ARIZONA
HOMESCHOOL
LAWS
What is Homeschooling?
Getting Started
File your Affidavit
County School Superintendent Offices
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
What is homeschooling?
In Arizona, homeschooling is defined as "a nonpublic school conducted primarily by the parent, guardian or other person who has custody of the child or nonpublic instruction provided in the child's home." according to A.R.S. §15-802
There are 5 required subjects which are: Reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies and science. A.R.S. §15-802
How do I start homeschooling?
To start homeschooling, you must file an affidavit with the county you reside in for children between the ages of 6 and 16. If your child is 6 and you wish to delay formal education until age 8, you may choose that option on the affidavit. You have 30 days to file this affidavit after withdrawing from school, or after your child's 6th birthday if they have never attended school.
A.R.S. §15-802
“Section 2. If the child will attend a private school or home school, file an affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent stating that the child is attending a regularly organized private school or is being provided with instruction in a home school.
The affidavit of intent shall include:
(a) The child's name.
(b) The child's date of birth.
(c) The current address of the school the child is attending.
(d) The names, telephone numbers and addresses of the persons who currently have custody of the child.
Please also refer to A.R.S. §15-828 for proof of birth requirements:
“Section B. If a child is instructed at home pursuant to section 15-802, the person who has custody of the child shall, within thirty days after the home instruction begins, provide to the county school superintendent of the county in which the child resides one of the following:
1. A certified copy of the child's birth certificate (The original, state sealed birth certificate).
2. Other reliable proof of the child's identity and age, including the child's baptismal certificate, an application for a social security number or original school registration records AND an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a copy of the birth certificate.
Where do I file my affidavit?
You file your affidavit with your County School Superintendent's office. Below is a listing of Arizona county offices. If you live in Maricopa County, please stop by and visit us.
Find a printable copy of the affidavit here.
Maricopa County
4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-506-3866
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We are less than two miles from the Maricopa office.
Where can I find a list of county offices?
Apache County Superintendent of Schools
75 North 1st West
St. Johns, AZ 85936
https://schools.apachecounty.net/
Cochise County Superintendent of Schools
100 Clawson Ave., 3rd Floor
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Ph: 520-432-8950
https://www.cochise.az.gov/schools/home
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools
2384 N Steves Boulevard
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Ph: 928-679-8070
https://www.coconino.az.gov/359/Superintendent-of-Schools
Gila County Superintendent of Schools
1400 E. Ash St.
Globe, AZ 85501
Tel. (928) 402 8784
http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/school_superintendent/index.php
Graham County Superintendent of Schools
921 Thatcher Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Safford, AZ 85546
Phone: 928-428-2880
https://www.graham.az.gov/201/School-Superintendent
Greenlee County Superintendent of Schools
253 5th St
Clifton, AZ 85533
Phone: (928) 865-2072
https://www.co.greenlee.az.us/elected-officials/superintendent-of-schools/
La Paz County Superintendent of Schools
1112 S Joshua Avenue, Suite 205
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone: 928-669-6183
http://co.la-paz.az.us/447/Education-Service-Agency
Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools
4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-506-3866
Mohave County Superintendent of Schools
700 W. Beale Street
Kingman AZ 86401
Phone: 928-753-0747
https://www.mohavecounty.us/ContentPage.aspx?id=130
Navajo County Superintendent of Schools
100 East Code Talkers Drive
South Highway 77
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: (928) 524-4204
http://www.navajocountyaz.gov/Departments/Superintendent-of-Schools/Home-School
Navajo County Superintendent of Schools, Show Low Office
550 N. 9th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: (928) 532-6005
Pima County Superintendent of Schools
200 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson AZ, 85701
Phone: (520) 724-8451
Pinal County Superintendent of Schools
75 N. Bailey
Florence, Arizona 85132
Phone: (520) 866-6565
http://www.pinalesa.org/hs/HSHome.aspx
Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools
2150 N. Congress Drive
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-375-7800
https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/294/Superintendent-of-Schools
Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3544
Yuma County Superintendent of Schools
210 South First Avenue
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Phone: (928) 373-1006
https://www.yumasupt.org/home-schooling.html
Schooling with an Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
Current AZ law allows families who choose ESA to educate their children at home, however, they are considered an ESA contract student and therefore do not fall under the homeschool laws. If you have an ESA for your child, you are NOT required to file an affidavit.
If you have any questions about home education, curriculum, testing, etc. please come visit us! We are happy to help you in anyway we can.