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Signed Into Law 2019
Summary of the 92nd General Assembly
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Studies show that when individuals who were formerly incarcerated have easier access to jobs—and thus fewer barriers to reentry—they are less likely to return to prison. But, in most cases, the state of Arkansas denies licensure for individuals with criminal records. Considering the fact that more than one-quarter of occupations in the United States require a state license, this is particularly alarming. While background checks may be justified in certain instances, they can often place an undue burden on those who were once incarcerated and create collateral consequences for returning citizens.
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I. CHECKS AND SCREENINGS
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