SB1098 Summary

• Replaces references to "Arizona instrument to measure standards test" with "statewide assessment" throughout Arizona education statutes relating to pupil assessments, testing, and academic standards measurement.

• Amends section 15-741.02 to allow school districts and charter schools in grades 3-8 (beginning 2019-2020 school year) and grades 9-12 (beginning 2018-2019 school year) to select locally procured achievement assessments from a state board-approved menu instead of the statewide assessment.

• Updates charter school sponsorship provisions to clarify sponsorship authorities and renewal/revocation procedures, and modifies requirements for charter school performance frameworks and annual reporting.

• Updates section 15-977 to clarify classroom site fund allocations for teacher compensation, professional development, and intervention programs while replacing "AIMS" references with "assessment" terminology.

• Makes technical corrections to grammar and phrasing in multiple education code sections including provisions on reading programs, special education, community college admissions, and K-3 reading proficiency requirements.