Ark. Code § 6-18-1902

Current with all legislation passed during the 2023 Regular and First Extraordinary Sessions.

Section 6-18-1902 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Nonresident district" means a school district other than a student's resident district;

(2) "Parent" means a student's parent, guardian, or other person having custody or care of the student;

(3) "Resident district" means the school district in which the student resides as determined under § 6-18-202;

(4) "Transfer student" means a public school student in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) who transfers to a nonresident district through a public school choice option under this subchapter;

(5) "Uniformed service member" means an active or reserve component member of the:

(A) United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Space Force, or United States Coast Guard;

(B) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps; or

(C) United States Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and

(6) "Uniformed service veteran" means a former uniformed service member who has been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

Ark. Code § 6-18-1902

Amended by Act 2023, No. 649,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 560,§ 3, eff. 3/20/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1227,§ 6, eff. 4/16/2013.