Homeschooling in Arizona: How To Homeschool While Following State Laws

by Rita Onyx

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular. Just in the last years alone, homeschooling rose up by 700%. What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.

There are many benefits to homeschooling; it gives parents freedom in choosing the curriculums and subjects their children learn. Remote learning also ensures their children are kept safe, away from potential dangers like bullying or viruses in public schools. It’s a win-win situation.

Thinking of homeschooling your children too? Then follow this quick guide on how to homeschool your children if you live in Arizona. Know the Arizona homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.

Quick Facts:

• There is one way to homeschool which is under the Homeschool statute

• Children between 6-16 of age must be in school

• You must notify your local school district of your intentions to homeschool

• There are NO teacher qualifications

• There ARE state mandated subjects

• There are NO required assessments or testing

• There are NO immunization requirements

How to Homeschool Under the Homeschool Statute:

• File an affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent within 30 days after starting to homeschool.

• Include the child’s name, child’s date of birth, address of the school, names, telephone number, and addressed of anyone who has custody of the child

• Provide a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate

• Include reading, grammar, math, social studies, and science in your program as they are state mandated subjects

Helpful links:

https://www.afhe.org/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/arizona.html

Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education

• Arizona Department of Education
  1535 West Jefferson Street
  Phoenix, AZ 85007
  Phone: 602-542-5393
  Toll-Free: 800-352-4558
  Fax: 602-542-5440
  Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/

• U.S. Department of Education, Arizona

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.