The bill aims to clarify the licensing regulations for psychiatric residential treatment facilities under the Child Welfare Agency Licensing Act. Specifically, it amends Arkansas Code 9-28-407(a)(5)(B) to establish that the board shall terminate the license of a psychiatric residential treatment facility if it has not been in operation for a consecutive twelve-month period.

This amendment adds specific language to ensure that psychiatric residential treatment facilities are explicitly included in the licensing regulations, thereby enhancing the clarity and enforcement of the licensing process for these facilities. The change is intended to ensure that facilities that are not actively providing services do not retain their licenses, thereby promoting accountability and compliance within the child welfare system.

Statutes affected:
SB 309: 9-28-407(a)
Act 464: 9-28-407(a)