Homeschooling in Arizona
Choose between total freedom or state funding with the ESA
Arizona is widely considered one of the most homeschool-friendly states in the nation. Parents have two primary, distinct pathways:
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
5
required
Notification
Yes
one-time
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Two main options: Affidavit (Traditional) or ESA (State Funded)
- No standardized testing required for either option
- ESA provides ~$7,000+ annually per student
- Affidavit is a one-time filing with the County School Superintendent
Legal Framework
Arizona homeschooling is governed by A.R.S. § 15-802. The ESA program operates under separate statutes managed by the Department of Education.
Required Subjects
You must provide instruction in these subjects, but the specific curriculum is up to you.
Reading
Grammar
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Filing Requirements
What to file
Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool
When
Within 30 days of starting homeschool or child turning 6
Where
County School Superintendent (NOT the local district)
How to submit
In person or mail
What to include
- • Certified copy of child's birth certificate or other reliable proof of identity/age
This is a ONE-TIME filing. You do not need to re-file annually if you stay in the same county.
Testing Requirements
Required: No
Frequency: N/A
Grades: N/A
No standardized testing required.
How to Get Started
- 1
File Affidavit of Intent
Complete the notarized Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool.
- •Download the form from your County School Superintendent's website
- •Notarize the document
- •Submit it to the County School Superintendent
Tip: You must include a certified copy of the child's birth certificate This is a one-time filing (unless you move counties)Within 30 days of starting or turning 6
- 2
Withdraw from Public School
If your child is currently enrolled, formally withdraw them to avoid truancy.
- •Contact the school registrar
- •Sign withdrawal forms
- •Request transcripts
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Maximum freedom
- ✓One-time filing
- ✓No financial reporting
- ✓No testing
Cons
- •No state funding
- •Parents pay for all materials
Sports & Activities
Statutory homeschoolers (Affidavit filers) have GUARANTEED sports access under Arizona's Tim Tebow law. WARNING: ESA students are classified as 'private school students' and do NOT have guaranteed sports access - it is up to local district and AIA rules.
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Last updated: 2025-12-17 · AZ homeschool law guide