(d) Each public school district shall use the college and career readiness assessments to:

1. (1) Assist students with:

   1. (A) College and workforce readiness skills;
   2. (B) Course selection in high school; and
   3. (C) Improved academic achievement;

2. (2) Identify students who do not meet the college and career readiness benchmarks in:

   1. (A) Mathematics;
   2. (B) English; or
   3. (C) Reading; and
3. (3) Provide the basis for the counseling concerning postsecondary preparatory programs as required by subsection (e) of this section and Arkansas Code § 6-16-603.

(e) Each public school district shall ensure that every student identified under subsection (d)(2) of this section is:

1. (1) Counseled by a public school counselor; and
2. (2) Strongly encouraged to enroll in a postsecondary preparatory program approved under this part.

(g)

1. (1) Each public school shall fully incorporate the results from the college and career readiness assessments into the college and career planning process for each student.
2. (2) The division shall monitor the utilization of these assessments to ensure public school compliance.