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Arizona Pending Homeschool Legislation

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Reviewed November 2, 2026: no changes noted.

Status as of November 2, 2026: There are no homeschool bills pending in the Arizona Legislature right now. The 2026 session ran from January 12 to June 13, 2026 (AFHE). Prefiling for 2027 opens November 15, 2026 (MultiState).

Next session: The 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene January 11, 2027 (MultiState). We check Arizona weekly and daily during session, and this page will be updated as new bills are filed.

Pending Bills

None at this time.

 

 

 

Recently Ended: 2026 Session

HB 4037: Individual Income Tax; Credit; Education (Died)

  • Sponsor: Rep. Michele Peña (Daily Independent)
  • Status: Introduced February 5, 2026. The House Ways and Means Committee recommended it as amended, and House Rules found it constitutional and proper. It was held in the House Committee of the Whole and did not pass (Arizona Legislature: HB 4037).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (House Ways and Means; House Rules)
  • Synopsis: Would have created a refundable “education opportunity tax credit” for families educating children outside public school without ESA funds, including homeschool affidavit filers. The credit would have been tied to base per-pupil funding (Daily Independent). Arizona Families for Home Education opposed it, warning that taxpayer funding tied to homeschooling would invite regulation. AFHE testified in committee (AFHE).
  • Rating: 👍👎 Mixed. The credit would have put money back in some families’ pockets. However, the state homeschool organization warned it could make Arizona’s privately funded homeschool option a target for oversight.

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Last checked: November 2, 2026

*This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Bill status can change quickly; check the Arizona Legislature’s website for the latest official information.