Virtual learning on 'hold' for handful of Arkansas school districts next year The State Board of Education has already put a hold on some school districts' virtual learning plans for the upcoming school year. Author: Jordan Howington Updated: 6:56 PM CDT May 14, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The State Board of Education has already put a hold on some school districts' virtual learning plans for the upcoming school year. So far 150 districts have applied through the state for a virtual learning option for students. On Thursday the Department of Education presented the board with 11 applications. One was approved, and ten others got put on hold.