Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-48-104. Division of Elementary and Secondary Education responsibilities

(1)(A) The criteria for distributing state funding for alternative learning environment programs.

(B) The criteria shall identify the characteristics of students who may be counted for the purpose of funding an alternative learning environment program including without limitation that a student is educated in the alternative learning environment for a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive days.

(C) If a student is educated in the alternative learning environment for fewer than twenty (20) days, the division may provide funding to a school district based on the actual number of days the student is educated in the alternative learning environment if the student:

(D) The division may provide funding in a proportionate manner and upon special request to the division by a school district for an alternative learning environment program in excess of the limit of six (6) hours per day for alternative learning environment programs that operate for more than twelve (12) hours per day;

(2)(A) The criteria for teacher training for teachers in alternative learning environments, including without limitation:

(B) The division shall award professional development credit for the training under this subdivision (a)(2); and

(A) For the students educated in the alternative learning environment the effect on the students':

(B) Any other characteristic of alternative learning environments deemed necessary by the division.

(A) Established and operated in compliance with this chapter; and

(B) Effective under the measurements established by the division under this section.