Arkansas School Laws
Protects transgender students? No
No explicit provision in Arkansas law prohibits discrimination or harassment in educational institutions based on gender identity.
Protects gay, lesbian and bisexual students? No
No explicit provision in Arkansas law prohibits discrimination or harassment in educational institutions based on sexual orientation. A provision of state law requires school districts to adopt policies that prohibit bullying; however, there are no categories of protections required for these policies.
Citation: ARK. CODE ANN. §6-18-514.
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Last Updated: 7/13/2006