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Homeschooling in Arizona

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Minimal requirements Notice required Last verified May 19, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

Not required

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in Arizona is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes ยง 15-802. Arizona requires only a one-time Affidavit of Intent filed with the county school superintendent โ€” unlike most states there is no annual renewal requirement. This makes Arizona one of the most straightforward states for homeschool families.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: County school superintendent

When: Within 30 days of beginning homeschooling

How to do it

File an Affidavit of Intent with your county school superintendent within 30 days of beginning homeschooling. One-time filing only โ€” not required annually.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must instruct in reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Testing
No standardised testing required by state law.
Record keeping
No records required to be submitted to the state.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

Arizona is one of the simplest states to homeschool in. A one-time affidavit filing is all that is required โ€” no annual renewal, no testing, and no teacher qualifications.

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