Arkansas § 6-17-702 - Staff development sessions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-17-702 — Staff development sessions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-17-702. Staff development sessions.
A school district shall not deny licensed personnel the opportunity to attend certified instructional staff development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations within the state. Licensed personnel may count up to two (2) days of six (6) hours each of attendance at instructional professional development sessions conducted by bona fide professional organizations toward fulfillment of the ten (10) days of staff development required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, provided the sessions have been certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to implement the certification process for instructional staff development sessions. This section does not authorize a school district employee to refrain from attending meetings and workshops designed to implement restructuring mandated by the Arkansas Public Education Act of 1997, § 6-15-1001 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-17-702
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-17-702 cover?
Section 6-17-702 ("Staff development sessions.") 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 § 6-17-702?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-17-702" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 6-17-702 apply to my situation?
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