SB 1014 Summary

• Establishes minimum daily English language development requirements of 120 minutes per day for K-5 students and 100 minutes per day for grades 6-12 in structured English immersion programs.

• Authorizes the state board of education to adopt and approve alternative English instruction models in addition to structured English immersion programs, allowing districts to submit custom models for approval.

• Renames the "Arizona Structured English Immersion Fund" to the "Arizona English Language Learner Fund" and clarifies funding limitations to two fiscal years per student.

• Requires the Department of Education to provide annual reports on English language learner programs, including information on model effectiveness, reclassification rates, and academic performance data.

• Repeals section 15-756.06 and modifies monitoring and auditing requirements for English language learner programs by the Auditor General and Department of Education.