(a) No individual, student enrolled in the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind, or individual employed by the school shall be boarded, lodged, or in any manner provided for during the vacation of the school unless the Superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind grants prior written approval for purposes of participating in a school event, an event occurring on the school's campus, or due to an emergency circumstance as defined by school policy.
(b) No individual, student enrolled in the school, or individual employed by the school shall be lodged, boarded, or permitted to remain at the school at the expense of the state unless specifically authorized under this subchapter.
(c) The school shall make available lodging and boarding for eligible students in accordance with school policy.