HB1921

House Bill 1921 amends the Child Welfare Agency Licensing Act in Arkansas to modify the training requirements for foster parents. The bill establishes a cap on the number of training hours the Division of Children and Family Services can mandate for foster homes. Specifically, it limits initial training to 15 hours and annual maintenance training to 6 hours. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division create a streamlined training process for provisional foster homes, particularly for relatives seeking certification. These changes aim to reduce the administrative and time-related barriers associated with becoming and remaining a foster parent.