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FAQs about Arkansas Arts Education State Policy
Information and resources about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Arts
Commissioner's Memos that Affect the Arts:
Arts and Cultural Resources for Educators--Commissioner's Memo
http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=1800
State Legislation that Affects the Arts:
BILLS IMPACTING ARTS EDUCATION IN THE 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY: NEITHER HB1527 NOR HB1458 PASSED.
STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION (FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 9.03).
http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/rules/Current/FINAL_Standards_for_Accreditation.pdf
Act 599 of the 89th GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHANGES REQUIREMENTS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE FINE ARTS.
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Acts/Act599.pdf
Act 421 of the 89th GENERAL ASSEMBLY ALLOWS FOR THE FRAMEWORKS OF MULTIPLE COURSES TO BE COMBINED OR EMBEDDED INTO ONE COURSE.
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Acts/Act421.pdf
ACT 1108 of the 89th GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHES AN ARTS-INFUSED CURRICULUM IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS.
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Acts/Act1108.pdf
RULES GOVERNING VISUAL ART AND MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE THROUGH SIX (1-6)