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Arizona Homeschool Laws
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Arizona Homeschooling Laws, Information, and Resources
If you’re interested in homeschooling in Arizona, you’re in the right place! This page provides the resources and information you need to determine whether homeschooling in the Grand Canyon State is right for you.
Speak to an Arizona Homeschooling ExpertAZ Homeschooling Laws at a Glance
- Options for Homeschooling: 1
- School Required for Ages: 6-16
- Notification Required: Yes
- Teacher Qualifications: No
- State Mandated Subjects: Yes
- Assessment requirements: No
- Immunization requirements: Yes
Summary of Arizona Homeschool Laws
Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in Arizona is one key to successful homeschooling. Below is a summary of the homeschool laws in the state of Arizona. You can find additional information on Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) website as well: Arizona HSLDA Reference
The Arizona Empowerment Scholarship school voucher allows families to use state funds to purchase educational services from homeschool providers.
Download our free guide to understanding the AZ ESA program here
There is really only one option for homeschooling in the state of Arizona. As the state requires very little homeschool regulation, all you need to do to educate your child at home is follow the steps below–beyond that, the sky’s the limit!
Arizona requires very little from homeschoolers, except for the following:
- File an affidavit of intent with the state.
- Provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
- Teach the required subjects of reading, grammar, math, science, and social studies.
Whether you’re considering homeschooling for the first time or are already homeschooling in Arizona and looking for more information, we’ll help answer some common questions.
Does Arizona pay homeschoolers? Arizona homeschoolers may be eligible to receive up to $9,000 in a program for families that choose to pursue education beyond traditional public schools and charter schools. Learn more about getting paid to homeschool in Arizona.
What are the best homeschool programs in Arizona? The best homeschool programs offer key factors such as curriculum flexibility, accreditation, and support resources. Learn what to look for when choosing the best homeschool program in Arizona.
Here you’ll find websites for any questions you may have about education in the state of Arizona.
- Arizona Department of Education: https://www.azed.gov/
- Arizona State Board of Education: https://azsbe.az.gov/resources
- Arizona Education Association: https://www.arizonaea.org/
- Education Forward Arizona: https://educationforwardarizona.org/
- Arizona School Boards Association: https://azsba.org/
- List of Arizona school districts: https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_school_districts_in_Arizona
Whether you already homeschool in Arizona or are looking to do so, these resources are quite useful if you’re searching for support, co-ops, or answers to questions about homeschooling in your state.
- Arizona Families for Home Education: https://afhe.org/
- Arizona Homeschool Adventures: https://www.meetup.com/arizonahomeschooladventures/
- Arizona Homeschool Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311460192366429/
- Christian Home Educators of Tucson Northwest: https://www.homeschool-life.com/az/chetnw/
- Christian Home Educators of Tucson Southeast: https://www.homeschool-life.com/az/chetse/
- Covenant Homeschool Resource Center: https://www.chsrc.org/
- Devoted Heart Christian Homeschooling: https://www.dhch.org/
- Eastside Explorers: https://www.homeschool-life.com/az/eastsideexplorers/
- Estrella Mountain Homeschoolers: https://estrellahomeschool.wixsite.com/emhomeschoolers
- East Valley Athletes for Christ: https://www.facebook.com/EVAC-Eagles-154029461289388/
- Indigo Home Learners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndigoHomeLearners
- Northern Arizona Secular Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370029379732634/
- Rainbow Explorers: https://rainbowexplorers.tripod.com/
- Sacred Heart Home Educators: https://www.homeschool-life.com/az/shhe/
- Southeast Tucson Catholic Home Schoolers: https://sites.google.com/site/setucsoncatholichomeschoolers/
One of the many benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to explore! Here are some ideas for amazing–and educational–field trips around the great state of Arizona!
- Arizona Museum of Natural History: Mesa, AZ
- Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum: Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona Museum for Youth: Mesa, AZ
- Arizona Science Center: Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Tucson, AZ
- The Bible Museum: Goodyear, AZ
- Butterfly Wonderland: Scottsdale, AZ
- Discovery Park Campus: Safford, AZ
- Fort Apache Historical Park: Whiteriver, AZ
- George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center: Phoenix, AZ
- Grand Canyon National Park: near Fredonia, AZ
- Halle Heart Children’s Museum: Tempe, AZ
- Heritage Square: Phoenix, AZ
- International Wildlife Museum: Tucson, AZ
- Kartchner Caverns State Park: Benson, AZ
- Museum of Northern Arizona: Flagstaff, AZ
- Phoenix Art Museum: Phoenix, AZ
- Phoenix Zoo: Phoenix, AZ
- Reid Park Zoo: Tucson, AZ
- Saguaro National Park: Tucson, AZ
- Science Down Town Tucson: Tucson, AZ
- SRP Heritage History Center: Tempe, AZ
- Tucson Children’s Museum: Tucson, AZ
- Wildlife World Zoo: Litchfield Park, AZ
