Ark. Code § 6-17-430

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 6-17-430 - Licensing of noncitizens
(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may grant a license under this subchapter to an individual who, in addition to fulfilling the requirements to teach in this state, satisfies the following requirements:
(1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual's request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy;
(2) The individual's exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has:
(A) Not expired; or
(B) Been properly renewed; and
(3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(b) This section is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of 8 U.S.C. § 1621, as existing on January 1, 2021.
(c) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

Ark. Code § 6-17-430

Added by Act 2021, No. 513,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.