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AZ SB1389
Bill
Status
2/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Creates petition process allowing parents of students in D or F-rated schools to request school closure, conversion to charter school, or replacement of the principal with operational flexibility.
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Petition must be signed by at least one parent or guardian from more than 50% of households with enrolled children; school district governing board must act within 30 days of verifying signatures.
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School district governing board must notify the Superintendent of Public Instruction and state board of education upon receipt of any petition under this section.
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Expands definition of "qualified student" eligible for empowerment scholarship accounts to include students attending schools with D or F letter grades pursuant to section 15-241.
Legislative Description
Schools; parental intervention
Last Action
Senate ED Committee action: Held
2/13/2012