§ 6-16-124 - Arkansas history -- Required social studies course. - Arkansas Statutes

6-16-124. Arkansas history -- Required social studies course.

(a) Beginning with the 1997-1998 school year:

(1) A unit of Arkansas history shall be taught as a social studies subject at each elementary grade level in every public elementary school in this state, with greater emphasis at the fourth and fifth grade levels; and

(2) At least one (1) full semester of Arkansas history shall be taught to all students at the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade level in every public secondary school in this state.

(b) (1) Course guidelines shall ensure that the courses represent the most accurate and historically sound account of the prehistory, history, and culture of Arkansas, including the significant contributions and achievements of all segments of the population.

(2) Any revisions in the Arkansas history course content guidelines shall be reported to the public schools and the House Interim Committee on Education and the Senate Interim Committee on Education no later than July 1 of the year the course guidelines are to be implemented.