Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-16-1005. Licensed Practical Nurse Pathway Pilot Program

(1) The Department of Health;

(2) The Division of Higher Education;

(3) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(4) The Office of Skills Development; and

(5) Any other individual or entity involved in the practice of nursing and nursing education programs.

(d)(1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school shall submit to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education:

(2) A public school district may apply on behalf of a single public school within the public school district.

(3) A public school or open-enrollment public charter school may partner with a secondary vocational center to implement the program under this section.

(1) Consider qualified applicants from various locations and of various sizes and demographics; and

(2) Consult with entities listed under subsection (c) of this section.

(1) An application form, schedule, and procedure by which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school may apply to participate in the program;

(2) Criteria to use in selecting public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to participate in the program; and

(3) A policy clarifying that an institution of higher education with which a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school is partnered shall exercise oversight and control of the academic aspects of the program, including without limitation faculty selection, curricula, and evaluation processes.