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AZ HB2607
Bill
Status
2/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lupe Contreras
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AI Summary
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Charter schools must post available capacity for each grade level on their website, update this information monthly, and provide copies to the public upon request.
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Existing enrollment preference policies remain unchanged, including preferences for returning students, siblings, district residents (for district-sponsored schools), and children/relatives of school employees and board members.
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Charter schools must use equitable selection processes such as lotteries when applications exceed capacity, with preference given to siblings of selected students.
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Charter schools cannot deny admission based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disability, English language proficiency, or athletic ability (except as otherwise permitted by law).
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Charter schools may refuse admission to students who have been or are being expelled from another educational institution.
Legislative Description
Charter schools; capacity; publication
Last Action
Referred to House ED Committee
2/12/2014