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AZ SB1152

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kyrsten Sinema

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Changes terminology from "home school" to "homeschool" throughout Arizona Revised Statutes in education-related sections for consistency and standardization.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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