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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-103 - Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program - Created

There is created the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program, which shall be incorporated into the curricula of existing state vocational schools, technical institutions, and two-year colleges. The program shall not cause the creation of any new schools or facilities solely to accommodate or fulfill the requirements of this chapter.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-104 - Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program - Purpose - Administration

(a)
In order to provide for an efficient, competent, and resourceful construction industry training program that will enhance the development of a quality labor pool to support the building industry of this state, there is established the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program.
(b)
The program will be administered by the Office of Skills Development in collaboration with the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee created by §
6-52-204
.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 155, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-105 - Program plan

In addition to the duties of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee contained in §
6-52-205
, the committee is authorized to develop a plan for the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Formulas and administrative procedures to be used in requesting appropriations of state funds for the program;
(2)
Forms, formulas, and administrative procedures to be used in distributing funds to construction craft training programs; and
(3)
Other administrative procedures or rules as may be necessary for the equitable and efficient operation of the program.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-106 - Permit surcharge to fund programs

(a)
(1)
A surcharge in the amount of fifty cents (50¢) per each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of construction authorized on any nonresidential construction permit issued by any political subdivision of this state is imposed to financially support the Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Program.
(2)
The maximum surcharge for any construction project permitted shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(b)
The office of the political subdivision issuing the permit shall be responsible for collecting the surcharge and remitting it monthly to the Department of Finance and Administration under such rules as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may prescribe for the collection, enforcement, and administration of the proceeds of the surcharge and shall retain five percent (5%) of each permit surcharge collected for the cost of administration.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 356, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 7; 1999, No. 785, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-107 - Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Trust Fund - Apprenticeship program requirements

(a)
The net proceeds received pursuant to §
6-55-106
shall be deposited into a special trust account in the State Treasury known as the "Arkansas Construction Industry Craft Training Trust Fund".
(b)
Programs established or funded by the fund shall be consistent with the eight (8) criteria recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. The eight (8) essential components of an approved apprenticeship program shall include all of the following:
(1)
A training strategy that combines supervised, structural on-the-job training with related theoretical instruction and is sponsored by employers or labor or management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a work environment;
(2)
A training strategy that prepares an individual for skilled employment by conducting training in bona fide and documented employment settings;
(3)
A training strategy with requirements that are clearly delineated in federal laws and regulations, and state laws and rules;
(4)
A training strategy that by virtue of a legal contract, indenture, leads to a certificate of completion and official journeyman status;
(5)
A training strategy that involves a tangible and generally sizable investment on the part of the employer or labor or management program sponsor;
(6)
A training strategy that pays wages to its participants at least during the on-the-job training phase of their apprenticeship and that increases these wages throughout the training program in accordance with a predefined wage progression scale;
(7)
A training strategy in which participants learn by working directly under the supervision and tutelage of a master in the craft, trade, or relevant occupational area; and
(8)
A training strategy that involves a written agreement and an implicit social obligation between the program sponsor and the apprentice.
(c)
The fund may also be used to support youth apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship construction trade programs in secondary vocational centers.
(d)
Upon the recommendation of the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee, the Office of Skills Development shall expend the moneys in the fund from time to time to support the training program prescribed in this chapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 357, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 156, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 55 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING (§§ 6-55-101 — 6-55-108) › Section 6-55-108 - Rules

The Office of Skills Development and the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 13, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 157, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 474, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Adult education program" means any classes designed to assist students in preparing for a high school equivalency test and any class designed to improve performance in general basic skills, parenting, English proficiency, or other areas funded by the Adult Education Section; and
(2)
"Applied general education courses" means courses from mathematics, communications, social sciences, and similar fields specifically addressing the employment needs of students in one (1) or more occupational programs.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 158, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-102 - Name change and merger

(a)
Effective July 1, 2003, Foothills Technical Institute is merged with Arkansas State University-Beebe under the Arkansas State University system.
(b)
Effective July 1, 2003, Foothills Technical Institute shall be known as Arkansas State University-Searcy, a technical campus of Arkansas State University-Beebe.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-104 - Effect of merger on employees

(a)
All full-time employees of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe on July 1, 2003. Upon the merger, Foothills Technical Institute employees shall become Arkansas State University-Beebe employees and therefore have the same rights and opportunities as other Arkansas State University-Beebe employees.
(b)
A person employed by Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be employed by Arkansas State University-Searcy effective July 1, 2003, if:
(1)
Job performance is satisfactory; and
(2)
Student enrollment in the program is satisfactory.
(c)
On July 1, 2003, a vice chancellor position of Arkansas State University-Searcy shall be established. The Vice Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Searcy will be a member of the senior management team at Arkansas State University-Beebe. The President of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, shall be the Vice Chancellor of the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus.
(d)
The vice presidents of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become directors for the Arkansas State University-Searcy campus.
(e)
The employees of Foothills Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who were the president and vice presidents shall retain and continue to receive:
(1)
All options, rights, and benefits of employment granted in this section; and
(2)
Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of the President of Foothills Technical Institute.
(f)
An employee who was a member of the faculty of Foothills Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be deemed qualified to teach in the same level program if:
(1)
The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory; and
(2)
Student enrollment is satisfactory.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-105 - Employee benefits

(a)
As a result of the merger on June 30, 2003, all Foothills Technical Institute employees will retain and transfer all annual leave balances, sick leave balances, and retirement benefits, including a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) for employees enrolled in the alternate retirement plans.
(b)
Employees who have fifty (50) or more days of accumulated sick leave as of June 30, 2003, shall continue to be eligible to receive a lump sum payment for unused sick leave at the time of retirement.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-106 - Catastrophic leave program

(a)
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all full-time employees of Arkansas State University-Beebe.
(b)
The program shall be similar to that authorized under §
21-4-214
.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-107 - Effect of merger on curriculum

(a)
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall offer the option of applied general education courses in occupational certificate programs offered by Foothills Technical Institute in 2002-2003.
(b)
Students in the programs involved may also be offered the option of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses.
(c)
Without regard to the higher average cost of occupational programs, all current Foothills Technical Institute programs shall continue to be offered by Arkansas State University-Beebe for as long as they meet industry needs and are fiscally effective.
(d)
All adult basic education, high school equivalency tests, and high school area center programs currently provided by Foothills Technical Institute in 2002-2003 shall continue to be administered by Arkansas State University-Searcy, provided funding is available.
(e)
Existing certificate and diploma programs offered at Foothills Technical Institute in 2002-2003 shall become certificate and technical certificate programs as authorized by Arkansas State University-Beebe.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-108 - Purchasing

Purchases by Arkansas State University-Searcy will conform to established procedures at Arkansas State University-Beebe and the Arkansas State University system.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-109 - Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority

(a)
On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of Foothills Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas State University-Beebe.
(b)
On July 1, 2003, all obligations of Foothills Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas State University-Beebe.
(c)
On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority are transferred from Foothills Technical Institute to Arkansas State University-Beebe.
(d)
All cash fund balances of Foothills Technical Institute on July 1, 2003, shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas State University-Searcy.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 56 - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE (§§ 6-56-101 — 6-56-110) › Section 6-56-110 - Work Force 2000 funding

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund will be provided to Arkansas State University-Beebe to fund workforce development and vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas State University-Searcy.
Acts 2003, No. 359, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 57 - ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (§§ 6-57-101 — 6-57-104) › Section 6-57-101 - Name change and merger

(a)
Effective July 1, 2003, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute is merged with and into Arkansas Tech University and shall be governed by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University.
(b)
Effective July 1, 2003, all powers, duties, responsibility, control, and supervisory authority heretofore vested in the Board of Directors of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute are transferred to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University, and upon transfer of the assets, books of accounts, and files of the Board of Directors of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University, the Board of Directors of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute shall be divested of all obligations and duties.
(c)
Effective July 1, 2003, the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute campus shall be known as Arkansas Valley Technical Institute of Arkansas Tech University.
(d)
Effective July 1, 2007, the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute of Arkansas Tech University shall be known as Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus.
Acts 2003, No. 452, § 1; 2007, No. 260, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 57 - ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (§§ 6-57-101 — 6-57-104) › Section 6-57-102 - Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority

(a)
On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Tech University.
(b)
On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute become obligations of Arkansas Tech University.
(c)
On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to Arkansas Tech University.
(d)
All cash fund balances of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute transferred to Arkansas Tech University shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas Tech University.
Acts 2003, No. 452, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 57 - ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (§§ 6-57-101 — 6-57-104) › Section 6-57-103 - Employee benefits

(a)
(1)
Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are eligible for payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death under §
21-4-501
shall retain that benefit.
(2)
This benefit shall be paid upon the employee's retirement or death from the funds restricted to expenditures in support of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute.
(3)
Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to receive compensation under §
21-4-501
.
(b)
(1)
Employees of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, who are enrolled in the alternative retirement plan and are receiving a retirement match of twelve percent (12%) shall retain the benefit.
(2)
Individuals employed after June 30, 2003, shall not be entitled to enroll in the alternative retirement program.
Acts 2003, No. 452, § 3; 2007, No. 260, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 57 - ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (§§ 6-57-101 — 6-57-104) › Section 6-57-104 - Work Force 2000 funding

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund shall be provided to Arkansas Tech University to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus.
Acts 2003, No. 452, § 5[4]; 2007, No. 260, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Adult education program" means any classes designed to assist students in preparing for a high school equivalency test, any class designed to improve performance in general basic skills, parenting, English proficiency, or other areas funded by the Adult Education Section; and
(2)
"Applied general education courses" means courses from mathematics, communications, social sciences, and similar fields specifically addressing the employment needs of students in one (1) or more occupational programs.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 159, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-102 - Name change and merger

(a)
Effective July 1, 2003, Garland County Community College is renamed "National Park College", and the Garland County Community College District is renamed "National Park College District".
(b)
Effective July 1, 2003, Quapaw Technical Institute is merged with and into National Park College.
(c)
National Park College is an institution of higher education and is subject to the laws governing community colleges, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-103 - Board of trustees

(a)
(1)
The board member of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose term is to expire in 2003, shall become a member of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and the term of the board member shall expire on December 31, 2004.
(2)
The board members of the Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2004 and 2005 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006.
(3)
The board members of Quapaw Technical Institute serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms are to expire in 2006 and 2007 shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.
(b)
(1)
The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2004, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2004.
(2)
The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2006, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2006.
(3)
The trustees of the Garland County Community College serving on June 30, 2003, and whose terms expire on December 31, 2008, shall become members of the Board of Trustees of National Park College on July 1, 2003, and their terms shall expire on December 31, 2008.
(c)
(1)
Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2004 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in §
6-61-520
.
(2)
Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2006 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in §
6-61-520
.
(3)
Three (3) trustees of National Park College shall be elected at the 2008 general election in the same manner and for the same terms as prescribed in §
6-61-520
.
(d)
No vacancy on the Board of Trustees of National Park College shall be filled until the number of remaining board members of National Park College with terms expiring on the same date equals two (2) or fewer.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-104 - Effect of merger on employees

(a)
(1)
All permanent nonprobationary employees of Quapaw Technical Institute or Garland County Community College on June 30, 2003, shall become employees of National Park College on July 1, 2003.
(2)
A person who was a permanent nonprobationary employee of Quapaw Technical Institute or Garland County Community College on June 30, 2003, shall be employed by National Park College at least until July 1, 2008, if:
(A)
Job performance is satisfactory;
(B)
Student enrollment in programs is satisfactory; and
(C)
Student job placements are satisfactory.
(b)
(1)
(A)
By January 31, 2004, employees who were employed on June 30, 2003, by Garland County Community College or Quapaw Technical Institute shall have the right to make a one-time choice between:
(i)
The National Park College Health Insurance Plan, which was formerly known as the "Garland County Community College Health Insurance Plan"; or
(ii)
The health insurance plan adopted by the State Board of Finance for state employees.
(B)
An employee who was employed by Quapaw Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be entitled to remain in his or her same retirement system under the same conditions then provided by law or as may later be provided by law.
(2)
The Board of Trustees of National Park College shall promulgate rules establishing the procedure for employees to exercise benefit options under this subsection.
(c)
(1)
Until the later of July 1, 2008, or the date a reorganization that guarantees the importance and position of technical education is adopted by the Board of Trustees of National Park College, the President of the Quapaw Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, shall be the Vice President for Technical Education at National Park College.
(2)
The employee who was the President of the Quapaw Technical Institute as of June 30, 2003, shall retain and continue to receive:
(A)
All options, rights, and benefits of employment granted in subsection (b) of this section; and
(B)
Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of President of the Quapaw Technical Institute.
(d)
An employee who was a member of the faculty of Quapaw Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be deemed qualified to teach in the same level programs at National Park College if:
(1)
The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory;
(2)
Student enrollment is satisfactory; and
(3)
Student job placements are satisfactory.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 5, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 358, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-105 - Sick leave

The employees of National Park College shall be entitled to lump-sum payment for unused sick leave under a program similar to that authorized by §
21-4-501
and §
21-4-502
[repealed].
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-106 - Catastrophic leave program

National Park College shall establish a catastrophic leave program for all permanent employees. The program shall be similar to that authorized under §
21-4-214
.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-107 - Effect of merger on curriculum

(a)
(1)
National Park College shall offer the option of:
(A)
Applied general education courses in occupational certificate and associate degree programs now offered by Quapaw Technical Institute; and
(B)
Where appropriate to the program involved, programs now offered by Garland County Community College.
(2)
Students in the programs involved also may be offered the options of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses.
(b)
Without regard to the higher average cost of occupational programs, all current Quapaw Technical Institute programs shall continue to be offered by National Park College for as long as they meet industry needs and are fiscally effective.
(c)
All adult basic education, high school equivalency tests, and high school programs currently provided by Quapaw Technical Institute or the Garland County Community College shall continue at National Park College.
(d)
Existing certificate and degree programs now offered at Quapaw Technical Institute or Garland County Community College shall continue to be authorized for National Park College until the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board determines that the programs do not meet minimum standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-108 - Purchasing

(a)
Purchases by National Park College shall continue to be made under procedures which were applicable to Garland County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Quapaw Technical Institute.
(b)
Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner as authorized for the original institutions.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-109 - Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority

(a)
On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Quapaw Technical Institute are transferred to National Park College.
(b)
On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Quapaw Technical Institute become obligations of National Park College.
(c)
On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations and funds, and all legal authority will transfer from the Quapaw Technical Institute to National Park College.
(d)
All cash fund balances of Quapaw Technical Institute transferred to National Park College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and work force development programs of National Park College.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-110 - Work Force 2000 funding

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Quapaw Technical Institute shall be provided to National Park College to fund work force development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by National Park College.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-111 - Funding for salary equity

In that funding for and achievement of salary equity among employees of National Park College is essential for the successful merger of Quapaw Technical Institute into National Park College, this chapter shall become void if, prior to May 1, 2003, the board of either Garland County Community College or Quapaw Technical Institute determines that funds are not available to achieve salary equity.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-112 - Conversion of positions and maximum salaries for Quapaw Technical Institute

The maximum salaries as authorized for the positions in the appropriations act for Quapaw Technical Institute shall be converted to the maximum salaries for the equivalent or similar positions as authorized in the appropriations act for National Park College. The conversion of the maximum salaries shall be approved by the Division of Higher Education for line item salaries or by the Department of Finance and Administration for classified salaries and be reported to the Legislative Council.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1936, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended without change by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2003, No. 678, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 58 - NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE (§§ 6-58-101 — 6-58-113) › Section 6-58-113 - Employee health insurance plan

(a)
The Board of Trustees of National Park College may determine each year whether to offer employees of National Park College more than one (1) health insurance plan from which to choose.
(b)
If more than one (1) health insurance plan is authorized by the Board of Trustees of National Park College, a permanent employee of the college may annually elect to enroll in:
(1)
The National Park College Health Insurance Plan, if a plan is adopted by the Board of Trustees of National Park College; or
(2)
The health insurance plan adopted by the State Board of Finance for state employees, if the Board of Trustees of National Park College authorizes college employees to participate in the plan subject to the conditions and rates established by the State Board of Finance.
(c)
The election under subsection (b) of this section must be made:
(1)
At the time of initial employment by the college; or
(2)
During the applicable annual open enrollment period for the health insurance plan.
(d)
An election under subsection (b) of this section is effective for the health insurance plan year and may not be altered until the following annual open enrollment period for the health insurance plan.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 6, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 141,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2005, No. 908, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Adult education program" means any classes designed to assist students in preparing for a high school equivalency test and any class designed to improve performance in general basic skills, parenting, English proficiency, or other areas funded by the Adult Education Section; and
(2)
"Applied general education courses" means courses from mathematics, communications, social sciences, and similar fields specifically addressing the employment needs of students in one (1) or more occupational programs.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1937, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-102 - Merger and name change

(a)
Effective July 1, 2003, Cotton Boll Technical Institute is merged with and into Mississippi County Community College, subject to the concurrence of the Higher Learning Commission.
(b)
Effective July 1, 2003, Mississippi County Community College shall be renamed and known as Arkansas Northeastern College.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-103 - Board of directors and ex officio board of trustees

Each board member of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute Board of Directors serving on June 30, 2003, shall become an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College on July 1, 2003, and for the remainder of his or her appointed term.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-104 - Effect of merger on employees

(a)
(1)
All permanent nonprobationary employees of Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall become employees of Arkansas Northeastern College on July 1, 2003.
(2)
A person who was a permanent nonprobationary employee of Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be employed by Arkansas Northeastern College at least until July 1, 2008, if:
(A)
Job performance is satisfactory;
(B)
Student enrollment in programs is satisfactory; and
(C)
Student job placements are satisfactory.
(b)
(1)
(A)
By January 31, 2004, employees who were employed on June 30, 2003, by Mississippi County Community College or Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall have the right to make a one-time choice between:
(i)
The Arkansas Northeastern College health insurance plan; or
(ii)
The health insurance plan adopted by the State Board of Finance for state employees.
(B)
An employee who was employed by Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be entitled to remain in his or her same retirement system under the same conditions then provided by law or as may later be provided by law.
(C)
The Cotton Boll Technical Institute employees who are classified employees of Cotton Boll Technical Institute but whose positions are deemed equivalent by Arkansas Northeastern College to nonclassified employee positions at the college may become nonclassified, and the classified position authorization is changed to nonclassified position authorization with the requisite increase in each appropriate nonclassified position allotment to Arkansas Northeastern College.
(2)
The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College shall promulgate rules establishing the procedure for employees to exercise equal benefit options under this subsection.
(c)
(1)
The President of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be a vice president at Arkansas Northeastern College until at least July 1, 2008.
(2)
The employee who was the president on June 30, 2003, shall retain and continue to receive:
(A)
All options, rights, and benefits of employment, including salary plus any adjustment authorized by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Northeastern College, granted in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and
(B)
Any transportation benefits that accompanied the position of president.
(d)
An employee who was a member of the faculty of Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be deemed qualified to teach in the same level programs at Arkansas Northeastern College if:
(1)
The faculty member's job performance is satisfactory;
(2)
Student enrollment is satisfactory; and
(3)
Student job placements are satisfactory.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 7, eff. 4/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 359, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-105 - Sick leave

The employees of Arkansas Northeastern College shall be entitled to lump-sum payment for unused sick leave under a program similar to that authorized by §
21-4-501
and §
21-4-502
[repealed].
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-106 - Catastrophic leave program

(a)
Mississippi County Community College has established a catastrophic leave program for all permanent employees. The program is similar to that authorized under §
21-4-214
.
(b)
All Cotton Boll Technical Institute employees who were employed by Cotton Boll Technical Institute on June 30, 2003, shall be in the catastrophic leave program of the Arkansas Northeastern College.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-107 - Effect of merger on curriculum

(a)
(1)
Arkansas Northeastern College shall offer the option of:
(A)
Applied general education courses in occupational certificate programs now offered by Cotton Boll Technical Institute; and
(B)
Where appropriate to the program involved, programs offered by Mississippi County Community College as of March 27, 2003.
(2)
Students in the programs involved may also be offered the options of college transfer general education courses in addition to the option of applied general education courses.
(b)
Without regard to the higher average cost of occupational programs, all current Cotton Boll Technical Institute programs shall continue to be offered by Arkansas Northeastern College for as long as they meet industry or student needs.
(c)
All adult basic education, high school equivalency tests, and high school programs provided by Cotton Boll Technical Institute or Mississippi County Community College on March 27, 2003, shall continue at Arkansas Northeastern College.
(d)
Existing certificate programs now offered at Cotton Boll Technical Institute or certificate and degree programs now offered at Mississippi County Community College shall continue to be authorized for Arkansas Northeastern College until the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board determines that the programs do not meet minimum standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1115,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-108 - Purchasing

(a)
Purchases by Arkansas Northeastern College shall continue to be made under procedures that were applicable to Mississippi County Community College or may be made under procedures that were applicable to Cotton Boll Technical Institute.
(b)
Flexibility in shop purchases, parts, and house construction programs shall continue in the same manner authorized for the original institutions.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-109 - Transfer of assets, obligations, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and legal authority

(a)
On July 1, 2003, all property and other rights, claims, and assets of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute are transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College.
(b)
On July 1, 2003, all obligations of the Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall become obligations of Arkansas Northeastern College.
(c)
On July 1, 2003, all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and all legal authority transfer from the Cotton Boll Technical Institute to Arkansas Northeastern College.
(d)
All cash fund balances of Cotton Boll Technical Institute transferred to Arkansas Northeastern College shall be used for the operation, support, and improvement of occupational, vocational, technical, and workforce development programs of Arkansas Northeastern College.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-110 - Work Force 2000 funding

Funding from the Work Force 2000 Development Fund which would have been provided to Cotton Boll Technical Institute shall be provided to Arkansas Northeastern College to fund workforce development, vocational, occupational, and training programs offered by Arkansas Northeastern College.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104) › Subtitle 4 - VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (§§ 6-50-101 — 6-59-111) › Chapter 59 - ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (§§ 6-59-101 — 6-59-111) › Section 6-59-111 - Funding for salary equity

In that funding for and achievement of salary equity among employees of Arkansas Northeastern College is essential for the successful merger of Cotton Boll Technical Institute into Arkansas Northeastern College, this chapter declares the importance of the provision through the Revenue Stabilization Law, §
19-5-101
et seq., for salary equity in addition to incremental funding increases comparable to other institutions of higher education.
Acts 2003, No. 830, § 11.