2010 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary And Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 21 - School Property And Supplies
Subchapter 4 - Free Textbook Act
§ 6-21-403 - Requirements generally.

6-21-403. Requirements generally.

(a) Public school districts shall provide textbooks and other instructional materials for all pupils attending the public schools of this state in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), inclusive, in all subjects taught in those grades, without cost to the pupils.

(b) School districts may select their own textbooks or instructional materials, or school districts may select from the recommended state-approved list.

(c) Any materials purchased with state funds shall be consistent with the curriculum and educational goals established by the State Board of Education.

(d) (1) The Department of Education shall monitor to ensure that all school districts in Arkansas comply with the provisions set forth in this section. Any school district failing to provide textbooks and other instructional materials shall be reported in the annual school performance report.

(2) The state board, through the department, is authorized to promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and shall report to the members of the House Education Committee and Senate Education Committee annually any school district out of compliance by November 1, 2007, and each year thereafter.