Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Arizona?

Yes. Families in Arizona need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File a signed affidavit with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. After that, Arizona leaves you alone.

Does Arizona require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Arizona does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Arizona require?

Arizona does not set a specific minimum number of instructional days or hours per year for homeschoolers.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Arizona?

For Arizona, Romeschool tracks filing reminders, subject logs, attendance. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Arizona

Q: Is homeschooling legal in Arizona?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Arizona and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File a signed affidavit with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. After that, Arizona leaves you alone.

File a signed affidavit with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. After that, Arizona leaves you alone.

Low regulationNotice of Intent required

What Arizona requires

File affidavit with county superintendent

Simple signed statement. File once, re-file annually.

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Teach required subjects

Reading, grammar, math, social studies, science.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Filing reminders, subject logs, attendance.

If you take an ESA, your homeschool status changes: Becomes an 'ESA student', not a homeschooler (A.R.S. §15-802); must NOT file a homeschool affidavit and must withdraw any existing one.

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