Arkansas Explained: What’s happening with the state’s school voucher program?

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 776

Last Updated: 2 days, 2 hours ago

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When the legislative session begins next month, Arkansas lawmakers will consider a proposal to spend at least $309 million on the state’s school voucher program.

Created under an expansive 2023 education law, the Educational Freedom Account program provides state funds to Arkansas families for allowable education expenses such as private school tuition and homeschool curriculum.

Applications opened this month for the program’s fourth year. The 2026-2027 academic year will be the second …

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