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AZ SB1326

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires student request, parental permission, and school approval before the semester begins for students to receive elective credit under this section.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/8/2022
Education3/3/2022
Rules1/24/2022
Education Accountability and Reform1/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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