| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
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Proposed Rules Governing Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts - PDF |
| Description: |
These rules are to set forth the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas public schools and school districts. |
| Public Hearing: |
2 p.m. July 17, 2008, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
July 28, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Tripp Walter |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
| Title: |
Proposed Rules Governing Public School End-of-Course Assessments and Remediation - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of these rules is to execute the requirements of the Arkansas End-Of-Course Assessments and Remediation Program as required by § 6-15-2009. |
| Public Hearing: |
2 p.m. June 16, 2008, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
June 19, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Tripp Walter |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
| Title: |
Proposed Rules and Regulations Governing the Purchase of Instructional Materials by Arkansas School Districts - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of these regulations is to describe how the Arkansas Department of Education will implement Ark. Code Ann. §§ 6-21-402 through 6-21-413. |
| Public Hearing: |
2:30 p.m. May 22, 2008, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
June 5, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Tripp Walter |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
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Proposed Rules Governing the Requirement of Schools to Have Automatic External Defibrillators - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of this rule is to require schools to have Automatic External Defibrillators if funds are available. |
| Public Hearing: |
2 p.m. May 22, 2008, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
June 5, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Tripp Walter |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
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Proposed Rules Governing the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Rules Governing the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators is to define Standards of professional conduct and to outline procedures for investigations and enforcement of the Code. |
| Public Hearing: |
Seven hearings are scheduled March 31 through April 10. - PDF |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
April 19, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Beverly Williams |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
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Rules & Regulations Governing the Arkansas Better Chance Program - PDF |
| Description: |
It is the purpose of these rules to set the general guidelines for the operation of early childhood programs funded under the Arkansas Better Chance Program and the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success Program. |
| Public Hearing: |
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 4, 10 and 17, Arkansas Department of Human Services, 700 Main Street, Little Rock |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
March 28, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Paul Lazenby, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Phone: 501-682-4836 |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
| Title: |
Arkansas Commission for Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Rules Governing the Academic Facilities High-Growth School District Loan Program - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of these rules is to implement the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2511 (Act 995 of 2007) to provide for an Academic Facilities High-Growth School District Loan Program. |
| Public Hearing: |
10 a.m. February 20, 2008, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock. |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
March 6, 2008 |
| Public Comment Contact: |
Doug Eaton |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
| Title: |
The Division of Public School
Academic Facilities and Transportation
Custodial and Maintenance Manual - PDF |
| Description: |
The purpose of this manual is to establish a uniform standard for custodial, maintenance, repair and renovations of public school facilities in order to provide for the long-term conservation and protection of public school facilities, elimination of the deterioration of existing and future public school facilities; provide a safe and healthy environment for students, teachers, administrators, staff and others; and provide for the efficient use of state and local funds in support of facilities in each of the school districts. |
| Public Hearing: |
10:30 a.m. May 17, 2006, in the auditorium of the Arch Ford Education Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock. |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
June 9, 2006 |
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| Pending State Board of Education Rule |
| Title: |
Arkansas School Facilities Manual: Standards and Guidelines |
| Description: |
This document will establish new standards for the construction of academic facilities in the State. |
| Public Hearing: |
A series of public hearings will be held throughout the state. To view the schedule, please click here - PDF |
| Public Comment Deadline: |
August 12, 2005 |
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