are abolished by this section.
(c)
The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall become vested with and succeed to all of the following that were vested with the Board of Trustees of Henderson State University before its abolishment under subsection (a) of this section:
(1)
Rights;
(2)
Powers;
(3)
Interests;
(4)
Duties;
(5)
Responsibilities;
(6)
Titles; and
(7)
Interests in and to all:
(A)
Real property; and
(B)
Personal property.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 18, eff. 2/1/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 391, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1929, No. 46, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 13108; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 4; 1943, No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 7-202, 80-2703; Acts 2003, No. 1230, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 19, eff. 2/1/2021.
Acts 1941, No. 173, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-110 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-111 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-112 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 66 - HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (§§ 6-66-101 — 6-66-114) › Section 6-66-113 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 18,§ 20, eff. 2/1/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-101 - Establishment and purpose

For the purposes of providing educational opportunities at the university level on a statewide basis and more adequately fulfilling its changing role as a multipurpose, comprehensive institution of higher education, there is established and maintained an institution to be known as the University of Central Arkansas.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 1, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9586; Pope's Dig., § 13083; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2601; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-103 - Powers and duties of board

(a)
The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas created in §
6-67-102
is charged with the management and control of the University of Central Arkansas.
(b)
The board shall have the power, authority, and duties formerly conferred by law on the board which it succeeds, including those set forth in this section.
(c)
The board shall be charged with the liabilities of the corporate body which it succeeds.
(d)
(1)
The board shall:
(A)
Have perpetual succession of officers and members;
(B)
Have the right to use and keep a common seal and to alter the seal at will;
(C)
Have the right to contract and be contracted with; and
(D)
Have the right to own, purchase, sell, and convey property, real, personal, and mixed, and be authorized and empowered to receive and hold donations, devises, bequests, and legacies for the use and benefit of the university, provided that all property purchased under the authority of this chapter shall be free from liens and encumbrances and that the title to the property as well as to any donation that the board may receive shall be taken in the name of the members of the board and shall become the property of the State of Arkansas.
(2)
The board shall have full power and authority from time to time to make, constitute, and establish such bylaws, rules, and orders not inconsistent with law as to the board seems necessary for the regulation, government, and control of the board as trustees and all officers, teachers, and other persons by the board employed in and about the university, all persons in the university, and regarding limitations as to number of pupils to be admitted.
(3)
The board shall fix and regulate tuition and all fees, costs, and other charges for attendance at the university.
(4)
Admission requirements shall be established by the board, in accordance with policies adopted by the board, consistent with the laws and rules of this state.
(5)
The board shall have the authority to grant diplomas and degrees.
(e)
(1)
The board may reimburse tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses of a current university faculty member who seeks additional education levels that will benefit the university in meeting accreditation and professional standards.
(2)
Reimbursement under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall be authorized only when the reimbursement request submitted by the current university faculty member has been documented by the university to meet critical shortage instructional areas.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 384,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 392, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 2, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9587; Pope's Dig., § 13091; Acts 1941, No. 128, § 1; 1943, No. 1, § 3; 1975, No. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-202, 80-2602.2, 80-2605; Acts 2003, No. 207, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-104 - Participation in federal and state aid authorized

In order to qualify for federal aid to education in its several phases and at different levels of training and activities, the University of Central Arkansas is designated and directed to provide for and to participate in the educational training activities which have been or may be designated, and in the funds appropriated therefor by the United States Government, for the support of educational programs, for the improved preparation of teachers, both general and vocational, for transportation of children, for improved housing, for night schools, for noncredit educational service, for rural libraries, for vocational guidance, for experimentation and research, for educational planning and demonstrations, and such other federal and state funds as may be provided for the improvement of the administration and facilities of education in the schools of Arkansas at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
Acts 1943, No. 349, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-105 - Course of study

The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall prescribe the course of study for the University of Central Arkansas.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 9, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9594; Pope's Dig., § 13098; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2609.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-106 - Model school

The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas may provide for the establishment of a model school for practice in connection with the University of Central Arkansas and shall make the necessary rules for the government and support of the model school.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 393, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 8, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9593; Pope's Dig., § 13097; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2608; Acts 2003, No. 207, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-107 - Selection of instructors and students

The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall elect instructors and fix their salaries and determine the conditions, subject to limitations specified in this chapter, on which pupils shall be admitted to the privileges of the school, but no election shall be valid unless at least four (4) members of the board shall vote in favor of the applicant whose name is being considered.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 9, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9594; Pope's Dig., § 13098; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2609.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-111 - Custodian of funds - Payment of bills and accounts

(a)
The Treasurer of State shall be the custodian of the funds of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas, and he or she shall pay out the funds of the institution only upon warrant issued by the Auditor of State.
(b)
The Auditor of State shall issue warrants upon vouchers issued by the President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas and attested by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas.
(c)
All bills and accounts against the institution shall be made out and receipted in duplicate, and when forwarding the payroll and expense list each month, the president of the board shall forward one (1) set of such bills and vouchers to be filed in the office of the Auditor of State and kept for public inspection.
Acts 1907, No. 317, §§ 12, 13, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9597, 9598; Pope's Dig., §§ 13101, 13102; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-2612, 80-2613.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-112 - Limitation of expenditures

(a)
It is made the duty of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas to limit the number of teachers and their compensation and all the actual expenses thereof to the aggregate amount appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose plus donations and bequests and the income that may be derived from the vested funds of the institution.
(b)
All expenditures made by the board in excess of the funds mentioned in this section are declared unlawful and void.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 14, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9599; Pope's Dig., § 13103; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2614.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-113 - Payroll deductions

(a)
The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas may permit deductions from the payrolls of university employees, if the employees authorize the deduction in writing, for contributions to:
(1)
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation, Inc.; or
(2)
Other programs or services authorized by the board and provided by the University of Central Arkansas to its employees.
(b)
(1)
Payroll deductions under subsection (a) of this section may include voluntary payroll deductions for employees using on-campus programs and facilities.
(2)
Payroll deductions under this subsection shall not be made on a pretax basis.
(3)
This subsection does not reduce or eliminate payroll regulations otherwise established by law.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 724,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 7; 2003, No. 207, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 67 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (§§ 6-67-101 — 6-67-114) › Section 6-67-114 - Biennial report to General Assembly

(a)
The Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas shall biennially make a report to the General Assembly at the beginning of its regular session.
(b)
The report shall be incorporated in the report of the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education and shall set forth the financial and scholastic condition of the University of Central Arkansas, furnish such suggestions as in the board's judgment are necessary for the improvement of the university, and shall make any further recommendations that may seem wise and expedient to the board.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 25, eff. 4/12/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2013, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1907, No. 317, § 19, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., § 9602; Pope's Dig., § 13105; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2616; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 68 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL (§§ 6-68-101 — 6-68-108) › Section 6-68-101 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter:
(1)
"Institution of higher education" means any accredited post- secondary educational institution, college, or university in this state;
(2)
(A)
(i)
"Instructional material or materials" means textbooks and other materials written and published primarily for use by students that are required or essential to a student's success in a course of study in which a student with a disability is enrolled.
(ii)
The determination of which materials are required or essential to student success shall be made by the instructor of the course in consultation with the official making the request pursuant to §
6-68-102(4)
in accordance with guidelines issued pursuant to §
6-68-107
.
(B)
"Instructional material or materials" includes nontextual mathematics and science materials to the extent that software is commercially available to permit the conversion of existing electronic files of the materials into a format that is compatible with braille translation software of alternative media for students with disabilities;
(3)
"Nonprinted instructional materials" means instructional materials in formats other than print and includes instructional materials that require the availability of electronic equipment in order to be used as a learning resource, including, but not limited to, software programs, video disks, and video and audio tapes;
(4)
"Printed instruction material or materials" means instructional material or materials in book or other printed form;
(5)
"Specialized format" means braille, audio, or digital text that is exclusively for use by blind or other persons with disabilities; and
(6)
(A)
"Structural integrity" means all of the printed instructional material, including, but not limited to, the text of the material sidebars, the table of contents, chapter headings and subheadings, footnotes, indexes, glossaries, and bibliographies.
(B)
"Structural integrity" need not include nontextual elements such as pictures, illustrations, graphs, or charts. If good faith efforts fail to produce an agreement pursuant to §
6-68-102
between the publisher or manufacturer and the official making the request pursuant to §
6-68-102(4)
in accordance with guidelines issued pursuant to §
6-68-107
, as to an electronic format that will preserve the structural integrity of the printed instructional material, the publisher or manufacturer shall provide the instructional material in American Standard Code for Information Interchange text and shall preserve as much of the structural integrity of the printed instructional material as possible.
Acts 2001, No. 758, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 5 - POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY (§§ 6-60-101 — 6-71-142) › Chapter 68 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL (§§ 6-68-101 — 6-68-108) › Section 6-68-102 - Electronic version of printed instructional material

An individual, firm, partnership, or corporation that publishes or manufactures printed instructional materials for students attending any institution of higher education in the State of Arkansas shall provide to the accredited institution of higher education for use by students of that school any printed instructional material in an electronic format mutually agreed upon by the publisher or manufacturer and the school. Computer files or electronic versions of printed instructional materials shall maintain the structural integrity of the printed instructional material, be compatible with commonly used braille translation and speech synthesis software, and include corrections and revisions as may be necessary. The computer files or electronic versions of the printed instructional material shall be provided to the institution of higher education, at no additional cost and in a timely manner, upon receipt of a written request that does all of the following:
(1)
Certifies that the institution of higher education has purchased the printed instructional material for use by a student with a disability or that a student with a disability attending or registered to attend that school has purchased the printed instructional material;
(2)
Certifies that the student has a disability that prevents him or her from using standard instructional materials;
(3)
Certifies that the printed instructional material is for use by the student in connection with a course in which he or she is registered or enrolled; and
(4)
Is signed by the coordinator of services for students with disabilities at the institution of higher education and by an official responsible for monitoring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
42 U.S.C. § 12101
et seq. At the request of the institution of higher education, the Division of State Services for the Blind or the Division of Career and Technical Education may prepare and sign the certification.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2014, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 758, § 1.