Arkansas § 6-85-109 - Priority for teaching commitment.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-85-109 — Priority for teaching commitment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-85-109. Priority for teaching commitment.
During times of funding shortages under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, the Division of Higher Education shall give a priority to awards to applicants meeting all eligibility requirements under the program who agree to accept a forgivable loan, as set forth in this section, in lieu of a scholarship and who agree to teach, as required under § 6-85-110, in a: Subject matter area designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers; or Geographical area of the state designated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as having a critical shortage of teachers. The Division of Higher Education shall make awards under this subchapter as follows: First, to applicants who agree to the provisions of this section; and Then to applicants eligible under § 6-85-106(b). Forgivable loans awarded under this section shall be paid from appropriations to the program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-85-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-85-109 cover?
Section 6-85-109 ("Priority for teaching commitment.") 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.
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