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Summary of Arkansas laws that impact public education integration in the state through 1960. - 4 - ACT 14 of 1958 The so-called barratry law, makes exciting or stirring litigation a crime punishable by fine of not more that $5,000 and/or imprisonment of not over two years. ACT 84 of 1959 Provides that notice that teachers’ contract will not be renewed can be given at any time during the life of the contract but in any e-rent not later than ten days after the close of the school term. If a teacher quits or refuses to teach in accordance with his or her contract without just cause, she or he is hereby prohibited from teaching elsewhere during the time for which he or she had heen employed. ACT 455 of 1959 Amends existing laws to provide that renewal of teacher’s contracts may be made by endorsement on existing contract. ACT 55 of 1959 Authorises continuing membership in the Teacher Retirement System for members teaching in private schools. ACT 225 of 1959 Provides ffif the county judge of any county of this state has reason to believe that any organization that is so operating within any county of this state is engaged in activities designed to hinder, harass and interfere with the powers and duties of the State of Arkansas to control and operate its public schools, he shall hold a public hearing to make a determination if such an organiztion is" - so doing. The organization must be given 5...

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