(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may grant a license to an individual who, in addition to fulfilling the requirements to practice nursing in this state, satisfies the following requirements:

1. (1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual’s request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy;
2. (2) The individual’s exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has not expired or has been properly renewed;
3. (3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and
4. (4) The individual does not have a criminal record of felonies or serious misdemeanors.

(b)

1. (1) If at any time after licensure the individual’s exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals expires or is withdrawn for any reason, the individual shall immediately surrender their license.
2. (2) If the individual fails to surrender their license, the board shall suspend or not renew the individual’s license.