Arkansas § 12-18-618 - Religious bias prohibited.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-618 — Religious bias prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-18-618. Religious bias prohibited.
The Department of Human Services and the Department of Arkansas State Police shall investigate all allegations of child maltreatment without regard to the parent's practice of his or her religious beliefs and shall only consider whether the acts or omissions of the parent constitute child maltreatment under this chapter.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-18-618
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-18-618 cover?
Section 12-18-618 ("Religious bias prohibited.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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