Arkansas Homeschool Documents & Templates

What to file

simple notice

Send to

superintendent of local school district

Deadline

August 15, or at least 14 days before beginning homeschooling if starting mid-year

How often

annual

Official form

Download / access form

Free-form letter accepted?

Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Many districts provide a standard form, but the statute does not mandate a specific form. A simple written letter suffices. No approval required; filing the notice is sufficient. No curriculum description required in the notice.

A.C.A. 6-15-502 (right to home school; notice requirements)

First-time vs. renewal

Status

Required if your child is currently enrolled in school

Send to

superintendent of the school district where the child was enrolled

Written notice of intent to home school must be filed by August 15 for the upcoming school year. Forms submitted after August 15 for a student currently enrolled in public school are subject to a 5-school-day waiting period. Also advisable to notify the school directly and request a copy of the child's records.

A.C.A. 6-15-503 (waiver of compulsory attendance upon notice)

Deadline

August 15

The only ongoing obligation is the annual notice each year. No end-of-year reports, test scores, or curriculum reports required.

A.C.A. 6-15-502 (annual written notice to superintendent)

This page covers Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.). Arkansas offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

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  Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.)(this page): You file a simple notice of intent with your local school district superintendent by August 15 each year. No required subjects, no testing, no recordkeeping, and no curriculum approval — Arkansas is one of the least regulated states for homeschooling. Your only ongoing obligation is renewing the notice annually.
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  Private/Umbrella School Enrollment: You enroll in a private umbrella school that handles filings and compliance on your behalf. You still teach at home, but the school provides administrative structure, and requirements depend on that school's policies. Best for families who want organizational support or prefer having a school name on records.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for Arkansas