Rules Governing Uniform Course Credit for Institutions of Higher Education

The Department of Education, Division of Higher Education proposes its Rules Governing Uniform Course Credit for Institutions of Higher Education. Act 237 of 2023, Section 54, requires the division to establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or achieved required scores on one or more CLEP examinations. Act 237, Section 54, further gives the division the option to establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who attain other nationally recognized college-level credentials, including without limitation those attained through: The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education; and Industry- based credentials.

A public hearing was held on October 8, 2024. The public comment period closed on October 13, 2024. The agency indicated that it received no public comments.

• Rule packet: E.6.b DOE DHE Rules Governing Uniform Course Credit for Insts of Higher Ed and LEARNS Act
• ALC summary agenda May 21, 2025
• ALC agenda May 21, 2025
• ALC meeting video May 21, 2025
• Arkansas Register, July 2026