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AZ SB1204

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gail Griffin

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 15-722 to require school district governing boards to provide information on proposed high school textbooks on the school district website and require all textbook review committee meetings to be open to the public.

  • Mandates a minimum 60-day public comment period for textbook selection, with comments accepted in written, oral, and email formats.

  • Requires school districts to make copies of all textbooks under consideration available for public review at the school district office for at least 60 days prior to formal textbook selection.

  • Amends section 15-102 to expand the parental involvement policy requirement, including procedures to ensure parents can learn about course materials and activities, with specific reference to the public review process under sections 15-721 and 15-722.

  • Defines "textbook" to include printed instructional materials or digital content required for classroom use, including materials requiring electronic equipment.

Legislative Description

High school textbooks; review period

Education

Last Action

Chapter 204

4/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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