Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in Arkansas, explained in plain language with links to official sources.
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Two core topics for every state. This is a starting point, not a complete collection of state law. Federal law, tribal law, local rules, and individual circumstances may also apply.
Ark. Code §§ 12-18-103, 12-18-402
Arkansas’s Child Maltreatment Act covers abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, and abandonment. Anyone may report concerns; designated mandated reporters must report suspected maltreatment. Arkansas DHS explains the hotline and the secure portal available to mandated reporters.
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Ark. Code § 6-18-514
Schools must adopt anti-bullying policies. The law includes electronic acts and specified off-campus cyberbullying that maliciously targets students or school personnel and substantially disrupts the school environment.
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Acts 689 (2023), 900 and 901 (2025) · NetChoice v. Griffin
The April 20, 2026 federal court order granted a preliminary injunction against Act 900. It also describes the March 31, 2025 permanent injunction against Act 689 and the December 15, 2025 preliminary injunction against Act 901. These are dated court decisions; later orders or appeals can change enforcement. Check the case history before relying on these restrictions.
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Ark. Code §§ 4-28-401–416
Organizations soliciting charitable contributions in Arkansas may need registration or an exemption filing with the Secretary of State. The agency’s guide explains the categories, financial thresholds, required filings, and renewals. An exemption is not automatic simply because an organization is small.
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