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Arkansas Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Arkansas, based on A.C.A. 6-15-501 through 6-15-507.

These are general templates for Home School Under Notice (A.C.A. 6-15-501 et seq.), the most common of Arkansas's 2 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to superintendent of local school district by August 15, or at least 5 school days before withdrawing the student if starting mid-year

Withdrawal Letter

Required. Send to superintendent of the school district where the child was enrolled

Annual Renewal

Required by August 15

Notice of Intent

What to file
simple notice
Send to
superintendent of local school district
Deadline
August 15, or at least 5 school days before withdrawing the student if starting mid-year
How often
annual
Free-form letter accepted?
Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Your notice must include:

  • •name, date of birth, and grade level of each child
  • •location of the home school
  • •core curriculum to be offered
  • •proposed schedule of instruction
  • •qualifications of the parent-teacher
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)

First-time vs. renewal

First-time filing

Deadline: August 15 (fall) or December 15 (spring)

Annual renewal

Deadline: August 15 annually

Withdrawal Letter

Status
Required if your child is currently enrolled in school
Send to
superintendent of the school district where the child was enrolled

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

Annual Renewal

Deadline
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)

Other ways to homeschool in Arkansas

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:

  • •
    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.

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

Education savings available

Arkansas offers Arkansas LEARNS Act ESA. ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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