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Arizona Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Arizona, based on A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2).

These are general templates for Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent), the most common of Arizona's 2 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to county school superintendent (NOT the local school district superintendent) by Within 30 days of the start of homeschool instruction

Notice of Intent

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.

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
Practical tip: File with the county school superintendent (not the local school district). The statute uses the term "affidavit" but does not explicitly require notarization. One-time filing per child per county. If you move to a different county, file a new affidavit. If you stop and later resume homeschooling, file a new affidavit. The county superintendent has no approval authority.

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

If withdrawing from school

Status
Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns
Send to
school principal or registrar
Practical tip: Submit a written withdrawal letter, request copies of academic and immunization records, and return school-issued property. Failing to properly withdraw can lead to the school marking the child as truant. 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)

Other ways to homeschool in Arizona

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

  • •
    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.
  • •
    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

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Arizona offers Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA). ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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Requirements sourced from A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026