Private Schooling

Private schools are nonpublic institutions, other than the child's home, where academic instruction is provided for at least the same number of days and hours each year as a public school. 

Under Arizona law (ARS §15-161), private schools are free to operate as they see fit without the supervision of state or local education authorities. 

However, private schools are required to meet certain guidelines regarding special education services and health & safety requirements.

Private School Registration and Withdrawal

If a child will attend a private school, the parent or person with custody of the child must file an Affidavit of Intent for Private School form with the County School Superintendent registering that intent within 30 days from the time the child begins to attend a private school.

Private school registration requires a notarized affidavit of intent. 

A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or other reliable proof of the child’s identity and age shall also be presented to the Mohave County School Superintendent’s office (ARS §15-828.3.B). Photocopies of the original birth certificate are not acceptable.

The County School Superintendent must also be notified within 30 days of the termination of private schooling by filing a Private School Withdrawal form. If private schooling is resumed, another affidavit of intent must be filed with the County School Superintendent.

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