AZ HB2218

Prohibits charter schools from suspending students solely for unexcused absences.

Prohibits school districts from including suspension as a penalty for excessive absenteeism, though other penalties like course failure or grade failure remain allowed.

Replaces terminology throughout statute from "pupil" to "student" for consistency.

Clarifies that suspensions for absenteeism "may not be solely based on a student's absenteeism," allowing suspension only when combined with other disciplinary violations.