Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-15-1701. Legislative findings

(1) A child's education is a responsibility shared by the school and family during the entire time the child spends in school;

(2) To support the goal of the schools to educate all students effectively, the schools and parents must work as knowledgeable partners;

(3) Although parents are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they are an integral component of a school's ability to provide for the educational success of their children;

(4) Engaging parents is essential to improve student achievement; and

(5) Schools should foster and support active parent and family engagement.