At a glance
Notice
Required
Curriculum
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Testing
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Teacher
No qualifications
Overview
Homeschooling in Arkansas is governed by Arkansas Code section 6-15-501. Arkansas requires annual notification by August 15 and an annual assessment but gives families flexibility in how the assessment is conducted. No teacher qualifications are required making Arkansas accessible to all families.
Telling the authorities
Notice is required
Who: Local school district superintendent
When: By August 15 each year
How to do it
Submit a Notice of Intent to homeschool to your local school district superintendent by August 15 each year. Simple written notice required.
Requirements
Recent changes
Arkansas requires annual notification and annual assessment but no teacher qualifications. Assessment options give families flexibility. Requirements have been stable in recent years.
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