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Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-601 (2026)

General operations — State funds

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  1. Funds for the general operation of an adequate comprehensive educational program shall be provided by the state.
    1. Prior to the beginning of each biennium, the local board of each community college shall develop an estimate of budget requirements for the operation of the community college for each year of the biennium and shall submit it to the State Community College Board for review.
    2. The estimate of budget requirements shall include both expected expenditures and incomes.
    1. Based on the estimates submitted by the community colleges and estimates of funds required for additional institutions that may be created during the ensuing biennium, the board shall recommend to the General Assembly and the Governor its estimate of funds necessary to support existing community colleges and ones that may be established.
    2. The amount of state revenues to be recommended for the general operation of each community college shall be the difference between the recommended budget and the total of income for general operation, including student fees and any other income except local taxes. The recommended budget for general operation shall be sufficient to provide an adequate comprehensive educational program which serves the needs of the state and the community college's service area as determined by the board.
  4. Replacement of initial equipment shall be considered as an operating cost.

History. Acts 1977, No. 560, § 12; 1981, No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-4912.

Case Notes

Cited: Hadley v. North Ark. Cmty. Tech. College, 76 F.3d 1437 (8th Cir. 1996).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1993–2002 · leading case: Short v. Westark Cmty. Coll., 65 S.W.3d 440 (Ark. 2002).
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Short v. Westark Cmty. Coll., 65 S.W.3d 440 (Ark. 2002). · cites it 4× “” Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-601 (Repl. 1996). This statute further states: The amount of state revenues to be recommended for the general operation of each community college shall be the difference between the recommended budget and the total of income for general operation,…”
Les Hadley v. North Arkansas Cmty. Technical Coll., 76 F.3d 1437 (8th Cir. 1996). “” Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-601 (a) (1987). In the event the college wishes to spend larger sums of money, it may raise additional “general operation” monies by levying millage.”
Parsons v. Nw. Arkansas Cmty. Coll., 846 F. Supp. 1372 (W.D. Ark. 1993). · cites it 2× “Ark.Code Ann. § 6-61-601 (1987). The district may, if it wishes to spend larger sums of money than the state funds provide, levy millage to provide additional operation funds.”
Les Hadley v. North AR Cmty. (8th Cir. 1996). · cites it 2× “" Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-601 (a). To this end: -4- The amount of state revenues to be recommended for the general operation of each community college shall be the difference between the recommended budget and the total of income for general operation, including student fees and…”
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