Asked & Answered

Dr. Karla Neathery, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

Can our district accept Public School Choice applications through June 1, 2025?

No. In accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-18-1905, the Public School Choice application window for the 2025-2026 school year opened on January 1, 2025, and will close on May 1, 2025. Each school district is required to have a policy outlining the acceptable methods for submitting school choice applications. Applicants must submit their school choice applications to both the nonresident district and the student’s resident district. Applications must be delivered or postmarked no later than May 1, 2025, for students seeking a transfer this spring or fall semester in the nonresident district.

For additional information on School Choice see COM-25-063.

If you have questions for Dr. Neathery, email her at k.neathery@theaaea.org .