The bill aims to repeal the Location Act for Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Arkansas. It amends the definition of "exempt child welfare agency" within the Child Welfare Agency Licensing Act by removing references to the Location Act. Additionally, the entire Subchapter 6, which encompasses the Location Act, is repealed, effectively eliminating the regulations and definitions associated with community homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the reimbursement rate structure for contracting with community programs by updating the relevant Arkansas Code. It specifies that the department will conduct a review of the costs associated with providing Medicaid-covered and state-covered services to individuals with developmental disabilities, while also clarifying the state's responsibilities under federal and state laws. Notably, the bill removes a reference to a specific section of the Arkansas Code related to definitions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Statutes affected:
HB 1537: 9-28-402(12), 20-48-702(a)
Act 850: 9-28-402(12), 20-48-702(a)