Arkansas § 6-5-1004 - Technical skills assessments.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-5-1004 — Technical skills assessments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-1004. Technical skills assessments.
The Division of Career and Technical Education shall recognize valid and reliable technical skills assessments that provide evaluation of students' knowledge and skills necessary for entry into postsecondary education or a career in a selected program of study. The technical skills assessment shall: Be a third-party, industry-recognized assessment approved by the division that is based on current industry standards. The division shall provide a current list of approved third-party, industry-recognized assessments. The third-party, industry-recognized assessments shall be reviewed and approved by the division using a process developed by the division; Measure student attainment of technical skill proficiencies during a student's career and technical education program of study; Incorporate performance-based assessment measures that demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills, to the extent possible. A student who successfully completes a technical skills assessment may receive secondary credit, postsecondary credit, and special designation on the student's high school diploma; and Be used as a tool to evaluate the quality of career and technical education programs of study in secondary schools. The division shall provide technical assistance on career and technical education to secondary administrators and teachers.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-5-1004
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-5-1004 cover?
Section 6-5-1004 ("Technical skills assessments.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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