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AZ SB1152
Bill
Status
4/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kyrsten Sinema
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AI Summary
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Changes terminology from "home school" to "homeschool" throughout Arizona Revised Statutes in education-related sections for consistency and standardization.
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Exempts homeschooled students from mandatory state testing requirements while in homeschool programs, but requires testing upon enrollment in kindergarten or grades 1-12 to determine appropriate grade placement.
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Allows homeschooled students to participate in interscholastic activities at public schools in the same manner as enrolled students, subject to verification of passing grades and satisfactory progress by the instructor.
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Requires universities under the Arizona Board of Regents to ensure fair and equitable access to admissions and merit-based scholarships for students from public, private, charter, and homeschools.
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Exempts homeschools as defined in section 15-802 from homeowners' association regulations while allowing associations to contract with school districts or charter schools for use of common areas.
Legislative Description
Homeschools; designation
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/6/2011