Notice of Intent
In Arkansas, the Notice of Intent to Home School (NOI) is a document required by law each academic year to notify the public school district and the Arkansas Department of Education of your intent (or purpose) to homeschool. By submitting an NOI, parents assume the full responsibility of educating their children—including the financial cost of the home school lesson plans or any other teaching supplies—that would otherwise fall to the local public school district in which they reside.
Additionally, the NOI does not enroll or register your child into a homeschool or GED program. Please click the Support for Home School Parent tab to get additional information and links to resources.
- June—A Reminder email was sent to home school parents announcing that NOIs will be accepted for the upcoming school year starting on June 1 and outlining the submission process.
- June 1 - First day the NOI form will be accepted for the upcoming school year. All forms submitted before this date will be processed for the preceding school year.
- August 15 - Deadline for NOI form to be submitted for the upcoming school year. NOI forms submitted after this date for a student currently enrolled in public school will be subject to a waiting period of 5 school days before releasing the student to be home-schooled. The superintendent or local school district board has the authority to waive this waiting period upon request.
Parents may complete the NOI form online or on paper, as outlined below:
Online NOI Form Procedures
Parent User Guide: This document explains, step by step, the process needed for first-time or returning parents using the online NOI system, including how to select a PSAT, ACT, or AP testing option. Screenshots and detailed instructions are provided.
First-time users: Click the green button below and click on the "create an account link." If you need assistance, contact the Home School Office via email at ade.homeschool@ade.arkansas.gov or via phone at 501-683-3162.
Current users: Please click the large green button and login using your email address and current password. If you need to reset your password, please click on the "forgot username/password" link.
School district personnel: Click the green button below, then log in with your Triand account.
NOTE: For best results, please use the online registration system with a desktop or laptop computer (NOT a phone or tablet) with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.
Paper NOI Form Procedures
Parents: Please print and complete the NOI form linked below. The completed form can be mailed, hand-delivered, or submitted electronically to your resident school district. For assistance determining your resident school district, click here. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please contact the Home School Office at (501) 683-3162 if you need assistance completing the form.
School District Personnel: When you receive a completed paper NOI form, please enter the information online. Please do not send paper forms to the Arkansas Department of Education. As required by ACA 6-18-901, please retain the forms for your district records.
For more information, please contact:
Adrienne Bridges, Home School Office
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of School Choice & Parent Empowerment
Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 6
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-3162
Email: ADE.HomeSchool@ade.arkansas.gov
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