Technology with Arkansas ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status

Covered with conditions. Covered for educational need; justification needed above $1,000 a year in total.

Conditions

Devices must be approved by the department or a licensed Arkansas physician. They are reviewed for need, taking earlier purchases into account. Spending more than $1,000 a year in total needs a private school or higher-education requirement, or a qualified professional's finding.

Limits

$1,000 in total device costs a year before extra justification; 3D printers up to $300, one per household.

Payment routes

Marketplace, Payment Requests or Direct Pay, Reimbursement Requests

Documentation

Order or receipt. Above $1,000, the justification from the school, college or professional.

Not allowed

Televisions, video game consoles or accessories, home theater and audio equipment; phones and smartwatches (unless for a student with a disability who cannot otherwise communicate, or a clinician-specified accommodation); smart home devices; accessories and cases unless included with an approved product; internet service and phone plans.

Example

laptop computers, desktop computers, Chromebooks, tablets, keyboards, styluses, mice, protective cases, and chargers

Source

Rule Governing the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, 6 CAR pt. 35 (DESE), 6 CAR § 35-102(26)(Q), pp. 9–11 (version DESE copy stamped 07/13/2026). Checked 2026-10-19.

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