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Arkansas Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers, Section 1100

Arkansas Ark. Admin. Code 016.20.1-1100 2021
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Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
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Source AgencyArkansas Department of Human Services
Last Updated2026-08-09
Last Verified2026-08-09
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Official Source URL https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Child-Care-Center-Minimum-Licensing-Requirements-1.pdf Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)
Last checked: 2026-08-09 Confidence: 100/100 approved

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Arkansas licensing rule requiring individual care plans and specific storage protocols for children with asthma in childcare centers.

Full Description

Mandates that children with special health care needs, specifically naming asthma, must have a care plan on file with clearly stated parameters, directions, and symptoms for medication use. Section 1101 requires that rescue medications such as inhalers must be kept in an area inaccessible to children but easily accessible to staff, often suggesting the caregiver carry them. Care plans must be updated at least annually, and staff must document every dose administered in a medication log.

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Children and adults living with asthma.

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Public Access to Epinephrine

Public Access to Epinephrine Act

Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.

Arkansas Act 245 (2025)
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Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity

Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.

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TX SB 294 2023
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Public Access to Epinephrine Rules

Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine

Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.

Arkansas 20 CAR § 201-102
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