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Homeschool Requirements in Arkansas

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Yes

Portfolio Required

Parents must file a Notice of Intent with the local school district by August 15 each year (or within 30 days of establishing the home school).

Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial Studies

1File a Notice of Intent with your local school district by August 15 (or within 30 days of starting)
2Teach required subjects
3Have your child tested annually in grades 5, 7, and 10 using a nationally standardized test
4Keep test records on file

Last verified May 24, 2026

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File Notice of Intent with local school district
Submit a Notice of Intent to your local school district by August 15 each year, or within 30 days of starting your home school for the first time.
View official source (State DOE) →
Teach all required subjects
Your homeschool curriculum must cover Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies each school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Administer annual standardized test in grades 5, 7, and 10
If your child is in grade 5, 7, or 10, you must have them take a nationally standardized test once each year.
View official source (State DOE) →
Keep standardized test records on file
Retain the results of any required standardized tests in your home school records for future reference.
View official source (HSLDA) →

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