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AZ SB1328
Bill
Status
1/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ken Bennett
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AI Summary
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Replaces "assure" with "ensure" and updates related language throughout section 15-214 regarding braille literacy rules.
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Requires certified teachers of blind and visually impaired pupils to demonstrate braille competence through either a national unified English braille examination or a comparable braille test from a university-level teacher preparation program.
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Adds new requirements for orientation and mobility instructors to possess and maintain national certification or specialist certification in their field.
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Adds new requirements for rehabilitation teachers to possess national certification in rehabilitation teaching for the blind or be certified as vision rehabilitation therapists.
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Establishes definitions for blind pupils, compensatory skills, expanded core curriculum, orientation and mobility, and rehabilitation teaching.
Legislative Description
Teachers; braille literacy; rules
Requirements
Last Action
Senate ED Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0)
2/8/2023