AZ SB1439

Limits suspensions to a maximum of 15 school days per disciplinary action and expulsions to one year, with school districts and charter schools required to consider alternative disciplinary actions before using expulsion.

Requires schools to provide expelled pupils with notice of at least three accessible alternative educational options within five days, including at least two physically located within 50 miles and one online option.

Mandates schools provide educational services in alternative settings for pupils suspended more than five school days or expelled, including alternative education programs, home tutoring, online programs, or college and career readiness programs.

Requires quarterly reporting by school districts and charter schools to the Department of Education on suspensions, expulsions, alternative education reassignments, restraint and seclusion use, and demographic data (age, gender, race, ethnicity, English learner status, disability status) of affected pupils.

Expands student discipline procedures to include alternative education reassignment as distinct from suspension and expulsion, and requires consideration of school-based behavioral health professionals in discipline processes and placement review committees.