Rules Governing the Course Choice Program, 6 CAR pt. 108

The Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education proposes its Rules Governing the Course Choice Program.

A public hearing was held on June 8, 2026. The period expired June 15, 2026. The agency provided the following public comment summary: Commenter Name: Tripp Walter, APSRC COMMENT: Page 4, 6 CAR §108-103, Section (c)(5): This language was repealed by Act 730 of 2025, Page 3, Lines 18-19. AGENCY RESPONSE: Comment considered. No substantive or non-substantive changes were made. The statutory provision of Arkansas Code § 6-16- 1703(b)(3) stipulates that the agreement between the State Board and course providers shall include without limitation a plan for implementing or providing the following: … Although this language was repealed by statute, there is no provision within the statute that limits the language from being included in rule. The division included this language to ensure courses are aligned with Arkansas diploma requirements. Commenter Name: Tripp Walter, APSRC COMMENT: Page 5, 6 CAR §108-103, Section (e)(2)-(3): The language of Act 730 of 2025 does not provide for a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education review after the course provider’s second year of operation (Ark. Code Ann. §6-16-1703(c)(2)(A)), but rather for a State Board of Education review. AGENCY RESPONSE:

• Rule packet: E.3.a DOE DESE Rules Governing the Course Choice Program and Act 730 of 2025 and Act 237 of 2023
• ALC summary agenda Aug 20, 2026
• ALC agenda Aug 20, 2026
• ALC meeting video Aug 20, 2026