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006.05.521-II. Scholarship Granting Organization Registration

AR ADC 006.05.521-IIArkansas Administrative CodeEffective: June 3, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 006. Department of Finance and Administration
Division 05. Division of Revenues
Rule 521. Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program Rules
Effective: June 3, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 006.05.521-II
006.05.521-II. Scholarship Granting Organization Registration
A. Prior to accepting Donor funds under the Act, a Scholarship Granting Organization shall notify the Division of its intent to provide educational scholarships to qualified students attending private school.
B. The Notification in II.A shall include:
1. The Division's Application Form on the Division's website;
2. Proof of exemption from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. ยง 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as in effect on January 1, 2021; and
3. If the SGO expects to receive eligible contributions equal to or greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) during the academic school year, documentation demonstrating financial viability before the start of the academic school year including either:
a. A surety bond payable to the State of Arkansas in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of eligible contributions the scholarship-granting organization expects to receive during the academic school year (minimum of $50,000); or
b. Financial information that demonstrates the financial viability of the scholarship-granting organization including a statement by a certified public accountant confirming that the SGO is insured and has sufficient capital or credit to operate in the upcoming school year.

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Adopted June 3, 2022.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 006.05.521-II, AR ADC 006.05.521-II
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