AZ HB2011

Clarifies that teachers have authority to remove pupils from classrooms and suspend pupils, and that teachers' decisions to remove or suspend are not subject to review or appeal by any other person or entity.

Modifies the alternative to suspension program requirement to exclude pupils suspended by teachers, allowing school districts to establish alternative programs for other suspended pupils.

Updates placement review committee procedures to exclude pupils removed from classrooms by teachers or suspended by teachers from the committee review process.

Amends disciplinary proceedings rules to specify that suspension notice and hearing procedures do not apply when a teacher has suspended a pupil, and clarifies teacher authority to suspend is separate from principal or superintendent authority.

Adds statutory language in multiple sections confirming teachers' independent disciplinary authority cannot be overridden by other school officials or appeal processes.