§ 9-33-301 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

9-33-301. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "After-school enrichment program" means a program conducted after regular school hours to provide additional assistance for at-risk high school students requiring tutorial or mentoring assistance with character building, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and career or other life skills;

(2) "At-risk school district" means a school district in which a middle school, junior high school, or high school has high drop-out rates, low grade-retention rates, or high rates of suspensions, detention referrals, violent behavior, or other disruptive student behavior; and

(3) "At-risk students" means high school students who are in danger of dropping out as measured by academic performance, attendance, discipline problems, and other factors affecting school performance, including, at least, teenage pregnancy or parenting, alcohol or other illegal drugs, residence in an unstable or temporary living arrangement, child abuse or neglect, poor communication skills, character building, conflict resolution skills, and career or other life skills.