Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-119: [Multiple Versions] High school course credit - Definitions

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Advanced Placement examination" means an examination administered through the Advanced Placement Program; (2) "CLEP examination" means an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program; and (3) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme" means the curriculum and examinations leading to an International Baccalaureate Diploma awarded by the International Baccalaureate. (b) The Division of Higher Education: (1) Shall establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or achieved required scores on one (1) or more CLEP examinations; and (2) May establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who attain other nationally recognized college-level credentials, including without limitation those attained through: (A) The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education; and (B) Industry-based credentials. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 54, eff. 3/8/2023.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Advanced Placement examination" means an examination administered through the Advanced Placement Program; (2) "CLEP examination" means an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program; and (3) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme" means the curriculum and examinations leading to an International Baccalaureate Diploma awarded by the International Baccalaureate.

(1) "Advanced Placement examination" means an examination administered through the Advanced Placement Program;

(2) "CLEP examination" means an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program; and

(3) "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme" means the curriculum and examinations leading to an International Baccalaureate Diploma awarded by the International Baccalaureate.

(b) The Division of Higher Education: (1) Shall establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or achieved required scores on one (1) or more CLEP examinations; and (2) May establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who attain other nationally recognized college-level credentials, including without limitation those attained through: (A) The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education; and (B) Industry-based credentials.

(1) Shall establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or achieved required scores on one (1) or more CLEP examinations; and

(2) May establish uniform postsecondary criteria for awarding credit to students who attain other nationally recognized college-level credentials, including without limitation those attained through: (A) The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education; and (B) Industry-based credentials.

(A) The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education; and

(B) Industry-based credentials.