ARKANSAS

The American Federation for Children seeks to empower Arkansas families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.

ARKANSAS’ SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS:

Children's Educational Freedom Account Program (ESA)

Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Scholarship Program (Tax Credit)

Succeed Scholarship (VOUCHER)

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE IN ARKANSAS!

Children's Educational Freedom Account Program (ESA)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

All K-12 students who are eligible to attend public school in Arkansas will be eligible by the 2025-2026 academic year
Eligibility testing tool

ENROLLMENT: 4,800 students (2023-2024)

Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids (Tax Credit)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

Household income ought not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level
Previous enrollment in an Arkansas public school for the previous school year is required

ENROLLMENT: ~2,500 students

Succeed Scholarship (Voucher)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

Has been accepted for admission into an eligible private school; and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act; or is a child in foster care
Students need to have attended public school for at least one full academic year prior to enrollment
If a student was previously enrolled in another state and was enrolled in an Arkansas private school for less than half the academic year for which their family is applying for a scholarship, they may also be eligible

ENROLLMENT: 4,125 students (2023-2024)