§ 6-17-202 - Applicability. - Arkansas Statutes

6-17-202. Applicability.

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply in any school district which chooses to officially recognize in its policies an organization representing the majority of the teachers of the school district for the purpose of negotiating personnel policies, salaries, and educational matters of mutual concern under a written policy agreement.

(b) School boards of directors or their representatives shall not take or threaten actions which interfere with, restrain, or coerce a teacher in the exercise of the teacher's right to have an organization represent a majority of the teachers as set forth in this section.