Arkansas Code
Subchapter 24 - Teacher Compensation Program of 2003
§ 6-17-2407. Reduction in force procedure

(a) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas that each school district shall have a written policy on reduction in force based upon objective criteria for a layoff and recall of employees.
(b) A “layoff” is an unavoidable reduction in the workforce beyond normal attrition.