§ 6-27-103 - Applicability. - Arkansas Statutes

6-27-103. Applicability.

(a) (1) This chapter shall apply to a child of:

(A) An active duty member of the uniformed services, including a member of the National Guard and Reserve;

(B) A member of the uniformed services who is severely injured and medically discharged;

(C) A member of the uniformed services who is severely injured and retired; and

(D) A member of the uniformed services who dies on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty.

(2) This chapter shall apply to a child under subdivisions (a)(1)(B)-(D) of this section for a period of one (1) year after the medical discharge, retirement, or death of the member of the uniformed services.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to a child of:

(1) An inactive member of the National Guard and Reserve;

(2) A retired member of the uniformed services, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section;

(3) A veteran of the uniformed services, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section; and

(4) Any other United States Department of Defense personnel or any other federal agency civilian and contract employee not defined as an active duty member of the uniformed services.

(c) This chapter shall apply only to local education agencies as defined in this chapter.