ARKANSAS HOMESCHOOL LAW

Compulsory School Age: 5 - 17 (by September 15)

Arkansas state law offers one legal homeschooling option, which is to establish and operate a homeschool.  Parents wishing to homeschool should file a notice of intent with the local school superintendent in accordance with the following dates:

1. No later than August 15 for parents wishing to homeschool at the beginning of the school year

2. No later than December 15 for those starting homeschool in the spring semester

3. 14 calendar days prior to withdrawing mid-semester from the public school

4. Within 30 calendar days of establishing residency within the district

This written notice must be re-filed annually at the beginning of each school year.  There is a testing requirement for Arkansas homeschoolers;  homeschool students are required to take the same state-mandated tests given to public school students in grades 3 - 9.  There are no other requirements concerning attendance, subjects, teacher qualifications, or recordkeeping under the Arkansas homeschool statute.

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View these websites for more information about Arkansas homeschool laws:

• Home School Legal Defense Association

• National Home Education Network

• Arkansas Education Code for Homeschooling

• Arkansas Department of Education

Please note: This is a brief summary of Arkansas homeschool law and is presented for informative purposes only and not as legal advice.