Arizona Homeschool Requirements Checklist
Everything you need to do to homeschool legally in Arizona, based on A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2). Arizona is classified as Low regulation.
This is the general checklist for Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent), the most common of Arizona's 2 pathways. Our free wizard customizes this for your family, including grade, pathway, enrollment status, and IEP.
Your compliance checklist
Do first
File your Notice of Intent
Submit to county school superintendent (NOT the local school district superintendent). Deadline: Within 30 days of the start of homeschool instruction.
Deadline: Within 30 days of the start of homeschool instruction
More details
Include: child's name, child's date of birth, address where instruction takes place, parent/guardian name, parent/guardian address. Attach: birth certificate
Withdrawal letter recommended
A formal letter isn't required, but it is recommended if your child is enrolled in school. Send it to school principal or registrar.
Deadline: Before you start (if enrolled)
Ongoing
Required subjects
reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, science
Good news
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Education savings: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA)
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA): ~$7,000-$7,500/student (general education, 90% of per-pupil base funding); ~$9,000-$28,000+ for students with disabilities — All Arizona resident children eligible to enroll in a public school (ages 5-18) — universal eligibility since 2022
Filing requirements
- What to file
- simple notice
- Send to
- county school superintendent (NOT the local school district superintendent)
- Deadline
- Within 30 days of the start of homeschool instruction
- How often
- one time
Your notice must include:
- •child's name
- •child's date of birth
- •address where instruction takes place
- •parent/guardian name
- •parent/guardian address
Required attachments:
- •birth certificate
A.R.S. 15-802(B)(2) and (C) (affidavit of intent filed with county school superintendent within 30 days)
Ongoing requirements
Required subjects
- ✓reading
- ✓grammar
- ✓mathematics
- ✓social studies
- ✓science
A.R.S. 15-802(B)(2) (instruction in reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science)
What you don't need to worry about
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Education savings: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA)
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA): ~$7,000-$7,500/student (general education, 90% of per-pupil base funding); ~$9,000-$28,000+ for students with disabilities — All Arizona resident children eligible to enroll in a public school (ages 5-18) — universal eligibility since 2022
Other ways to homeschool in Arizona
This checklist covers Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent), the most common pathway. Arizona offers 2 different ways to homeschool, each with different requirements:
- •Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent)(this checklist) : You file a one-time Affidavit of Intent with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. No testing, no curriculum approval, no recordkeeping, and no annual renewal — just cover five basic subjects. Arizona is one of the most hands-off states for homeschoolers.
- •Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Homeschooling : You homeschool while receiving state ESA funds (~$7,000-$8,000 per student) for curriculum, tutoring, and educational expenses via ClassWallet. You must file the standard affidavit plus a separate ESA application with the Arizona Department of Education, and renew the ESA contract annually. Best for families who want financial support and are comfortable with expense tracking and audits.
Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Arizona
Education savings available
Arizona offers Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA). Learn about ESA programs
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This is the general checklist for the most common pathway. The wizard customizes it for your family's specific situation, including grade, pathway, and IEP status.
Get your Arizona checklistRequirements sourced from A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026