§ 6-16-103 - Course of study generally. - Arkansas Statutes

6-16-103. Course of study generally.

(a) There shall be taught in all of the public or elementary schools of this state such subjects as may be designated by the State Board of Education or as required by law.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion of additional subjects in the state course of study or in any course formulated for a school district and approved by the state board.

(c) (1) Each year no later than twenty (20) days prior to the date that students are required to register for classes to be taken in grades nine through twelve (9-12), the school district shall mail to every parent a letter notifying the parent of the school district's obligation to offer certain classes and a list of classes that are required to be taught by the school district under the state board's standards for accreditation.

(2) The school district shall indicate any classes that are required to be taught each year and classes that may be taught every other year.

(3) If the school district offers classes on alternating years, the notice shall indicate in which school year or years the classes will be offered.