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How to homeschool in Arizona

The affidavit goes to the county, not the school district.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Arizona. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Arizona requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

Yes, once. A one-time affidavit of intent filed with the county school superintendent within 30 days of starting, with a copy of the birth certificate. File a termination letter within 30 days if you stop, and a new affidavit if you move counties.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

Reading, grammar, math, social studies and science.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

6–16

Legal ways to homeschool in Arizona

  • Homeschool with an affidavit of intent

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    File your notice

    A one-time affidavit of intent filed with the county school superintendent within 30 days of starting, with a copy of the birth certificate. File a termination letter within 30 days if you stop, and a new affidavit if you move counties.

    Write the letter of intent
  2. 02

    Plan your school year

    Arizona sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  3. 03

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Arizona asks for: none required. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  4. 04

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Arizona homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Arizona?

A one-time affidavit of intent filed with the county school superintendent within 30 days of starting, with a copy of the birth certificate. File a termination letter within 30 days if you stop, and a new affidavit if you move counties.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Arizona?

Arizona does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Arizona?

Reading, grammar, math, social studies and science.

Does Arizona require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Arizona?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Arizona and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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