(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1956, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1955, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1954, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3. (a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1956, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1955, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1954, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3. (a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1956, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1955, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1954, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3. (a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (1) "Endorsed areas" include, but are not limited to, library media specialists, gifted and talented specialists, and curriculum specialists; and (2) "Minority" means African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. (b) (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (1) All state-supported colleges and universities in Arkansas shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education as soon as possible after each semester a list of each minority student who: (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (A) Has completed college or university requirements to receive a recommendation for licensure as a public school teacher, administrator, counselor, and other endorsed areas; and (B) Has signed a consent form authorizing the college or university to report such information to the division. (2) The list required in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall indicate the name, address, and major of the student graduating with an education degree. (c) (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. (1) The division shall maintain a database based upon the reports provided by each college and university under subsection (b) of this section. (2) The database shall also include the name, address, and major of any minority Arkansas resident with an education degree who requests such information to be added to the database. (3) (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. (A) The database shall be made accessible upon request to every public school superintendent in this state or other official designated by the superintendent for the purpose of recruiting faculty and staff. (B) The database provided for in this section shall not be made available to any school or person located outside this state. Acts 1999, No. 905, §§ 1-3.
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