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Last updated: June 2026
Arkansas has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Homeschool Options: Arkansas has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: Arkansas has some child welfare safeguards: caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are prohibited from homeschooling, but caregivers under active investigation for abuse are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Arkansas requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Arkansas does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Arkansas does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Arkansas does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Arkansas does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Arkansas does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Arkansas, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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