A Win for Arkansas Families: Act 965 Recognizes and Reimburses Community-Based Doula Care
Act 965 creates a certification process for community-based doulas and ensures Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement. Excel by Eight served in an advisory role to the Doula Alliance of Arkansas during this effort. This new law is a major step toward addressing Arkansas’s maternal health crisis and ensuring more families have access to the care and support they need.
Excel by Eight Celebrates Enactment of Act 587: A Major Step Toward Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce
Act 587 enables eligible early childhood educators working in publicly funded programs to participate in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a long-overdue recognition of their contributions to the state’s educational and economic success.
