Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 451: TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Vetoed Last action May 5, 2025: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

Plain-language summary

SB 451 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Primary sponsor: Scott Richardson (Republican), Bart Hester (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Scott Richardson (Republican); Bart Hester (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.