§ 6-10-118 - Information about the availability of ARKids First. - Arkansas Statutes

6-10-118. Information about the availability of ARKids First.

(a) The Department of Education shall cooperate with and assist local school districts in this state in the establishment of a program to inform students about health care coverage under the ARKids First Program Act, 20-77-1101 et seq.

(b) The informational program shall:

(1) Be developed in cooperation with the Department of Human Services and any other state or community organization interested in assisting in the development and dissemination of information about the ARKids First Program to students and their parents or custodians;

(2) Include information about the eligibility guidelines and application for coverage under the program; and

(3) Provide recommended informational material to be delivered by local school districts to students and their parents or custodians.

(c) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this informational program.