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AZ Homeschool Resources

Arizona Homeschool Requirements & Resources

Find official homeschool information, Arizona laws, affidavit and county contact resources, education funding programs, virtual learning options, statewide organizations, and other helpful resources for families homeschooling in Arizona.

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026

Official Homeschool Information

State agency information and official resources.

Arizona State Board of Education — Homeschool FAQ
Official state guidance directing families to file an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool with their county school superintendent.

Arizona County Education Service Agencies
The Arizona Department of Education’s official directory of county school superintendent and education-service-agency websites.

Arizona Homeschool Law and Affidavit Information
Arizona-specific filing guidance, legal information, affidavit instructions, proof-of-birth requirements, and county superintendent contacts.

Getting Started Homeschooling in Arizona
Practical information about beginning homeschooling, filing the affidavit, understanding Arizona law, and locating support.

HSLDA — Arizona Homeschool Laws
An independent overview of Arizona homeschool requirements, compulsory-attendance ages, filing procedures, records, and student access provisions.

Laws & Requirements

General requirements, compulsory age and related guidance.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-802 — Homeschool Requirements
The primary Arizona statute defining homeschooling and covering instruction, compulsory attendance, affidavit filing, required subjects, and termination notices.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-828 — Proof of Identity and Age
The official requirements for submitting a certified birth certificate or another accepted form of identity and age documentation.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-745 — Homeschool Testing
The statute stating that homeschooled children are not required to participate in state testing while receiving homeschool instruction.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-802.01 — Interscholastic Activities
Information about the right of eligible homeschooled students to try out for interscholastic activities through their local public school.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 1-701 — Diploma and Transcript Recognition
The statute requiring Arizona government entities to recognize diplomas and transcripts associated with the state’s lawful education options equally.

AFHE Arizona Law and Filing Explanation
A plain-language explanation of the affidavit, required subjects, proof-of-birth documentation, moving between counties, and ending homeschooling.

Scholarships & Funding

Available programs, financial assistance and funding information.

Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account Program
The official Arizona Department of Education website for ESA program information, applications, approved educational expenses, resources, and program contacts.

ESA Eligibility Requirements and Application
Current eligibility rules, residency requirements, documentation instructions, application access, and special eligibility categories.

ESA Parent Handbook and Resources
The current program handbook, parent guide, account-management instructions, transaction resources, and participant responsibilities.

Arizona ESA Forms
Official downloadable forms for applicants and current ESA participants, including residency and account-related documentation.

Arizona Dual Enrollment Information
Official information about earning high school and college credit through Arizona dual-enrollment and early-college opportunities.

High School and Dual Enrollment Information for Homeschoolers
Arizona Department of Education answers about homeschool participation in dual enrollment, graduation, transcripts, and postsecondary preparation.

Arizona University Merit Scholarship Access
The statute requiring equitable access to state-university academic merit scholarships for eligible homeschool students.

Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund
Postsecondary scholarship information for eligible Arizona homeschool graduates pursuing college, university, or trade-school education.

AFHE Hope for Homeschoolers Fund
Information about assistance intended to help Arizona homeschool families and groups continue during qualifying difficult circumstances.

Virtual & Online Education

State virtual programs and online education options.

Arizona Online Instruction Program
Official State Board of Education information about approved school-district and charter-school online instructional programs.

Approved District Online Instruction Programs
The Arizona State Board of Education’s current list of approved district-operated online instruction programs and program contacts.

Arizona Online Charter Schools
The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools resource page for approved online charter-school and distance-learning options.

Arizona Department of Education — Digital Learning
State information and resources related to online, remote, blended, and technology-supported learning.

Arizona School Report Cards
Search official school information and performance details when comparing Arizona public, charter, and online-school options.

Forms & Contacts

Helpful forms, filing information and agency contacts.

Arizona Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool
A downloadable affidavit form containing the information required under Arizona law. The completed and notarized original should be submitted to the appropriate county school superintendent.

County Superintendent Contacts and Filing Instructions
Find current filing addresses, phone numbers, county websites, proof-of-birth instructions, and guidance for submitting or updating an affidavit.

Official County Education Agency Directory
Arizona Department of Education links to the education-service agency or school superintendent office for each Arizona county.

Arizona State Board Homeschool Contact Guidance
Official state guidance explaining that affidavit and homeschool-registration questions should be directed to the family’s county school superintendent.

Accepted Proof of Birth Documentation
Review the official statute covering certified birth certificates and other documents that may be accepted as proof of identity and age.

Arizona Homeschool Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about affidavits, moving, required instruction, ESA participation, testing, graduation, records, and other common Arizona homeschool questions.

Statewide Organizations

Statewide associations and homeschool support organizations.

Arizona Families for Home Education
A statewide nonprofit organization providing homeschool information, advocacy, events, membership resources, scholarships, and family support.

AFHE Getting Started Resources
Arizona-specific guidance about homeschool law, filing an affidavit, choosing curriculum, and beginning home education.

Arizona Homeschool Support Groups
A searchable statewide directory of homeschool groups, co-ops, clubs, resource centers, and community organizations.

AFHE Special Needs Resources
Information and resources for Arizona families homeschooling children with disabilities or additional educational needs.

AFHE Arizona Homeschool FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about Arizona law, affidavits, ESA status, testing, graduation, and homeschool records.

HSLDA Arizona
State-specific legal information, withdrawal guidance, public-school access information, and legal support resources for members.

Quick Links

Important state-specific homeschool links in one place.