# Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-503: Support of a child with a developmental disability - Definitions > Arkansas · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T26_C51_S5_S26-51-503 ## Section - **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-503 - **Heading:** Support of a child with a developmental disability - Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** AR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 26-51-503 ## Text (a) In addition to the state income tax credit permitted by § 26-51-501(a) and (b) , any taxpayer in this state who is maintaining, supporting, and caring for an individual with a diagnosis of a developmental disability in the taxpayer's home is permitted, in addition to all other income tax credits, a credit of five hundred dollars ($500) for each income year for that individual. (b) Any person wishing to take advantage of this tax credit must have certification by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or licensed psychological examiner that the individual has a diagnosis of a developmental disability. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Diagnosis of a developmental disability" means a disability of a person that: (A) Is attributable to: (i) An intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, or autism; (ii) Another condition of the person found to be closely related to an intellectual disability because the condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; (B) Originates before the person reaches twenty-two (22) years of age; (C) Has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely; and (D) Constitutes a substantial handicap to the person's ability to function without appropriate support services, including without limitation: (i) Planned recreational activities; (ii) Medical services such as physical therapy and speech therapy; and (iii) Possibilities for sheltered employment or job training; and (2) "Individual" means a child of the taxpayer's blood, an adopted child, or a dependent within the meaning of § 26-51-501(a)(3)(B) . Amended by Act 2023, No. 191,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Acts 1967, No. 495, §§ 1, 2; 1977, No. 833, § 1; 1983, No. 523, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2021.1, 84-2021.2; Acts 1999, No. 417, § 1; 2009, No. 237, § 1; 2011, No. 68, § 5. (a) In addition to the state income tax credit permitted by § 26-51-501(a) and (b) , any taxpayer in this state who is maintaining, supporting, and caring for an individual with a diagnosis of a developmental disability in the taxpayer's home is permitted, in addition to all other income tax credits, a credit of five hundred dollars ($500) for each income year for that individual. (b) Any person wishing to take advantage of this tax credit must have certification by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or licensed psychological examiner that the individual has a diagnosis of a developmental disability. y in the taxpayer's home is permitted, in addition to all other income tax credits, a credit of five hundred dollars ($500) for each income year for that individual. (b) Any person wishing to take advantage of this tax credit must have certification by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or licensed psychological examiner that the individual has a diagnosis of a developmental disability. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Diagnosis of a developmental disability" means a disability of a person that: (A) Is attributable to: (i) An intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, or autism; (ii) Another condition of the person found to be closely related to an intellectual disability because the condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; (B) Originates before the person reaches twenty-two (22) years of age; (C) Has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely; and (D) Constitutes a substantial handicap to the person's ability to function without appropriate support services, including without limitation: (i) Planned recreational activities; (ii) Medical services such as physical therapy and speech therapy; and (iii) Possibilities for sheltered employment or job training; and (2) "Individual" means a child of the taxpayer's blood, an adopted child, or a dependent within the meaning of § 26-51-501(a)(3)(B) . (1) "Diagnosis of a developmental disability" means a disability of a person that: (A) Is attributable to: (i) An intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, or autism; (ii) Another condition of the person found to be closely related to an intellectual disability because the condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; (B) Originates before the person reaches twenty-two (22) years of age; (C) Has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely; and (D) Constitutes a substantial handicap to the person's ability to function without appropriate support services, including without limitation: (i) Planned recreational activities; (ii) Medical services such as physical therapy and speech therapy; and (iii) Possibilities for sheltered employment or job training; and (A) Is attributable to: (i) An intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, or autism; (ii) Another condition of the person found to be closely related to an intellectual disability because the condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; (i) An intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, or autism; (ii) Another condition of the person found to be closely related to an intellectual disability because the condition results in an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with an intellectual disability or requires treatment and services similar to that required for a person with an intellectual disability; or (iii) Dyslexia resulting from a disability or condition described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) or subdivision (c)(1)(A)(ii) of this section; (B) Originates before the person reaches twenty-two (22) years of age; (C) Has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely; and (D) Constitutes a substantial handicap to the person's ability to function without appropriate support services, including without limitation: (i) Planned recreational activities; (ii) Medical services such as physical therapy and speech therapy; and (iii) Possibilities for sheltered employment or job training; and (i) Planned recreational activities; (ii) Medical services such as physical therapy and speech therapy; and (iii) Possibilities for sheltered employment or job training; and (2) "Individual" means a child of the taxpayer's blood, an adopted child, or a dependent within the meaning of § 26-51-501(a)(3)(B) . Amended by Act 2023, No. 191,§ 1, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Acts 1967, No. 495, §§ 1, 2; 1977, No. 833, § 1; 1983, No. 523, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2021.1, 84-2021.2; Acts 1999, No. 417, § 1; 2009, No. 237, § 1; 2011, No. 68, § 5. ## Nearby sections - [Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-501 Personal tax credits - Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T26_C51_S5_S26-51-501.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-502 Household and dependent care services - Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T26_C51_S5_S26-51-502.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-503 Support of a child with a developmental disability - Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T26_C51_S5_S26-51-503.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 26-51-504 Income from sources outside Arkansas - Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T26_C51_S5_S26-51-504.md) - [Ark. 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