Title 6 — Education

62 chapters · 2,849 sections in this title.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1001 Title
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This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Technical College and Community College Capital Improvement Act of 1993”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1002 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) (A) “Board of trustees” means the local board of trustees of a technical college or a community college that is a member of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under the coordination of the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1003 Issuance of bonds
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(1) The board of trustees is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds with a specific pledge for the payment of debt service and costs of issuance thereof from all or any part of the following:(1) The gross tolls, fees, rents, and other charges to be derived as income from the…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1004 Authorization of bond issue — Terms of authorizing resolution
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(a) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board of trustees of the technical college or the community college. (b) The authorizing resolution may contain terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of trustees, including, without limitatio…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1005 Additional terms of authorizing resolution
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(a) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution by the board of trustees of the technical college or the community college with a bank or trust company within or without the State of Arkansas of a trust indenture. (b) The trust indenture may contain terms, covenants,…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1006 Signature on bonds
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Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chair and secretary of the board of trustees of a technical college or a community college. In case an officer whose signature appears on the bonds shall cease to be an officer before the delivery date of the bon…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1007 Interest on bonds
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The bonds shall be registrable as to principal and interest, and the bonds may be in such form and denominations, may have such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding thirty (30) years from their date of issuance, may bear interest payable on such dates and…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1008 Sale of bonds
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(a) Bonds issued pursuant to this subchapter may be sold by negotiation or at public sale, as shall be determined by the board of trustees. (b) If the bonds are sold by negotiation, the board of trustees is authorized to enter a bond purchase agreement upon such terms regarding d…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1009 Liability
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(a) The bonds shall be revenue bonds secured solely by the revenues pledged thereto, and in no event shall they be considered a debt for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged. (b) No member of any board of trustees shall be persona…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-101 Definition
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As used in this section, § 6-61-102, § 6-61-103, §§ 6-61-201 — 6-61-209, § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 — 6-61-216, §§ 6-61-301 — 6-61-305, § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401, § 6-61-402, §§ 6-61-501 — 6-61-524, §§ 6-61-601 — 6-61-603, and §§ 6-61-604 — 6-61-612 [repealed], un…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1010 Authority of Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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(a) The board of trustees shall not issue any bonds under the provisions of this subchapter unless, prior to the issuance of such notes or bonds, the board of trustees shall have obtained the advice of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board as to the economic feasibilit…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1011 Authority of board of trustees — Issuance of bonds
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(a) For the purpose of and in connection with the issuance of bonds, the board of trustees may execute such documents and enter into such agreements as it may deem necessary or proper in connection therewith. (b) (1) Any agreement entered into by the board of trustees shall be bi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1012 Authority of board of trustees — Financing a project
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The board of trustees is authorized and empowered to enter into the necessary contracts for the borrowing of all or any part of the funds that the board of trustees may determine will be required in connection with the financing of a project.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1013 Authority of board of trustees — Refunding bonds
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(a) The board of trustees has the power to and is authorized to refinance, in whole or in part, from time to time, its valid outstanding obligations issued under this subchapter and any amendments hereto. (b) (1) To that end, the board of trustees may issue refunding bonds.(2) Th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1014 Authority of board of trustees — Use of available funds
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The board of trustees is authorized to utilize any funds available to finance temporarily all or any part of the project and to make reimbursement of the funds from the proceeds of the sale of any bonds issued to finance a project permanently.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-102 Applicability of this section, § 6-61-101, § 6-61-103, §§ 6-61-201 — 6-61-209, § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 — 6-61-216, §§ 6-61-301 — 6-61-305, § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401, § 6-61-402, §§ 6-61-501 — 6-61-524, §§ 6-61-601 — 6-61-603, and §§ 6-61-604 — 6-61-612 [repealed]
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SAU-Tech and South Arkansas Community College shall be exempt from the provisions of this section, § 6-61-101, § 6-61-103, §§ 6-61-201 — 6-61-209, § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 — 6-61-216, §§ 6-61-301 — 6-61-305, § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401, § 6-61-402, §§ 6-61-501 — 6…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-103 Powers and duties of existing governing boards unaffected by this section, § 6-61-101, § 6-61-102, §§ 6-61-201 — 6-61-209, § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 — 6-61-216, §§ 6-61-301 — 6-61-305, § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401, § 6-61-402, §§ 6-61-501 — 6-61-524, §§ 6-61-601 — 6-61-603, and §§ 6-61-604 — 6-61-612 [repealed]
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Nothing in this section, § 6-61-101, § 6-61-102, §§ 6-61-201 — 6-61-209, § 6-61-211 [repealed], §§ 6-61-212 — 6-61-216, §§ 6-61-301 — 6-61-305, § 6-61-306 [repealed], § 6-61-401, § 6-61-402, §§ 6-61-501 — 6-61-524, §§ 6-61-601 — 6-61-603, and §§ 6-61-604 — 6-61-612 [repealed] sha…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-104 Program transfers
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In the event that a program is transferred from one state-supported university to another state-supported university and the transfer was not proposed to or acted upon by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board prior to the final consideration by the General Assembly of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-105 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-105Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-106 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-106Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-107 Courses in conservation of natural resources — Teachers required to take course
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All of the state institutions of higher education shall give instruction in nature study and the conservation of natural resources, including fish and game, soil fertility and erosion, forests and minerals, and all students in the institutions preparing to be teachers shall be re…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-108 Eye protection required — Definition
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(a) Every student and teacher in the colleges and universities of this state participating in any of the following courses is required to wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in the following courses or laboratories:(1) Vocational or ind…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-109 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-109Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-110 Testing of entering freshmen for remedial courses
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(a) A first-time entering freshman at a state-supported institution of higher education who is admitted to enroll in an associate or a bachelor's degree program shall be tested by the admitting institution for purposes of placement in either college-level credit courses in Englis…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1104 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-1104Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1107 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-1107Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1108 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-1108Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-111 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-111Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-112 Student or student's spouse called into military service
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(a) A student who ceases attendance at a state-supported postsecondary educational institution without completing and receiving a grade in one (1) or more courses shall receive compensation for the resulting monetary loss as provided under this section if the student ceases atten…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-113 References to race
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All public institutions of higher education in this state shall remove all unconstitutional or illegal references to race from the charters, bylaws, or rules of the institutions.
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-114 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-114Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-1201 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-1201Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-121 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-121Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-122 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-122Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-123 Meningococcal disease warning
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Each college or university shall advise students and their parents or guardians of the increased risk of meningococcal disease in students who live in close quarters, such as college or university dormitories. The college or university shall also advise students and their parents…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-124 Reporting minority students who complete an education program — Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this section:(1) “Endorsed areas” include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and(2) “Minority” means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-125 American Sign Language as foreign language
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The American Sign Language may qualify as a foreign language for the purpose of meeting general elective credit requirements for graduation from state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas if the language is taught by a qualified instructor of American Sign Language and…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-126 Electronic communication — Privacy policy
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(a) Each public postsecondary institution in Arkansas shall adopt a privacy policy governing electronic communications transmitted over the institution's computer network system that are originated or received by a faculty member, staff member, or a student. (b) No later than Jan…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-127 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 6-61-127Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-128 Restrictions on use of Social Security numbers
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(1) No public or private institution of higher education shall:(1) Print a student's or employee's Social Security number or any part of the number on the student's or employee's identification card; or(2) Make a student's or employee's Social Security number available by reading…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-129 Establishment of centers of excellence — Definition
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(a) For purposes of this section, “center of excellence” means a consortium of two (2) or more institutions of higher education working in collaboration with regional economic developers. (b) The purpose of the centers of excellence shall be to address the workforce education and…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-130 Institutional advice for university coursework and degree completion
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(a) The purpose of this section is to ensure that faculty advisors at universities provide students with course selection advice that will enable a full-time student to obtain most bachelor's degrees within eight (8) semesters. (b) Any person assigned by a university to provide c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-131 Student accounts receivable policies at state-supported institutions of higher education
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(a) A state-supported institution of higher education shall:(1) Develop and adopt policies concerning:(A) (i) Student accounts receivable.(ii) A student accounts receivable aging report shall be provided annually to the governing board of the state-supported institution of higher…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-132 Academic advising on transferability of coursework
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(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Academic advising is an important service provided to students;(2) The Arkansas Course Transfer System is an important tool for the advising process that is to be used by professors and advising staff to improve graduation rates; and(3) Fre…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-133 Professional development for mandated reporters and licensed elementary and secondary public school personnel — Definitions
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(a) As used in this section:(1) “Child maltreatment” means the abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, or abandonment of a child under the Child Maltreatment Act, § 12-18-101 et seq.; and(2) “Licensed school personnel” means a person who works with students in an eleme…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-134 Associate of applied science degree — Mathematics requirement
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(a) An applicable and appropriate nonremedial mathematics course is:(1) An Arkansas Course Transfer System mathematics course with the “MATH” prefix;(2) Applied mathematics; or(3) A nonremedial mathematics course that satisfies the mathematics component of the associate of applie…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-135 False academic credential — Definition
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(a) As used in this section, “false academic credential” means a document that provides evidence or demonstrates completion of an academic or professional course of study at the postsecondary level that results in the awarding of a certificate, degree, or rank that is issued by a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-136 Establishment of an accrediting agency
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall not establish or operate an accrediting agency for institutions of higher education in this state without recognition by the United States Department of Education. (b) This section does not apply to an …
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-137 Presentation of expenditure data by state-supported institutions of higher education — Definition
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(a) (1) As used in this section, “expenditure data” means information regarding the spending of public funds that adequately identifies the purpose, amount, payor, and vendor, if such disclosure is permissible under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., and…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-138 Posthumous degrees
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(a) Each institution of higher education is encouraged to establish a process for awarding a posthumous degree to a student who has died while enrolled in a degree program at the institution of higher education. (b) A process established by an institution of higher education may …