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Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2902: Definitions

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 6
  3. Chapter 17
  4. Subchapter 29

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Mentor" means an individual who meets the requirements established by the State Board of Education to support aspiring teachers who are participating in yearlong residencies; and (2) "Teacher" means a: (A) Licensed classroom teacher who spends at least seventy percent (70%) of his or her contracted time working directly with students in a classroom setting teaching all grade-level or subject-matter appropriate classes; (B) School counselor; (C) Library media specialist; or (D) Aspiring teacher. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 37, eff. 3/8/2023.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Mentor" means an individual who meets the requirements established by the State Board of Education to support aspiring teachers who are participating in yearlong residencies; and

(2) "Teacher" means a: (A) Licensed classroom teacher who spends at least seventy percent (70%) of his or her contracted time working directly with students in a classroom setting teaching all grade-level or subject-matter appropriate classes; (B) School counselor; (C) Library media specialist; or (D) Aspiring teacher.

(A) Licensed classroom teacher who spends at least seventy percent (70%) of his or her contracted time working directly with students in a classroom setting teaching all grade-level or subject-matter appropriate classes;

(B) School counselor;

(C) Library media specialist; or

(D) Aspiring teacher.

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