Opinion No.

Charles L. Robinson, CPA Legislative Auditor State Capitol Room 122 Little Rock, AR 72201

Dear Mr. Robinson:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the following questions:

1. May a school district pay certified teachers who have been called to active duty by the United States military for fifteen (15) days as provided by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-306?

2. May a school district pay certified teachers who have been called to active duty by the United States military for a period longer than fifteen (15) days?

Please note that I have enclosed a copy of Attorney General Opinion Number 90-330 which I believe fully addresses the questions posed in your request.

The foregoing opinion, which I hereby approve, was prepared by Deputy Attorney General Elisabeth A. Walker.

Sincerely,

WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General

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