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AZ SB1404

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Paul Boyer

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state seal of biliteracy program administered by the superintendent of public instruction to recognize high school graduates who achieve proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.

  • Requires participating school districts and charter schools to affix the seal to diplomas and note it on transcripts of qualifying students.

  • Sets eligibility requirements including successful completion of English language arts with a 2.0+ GPA, passing an English language arts examination, demonstrating proficiency in a non-English language through approved assessments, and achieving proficient English language proficiency standards if applicable.

  • Authorizes the state board of education and department of education to adopt research-based assessments and rules to evaluate language proficiency and implement the program.

  • Terminates the program on July 1, 2026, and applies retroactively to June 30, 2020.

Legislative Description

State seal of biliteracy; assessment

Education

Last Action

Chapter 147

3/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2021
Education3/1/2021
Rules1/28/2021
Education Accountability and Reform1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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