For the purposes of this part, the following terms shall mean:

1. (1) “Alternative pay” means a salary amount that is part of the licensed or classified employee’s total compensation for:

   1. (A) Additional responsibilities;
   2. (B) Mastery of new knowledge and skills;
   3. (C) Advanced career opportunities;
   4. (D) Increased student achievement;
   5. (E) Attracting highly qualified teachers; or
   6. (F) Professional development exceeding state minimums;
2. (2) “Classified employee” means a person employed by a public school district under a written annual contract who is not required to hold a teaching license issued by the Department of Education as a condition of employment;
3. (3) “Compensation” that will be funded under the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program (REAP) plan will be the teacher’s/employee’s salary, excluding benefits;
4. (4) “Licensed employee” means a person employed by a public school district who is required to hold a teaching license issued by the Department of Education; and

5. (5) “Teacher” means any person who is:

   1. (A) Required to hold a teaching license from the Department of Education unless the State Board of Education has waived this requirement as part of a public charter school contract; and
   2. (B) Engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting for more than seventy percent (70%) of the individual’s contracted time, including a guidance counselor or school librarian.

Codification Notes: Arkansas Code § 6-17-119 was repealed by Acts 2021, No. 544, § 27.