Public Hearing — Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR

What to do next

1. 1

   Review the proposed rules online

   Read the proposed Rules Governing State Aid to Public Libraries at the Arkansas State Library webpage: https://library.arkansas.gov/about-us/proposed-rules/.

2. 2

   Submit written comments before deadline

   Send written comments by mail to ADE Legal Services, Room 302A, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201 or email ADE.RulesComments@ade.arkansas.gov by June 15, 2026.

3. 3

   Attend the public hearing

   Provide oral testimony at the public hearing on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Arch Ford Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR.

4. 4

   Contact ADE for copies or questions

   Call ADE's Office of Legal Services at (501) 683-1390 or email legal@ade.ar for copies or more information.

Frequently asked questions

How can I submit written comments on the proposed rules?

Mail comments to ADE Legal Services, Four Capitol Mall, Room 302A, Little Rock, AR 72201, or email ADE.RulesComments@ade.arkansas.gov.

When and where is the public hearing on these rules?

The hearing is June 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Education, Arch Ford Building, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR.

When does the public comment period end?

The public comment period closes on June 15, 2026.

Where can I read the proposed Rules Governing State Aid to Public Libraries?

A copy is posted at https://library.arkansas.gov/about-us/proposed-rules/ or request one from ADE's Office of Legal Services.