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Arkansas Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar

Key homeschool deadlines for Arkansas, based on A.C.A. 6-15-501 through 6-15-507.

These are general deadlines for Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.), the most common of Arkansas's 2 pathways. Our free wizard calculates exact dates for your family and sends email reminders.

Key deadlines at a glance

Aug

15

File Notice of Intent

Annual

August 15, or at least 5 school days before withdrawing the student if starting mid-year

Filing deadlines

Initial filing deadline
August 15 (fall) or December 15 (spring)
Annual renewal deadline
August 15 annually
Send to
superintendent of local school district
Practical tip: Many districts provide a standard form, but a simple written letter suffices. No approval is required. Filing the notice is sufficient.

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

Reporting deadlines

Varies by pathway. Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.): "August 15"; Private/Umbrella School Enrollment: null

Annual renewal
Required by August 15
Practical tip: Your only ongoing obligation is the annual notice by August 15 each year. No end-of-year reports, test scores, or curriculum reports required.

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

ESA application windows

Mar

1

Arkansas LEARNS Act ESA applications open

Jun

1

Arkansas LEARNS Act ESA application deadline

Learn more about ESA programs

Month-by-month calendar

August

  • •August 15: File Notice of Intent

Other ways to homeschool in Arkansas

These deadlines are for Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.). Arkansas offers 2 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:

  • •
    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.
  • •
    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.

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Deadlines sourced from A.C.A. 6-15-501 through 6-15-507. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026