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How to homeschool in Arizona

The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.

✓ Checked against Arizona law on Oct 30, 2026 · See what changed

What changed

Nothing since we began checking Arizona’s own pages every week in October 2026.

Ages
6 to 16
Notice
Once
Tests
None
Set time
None

What to do

  1. Affidavit of intent to your county school superintendent, with a certified copy of the birth certificateWithin 30 days of starting
  2. Written notice that you’ve stopped, to your county school superintendentWithin 30 days of stopping or moving out of the county
  3. Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.

Subjects to teach

  • Reading
  • Grammar
  • Math
  • Social studies
  • Science

Source: azleg.gov

This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Alaska, Arkansas, or all 50 states + DC.