Act 76 of l983 Requirement for Teachers. Would teachers employed by a private non-profit corporation which subcontracts with a school district to provide educational services to school age children with developmental disabilities have to comply with this act? Teacher testing. No.

STATE OF ARKANSAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL JUSTICE BUILDING, LITTLE ROCK 72201 STEVE CLARK March 21, 1985 (501) 371-2007 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION NO. 85-90 Honorable Ralph—(Buddy)—Blair,—Jr State Representative 5220 Highland Drive Fort Smith, AR 72930 Re: Teacher Testing Dear Representative Blair: This is in response to your request for an official opinion on whether teachers employed by a private, non- profit corporation which subcontracts with a school district to provide educational services to school age children with developmental disabilities are required to comply with Act 76 of 1983. It is my opinion that a teacher employed by a private, non-profit corporation which subcontracts to a school district would not be required to comply with Act 76. Act 76 covers only certified personnel employed by the public school districts of this State during the 1984-85 school year. The foregoing opinion, which I hereby approve, was prepared by Deputy Attorney General Curtis L. Nebben. Sincerely, /Save lank STEVE CLARK Attorney General SC/CN/pw ce: Daniel B. Rosen, Ph.D. Bost Human Development Services 1801 S. 74th Ft. Smith, AR 72903 Tommy Venters, Director Department of Education