Attached is a copy of the Arkansas Department of Education's Rules and Regulations governing Professional Development under Act 999 of 1999, Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools, and Ark. Code Ann. §§ 6-15-1001 through 6-15-1006. These rules and regulations were approved by the State Board of Education July 12, 1999. A copy of these rules and regulations are attached to this memo. Please see that this information is distributed to all appropriate school personnel.