Are trampolines ESA eligible in Arizona?

Verdict · SY2025-26 handbook

It depends on the specifics

It depends. Allowability of trampolines turns on the specific conditions below. Greater than 10 ft diameter is prohibited; ≤10 ft falls under PE equipment (Tier 2, curriculum doc recommended).

Conditions that decide it

Greater than 10 ft diameter is prohibited; ≤10 ft falls under PE equipment (Tier 2, curriculum doc recommended)

Outside these conditions, the purchase is unallowable.

What size trampoline Arizona ESA allows

A trampoline over 10 feet in diameter is prohibited as recreational backyard equipment. At 10 feet or under it can qualify as physical-education equipment — Tier 2 — with a curriculum document tying it to a PE course of study.

The mistake families make

Buying the family backyard trampoline. The popular 12-to-15-foot models are out on size alone, and even a compliant unit reads as recreation without a PE curriculum document. Enclosure nets and anchor kits on the same receipt should be itemized, not lumped in.

The allowable path nearby

Choose a trampoline 10 feet or smaller and attach a PE curriculum document. Other PE equipment travels the same Tier 2 route, so a small trampoline can sit inside a broader documented PE plan.

The receipt still has to be complete

A yes on allowability doesn't survive an incomplete receipt. Every receipt needs the vendor's name, address, and contact; the date; a receipt or order number; an itemized description; and the itemized and total amounts. Missing any field can get the expense rejected — and undocumented debit-card purchases past the quarterly deadline must be repaid.

The full story

Is a Trampoline ESA Eligible in Arizona? It Comes Down to Size.

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Physical education equipment — the Tier 2 category it falls under
Gym / physical education facility membership — the student-only PE facility route
Playground — the other curriculum-doc movement purchase

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Source: Handbook Ch.3. School year 2025-26 rules. Last reviewed 2026-06-15.

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Educational information based on the official ADE Parent Handbook SY2025-26 — not legal advice. Final allowability is determined by ADE. Verify against the official database at azed.gov/esa/esa-allowable-items.