Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 129 - Arkansas National Guard
The Arkansas Administrative Code, Agency 129, pertains to the Arkansas National Guard, which is part of the state's Military Department. This agency oversees various programs and regulations related to the National Guard's operations and benefits.
📘 Key Regulations Under Agency 129
1. 131.00.19 Ark. Code R. § 001 – Arkansas National Guard Tuition Waiver Program
This regulation establishes the policy, procedure, and eligibility requirements for the administration of the Arkansas National Guard Tuition Waiver Program (NGTW). The NGTW allows eligible Guardsmen to attend a state-supported institution of higher education tuition-free, covering up to 120 semester credit hours for an undergraduate degree. The program waives tuition and, subject to available funds, mandatory fees. Eligibility criteria include being an Arkansas resident, having completed Initial Active Duty Training, not holding a bachelor's degree, and being in "Good Standing" with the institution and the Arkansas National Guard. The regulation outlines responsibilities for the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE), institutions of higher education, the Adjutant General, and the Education Services Office (ESO) in administering the program. (law.cornell.edu, regulations.vlex.com)
2. 131.00.22 Ark. Code R. § 001 – Military Family Relief Trust Fund Operating Guide and Procedures
This regulation provides guidelines for the Military Family Relief Trust Fund, established to offer short-term emergency financial assistance in the form of grants to members of the Arkansas National Guard and Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, and their families. The fund aims to assist and improve the morale and welfare of these members. The Adjutant General is responsible for promulgating rules necessary to implement the grant program, and the Arkansas National Guard Foundation oversees the operation of the program, including approving grant applications. Funds are administered through an account maintained by the Arkansas State Treasury. (casetext.com)
🗂️ Administrative Structure
Agency 129 operates under the Arkansas Military Department, which encompasses various divisions and branches, including:
State Education and Incentives Branch: Oversees educational benefits and incentive programs for Guardsmen.(casetext.com)
Education Services Office (ESO): Coordinates educational policies and programs, including the Tuition Waiver Program.(regulations.vlex.com)
Arkansas National Guard Foundation: Manages programs like the Military Family Relief Trust Fund.(casetext.com)
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