(a) This part applies to dependent children of:
- (1) Members of the active and activated reserve components of the uniformed services;
- (2) Members or veterans of the uniformed services who were severely injured in the line of duty and are medically discharged or retired, for a period of one (1) year following the medical discharge or retirement;
- (3) Members of the uniformed services who die while on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained while on active duty, for a period of one (1) year following the death;
- (4) Dual status military technicians; and
(5) Traditional members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces who are relocating to the state:
- (A) For employment; or
- (B) To serve as a member of an Arkansas-based reserve component unit.
(b) This part shall not apply to the minor dependent children of:
(1) Inactive members of the:
- (A) National Guard; and
- (B) Reserve components of the armed forces;
- (2) Retired members of the uniformed services, except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section; and
- (3) Other United States Department of Defense personnel and other federal or state agency civilian and contract employees who are not considered members of the uniformed services.