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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Arizona: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Arizona, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- One-time notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 5 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Not mandated
- Compulsory ages
- 6–16
Notification
Arizona requires one-time notice, due within 30 days of beginning homeschool.
File a notarized affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent within 30 days of beginning homeschool. File again if you move counties.
Instruction time
Arizona sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No minimum hours or days required.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Grammar
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
Five subjects required: reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Arizona.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Arizona has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but attendance, hours, and work samples are still worth keeping: they make transcripts and evaluations painless, and protect you if your situation is ever questioned.
No recordkeeping requirement.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Good to know
Arizona offers Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for homeschoolers — applying may add reporting requirements.
Track Arizona’s requirements automatically
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Arizona?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Arizona, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 6–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires one-time notice — within 30 days of beginning homeschool. File a notarized affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent within 30 days of beginning homeschool. File again if you move counties.
How many days or hours of instruction does Arizona require?
Arizona sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No minimum hours or days required.
What subjects are required in Arizona?
Arizona requires: Reading, Grammar, Mathematics, Social studies, Science. Five subjects required: reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Arizona?
No statewide assessment is required in Arizona. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Arizona?
Arizona has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but keeping attendance, hours, and work samples is strongly recommended: it protects you if requirements change or your situation is ever questioned, and it makes transcripts possible later. No recordkeeping requirement.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Arizona Department of Education and HSLDA’s Arizona page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.