AR HB1481

Allows private schools to approve home-schooled students to participate in interscholastic activities (athletics, fine arts, clubs) regulated by the Arkansas Activities Association.

Requires home-schooled students to demonstrate academic eligibility with a minimum test score at the thirtieth percentile on the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Tenth Edition, or another nationally recognized norm-referenced test within the previous 12 months, or a score approved by the State Board of Education.

Restricts participation to students living within a 25-mile radius of the private school and requires written notification before signup or tryout deadlines.

Imposes a 365-day waiting period for students withdrawing from Arkansas Activities Association member schools before participating at a private school, except for students approved by July 1 for grade 7 or the lowest grade offered by the school.

Home-schooled students must meet all same criteria as enrolled students including tryouts, conduct standards, practice times, drug testing, and fees; may attend the school no more than one period per day; and cannot participate at multiple private schools simultaneously.