(a)
(1) In the case of state-supported institutions of higher education and state-supported postsecondary vocational-technical schools, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to business and administrative applications of information technology but do not apply to academic and research applications.
(2) On-campus telecommunications systems shall also be exempt from the provisions of this chapter except when they are connected to the state telecommunications network infrastructure.
(3) On-campus telecommunications systems shall be defined as those bounded by the outer perimeter of contiguous campus property.
(b)
(1) A state-supported institution of higher education, a post-secondary vocational-technical school, an area vocational school, or a public school district may request technical assistance regarding information technology from the Division of Information Systems.
(2)
(A) Assistance shall be provided by the division free of charge within a reasonable period.
(B) However, the requesting institution shall reimburse the division for any actual expenses incurred while providing requested technical assistance.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 4 - Division of Information Systems
§ 25-4-102. Legislative findings and declaration of intent
§ 25-4-104. Division of Information Systems
§ 25-4-105. Division of Information Systems — General powers and duties
§ 25-4-106. Reporting requirements
§ 25-4-108. Division of Information Systems — Working groups
§ 25-4-109. Information technology centers
§ 25-4-110. Information technology — Planning
§ 25-4-111. Information technology — Prerequisites
§ 25-4-112. Application to educational institutions
§ 25-4-114. Contracts and agreements for information technology
§ 25-4-115. Professional services contracts between division and outside vendors
§ 25-4-116. Payment for information technology
§ 25-4-117. Delinquent accounts
§ 25-4-120. Revisions to budget, purchasing, and personnel process
§ 25-4-121. Division of Information Systems Revolving Fund
§ 25-4-122. Reserve for equipment acquisition — Loans
§ 25-4-123. Information Technology Reserve Fund
§ 25-4-124. Yearly computation of expenses — Disposition of surplus funds
§ 25-4-125. State Broadband Manager
§ 25-4-126. Chief Data Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
§ 25-4-127. Data and Transparency Panel — Creation — Duties
§ 25-4-128. Data and Transparency Panel — Records — Confidentiality