Arkansas § 6-21-403 - Requirements generally — Definition.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-403 — Requirements generally — Definition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-21-403. Requirements generally — Definition.
Public school districts shall provide instructional materials, including the availability of any equipment needed to access the instructional materials, for all pupils attending the public schools of this state in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), inclusive, in all subjects taught in those grades, without cost to the pupils. School districts may select their own instructional materials, including the equipment needed to access the instructional materials. Materials purchased with state funds shall be consistent with the Arkansas Academic Content Standards and educational goals established by the State Board of Education. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall monitor to ensure that all school districts in Arkansas comply with this section. The division shall report in the annual school performance report a school district that fails to provide instructional materials, including the availability of any equipment needed to access the instructional materials. The state board, through the division, may promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. As used in this subsection, “person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a company, or an association. A person who operates in this state shall not charge a school district a price for instructional materials that exceeds the lowest contracted price currently bid in another state on the same product. A person shall sell instructional materials at the same price to all school districts in the state and must guarantee the price for the remainder of the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-21-403
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-403 cover?
Section 6-21-403 ("Requirements generally — Definition.") 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 § 6-21-403?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-403" (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 § 6-21-403 apply to my situation?
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