§ 6-24-112 - Gratuities and kickbacks. - Arkansas Statutes

6-24-112. Gratuities and kickbacks.

(a) It is a breach of the ethical standards for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any board member, administrator, or employee a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity.

(b) It is a breach of the ethical standards for any board member, administrator, or employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person or entity a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any contract or transaction of a public educational entity.

(c) It is a breach of the ethical standards for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a person or an entity as an inducement for the award of a contract or transaction with a public educational entity.

(d) The State Board of Education shall issue specific rules and regulations regarding educational or work-related travel, conventions, seminars, and other benefits provided by vendors.