File a written notice with your district by Aug 15 (or before starting). Arkansas eliminated mandatory standardized testing in 2015 (Act 832).
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Arkansas is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 5–17 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Arkansas, you send a notice to your local district superintendent. Submit the written notice of intent to your district. Re-file at the start of each year.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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