AZ SB1585

Establishes a one-year maximum for pupil expulsions and 15 school day maximum for suspensions, with requirements for schools to provide alternative education settings during lengthy suspensions.

Requires schools to notify expelled pupils and parents within five days of expulsion, providing at least three accessible alternative educational options including in-person and online programs.

Mandates quarterly reporting to the Arizona Department of Education on suspension, expulsion, and alternative reassignment data disaggregated by student demographics (age, gender, race, ethnicity, English learner status, disability status) and instances of restraint and seclusion use.

Restricts suspension and expulsion of preschool through fourth grade pupils to cases involving dangerous weapons, drug possession, or immediate safety threats, and requires documented alternative behavioral interventions before removal.

Adds requirement for school districts and charter schools to screen pupils for disabilities within 30 days if they accumulate five or more days of missed school due to suspension or alternative reassignment in one school year.