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    ARIZONA'S HOMESCHOOL LAW

    Home education is legal in all 50 states. Arizona's Revised Statutes specifically provide for home instruction, and this state has one of the best homeschooling laws in the country. Teacher certification, academic evaluations, and achievement testing are not required. Only two documents are required to home school in Arizona: an affidavit of intent to homeschool & a certified birth certificate for each child.

    Click here for the Definition of a Homeschooler.

    Click here to read the complete text of the Arizona homeschool law (Arizona Revised Statutes 15-802).

    Homeschool Law Summary

  • "Home school" means instruction provided primarily in the child's home, the majority of which is conducted by the parent, guardian or other person who has custody of the child.

  • If you are beginning homeschooling and your child is 6 years old as of September 1st or is less than 16 years of age then proceed with the following:

  • File with the County School Superintendent a notarized affidavit of intent and a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate within 30 days of starting homeschooling. (Keep a copy for your records.)

  • The affidavit should include the child’s name and date of birth, current address and telephone number, both parents’ names, and must be signed by a person who has custody of the child.

  • If you do not plan to begin formal education until the child is 8 years of age, you can note this on the affidavit.

  • Academic instruction is required for the subjects of reading, grammar, science, mathematics, and social studies.

  • The child shall regularly attend school sessions that total the equivalent of at least 175 days per year.

  • The affidavit of intent needs to be filed only once and is not required again, unless the child is returned to public school and subsequently re-enters home schooling.

  • If a child is moved from home instruction to public or private school, or if there is a change of address, the County School Superintendent must be notified so that the child’s file is current.

  • Homeschooled children returning to the public school system shall be tested by the school to determine their appropriate grade level. Students who return to public high school may lose some or all of their homeschool credits.

  • Arizona is an open enrollment state, and state law does allow partial public school enrollment. Homeschooled students have a right to be able to take one or more classes at any public school of their choice on a space available basis. 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 funding is provided with ADA money, so the emphasis is primarily focused on high school and middle school classes for this purpose. For example, full time at the high school level is 4 classes, so the school would get half the ADA money if a student went to two classes.

  • Homeschooled children residing within the attendance area of a school shall be allowed to try out for participation in interscholastic athletic competition on behalf of the school.

  • Many schools are willing to work with homeschoolers, although policies vary from district to district. However, any interaction with public schools should be done with care.

  • Special needs students are able to access a variety of state-provided services.

  • Homeschooled children may be eligible for Regent Scholarships at the state universities based on ACT and/or SAT test scores.

  • Students may enroll in community college classes as early as age 12, and can get dual high school and college credit for all classes in the 101 level and above.

  • Enrollment in a public charter school program or virtual academy is NOT considered homeschooling in accordance with A.R.S. 15-802.

  • The County School Superintendent must be notified within 30 days of terminating home school if the child is younger than 16 years of age.

    (NOTE: The above summary does not constitute a legal opinion. For more detailed information, see also the Maricopa County School Superintendent's website, which links each explanation with the relevant section of Arizona law.)

    Click here to view a summary of Arizona's homeschool law, pending legislation, and legal alerts from the Home School Legal Defense Association: www.hslda.org/hs/state/AZ/default.asp

    Click here to view all of the Arizona Revised Statutes on education: www.keytlaw.com/az/ars/arstitle15.htm

    Homeschooling is under the jurisdiction of each county. Please contact your county directly for more information:

    Apache County
    Cochise
    Coconino
    Gila
    Graham - No website; call (520)428-2880
    Greenlee - No website; call (520)865-2822
    La Paz
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    MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

    Dr. Sandra Dowling
    301 W. Jefferson, Suite 660
    Phoenix, AZ 85003
    (602)506-3866 (General information)
    (602)506-3144 (Home Schooling info)

    A home school packet is available from The Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office. It contains a summary of Arizona's home school law, an affidavit, a change of information form, and instructions on how to obtain a certified birth certificate. Visit their website at www.maricopa.gov/schools/home_school.asp. This site provides online access to information, forms, guidelines, and resources. Or you may contact their Home Schooling Coordinator: Debbie Munoz, .

    ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    1535 W. Jefferson
    Phoenix, AZ 85007
    (602)542-4361

    Information on state law, K-12 academic standards, graduation requirements, homework help, homeschooling, GED testing, etc. Information on GED testing is also available from the State Department of Education's GED office at (602)254-0265 or (602)542-5280.

    Arizona Curriculum Requirements, Minimum Course of Study, High School Graduation Requirements (Begin at R7-2-301 under "Article 3: Curriculum Requirements" and scroll down from there.)

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