Therapies (students with a disability) with Arkansas ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status

Covered with conditions. Covered from approved providers when connected to the student's educational program.

Conditions

Educational and therapeutic services from an approved education service provider, directly connected to the educational program. For a student with a disability, services from a licensed or accredited practitioner, including in a nontraditional setting that the practitioner or a physician recommends.

Limits

No dollar cap stated.

Payment routes

Payment Requests or Direct Pay, Reimbursement Requests

Documentation

Invoice or receipt with the student's name, the type of service and the dates of service. Disability evidence: an IEP or public-school evaluation from the last three years, or a diagnosis by a qualified licensed provider.

Not allowed

General medical care, doctor visits, dental treatment, insurance premiums and medications; medical services, devices and supplies not tied to qualifying disability services; dog training.

Example

Educational and therapeutic services that support a student's individualized learning needs

Source

2026-27 AR EFA Family Handbook (Arkansas DESE), Version 1.0, September 2026 Release, Common Allowed Expenses, 'Therapy Services', p. 23 (version Version 1.0, September 2026 Release). Checked 2026-10-19.

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