(1) The proposals shall include an application from the applicant library.
(2) The State Library Board shall review the proposals for approval.
(3) Proposals shall be consistent with the Arkansas Code and existing Arkansas State Library rules regarding an ALA-accredited library program.
(b) Funding may include, but is not limited to:
(1) Tuition;
(2) Materials;
(3) Travel;
(4) Lodging; and
(5) Other items associated with educational costs.
(c) Funding shall not be provided for hours in excess of the required number for the degree, nor for required courses not completed within the set number of hours required for the degree.