Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-81-1812. Dispute resolution--Determination of breach

(b)(1) The board, under § 6-81-1803(b)(1), shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure that may be used by a loan or income incentive recipient, the board, or a qualified rural community to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract, including the validity or interpretation of a contract term, contract enforcement or defenses, the occurrence of an event of default or breach, loan repayment, the assessment or imposition of contract damages or civil money penalties, or other related disputes.

(2) The rules may provide for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, as appropriate.

(3) The dispute resolution procedure established by the board shall be followed before the initiation of any litigation related to an osteopathic rural medical practice or community match loan or income incentive contract.