AZ SCR1045

Repeals sections 15-752, 15-753, 15-754, and 15-755 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to English language education programs.

Requires public schools to identify primary/home language for new pupils and assess English language proficiency of non-English speakers through state-prescribed assessments.

Mandates each public school ensure English language learners receive high-quality education, master the English language, and access research-based language programs.

Grants parents legal standing to sue schools for enforcement of these requirements and allows recovery of attorney fees and compensatory damages if successful.

Requires the State Board of Education to adopt research-based and evidence-based structured English immersion and alternative instruction models, with specific minimum daily/weekly English language development hours for different grade levels.