Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-81-2002. Legislative findings and intent

(1) Neuropsychological testing services are necessary services for the citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to provide access to and inform a broad range of clinical services, psychoeducational services, and legal and quasi-legal decision-making skills, including without limitation child custody evaluations, forensic evaluations, and occupationally mandated psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; and

(2) There is a workforce shortage and a need for education and training to promote the workforce pipeline for these clinical services.