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AR SB326

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-308 to add guidance counselors licensed as teachers to the list of professionals authorized to report child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline
  • Expands hotline reporting authority to include reports of injury to a child's intellectual, emotional, or psychological development evidenced by observable and substantial impairment of the child's ability to function
  • Maintains existing authorized reporters: medical or mental health professionals, teachers, and day care center workers
  • Renumbers the statutory categories to accommodate the addition of guidance counselors licensed as teachers as item (2)

Legislative Description

An Act To Require The Child Abuse Hotline To Accept Reports Of Injury To A Child's Intellectual, Emotional, Or Psychological Development From A Guidance Counselor Licensed As A Teacher.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB326 is now Act 784

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/16/2011
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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