Arkansas ANCHOR Authority Act — public guide
This guide explains the proposed legislation in public-facing language.
Purpose
Create a coordinated statewide public access structure for autism and neurodivergence support.
Authority
Establish the Arkansas ANCHOR Authority as the organizing public instrumentality described in the proposal.
Interagency coordination
Coordinate public health, human services, education, healthcare, behavioral health, workforce, transportation, public safety, research, and community partners.
Public systems
Recognize public-facing access systems including the portal, documents, Academy, MICA, CARD, Access Passport, Appointment Studio, resource map, and support routes.
Regional access
Use regional docks and co-location strategies to reduce travel burden, especially in rural Arkansas.
Training
Provide role-based training for families, schools, public safety, healthcare, navigators, employers, and agencies.
Data and privacy principles
Use consent, plain-language explanations, limited disclosure, and public transparency principles.
Implementation
Phase the system through public briefing, partner alignment, pilot routes, regional implementation, and statewide reporting.
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