Arkansas State, FBI, and Child Maltreatment Central registry background checks are required for student teaching internship, first time licensure and all licensure renewals, first employment or change of employment in a public school, charter school, or education service cooperative. Arkansas Code Ann. §§ 6-17-410 and 6-17-414 identify the disqualifying offenses. A summary list may be found at: Disqualifying Offenses (PDF).

For more information, please contact:

Julie Linck, Licensure Managing Attorney
Office of Educator Licensure
4 Capitol Mall, Box 30
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone:501-683-3122
Fax: 501-682-3781
julie.linck@ade.arkansas.gov