§ 25-6-102 - Organization -- Commissioner. - Arkansas Statutes

25-6-102. Organization -- Commissioner.

(a) The Department of Education shall consist of:

(1) The State Board of Education;

(2) The Department of Education under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Education; and

(3) Any divisions or subdivisions as presently exist within the Department of Education or as may be created by the State Board of Education or as created by law and placed under the Department of Education.

(b) The State Board of Education shall continue to perform its powers and duties as prescribed by law.

(c) (1) The commissioner shall be a member of the Governor's cabinet.

(2) The commissioner shall perform all duties and exercise all powers relating to general education as may be granted by law.