Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-102: Purposes of chapter

The purposes of this chapter are to provide:

(1) Relief of the common schools;

(2) Funds to buy free textbooks for the first eight (8) grades thereof;

(3) Funds for state charitable institutions;

(4) Funds for circulating library service in connection with the public schools and funds to take the place of homestead exemptions;

(5) For the wards of the state who will receive support through the Department of Human Services; and

(6) For worthy causes.