AZ HB2291

Repeals and replaces Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-717.02 regarding prohibited instruction in schools.

Prohibits teachers, administrators, and school employees in preschool through grade 12 from using public funds for instruction that presents blame or judgment based on race, ethnicity, or sex.

Bans seven specific concepts from instruction, including teachings that one race or sex is inherently superior, that individuals are inherently racist based on their race/ethnicity/sex, or that meritocracy and hard work are tools of oppression.

Authorizes the Attorney General or county attorney to file civil suits against school districts, charter schools, or state agencies for violations, with courts empowered to impose civil penalties of at least $5,000 per violation.

Subjects violating teachers to disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of teaching certificates by the state board, and allows school attorneys to request legal opinions on whether proposed instruction would violate the section.