(a) Each local school district may develop a registered volunteers program and may accept the services of volunteers who qualify under the program to assist in extracurricular and interscholastic activities that are sponsored by the district.(b) A school district that develops a registered volunteers program as set forth in this chapter shall:(1) Take actions as are necessary to develop meaningful opportunities for qualified volunteers to assist in extracurricular activities and interscholastic activities;(2) Take actions as are necessary to ensure that qualified volunteers have written job descriptions that define their duties and responsibilities;(3) Provide for the recognition of qualified volunteers who have offered exceptional service to the school district; and(4) Provide support for the volunteer program established under the State and Local Government Volunteers Act, § 21-13-101 et seq.(c) A registered volunteer in an athletic program for grades seven through twelve (7-12) shall meet the requirements adopted by the Arkansas Activities Association through the Coach Education Program of the National Federation of State High School Associations.Amended by Act 2015, No. 2) shall meet the requirements adopted by the Arkansas Activities Association through the Coach Education Program of the National Federation of State High School Associations.Amended by Act 2015, No. 788,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.Acts 1997, No. 1012, § 4.
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