Arkansas Statutes

§ 9-9-402 — Definitions

Arkansas·Title 9

As used in this subchapter:

(1)"Child" means a minor as defined by Arkansas law; and (2) "Special needs" means a child who is not likely to be adopted by reason of one (1) or more of the following conditions:
(A)The child has special needs for medical or rehabilitative care;
(B)Age;
(C)A racial or ethnic factor;
(D)A sibling relationship; or (E) A child who is at high risk for developing a serious physical, mental, developmental, or emotional condition if documentation of the risk is provided by a medical professional specializing in the area of the condition for which the child is considered at risk.

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Legislative History

Acts 1979, No. 1109, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 56-131; Acts 1999, No. 945, § 5; 2005, No. 437, § 7

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