(a) The purpose of this section is to enhance safe and responsible passenger transportation of children in child care by requiring appropriate liability insurance and driver training.
(b)
(1) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the State Insurance Department, shall develop and promulgate rules requiring sufficient and appropriate minimum levels of general liability insurance coverage for licensed childcare centers and licensed and registered childcare family homes, including coverage for transportation services when applicable.
(2) A state institution, political subdivision, or other entity that is entitled to immunity from liability under § 21-9-301 is not required to have general liability insurance coverage in order to be licensed.
(c) The division shall promulgate rules requiring all drivers of vehicles transporting children on behalf of licensed childcare centers and licensed and registered childcare family homes to complete a comprehensive program of driver safety training.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subchapter 2 - Childcare Facility Licensing Act
§ 20-78-205. Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
§ 20-78-206. Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education — Rules
§ 20-78-207. Declaratory judgments on licensing rules
§ 20-78-208. Unlicensed childcare facility unlawful
§ 20-78-209. License — Religious exception — Definitions
§ 20-78-210. License — Application and issuance
§ 20-78-211. License — Provisional
§ 20-78-212. License — Nontransferability
§ 20-78-213. License — Denial, revocation, or suspension
§ 20-78-214. Inspections and investigations of childcare facilities and personnel — Child abuse
§ 20-78-215. Child sexual abuse — Federal funds — Legislative intent
§ 20-78-216. Records and reports
§ 20-78-217. Smoking prohibited — Legislative intent
§ 20-78-218. Administration of subchapter
§ 20-78-219. Fines and penalties — Disposition of funds
§ 20-78-220. Persons or facilities abusing juveniles in their custody
§ 20-78-221. Voluntary registration
§ 20-78-222. Continuing education
§ 20-78-223. License fees — Disposition
§ 20-78-225. Child safety alarm devices