§ 6-27-101 - Findings. - Arkansas Statutes

6-27-101. Findings.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Access to education is challenging for a child of a military family due to frequent moves and deployment of his or her parents;

(2) A child of a military family encounters difficulties due to the transfer of education records and variations in entrance and age requirements;

(3) The student placement process should aid a child of a military family in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content, and assessment;

(4) Qualification and eligibility guidelines should be consistent so that a child of a military family may continue his or her educational experience;

(5) On-time graduation of a child of a military family is necessary and possible;

(6) The uniform collection and sharing of information between states, schools, and military families will enable a smooth transition and successful matriculation for the student; and

(7) Flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, the parent, and the student are essential to the academic success of a child of a military family.