§ 6-17-116 - The Arkansas School Children Protection Act. - Arkansas Statutes

6-17-116. The Arkansas School Children Protection Act.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as "The Arkansas School Children Protection Act".

(b) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Conviction" means having pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or having been found guilty of committing a sexual offense against a minor or student; and

(2) A "sexual offense" is one described in 5-14-101 et seq.

(c) (1) Any public school district employee who commits a sexual offense against a minor shall upon conviction be dismissed from employment and shall not thereafter be eligible for employment by any school in this state.

(2) Any public school teacher who commits a sexual offense under 5-14-125(a)(5) shall upon conviction be dismissed from employment and shall not thereafter be eligible for employment by any school in this state.