Children under 6 years of age as of September 1st have no requirement.
Children who turn 6 before September 1st and are younger than 16 years of age are
required to do the following:
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File an affidavit of intent to homeschool within 30 days. This only needs to be
done the first year. (The affidavit of intent can be obtained by calling the
Pinal County School Superintendent at 520-866-6565 or printing it from the
AFHE web site.)
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The affidavit will include child's name, date of birth, current address of school,
and name, telephone, and address of parent.
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File a copy of the child's birth certificate within 30 days.
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Provide instruction in reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
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Notify County School Superintendent within 30 days of terminating home school..
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If you do not wish to begin formal education until 8 years of age, note this on the home school affidavit.
(NOTE: This abbreviated summary was taken from a summary provided by AFHE and does not constitute a
legal opinion. The
Pinal County School Superintendent's web site lists all the relevant sections of
Arizona law with an explanation.)
Definition of a Homeschooler
Arizona Homeschool Law
Membership Information
