Arkansas § 6-16-312 - Early childhood and kindergarten programs — Tuition, etc., prohibited.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-16-312 — Early childhood and kindergarten programs — Tuition, etc., prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-16-312. Early childhood and kindergarten programs — Tuition, etc., prohibited.
The State Board of Education and school district boards of directors are prohibited from initiating new or additional programs, studies, research, or demonstrations with revenue derived from fees, tuition, or other contributions charged or received from students participating in public school kindergarten programs. The specific intention of this section is to prohibit the charging of fees or tuition in order to pay for the operation of public school kindergarten programs, and no other interpretation shall be given to it.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-16-312
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-16-312 cover?
Section 6-16-312 ("Early childhood and kindergarten programs — Tuition, etc., prohibited.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 6-16-312?
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