The 2026 ASBA School Law Seminar will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Little Rock. Virtual attendance is also available.
Registration is available via the “Registrations/Publications” tab in AR Board Connect. If you are an attorney seeking Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours for the seminar, please select the “Attorney” registration option (In Person or Virtual).
The annual ASBA School Law Seminar provides school board members and administrators with timely, practical guidance on the legal issues shaping Arkansas public schools. With ongoing legislative updates and increasing scrutiny of board actions, understanding legal requirements and best practices remains essential. This year’s seminar features expert-led sessions on key topics, including:
Campaign Finance Reporting
Student and Employee Due Process
Public Comment and Community Engagement
Personnel Evaluations and Rehire Recommendations
Free Speech Considerations
Join experienced school law professionals for a full day of insight, discussion, and practical takeaways designed to support effective governance and sound decision-making.
View the full agenda at the following link: 2026 Law Seminar Agenda
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
*Check-In and Full Buffet Breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m.
*Lunch is included for in-person attendees.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Little Rock (424 W. Markham)or Virtual via Zoom
Agenda: 2026 Law Seminar Agenda
Training Credit:
School board members will earn 6 hours of boardsmanship training credit.
Attorneys may earn up to 5 general Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours.
Registration:
In-Person -
$230 per person through Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and $255 thereafter.
Online registration will close Monday, February 2, at noon.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to cancellations@arsba.org. Requests received after January 27, 2026, will be refunded at 50 percent. No refunds for cancellations after Monday, February 2, 2026.
Virtual -
$175 per person.
Registration is open until Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
A Zoom registration link will be included in your confirmation email. To receive the meeting link, you must complete the Zoom registration separately (no additional fee required).
No refunds for virtual cancellations after Monday, February 2, 2026.
Hotel: Information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.
Registration: To register, visit the “Registrations/Publications” tab inAR Board Connect.
*Please note: There are two different registration options. Board members and school staff should choose the session labeled “Board Members & Staff.” Attorneys seeking CLE credit should choose the session labeled “Attorneys.”