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AZ SB1466
Bill
Status
2/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Paul Boyer
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-346 to replace terminology "chronic health problems" with "chronic health conditions" throughout the statute.
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Requires school district governing boards to adopt policies and procedures for pupils with chronic health conditions in consultation with parents, teachers, and at least one health professional.
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Mandates policies include provisions for homework availability to prevent loss of academic credit due to absences and flexibility in physical education requirements based on student health.
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Protects parental rights by clarifying that school personnel cannot authorize absences or recommend/prescribe medication without prior parental consent.
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Defines pupils with chronic health conditions to include those unable to attend regular classes for intermittent periods due to illness or injury, those requiring long-term condition management, and those caring for infants with severe health conditions, all certified by licensed health professionals.
Legislative Description
Pupils with chronic health conditions
School District Governing Board
Last Action
House ED Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
3/22/2022