Arkansas Code § 9-9-402 - Definitions

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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Last modified: November 15, 2016