So you're going to home-school in Arizona well thankfully with the work that Arizona families for home education or as we call it a fee has done since 1983 Arizona has one of the best homeschooling laws in the nation with low regulation and abundant freedom whether you're moving here from another state we're moving your child from public private or charter schools or just simply getting started at the very beginning you'll love how easy it is to officially and legally become a home schooler here's the first step you need to download and fill out the affidavit of intent to home-school you can find this form on a fees website or click the link below for a downloadable PDF however before you fill it out let's clarify something first in Arizona statute section 15 - 802 home schooling is defined as a non-public school conducted primarily by the parent or guardian or non-public instruction provided in the child's home so if your child is enrolled in a virtual charter school which is a public school at home program or if your child is a contract student with the state of Arizona through the empowerment scholarship account or otherwise known as ESA do not fill out the affidavit those other options are not considered homeschooling by the definitions of Arizona statutes they fall under other school choice categories with their own requirements now what about the issue of when you should complete the affidavit the compulsory attendance age in Arizona is ages 6 to 16 so for each one of your home school children that are at that age range you must have an affidavit on file with the County School Superintendent office even if you choose to delay formal education until your child is eight you still need...
What you should know about Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool Arizona
- Arizona law requires children between six and sixteen years to receive instruction in specific subjects.
- Homeschooling in Maricopa County, Arizona, follows the Arizona Revised Statutes guidelines.
- The form must be submitted within thirty days of starting home instruction.
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About Az Affidavit Of Intent To Homeschool
An Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool is a legal document that parents or legal guardians of children who are being homeschooled need to submit to the state or local education authorities. The affidavit serves as a notice of their intent to educate their child at home, in compliance with state laws regarding homeschooling. It includes information such as the name, age, and grade level of the student, as well as the parents' or guardians' contact information and their plan for homeschooling, including subjects, curriculum, and method of instruction. The affidavit is typically required by state law for homeschooling families and may need to be submitted annually or only once. It aims to demonstrate that the parents are providing a suitable education to their child and that they understand their legal responsibilities and obligations. In summary, any parent or legal guardian who plans to homeschool their children needs to submit an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool to comply with their state's homeschooling laws.
How to complete a Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool Arizona
- Additionally, you will need to include parent/guardian information such as home address, city, zip code, and Arizona state
- Make sure to review the Arizona homeschool laws for registration as specified in the Arizona Revised Statutes 15802 A to ensure compliance
- Fill out the form completely and accurately, and submit it either by mail or in person to the Homeschool Services Division using the address provided