The Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) — Arkansas LEARNS Act, explained.

Program at a glance

Program name

Education Freedom Account (EFA) — Arkansas LEARNS Act

Runs on

ClassWallet (administered by Arkansas Department of Education, Office of School Choice and Parent Empowerment)

Annual amount

$6,864 – $7,627 per student

What you can spend it on

Homeschool curricula: curriculum packages, textbooks, workbooks, online course subscriptions, Educational software, apps, and online educational subscriptions, Private school tuition and mandatory fees, Tutoring and academic classes from approved providers, Special-needs therapy services, Standardized test and exam fees, Technology (computers, laptops, tablets, basic peripherals), General school supplies, Co-curricular courses (fine arts, STEM, world languages, CTE), Dual enrollment and transportation (mileage-capped)

Documents you’ll need

• ✓Proof of student age (birth certificate, passport, immunization record, or state ID) at first application
• ✓Proof of Arkansas residency (utility bill, lease, or AR driver's license)
• ✓Annual homeschool Notice of Intent on file (verified by ADE before funds are released for homeschool participants)
• ✓Itemized receipts for reimbursements (date, vendor name, line items, total)
• ✓Annual test score report submitted to ADE (homeschool participants arrange their own testing)
• ✓Annual renewal application each spring

Key dates

• 📅Homeschool Notice of Intent due — 2026-08-15 (every year)
• 📅EFA application/renewal priority windows open — 2026-03-09 (every year)
• 📅Complete EFA application or renewal to secure a place — 2026-06-01 (every year)
• 📅EFA annual test results due to ADE — 2026-06-30 (every year)