Arizona Homeschool Law Summary

IMPORTANT: The following summary does not constitute a legal opinion.

If you desire to start homeschooling and your child is between the ages of 6 and 16, then proceed with the following:

• File an AFFIDAVIT OF INTENT TO HOMESCHOOL with the County School Superintendent along with a certified copy of the child's birth certificate (this is the original with the embossed seal) within 30 days of starting to home educate (even if instruction is delayed until age 8). The birth certificate will be returned to you.
  • The affidavit should include: child’s name, date of birth, current address, and name, telephone, and address of parent.
  • If you do not wish to begin formal education until 8 years of age, note this on the homeschool affidavit. (The affidavit must still be filed for children ages 6 and older, even if the parent elects to delay formal education until the age of 8.)
• Provide instruction in reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
• Notify the County School Superintendent within 30 days of terminating homeschool.
• Homeschooled children returning to the public school system shall be tested by the school to determine their appropriate grade level.
• Homeschooled children may be eligible for Regent Scholarships.
• Homeschooled children who reside within the attendance area of a school shall be allowed to try out for participation in interscholastic athletic competition on behalf of the school.

NOTE: AFHE recommends all parents/guardians review the Arizona state statutes prior to submitting your affidavit. Click on the link below to view the statutes directly from the state website.

HSLDA: Arizona - Summary

HSLDA: Arizona - A Legal Analysis (pdf)

ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES REGARDING EDUCATION

Section 15
www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=15

15-763. Plan for providing special education; definition
15-745. Children instructed at home; testing; prohibition
15-802.01. Children instructed at home; eligibility to participate in interscholastic activities
15-802. School instruction; exceptions; violations; classification; definitions
15-828. Birth certificate; school records; exception