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Ark. Code Ann. § 9-9-402: Definitions

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 9
  3. Chapter 9
  4. Subchapter 4

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

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.

(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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