AR SB451

Department of Human Services must establish regional behavioral health crisis response teams by July 1, 2025 to assist schools with students who demonstrate behavior substantially likely to cause injury to themselves, other students, or staff

Crisis response teams must respond to school requests within 48 hours and develop behavioral health management plans that may include placement in day treatment, residential treatment, state-operated facilities, or homebound programs

Public school districts and charter schools must conduct behavioral threat assessments starting with the 2025-2026 school year when students exhibit potentially dangerous behavior

Juvenile detention facilities become solely responsible for providing educational services to detained students (removing joint responsibility with local school districts), and may partner with public schools, charter schools, or private providers

Out-of-state students placed in Arkansas residential facilities are excluded from the definition of "reside" for school attendance purposes, and state education funds cannot be used for out-of-state students in Arkansas residential facilities