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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas legislative committee has approved rules that could tighten the eligibility requirements for state Medicaid programs serving children with developmental disabilities or delays.

The rules approved Tuesday by the Legislative Council's Administrative Rules and Regulations subcommittee would combine two preschool programs starting July 1 if later approved by the council. The Child Health Management Services and the Development Day Treatment Clinic Services serve about 18,000 children, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported .

Children must have an assessed devel...