State Attorneys Push Back Against Little Rock School District's Intervention in Education Freedom Account Lawsuit

November 11, 2025 - 12:10

Attorneys representing the state of Arkansas have called on a federal judge to deny the Little Rock School District's attempt to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit concerning the state's Educational Freedom Account program. The program, which aims to provide families with more educational choices, has faced legal scrutiny, and the school district argues that its interests are at stake in the case.

The lawsuit challenges the legality and implementation of the Educational Freedom Account program, which allows parents to use state education funds for various educational expenses, including private school tuition. The Little Rock School District contends that the program undermines public education funding and could lead to adverse effects on local schools.

In response, state attorneys assert that the district's involvement would complicate the proceedings and distract from the core issues at hand. As the case unfolds, the outcome could have significant implications for educational policy in Arkansas and the future of similar programs nationwide.