(a) The postsecondary preparatory programs established under authority of this subchapter shall:

(1) Provide advice that will better prepare eligible students for entry-level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading;

(2) Improve diagnostic efforts, counseling, placement, and instruction for eligible students;

(3) (A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas:

(i) Mathematics;

(ii) English; or

(iii) Reading.

(B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction;

(4)

(A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Department of Education for instructors of developmental education.

(B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license;

(5) Effectively use college and career readiness assessments to monitor the progress of participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(6) Use innovative teaching and learning strategies that are designed to be effective with participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(7) Document evidence of its performance and the success of its participants; and

(8) Meet other requirements established by rule.

(b) A postsecondary preparatory program shall not receive funding under this subchapter unless the postsecondary preparatory program files an annual application with the Department of Education and the application is approved under § 6-16-601.

(c) A postsecondary preparatory program may be open for attendance:

(1) On one (1) or more days from Monday through Saturday; and

(2) During any hours that participants are not required to attend public school.