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AZ SB1389

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • School district governing board must notify the Superintendent of Public Instruction and state board of education upon receipt of any petition under this section.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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