It's almost time for school to start, and for homeschoolers, that means filling out the intent to homeschool and waiver before August 15th. Mark your calendars now.

But if this is your first year to homeschool you may be wondering what exactly is required by Arkansas law.

Here's some valuable information for first time homeschoolers from the Arkansas Education Alliance website.

First-Time Home Schoolers

Acquire a notice of intent to home school and a waiver form from your local public school superintendent or download and print it by clicking here.

Fill out the notice of intent and waiver form. Click here for instructions.

Sign the notice of intent in the presence of a notary if any of your children enrolled in a home school will be taking the driver test. Click here for more information on how home schoolers obtain a driver license.

Keep a photocopy of the completed notice of intent and waiver form for your records.

Turn the completed notice of intent and waiver forms in to the local public school superintendent by the close of business on August 15 for to home school during the fall semester and by the close of business on December 15 to home school for the spring semester.

 First time home schoolers must turn the notice of intent and waiver forms in to the superintendent’s office in person.

And then, begin teaching your kids--the fun part!