AR B.I.D. Flowchart

Arkansas notes actions and timelines for when a student is placed into foster care or changes placement, including: CW notifies LEA foster care liaison (FCL) by the next business day; FCL immediately notifies counselors/secretary; school secretary immediately updates student’s foster care status; B.I.D. within 5 school days; SOO transportation plan within 5 school days of B.I.D.; immediate enrollment in new school, if needed, student records requested by new LEA FCL within 3 business days and SOO FCL sends within 10 business days. Provides an acronym key for terminology; a color-coded key regarding roles as child welfare, education, or joint; and action steps when a student in foster care experiences a traumatic event.