Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-502: Legislative findings

(a) The General Assembly finds that there are great disparities in the definition of "minority" in the Arkansas Code, and it would be advantageous to have a consistent definition of minority in the State of Arkansas.

(b) The General Assembly also recognizes that the number of people settling in Arkansas who are Hispanic immigrants or are of Hispanic background is rapidly increasing, and it would be advantageous to include Hispanics in the definition of "minority" in Arkansas.