This publication summarizes recent Arkansas legislation relevant to the well being of Arkansas children in the areas of juvenile justice, education and schools, child health and safety, welfare reform, and child welfare. The report further describes legislative efforts to protect juveniles in state custody and two proposed programs toward that end. The report also delineates state budgetary information for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001. Included are special inserts on property taxes and the impact of federal welfare reform. (KB)