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Arkansas Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 6-18-201 |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 5 and 17 |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | Child has received a high school diploma; parent may elect to withhold child from kindergarten; any child over 16 enrolled in post-secondary vocational institution or college or specific adult education programs upon certain conditions |
| Home School Provisions | Parents must give written notice of intent to home school; with curriculum, schedules, and qualifications of teacher presented to superintendent for each semester; child must submit to standardized achievement tests annually and at 8, if test results are unsatisfactory, child shall be enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school (§6-15-501 et. seq.) |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | Misdemeanor; each day is separate offense and fine of $25 to $100 |
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