Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-18-2005. Monitoring and support

(b)(1) Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall monitor each public school district to ensure implementation and compliance with this subchapter.

(2) Failure by a public school district to comply with this subchapter is a violation of the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(1) Employ at least one (1) individual who is certified as a school counselor;

(2) Provide a multilevel system of support to public school districts to assist in complying with the requirements of this subchapter; and

(3) Provide guidance and technical assistance to public school districts in order to support equitable access to public school counseling services.