AZ HB2217

Requires school district governing boards to ensure superintendents have been previously employed as a teacher or administrator in an Arizona school district for at least 24 consecutive months.

Changes superintendent contract terms from a maximum of three years to a minimum of two years and maximum of five years, with restrictions on when districts can offer extensions or renegotiate contracts until May of the year preceding the final contract year.

Requires superintendents who cease employment before their contract expires to refund to the school district the fair market value of any benefits or compensation previously awarded that was not included in their base salary.

Maintains existing requirements that superintendents must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to state law.

Preserves existing contract offer and notification procedures for administrators and school psychologists, including deadlines for contract offers and notice of non-reemployment.