# Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2908: Analyses of statewide student assessment data > Arkansas · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T6_C15_S29_S6-15-2908 ## Section - **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2908 - **Heading:** Analyses of statewide student assessment data - **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** AR Code / Title 6 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 29 / Section 6-15-2908 ## Text (a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. (2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (b) The state board shall approve the process and timeline for a public school district to verify the accuracy or request correction of the statewide student assessment data. (c) The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner: (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1299, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1298, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. (a) (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. (2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. nt, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide analyses of data produced by statewide student assessments. (2) The analyses of data shall: (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (A) Use statewide student assessment results and other valid and reliable measures of student learning, as determined by the State Board of Education, that measure student performance and growth for the purposes of improving student achievement, accountability, and recognition; and (B) Provide the best measures of the effects of the classroom, school, and school district on student performance or progress. (3) The model used by the division shall: (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (A) Be approved by the state board before implementation; and (B) Include without limitation sufficient transparency in the model's selection, development, and operational use to: (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (i) Ensure that clear documentation, justification, and technical qualities are reported; and (ii) Allow others in the field to assess the nature and quality of the model, the resulting scores, and interpretations based on the model's scores. (b) The state board shall approve the process and timeline for a public school district to verify the accuracy or request correction of the statewide student assessment data. (c) The score on statewide student assessments for an English learner: (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months. (1) Shall not be counted for growth or achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for less than twelve (12) months; and (2) Shall be counted for growth purposes only and not for achievement purposes in the accountability ratings of a public school or public school district if the English learner has been enrolled in a public school or private school in the United States for at least twelve (12) months but not more than twenty-four (24) months. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1299, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1298, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 930,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. ## Nearby sections - [Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2901 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T6_C15_S29_S6-15-2901.md) - [Ark. 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