SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1020 Summary

• Repeals sections 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-754, and 15-755 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to English language learner programs.

• Requires identification of primary/home language for all new students and assessment of English language proficiency for non-English speakers through assessments prescribed by the superintendent of public instruction.

• Directs state board of education to adopt research-based structured English immersion models requiring minimum daily English language development (120 minutes for K-5; 100 minutes for 6-12).

• Establishes that English language learners must receive high-quality education, master English language, and access research-based language programs including new authority for dual-language immersion programs.

• Submits the measure to voters at the next general election for approval as a constitutional referendum.