2010 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary And Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 11 - Education
Subchapter 2 - State Board of Workforce Education and Career Opportunities
§ 6-11-205 - Federal aid -- Acceptance and distribution generally.

6-11-205. Federal aid -- Acceptance and distribution generally.

(a) (1) The General Assembly accepts all federal aid to education that may be provided by Congress.

(2) The State Board of Workforce Education and Career Opportunities is designated as the state educational authority for the purpose of representing the state in the administration of funds provided by Congress.

(3) The board is empowered to promulgate regulations as are necessary on the part of the state to meet any and all requirements of the federal government in the distribution of federal aid.

(4) The board shall provide for the proper auditing and accounting of all federal funds and for making all necessary reports regarding the expenditures of the federal funds.

(5) The board shall perform other functions as may be prescribed by the act providing aid.

(b) The Treasurer of State is designated to serve as trustee for such funds as may be apportioned to the State of Arkansas in this connection.

(c) The funds shall be disbursed according to the provisions of the federal act allocating them.