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Title 6, Education

62 chapters · 2,555 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 62,555 Ch 20, Finances221 Ch 17, Personnel187 Ch 18, Students184 Ch 60, General Provisions140 Ch 61, Postsecondary Institutions Generally135 Ch 16, Curriculum132 Ch 13, School Districts131 Ch 15, Educational Standards and Quality Ge…116 Ch 81, Student Loans110 Ch 62, Property and Finances of State Insti…106 Ch 82, Scholarships81 Ch 21, School Property and Supplies80 Ch 64, University of Arkansas79 Ch 51, Vocational and Technical Schools72

46 sections·Filtered byTitle 6✕Ch 65✕

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-101 State divided into districts
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(1) For the purpose of this chapter, the State of Arkansas is divided into the following districts:(1) The First District shall be composed of the counties of Baxter, Fulton, Sharp, Randolph, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Izard, Stone, Independence, Jackson, Craighead, Poinsett, Missis…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-102 School established in each district — Courses of study
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(a) Within each of the districts established in § 6-65-101, there shall be a state agricultural school in which shall be taught agriculture, horticulture, mechanical arts, home economics, and the art of textile manufacturing. (b) The colleges shall have the same educational statu…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-103 Boards of trustees
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(a) Each board of trustees shall elect one (1) of its members president, one (1) vice president, and one (1) secretary. (b) (1) Each board shall meet upon call of the president.(2) The board meetings shall be held at the school.(3) A majority shall constitute a quorum to do busin…
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-105 Tuition — Admissions
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(a) The tuition in each school shall be determined by the board of trustees. (b) The trustees 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 practicable,…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-106 Labor at schools performed by students

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All work in, on, and about schools, or on the farms, or on or in the barns connected with the schools, whether it is farming, building, care of stock, or whatever kind of work, shall be performed by students of each school under such rules for the proper divisions and alterations…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-107 Faculty and employees

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(a) (1) (A) The faculty of each school shall consist of:(i) A principal, who shall be a graduate of some reputable college or university;(ii) One (1) instructor in stock raising and dairying;(iii) A competent textile instructor; and(iv) Assistants as may be necessary.(B) The boar…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-108 Free transportation to faculty members

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It shall be lawful for any and all railroads to give to the principals and heads of departments of the schools, and for them to accept and use, free transportation on all railroads in the state.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-109 Cooperation of schools on research and publications

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The several agricultural schools provided for in this chapter shall cooperate by reporting to each other the results of their several experiments and shall mutually agree upon the publication of such bulletins for free distribution as they may deem to be in the best interest of t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-110 Sale of farm products — Disposition of proceeds — Reports

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(a) The proceeds from the sale of all farm products shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of each of the schools and kept in a separate fund. (b) The moneys may be drawn by warrant by the boards of trustees and expended for the upbuilding and development of the…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-111 Rental of unused facilities authorized

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The board of trustees of each school are authorized to rent to the best advantage from time to time any portion of the property of such schools not required for the immediate use of the school.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-112 Reports regarding appropriations

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The board of trustees of each of the agricultural schools shall make a report to the General Assembly every two (2) years, giving itemized statements showing the amount of each appropriation for each item and how and for what purpose expended.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-201 Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University system

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(a) There is created a board constituting the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system. (b) (1) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall consist of seven (7) members appointed from the state at large.(2) The Governor, by and with the ad…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-202 Powers and duties of board

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(a) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system created in § 6-65-201 is charged with the management and control of the Arkansas State University system. (b) The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system shall have the power, authority, and dutie…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-203 Right of eminent domain

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(a) The right of eminent domain is granted to Arkansas State University located at Jonesboro, to condemn property, wherever and whenever the acquisition of property is necessary for the use of the university. However, homesteads as of March 28, 1947, shall not be deemed to come w…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-204 Disbursing agent — Drawing vouchers

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(a) In view of the uncertainty as to the maximum amount of funds to be realized from tax sources, the disbursing agent is directed to inform himself or herself at all times as to the condition of the cash balance to the credit of his or her institution. (b) No voucher shall be dr…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-205 Participation in federal or state aid authorized

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Arkansas State University is designated and directed to provide for and to participate in the educational training activities which have been or are designated, and in the funds appropriated therefor, by the United States Government for the support of educational programs, for th…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-206 Real estate research and educational program

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There is established and shall be conducted at Arkansas State University at Jonesboro a research and educational program in real estate to be known as the “Ray Worthington Chair of Real Estate”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-207 College of Engineering Management

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(a) The General Assembly determines that:(1) There is urgent need in the State of Arkansas to prepare persons with training and expertise in the field of engineering and the fundamentals of management;(2) Current needs of Arkansas's diversified industry and the demands for future…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-208 ASU-Beebe — Board of trustees

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The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University system is empowered to exercise any powers, rights, and obligations in regard to Arkansas State University-Beebe that it is now empowered and authorized by law to exercise in regard to Arkansas State University.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-211 ASU-Beebe — Faculty and staff

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-212 ASU-Beebe — Tuition and admissions

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(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 rul…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-214 ASU-Beebe — Rental of unused property authorized

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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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-215 ASU-Beebe — Cooperation with other agricultural schools

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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 …

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-216 ASU-Beebe — Fund created

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The Arkansas State University-Beebe Fund is created for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of Arkansas State University-Beebe.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-217 Legislative findings, determinations, and intent

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(1) 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 chang…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-220 Arkansas State Technical Institute — Courses of study and training

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(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 o…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-226 Housing allowance

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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 doll…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-227 Henderson State University — Community Education Center funding

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(1) 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 i…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-301 Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University

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(a) There is created an honorary board constituting the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University. (b) (1) The Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University shall consist of five (5) members who shall each be a resident of the State of Arkansas.(2) The Governor, by and with t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-302 Powers and duties of board

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(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 b…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-303 Hot Springs Branch

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(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 …

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-304 Lease of coal, oil, gas, and mineral lands

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-305 Easements

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(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 …

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-307 Arkansas Tech STEM Institute

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(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, s…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-401 Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University

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(a) The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a board of five (5) members as trustees for Southern Arkansas University. (b) The board shall constitute the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University and shall be appointed from the countie…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-402 Board of trustees — Powers and duties

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(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 univ…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-403 Right of eminent domain

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-404 SAU-Tech

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(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 o…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-406 El Dorado Branch

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(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 colleg…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-407 El Dorado Branch Advisory Committee

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(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 elec…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-408 Appropriations

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-409 Housing allowance for chancellor — SAU-Tech

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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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-410 Housing allowance for chancellor — El Dorado Branch

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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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-411 SAU-Tech — Arkansas Environmental Training Academy

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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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-412 SAU-Tech — Declared emergency — Transfer of appropriations

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(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. (1) General revenue; or (2) Cash. (b) A tr…

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-65-413 School of Veterinary Medicine

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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.