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AZ SB1127
Bill
Status
4/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Bradley
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AI Summary
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Establishes that school stability must be considered in all placement decisions for foster children, with arrangements made to keep children in their current school when in their best interests.
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Requires the Department of Child Safety to provide at least 5 days' notice (10 days for children with individualized education plans) to schools, courts, and legal guardians before any planned school change.
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Mandates that school districts and charter schools assign a liaison for foster children to ensure proper enrollment, educational placement, credit transfers, and coordination with service agencies.
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Allows foster children to remain in their current school through high school graduation and to enroll immediately without penalties for unpaid fees, missing records, or lack of proper clothing.
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Permits foster children who transfer after 10th grade to graduate with state board requirements alone (without additional district requirements) if principals certify the child was on track and cannot reasonably complete extra requirements.
Legislative Description
Foster children; educational requirements
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
4/3/2015