The bill amends existing laws concerning youths in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youths in Arkansas. It introduces a new section that prohibits public colleges and universities from charging fees for the issuance of transcripts to youths in foster care or certified unaccompanied homeless youths, provided they are not in financial debt to the institution. Additionally, the bill establishes a definition for "unaccompanied homeless youth" and outlines the certification process for these individuals, which includes criteria for eligibility based on federal guidelines.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that various fees associated with identification cards, driver's licenses, and driver education be waived for eligible youths in foster care or certified unaccompanied homeless youths. This includes waiving fees for obtaining a birth certificate and other costs incidental to licensure. The Department of Human Services is tasked with developing a standardized form for certifying unaccompanied homeless youths, ensuring that these individuals have access to necessary services without financial barriers.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1462 Original - 2-20-2023 01:22 PM: 20-18-306, 27-16-801, 27-16-805(a), 27-18-106(a)
Old version HB1462 V2 - 3-1-2023 09:47 AM: 20-18-306, 27-16-801, 27-16-805(a), 27-18-106(a)
Old version HB1462 V3 - 3-6-2023 09:36 AM: 20-18-306, 27-16-801, 27-16-805(a), 27-18-106(a)
HB 1462: 20-18-306, 27-16-801, 27-16-805(a), 27-18-106(a)
Act 506: 20-18-306, 27-16-801, 27-16-805(a), 27-18-106(a)