Arizona Homeschool Documents & Templates

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

Free-form letter accepted?

Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Affidavit of Intent must include child's name, date of birth, address where instruction occurs, and parent/guardian contact information. The statute uses the term 'affidavit' but does not explicitly require notarization — check with your county school superintendent's office for their specific filing procedure. A certified copy of the child's birth certificate (or other proof of birth per A.R.S. 15-828) must be submitted with the affidavit. One-time filing per child per county. If family moves to a different county, a new affidavit must be filed. If homeschool instruction is discontinued and later resumed, a new affidavit must be filed. County superintendent has no approval authority — filing is notification, not a request for permission.

A.R.S. 15-802(B)(2) and (C) (affidavit of intent filed with county school superintendent within 30 days)

Status

Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns

Send to

school principal or registrar

No specific statutory withdrawal form is mandated for homeschoolers. However, failing to properly withdraw can lead to the school marking the child as truant under A.R.S. 15-802. Submit written withdrawal letter, request copies of academic and immunization records, return school-issued property. Mid-year withdrawal is permitted at any time.

A.R.S. 15-802 (compulsory attendance); A.R.S. 15-802.01 (homeschool students; interscholastic activities eligibility)

This page covers Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent). Arizona offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

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  Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent)(this page): 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.
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  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 and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for Arizona