Legal status
Homeschooling is legal in Arizona with a simple one-time filing requirement.
AZ
Low regulationArizona homeschool requirements
Use this page as the parent-friendly requirements hub for Arizona. It pulls the core legal fields into one checklist-style view so families can see what matters before they choose curriculum or withdraw from school.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
Regulation level
Low: Arizona is one of the less regulated states for homeschoolers. Families generally file a one-time affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent, submit proof of the child’s birth, and then teach the required basic subjects without ongoing testing or routine state reporting.
Compulsory school age
6-16
Notice or enrollment requirement
Yes. Parents file a one-time affidavit of intent to homeschool. Notify: The county school superintendent.. Deadline: Within 30 days after starting homeschooling in the county.
Required subjects
Reading, Grammar, Mathematics, Social studies, Science
Hours or days
Arizona does not set a specific statewide homeschool hour or day minimum in the main homeschool law.
Testing or evaluation
No statewide testing is required for independent homeschoolers. Frequency: Not required.
Records parents should keep
Keep a copy of the affidavit of intent, proof of the child’s birth that you submitted, and your own school records such as attendance, coursework, and high school transcripts.
Teacher qualifications
Parents do not need a teaching license or specific degree to homeschool in Arizona.
Curriculum freedom
Broad. Families choose their own curriculum as long as they provide instruction in the required core subjects.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
Download PDF →
Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
Download PDF →
Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
Download PDF →
High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Arizona?
Homeschooling is legal in Arizona with a simple one-time filing requirement.
Do Arizona homeschool parents have to notify the state?
Yes. Parents file a one-time affidavit of intent to homeschool.
What subjects are required in Arizona?
Reading, Grammar, Mathematics, Social studies, Science
Does Arizona require homeschool testing?
No statewide testing is required for independent homeschoolers.
Start with the full state checklist
If you are new to homeschooling in Arizona, read the step-by-step startup guide before handling forms or curriculum decisions.
How to homeschool in ArizonaSources for Arizona
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00802.htm
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00801.htm
- https://www.azed.gov/communications/home-schooling
- https://www.azed.gov/communications/home-schooling-information
- https://www.azed.gov/communications/home-schooling-affidavit
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.