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AZ SB1111

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts and charter schools to acquire United States flags (at least 2 feet by 3 feet, manufactured in the U.S.) and display them in each classroom and on or near school buildings during school hours in accordance with federal flag code.

  • Requires grades 7-12 to acquire legible copies of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights (manufactured in the U.S.) and place them adjacent to each classroom flag.

  • Mandates schools set aside daily time for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and requires all kindergarten through grade 12 schools to observe a 1-2 minute moment of silence at the beginning of each school day.

  • Establishes complaint processes through the Department of Education and State Board for Charter Schools, requiring schools to correct violations within 5 days of notification or face referral to the Attorney General.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses not corrected within 5 days and for repeat violations in the same location during the school year.

Legislative Description

Schools; flags; constitution; display; penalty

Flags

Last Action

House read second time

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2023
Education3/3/2023
Rules1/19/2023
Education Accountability and Reform1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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