Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-41-702. Definitions

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

As used in this subchapter:

(1) “Approved institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education located in Arkansas that:

(A) Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; and

(B) Is approved or seeking approval by the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program;

(2)(A) “Arkansas resident” means a recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian who is domiciled in Arkansas for at least twelve (12) months before applying for the Building Better Futures Program.

(B) A recipient or a recipient's parent or guardian may be asked to provide proof of domicile as evidenced by one (1) of the following:

(i) Information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;

(ii) Valid Arkansas driver's license;

(iii) Documentation of current payment for personal or real property taxes for the previous year;

(iv) Current vehicle registration;

(v) Current voter registration; or

(vi) Other forms that establish residency;

(3)(A) “Citizen” means a person who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

(B) If the person is a lawful permanent resident, he or she shall submit a copy of the lawful permanent resident form when submitting an application to the Building Better Futures Program;

(4) “Eligible student” means a person who satisfies the criteria established in this subchapter;

(5) “Intellectual disability” means a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior:

(A) As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association; and

(B) Diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to diagnose; and

(6) “Selective admission” means acceptance into the Building Better Futures Program is based on specific criteria that are used by each approved institution for its program.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-41-702. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-6-education/ar-code-sect-6-41-702/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard