An approved school of innovation shall:

1. (1) Ensure that the same health, safety, civil rights, and disability rights requirements are in place as those that apply to all other public schools;
2. (2) Ensure that the high school curriculum offered meets or exceeds the minimum high school graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education;
3. (3) Adhere to financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements adopted by the board for public school districts;
4. (4) Require criminal background checks for school employees and volunteers as required by law for public school districts;
5. (5) Comply with open records and open meeting requirements;
6. (6) Comply with purchasing limitations and requirements;

7. (7)

   1. (A) Provide instructional time that meets or exceeds the instructional time requirement adopted by the state board unless granted an exception by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

   2. (B) Instructional time may include:

      1. (i) On-site instruction;
      2. (ii) Distance, digital, or virtual learning; and
      3. (iii) Work-based learning on nontraditional school days or hours;
8. (8) Provide data requested by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to generate reports;
9. (9) Adhere to the Teacher Fair Dismissal Act of 1983, Arkansas Code § 6-17-1501 et seq.;
10. (10) Comply with state law and rule regarding the education of gifted and talented students; and
11. (11) Demonstrate and document research-based implementation of professional learning communities throughout the school that address the needs of the students and professionals.