AZ SB1685

Redefines "attendance boundaries" to mean geographic areas used only for establishing enrollment preferences when schools reach capacity, and prohibits using boundaries to require students to attend schools based on residence.

Requires school districts to establish open enrollment policies accepting pupils throughout the school year as capacity allows, with policies easily accessible online in English and Spanish.

Establishes mandatory enrollment preferences for resident pupils, returning pupils, and siblings, with optional preferences for children of school employees and resident transfer pupils.

Prohibits schools from limiting admission based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income, disability, English proficiency, or athletic ability, and prohibits requesting test scores or other documents before enrollment approval.

Directs the state board of education to create a standard format describing open enrollment options, develop a public reporting system on enrollment participation rates, and conduct an annual public awareness campaign about school choice options.