Home Schoolers Utilizing Concurrent Credit Programs in Arkansas
Home schoolers in Arkansas are taking advantage of educational opportunities through concurrent credit programs across the state.
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At Least 167 Home Schoolers Took Concurrent Credit Courses in Arkansas Last Year
At least 167 home schoolers took concurrent credit courses in Arkansas during the 2021-2022 school year, according to data obtained from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
Concurrent credit courses let students earn high school credit and college credit at the same time.
Students typically enroll in a college course — such as college algebra or Composition I — that corresponds to a high school course. The grade that the student earns counts toward both his or her high school graduation and college degree.
In Arkansas, home schoolers can earn concurrent credit by enrolling directly in courses at a college or university, but state law also lets home schoolers and private school students utilize concurrent credit programs at public high schools.
Enrolling in a concurrent credit program through a local public school may provide home schoolers with discounts on tuition and make it easier for a student to gain entry into certain college courses.
Family Council and the Education Alliance have been pleased to support laws like Act 429 of 2019 and Act 430 of 2019 that make it easier for home schoolers to access these educational opportunities.
We look forward to expanding educational opportunities for home schoolers in the future.
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At Least 463 Home Schoolers Used Arkansas’ “Tim Tebow” Law in 2021
Family Council estimates that at least 463 home schooled students took part in interscholastic activities alongside public and private school students in 2021.
The figure is based on reports obtained from the Arkansas Department of Education via the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
The reports showed 463 students were assigned code numbers indicating they were home schoolers participating in interscholastic activities at a public school.
In 2013 the Arkansas Legislature passed a law letting home schooled students participate in interscholastic activities at local public schools.
The measure is sometimes referred to as a “Tim Tebow Law,” because former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was able to play football as a home schooler thanks to a similar law in Florida.
Over the years, Arkansas’ “Tim Tebow” law has expanded to apply to interscholastic activities at local private schools and public schools in neighboring school districts as well.
The law gives home schoolers the opportunity to play sports and participate in extracurricular activities just like any other student. It’s a good law that Family Council has been pleased to support over the years.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.