Arizona Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar
Key homeschool deadlines for Arizona, based on A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2).
These are general deadlines for Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent), the most common of Arizona's 2 pathways. Our free wizard calculates exact dates for your family and sends email reminders.
Key deadlines at a glance
Arizona's deadlines are relative to when you start homeschooling (e.g., “within 30 days”) rather than fixed calendar dates. See the sections below for details, or use the wizard to calculate your exact dates.
Filing deadlines
- Initial filing deadline
- Within 30 days of the start of homeschool instruction
- Send to
- county school superintendent (NOT the local school district superintendent)
A.R.S. 15-802(B)(2) and (C) (affidavit of intent filed with county school superintendent within 30 days)
Other ways to homeschool in Arizona
These deadlines are for Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent). Arizona offers 2 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:
- •Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent)(this page): You file a one-time Affidavit of Intent with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. No testing, no curriculum approval, no recordkeeping, and no annual renewal — just cover five basic subjects. Arizona is one of the most hands-off states for homeschoolers.
- •Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Homeschooling: You homeschool while receiving state ESA funds (~$7,000-$8,000 per student) for curriculum, tutoring, and educational expenses via ClassWallet. You must file the standard affidavit plus a separate ESA application with the Arizona Department of Education, and renew the ESA contract annually. Best for families who want financial support and are comfortable with expense tracking and audits.
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Get your Arizona deadlinesDeadlines sourced from A.R.S. Section 15-802(B)(2). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026