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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(1)(A)
6 CAR § 61-202(a)(1)(B)		1-A.1Each public school district board of directors shall annually adopt and implement written curriculum aligned to the Arkansas Academic Standards for the operation of the school district pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary rules. Reading, writing, speaking and, personal success skills shall be incorporated into all curriculum areas. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)1-A 1.1For Grades K-4, all students shall receive instruction annually in each of the following content areas (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(A)1-A.1.1.1English Language Arts​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(B)1-A.1.1.2Mathematics​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(C)1-A.1.1.3Social Studies​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(D)1-A.1.1.4Science​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(E)1-A.1.1.5Fine Arts​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(2)(F)1-A.1.1.6Health and Safety Education and Physical Education​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)1-A.1.2For Grades 5-8, all students shall receive instruction annually in each of the following content areas (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(i)1-A.1.2.1English Language Arts​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(ii)1-A.1.2.2Mathematics​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(iii)1-A.1.2.3Science ​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(iv)1-A.1.2.4Social Studies​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(v)1-A.1.2.5Fine Arts​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(vi)1-A.1.2.6Health and Safety Education and Physical Education​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(A)(vii)1-A.1.2.7Career and Technical Education, including career awareness and exploration activities outlined in the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rules Governing Career-Ready Pathways to Diploma. ​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(B)1-A.1.2.8A unit of Arkansas History shall be taught as a social studies subject at each elementary grade level in every elementary school in the state with greater emphasis at the fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) grade levels, and at least one (1) full semester of Arkansas history taught to all students at the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade level in every public secondary school in the state. (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(C)(i)
6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(C)(ii)
6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(C)(iii)		1-A.1.2.9Upon approval by the Division, courses taught in grades 5-8 may be offered for high school graduation credit. Courses shall have the same rigor as those taught in high school, but content for a single course may be taught over a two-year period. Teachers shall be licensed, or teaching under an approved licensure waiver, in the course taught with students participating in appropriate examinations. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(A)
6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)		1-A.1.3For Grades 9-12, the following content areas shall be offered annually for a total of 38 units, except as otherwise allowed by law and these rules. The list of courses, approved by the State Board of Education for each content area, is posted annually on the Division website. (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(i)1-A.1.3.1 English Language Arts- 6 units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(ii)1-A.1.3.2Science- 5 units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(iii)1-A.1.3.3Mathematics- 6 units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(iv)1-A.1.3.4Computer Science- 1 unit​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(v)1-A.1.3.5Foreign Languages- 2 units of same language​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(vi)1-A.1.3.6Fine Arts- 3 ½ units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(vii)1-A.1.3.7Social Studies- 4 units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(viii)1-A.1.3.8Health and Safety Education and Physical Education- 1½ units​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(ix)1-A.1.3.9Career and Technical Education- 9 units of sequenced career and technical education courses representing three (3) programs of study where each program of study represents at least three (3) units of sequenced courses.​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(C)1-A.1.3.10Course offerings shall include advanced educational courses pursuant to Arkansas law or division rules. (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(a)(5)(A)
6 CAR § 61-202(a)(5)(B)		1-A.1.4Following the Course Approval Process, a public school may request to combine or embed the Arkansas Academic Standards from two (2) separate courses into one (1) combined course. The public school must continue to teach the Arkansas Academic Standards for each separate course that is combined. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(b)1-A.2A high school unit of credit shall be awarded for a course which meets for a minimum of 120 clock hours unless the public school district awards units of credit based on subject matter competency in compliance with the public school district's approved plan under Arkansas Code § 6-15-216. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(c)1-A.3Each public school district shall establish procedures and monitoring processes to ensure that the content of each course offered by the district is consistent with the Arkansas Academic Standards. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-202(d)(1)(A)
6 CAR § 61-202(d)(1)(B)		1-A.4Each public school district shall adopt a school calendar and provide planned instruction per day in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and the rules of the Division. By August 1, the school calendar shall be posted on the district website under State Required Information. (D/C) (WCL)August 1YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-202(d)(2)1-A.4.1Each public school shall provide a minimum of 178 days of student teacher interaction time or the equivalent as allowed by Arkansas Code § 6-10-106 or § 6-10-117 . (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(d)(3)(A)
6 CAR § 61-202(d)(3)(A)(i)
6 CAR § 61-202(d)(3)(A)(ii)
6 CAR § 61-202(d)(3)(B)
6 CAR § 61-202(d)(3)(C)		1-A.4.2 Except where otherwise allowed by law, each public school shall provide a planned instructional day that averages no less than six (6) hours per day or thirty (30) hours per week. Any day in which fewer than six (6) hours of instruction time is provided to students shall be counted as one-half (½) of a school day if at least three (3) hours of instructional time is provided to students. Any day in which fewer than three (3) hours of instructional time is provided to students shall not be counted as part of a school day. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(d)(4)1-A.4.3 At least forty (40) minutes of instructional time per school day shall be used for recess for students attending public elementary schools, in accordance with the Division's nutrition and physical activity standards. (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(e)1-A.5Each public school district shall comply with Arkansas law and division rules regarding class size based on enrollment as of October 1 of each school year. (D/P)October 1​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(f)1-A.6Each public school district shall comply with Arkansas law and Division rules regarding teaching load. (D/P)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(g)
6 CAR § 61-202(g)(1)
6 CAR § 61-202(g)(2)		1-A.7Each public school district shall adopt instructional material consistent with the public school district's curriculum and the Arkansas Academic Standards and educational goals established by the state board pursuant to Arkansas law or division rules. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-202(h)1-A.8The district shall provide necessary instructional material to each student without cost to the student. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-203(a)(1)
6 CAR § 61-203(a)(2)		1-B.1Each public school district shall engage parents, staff, and students in the adoption or review of the written discipline policies, including a code of student behavior, pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. The public school district shall notify the parent(s) or guardian and students of the rules and procedures by which the school is governed and require a signed acknowledgement from the parent(s) or guardian that they have received the school's discipline policies. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-203(b)1-B.2Annually by September 1, each public school district shall post its written discipline policies on the district website under State Required Information (D/C) (WCL)September 1YesPosting in Student Handbook meets this standardDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-203(c)1-B.3Each public school district shall develop and implement a written health and wellness plan as part of the district's AR App that must be submitted annually to the division by October 1. (D/C)October 1YesPosting AR App meets standardDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-203(d)(1)1-B.4Each public school district shall comply with any requirements of the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act placed on the public school or public school district. (D/P)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-203(d)(2)1-B.4.1Each public school district and open enrollment public charter school shall develop a student success plan for each enrolled student by the end of grade eight (8) and maintain the student success plan through graduation. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-204(a)(1)1-C.1Each public school district must comply with laws of the State of Arkansas and the rules of the Division regarding the statewide assessment system. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(a)(2)1-C.1.1Public school shall assess at least 95% of its students on the annual statewide student assessment. (S/C) (SOA)​School Cited (S/C)
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6 CAR § 61-204(a)(3)1-C.1.2Selected public schools shall participate in any and all components of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). (S/C) (SOA)​School Cited (S/C)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(1)
6 CAR § 61-204(b)(1)(A)
6 CAR § 61-204(b)(1)(B)		1-C.2Each public school district shall adopt graduation requirements pursuant to Arkansas law or division rules and include the graduation requirements in the student handbook. (D/P)(SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(2)1-C.2.1Each public school district shall maintain accurate student records including graduation requirements. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(3)1-C.2.2For graduation, students must have acquired a minimum of twenty-two (22) units of credit as determined by the State Board of Education. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(4)(A)
6 CAR § 61-204(b)(4)(B)		1-C.2.3All students must pass the Arkansas Civics Exam with a score of at least 60% in order to graduate. This requirement shall not apply to those students exempt by law. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(5)1-C.2.4Beginning with the freshman class of 2017-2018, students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) must earn credit in a course that has personal and family finance standards to graduate. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(6)1-C.2.5Beginning with the graduating class of 2026-2027, students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) must complete at least seventy-five (75) clock hours of community service to graduat. (S/P)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(7)1-C.2.6Students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall be trained in quality psychomotor skill bases in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to graduate. (S/P) (SOA)​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-204(b)(8)1-C.2.7Beginning with entering ninth grade class of 2022-2023, a public high school student shall be required to earn one (1) unit of credit in a Division approved high school computer science or related career and technical education course before the student graduates. ​School Probation (S/P)
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6 CAR § 61-302(a)(1)2-A.1All policies and action of a public school district's board of directors shall be nondiscriminatory and shall be in accordance with state and federal laws and the rules of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-302(a)(2)2-A.1.1Each public school district shall file an accurate and timely Equity Compliance Report by October 15 as part of the cycle 2 submission. (D/P) (SOA)October 15​Submit in Cycle 2District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-302(b)2-A.2The board of directors, administrators, and employees of a public school district shall not knowingly authorize the participation of students in events or activities held at a location where some students would be excluded or not given equal treatment because of the student's race, national origin, disability, sex, or ethnic background. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-303(a)2-B.1Each public school district board of directors shall adopt a student attendance policy and include the attendance policy in the student handbook. (D/C) (WCL)September 1YesPosting in Student Handbook meets this standardDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-303(b)2-B.2Each public school shall maintain accurate student attendance records in a format prescribed by the Division. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-303(c)(1)
6 CAR § 61-303(c)(2)		2-B.3Each public school shall not admit any student who has not been age-appropriately immunized as required by state and federal laws and rules unless the student has an exemption. By December 1, the school must post the required exemption report pursuant to Arkansas Code § 6-18-702 on the district website under State Required Information. (S/C) (SOA) December 1YesSchool Cited (S/C)
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6 CAR § 61-304(a)(1)
6 CAR § 61-304(a)(2)		2-C.1Each public school district shall develop and implement a written plan for providing comprehensive school counseling services to all students in the public school system pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. By September 1, the written plan shall be posted on the district website under State Required Information. (D/C) (WCL)September 1YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-304(b)2-C.2Each public school district shall provide a developmentally appropriate guidance program to aid students in educational, personal/social and career development. (D/C) (SOA) ​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-3052-D.1Each public school district shall annually budget and expend sufficient resources to purchase and maintain an appropriate balance of print, non-print, and electronic media that is adequate in quality and quantity to meet the academic standards for all students. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-306(a)2-E.1Each public school district shall provide a health services program under the direction of a licenced registered nurse pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-306(b)2-E.2Each public school and public school district shall maintain appropriate materials and expertise to reasonably ensure the safety of students, employees, and visitors. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-307(a)2-F.1All public school district personnel, teachers, and administrators must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 300, Arkansas Code § 6-41-101 et seq., Arkansas law and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/P) (SOA)​Distirct Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-307(b)2-F.2Each public school district shall offer a full continuum of special education services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 300, Arkansas Code § 6-41-101 et seq., Arkansas law and division rules. (D/P) (SOA)​Distirct Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-3082-G.1Each public school district shall provide gifted and talented services pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary rules. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-309(a)2-H.1Each public school district shall provide screening and intervention for dyslexia pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/P) (SOA)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-309(b)2-H.2Each public school district shall comply with the annual dyslexia reporting as required by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-41-606. (D/P) (WCL)July 15YesDistrict Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-3102-I.1Each public school district shall provide appropriate alternative programs for students who are identified as required such programs to continue their education. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-311(a)2-J.1Each public school district shall conduct a home language usage survey for each student upon the student's initial enrollment to identify students that need to be screened for English for Speakers of other Language Services. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-311(b)2-J.2Each public school district shall offer a Language Instruction Educational Program for identified English Learners pursusant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-3122-K.1Each public school district shall develop and offer at least one career-ready pathway that is aligned to state and regional workforce demands. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(a)(1)
6 CAR § 61-402(a)(2)		3-A.1Each public school district board of directors shall adopt and update written policies for the fiscal operation of the school district pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. By October 1, the written policies shall be posed on the district website under State Required Information. (D/C) (WCL)October 1YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(b)(1)
6 CAR § 61-402(b)(2)		3-A.2Each public school district shall adopt written personnel policies, including the salary schedules for the licensed and classified staff. By September 15, the written policies shall be posted on the district website under State Required Information. (D/C) (WCL)September 15YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(c)3-A.3Each public school district shall submit accurate and timely reports deemed necessary to ensure compliance with federal and state law and the rules of the Division, as requested. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(d)3-A.4Each public school district shall ensure compliance with the Arkansas Public School Computer Network ("APSCN") and reporting and annual training requirements required by Arkansas law and division rules. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(e)3-A.5Each public school district shall employ a general business manager responsible for the fiscal operations of the school district (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(f)(1)
6 CAR § 61-402(f)(2)		3-A.6Each member of a public school district board of directors shall receive annual training pursuant to Arkansas law or division rules. A statement of the hours of training and instruction received by each board member for the preceding year shall be included in the annual school performance report required by the laws of the State of Arkansas. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(g)3-A.7Each Public school district superintendent shall file a written statement of assurance annually by September 1 pursuant to Arkansas law or division rules. (D/C) (SOA)September 1SOASubmit in SFA portal under 'Document Managment'District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(h)3-A.8Except where otherwise allowed by law, each public school district shall comply with the Standards for Accreditation without using enhanced student achievement funding. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(i)3-A.9By September 1, each public school district shall post all student handbooks on the district website under State required Information. (D/C) (WCL)September 1YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-402(j)(1)3-A.10Each public school district which has not obtained full and complete unitary status and has not been released from court supervised desegregation obligations shall seek to obtain a declaration of full and complete unitary status and release from all court supervision from the federal courts.​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-402(j)(2)(A)
6 CAR § 61-402(j)(2)(B)		3-A.10.1Beginning September 15 of each year, any public school district identified in Section 3-A.10 shall submit written quarterly reports to the Division detailing the district's outstanding desegregation obligations and the district's efforts towards obtaining full unitary status and release from court supervision. The detailed plan shall include the district's progress towards meeting its obligations and timelines for reaching a determination of full unitary status and release from court supervision. (SOA)September 15YesDistrict Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-402(j)(3)3-A.10.2If the Division is unable to verify the public school district's efforts to comply with the submitted detailed plan required by these Rules, the Division shall recommend to the State Board of Education whether the public school district should be placed on Accredited- Probation status in accordance with the Rules.​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-403(a)(1)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(2)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)(A)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)(B)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)(C)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)(D)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(3)(E)
6 CAR § 61-403(a)(4)		3-B.1Each public school in Arkansas shall develop, with appropriate staff and community participation, a school-level improvement plan. School improvement plans should be aligned with district goals. Components of the School Improvement Plan shall include: academic achievement and growth, literacy support plan, family and community engagement, health and wellness, and transitional opportunities for early childhood or post-secondary success including intentional planning of course offerings. The school-level improvement plans shall be approved by the local school board and posted to the district website under State Required Information by August 1. (D/C)August 1YesSchool-level improvement plans are not not included in the District's AR APP Strategic plan. District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-403(b)(1)
6 CAR § 61-403(b)(2)
6 CAR § 61-403(b)(3)
6 CAR § 61-403(b)(4)		3-B.2Each public school district board of director shall systematically and at least annually explain its policies, programs, and goals to the community in a public meeting that provides opportunities for parents and other members of the community to ask questions and make suggestions concerning the school program pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. The report shall detail the progress of the district and schools toward accomplishing program goals, accreditation standards, and proposals to correct deficiencies. The report shall be made available to the public and the public shall be notified of the meeting. The most recent report shall be posted to the district website under State Required Information by September 1. (D/C) (SOA)September 1YesDistrict Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-404(a)3-C.1Each public school and public school district shall develop and implement a records retention policy that retains all reports and records necessary for effective planning, operation, and education pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-404(b)3-C.2Each public school and public school district shall maintain permanent student records pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-4053-D.1Each public school district shall provide food services in accordance with federal and state laws and the rules of the Division. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-5024-A.1Each public school district shall not employ personnel, whether licensed or non-licensed, who have not successfully completed background checks pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-503(a)4-B.1Each public school district shall employ a full-time superintendent or charter school executive officer to oversee all operations of the public school district. (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-503(b)4-B.2Each public school district superintendent shall meet the licensure requirements pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules unless the public school district has a licensure exception pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-504(a)(1)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(2)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(3)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(3)(A)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(4)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(4)(A)
6 CAR § 61-504(a)(4)(B)		4-C.1Each public school shall employ at least a half-time principal or charter school campus director. A full-time principal shall be employed when a public school's enrollment reaches three hundred (300). A public school district superintendent may be permitted to serve as a half-time principal when district enrollment is less than 300 providing the superintendent is appropriately certified and is not already teaching classes. Schools with an enrollment exceeding five hundred (500) shall employ at least one full-time principal and a half-time assistant principal, dean of students, instructional supervisor or curriculum specialist. (D/P)​District Probation (D/P)
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6 CAR § 61-504(b)4-C.2Each public school district shall employ public school principals that meet the licensure requirements pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules unless the public school district has a licensure exception pursuant to Arkansas law or Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rules. (D/C)​District Cited (D/C)
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6 CAR § 61-504(c)(1)
6 CAR § 61-504(c)(2)		4-C.3Each public school district shall register with the Division any building or district level administrator, with the exception of the superintendent, that is in his or her first year of employment as an administrator and ensure these administrators receive mentoring support for their first three years. (D/C) (SOA)​District Cited (D/C)