The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states under paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision, or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the Secretary of the Department of Human Services in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 29 - Interstate Compacts
Subchapter 2 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 9-29-202. Role of Governor — Appointment of compact administrator
§ 9-29-204. Secretary of the Department of Human Services to determine when to discharge child
§ 9-29-205. Agreements with other states pursuant to the compact
§ 9-29-206. Agreements concerning visitation or supervision
§ 9-29-207. Courts authorized to place children in other states pursuant to this compact