The Arkansas constitution does not contain a Blaine Amendment, but it does contain a Compelled Support Clause, and "while receiving little judicial attention, does not forbid religiously neutral school choice programs, provided funds allotted for the public schools are not used." (Institute for Justice)

Arkansas keeps its schools accountable by making school data transparent. School report cards are accessible at the ADE Data Center, which is linked under the “Offices → Public School Accountability” tab on the Arkansas Department of Education homepage. School report cards are parent-friendly, offering clear and comprehensive information on student performance, achievement, demographics, college readiness, graduation rate, teacher quality, and more. The compare school/district feature enhances their usefulness for parents.

Another plus is that Educational Options, including school choice initiatives, charter schools, home school, schools of innovation, are highlighted on the homepage and under the “Offices → School Choice & Parent Empowerment” tab.

School Board elections in Arkansas occur separately from the general election cycle, often resulting in reduced parental influence and a diminished ability to make their voices heard due to lower voter turnout.