§ 6-21-405 - Determination of recommended instructional materials. - Arkansas Statutes

6-21-405. Determination of recommended instructional materials.

(a) By March 15 of each year, the Department of Education shall prepare and distribute to school districts a recommended list of books, series of books, and other instructional materials for all subjects required by the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts.

(b) School districts may elect to purchase instructional materials from the state-recommended list, or school districts may select other instructional materials.

(c) If a school district selects other instructional material not recommended by the state, the school district shall certify to the department by June of each year which instructional materials the school district wishes to purchase by state contract from the state-recommended list.

(d) If a school district selects other instructional materials not recommended by the state, the school district may purchase such materials outside any state contract.