Arkansas § 6-17-401 - Teacher's license requirement.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-17-401 — Teacher's license requirement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-17-401. Teacher's license requirement.
Except as permitted under § 6-17-309 and § 6-17-2601 et seq., no teacher shall be employed in any public school of the state who is not licensed to teach in the State of Arkansas by a license issued by the State Board of Education. Any person who shall teach in a public school in this state shall only be entitled to receive any compensation from the school funds for such services if the person has: A valid license issued by the state board; or Other documentation from the Office of Professional Licensure of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education authorizing employment as a teacher under the conditions set forth by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in the documentation.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-17-401
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-17-401 cover?
Section 6-17-401 ("Teacher's license requirement.") 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 § 6-17-401?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 6-17-401 apply to my situation?
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