2017 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 17 - Personnel
Subchapter 27 - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund
§ 6-17-2703. Application process

Universal Citation: AR Code § 6-17-2703 (2017)
  • (a) Licensed math and science teachers who are currently teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) may apply to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for a supplemental grant from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund for that portion of the day in which they are teaching science, technology, engineering, or math subjects or laboratories.
  • (b) Selection and identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers shall be coordinated with the Department of Education for identification of qualified science, technology, engineering, and math teachers.
  • (c) Applications for supplemental grants from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund shall be made to the commission by February 1 and September 1 of each year.
  • (d) The application shall be made on forms prepared by the commission.
  • (e) The application shall be accompanied by a letter of certification, on a form to be provided by the commission, from the principal of the school in which the science, technology, engineering, or math teacher is employed.
  • (f) The commission shall review the applications in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission in coordination with the department to determine if the applicant qualifies for a supplemental grant from the fund.
  • (g) After determining eligibility for a supplemental grant from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fund, the commission shall notify, in writing, the applicant of the decision of eligibility.
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