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Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-23-703. State Board of Education optional review

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On a motion approved by a majority vote, the State Board of Education may exercise a right of review of a charter determination made by the charter authorizer at the next regularly scheduled state board meeting after receiving notice provided under § 6-23-702(b).

(b) If the state board votes to review a final decision made by the charter authorizer, the state board shall:

(1) State the specific additional information the state board requires from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, public charter school, public charter school applicant, or affected school district;

(2) Conduct a full hearing regarding a final decision by the division under § 6-23-701(a); and

(3) Hold the hearing at the earlier of:

(A) The next regularly scheduled state board meeting following the state board meeting during which the state board voted to authorize a review; or

(B) A special board meeting called by the state board.

(c)(1) At the conclusion of the hearing, the state board may issue a final decision by state board vote.

(2) The state board may decide by majority vote of the quorum to:

(A) Affirm the decision of the division;

(B) Take other lawful action on the public charter; or

(C)(i) Request additional information from the division, public charter school, public charter school applicant, or affected school district, if needed.

(ii) If the state board requests additional information under subdivision (c)(2)(C)(i) of this section, the state board shall hold a subsequent hearing at the earlier of:

(a) The next regularly scheduled state board meeting; or

(b) A special board meeting called by the state board.

(3) A decision made by the state board is final with no right of appeal.

(d) The state board may promulgate rules as necessary to implement this section.

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