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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 15 - Educational Standards and Quality Generally
Subchapter 29 - Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act
§ 6-15-2906. Academic standards
Universal Citation: AR Code § 6-15-2906 (2017)
- (a)
- (1) The Department of Education shall establish academic standards that define what students shall know and be able to demonstrate in each content area.
- (2) Instruction in all public schools shall be based on the academic standards to prepare students to demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary for successful academic growth and high school graduation.
- (b) The department shall establish a schedule for periodic review and revision of academic standards to ensure that Arkansas academic standards are rigorous and prepare students for college, career, and community engagement.
- (c) The department shall include, at a minimum, the following elements in the periodic review and revision of Arkansas academic standards:
- (1) Review and input by Arkansas:
- (A) Educators from elementary, secondary, and higher education; and
- (B) Community members with professional experience related to the academic content area;
- (2) Study and consideration of academic standards at the national and international level, as appropriate;
- (3) Study and consideration of an evaluation of the academic standards from national groups or organizations, as appropriate; and
- (4) Public dissemination of revised academic standards.
- (1) Review and input by Arkansas:
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