Ark. Code § 1-4-117 : — GENERAL PROVISIONSSTATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC —4-117 - Official language TEXT PDF (a) The English language shall be the official language of the State of Arkansas. (b) This section shall not prohibit the public schools from performing their duty to provide equal educational opportunities to all children. Ark. Code § 1-4-117 Acts 1987, No. 40, § 1; 1987, No. 77, § 1.