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AZ SB1326
Bill
Status
3/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Allows school districts, charter schools, and Arizona state schools for the deaf and blind to award up to two elective credits (grades 9-12) for out-of-school activities including employment (5+ hours/week), organized sports, STEM clubs, internships, community arts, and college courses starting in the 2023-2024 school year.
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Requires student request, parental permission, and school approval before the semester begins for students to receive elective credit under this section.
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Elective credits earned count toward graduation requirements and are considered subjects for calculating average daily membership, but the average daily membership for a full-time high school student cannot exceed 1.0.
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Directs the state board of education to adopt a framework for implementing this section and post a list of nonprofit organizations and vendors where students' out-of-school experiences may be recognized for credit.
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Sunsets December 31, 2025 (repeals June 30, 2025).
Legislative Description
Schools; course equivalents
Schools
Last Action
House third reading FAILED voting: (19-39-2-0)
6/22/2022