Arkansas § 6-18-223 - Credit for college courses.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-18-223 — Credit for college courses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-18-223. Credit for college courses.
A public school student who is enrolled in a public school in Arkansas and who has successfully completed the eighth grade shall be eligible to enroll in a publicly supported community college or four-year college or university in accordance with rules adopted by each institution in consultation with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A student who enrolls in and successfully completes a course or courses offered by an institution of higher education shall be entitled to receive appropriate academic credit in both the institution of higher education and the public school in which such student is enrolled, which credit shall be applicable to graduation requirements. The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules as may be necessary for implementation of this requirement.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-18-223
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-18-223 cover?
Section 6-18-223 ("Credit for college courses.") 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 § 6-18-223?
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