The State Board of Education, at the October 11, 2004 meeting, approved for Public Comment, Revisions to Rules Governing Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.
A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed revisions will be held Friday, November 12, 2004, beginning at 10:00 AM in the Auditorium of the Arkansas Department of Education.
Written comments regarding the proposed Rules should be directed to:
Arkansas Department of Education
Assistant Director-Accountability
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 305-A
Little Rock, AR 72201.
The proposed Rules Governing Standards for Accreditation are attached. Please note the following areas: REQUIRED TIME FOR INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL CALENDAR, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.