§ 6-18-1104 - Procedure for participation. - Arkansas Statutes

6-18-1104. Procedure for participation.

(a) Schools must provide written notification of the following to parents of all elementary school students who participate in fund-raising programs:

(1) Student participation in fund-raising programs is voluntary;

(2) Students who do not participate will not forfeit any school privileges;

(3) Students may not participate in fund-raising programs without written parental permission returned to school authorities;

(4) An elementary school student who sells fund-raising merchandise door to door must be accompanied by a parent or an adult; and

(5) Unless the school provides supervision, parents must accept responsibility for appropriate adult supervision.

(b) A one-page form for parental notification and permission shall be developed by the Department of Education in cooperation with school administrators and the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association.

(c) (1) Fund-raising companies shall incorporate a safety instructional component as part of all fund-raising programs used by schools.

(2) A fund-raising company shall have discretion in selecting the methods used to communicate safety.