Arizona's homeschool statute is short and parent-directed. Families file an affidavit with the county superintendent, teach the required subject areas, and issue the diploma at completion of the program.
Legal framework
Home schools are governed by Arizona Revised Statutes §15-802 and §15-745. The Arizona Department of Education and the county school superintendent's office publish current forms and instructions.
Notification & registration
Parents file an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool with the county school superintendent within 30 days of beginning the homeschool. A withdrawal affidavit is filed when the program ends.
Recordkeeping
Arizona requires homeschool instruction in reading, grammar, math, social studies, and science, but does not require state testing or annual evaluations. Families keep their own records, work samples, and high school transcript.
Graduation requirements
Arizona does not prescribe specific high school graduation requirements for homeschool students. The parent determines completion. Aligning the transcript with the Arizona public high school course of study is a common reference for in-state admissions.
Who issues the diploma
The parent operating the homeschool issues the diploma in the name of the family's homeschool program.
College & military recognition
Arizona's public universities (ASU, U of A, NAU) and the Maricopa community college system admit homeschool graduates routinely. Homeschool graduates qualify for Tier 1 military enlistment under current DoD policy when they present a diploma and transcript.
Official source
For current statutory text, forms, and procedural updates, the authoritative source is the Arizona Department of Education. Homeschool laws change, so confirm specific requirements directly with the state before relying on them.