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AZ SB1410

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justine Wadsack

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes to establish a formal complaint process requiring each school district to designate an administrator to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints from parents alleging violations of student or parent rights.

  • Requires schools to notify parents at enrollment of their right to file formal complaints and establish procedures for filing, with quarterly reporting to the school district governing board on complaint status, including dismissals, investigations, withdrawals, and violations found.

  • Mandates school districts compile complaint information and submit it annually to the Arizona Department of Education on or before July 1 of each year.

  • Requires the Department of Education to create an annual summary report of all parent complaints received statewide, disaggregated by complaint subject and school district, and submit it to the governor, legislature, secretary of state, and auditor general by September 1 each year.

  • Adds to existing parental involvement policy requirements a new parental right to file complaints if parents believe their rights or their student's rights have been violated by a school, school district, or their employees or contractors.

Legislative Description

School districts; parent complaints; reporting

Counties

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

6/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2023
Education3/7/2023
Rules2/2/2023
Education Accountability and Reform2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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