AR HB2104

Repeals the definition of "Department" in Arkansas Code § 9-27-303(16) under the Arkansas Juvenile Code.

Amends the definition of "reasonable efforts" to require the Department of Human Services to involve incarcerated parents in case planning, monitor compliance with Department of Correction services, and offer visitation when appropriate and in the child's best interest.

Requires "reasonable efforts" to obtain permanency for children in out-of-home placement for more than 12 months or 15 of the previous 22 months.

Specifies that reunification is not required if a court determines by clear and convincing evidence that a parent committed murder, manslaughter, felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury, abandoned an infant, had parental rights terminated for a sibling, or is registered as a sex offender.

Allows reasonable efforts for adoption or legal guardianship to be made concurrently with reunification efforts.