Arkansas education officials prep for potential shutdown effects

Arkansas education officials prep for potential shutdown effects

People in New York City look at a sign informing them that the Statue of Liberty is closed on Oct. 1, 2013, due to a government shutdown. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Arkansas’ higher education institutions and the state’s education department have not been immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but officials said they’re preparing to make adjustments as needed.  Payroll for some employees at the University of Arkansas’ Fayette…