Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2904: Responsibility of Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and implement a comprehensive accountability system for Arkansas public schools and school districts that:

(1) Establishes clear academic standards that are periodically reviewed and revised;

(2) Maintains a statewide student assessment system that includes a variety of assessment measures;

(3) Assesses whether all students have equitable access to excellent educators;

(4) Establishes levels of support for public school districts; and

(5) Maintains information systems composed of performance indicators that allow the division to identify levels of public school district support and generate reports for the public.