AZ HB2437

Establishes minimum performance level standards on statewide assessments for high school graduation, with the Department of Education determining the specific performance threshold required.

Requires students to pass a civics test identical to the U.S. citizenship naturalization test, with 60 correct answers required through graduating class of 2025, increasing to 70 correct answers beginning with graduating class of 2026.

Allows students to satisfy graduation requirements through career and technical education pathways by obtaining passing scores on approved technical skills assessments or industry certifications, in lieu of statewide assessments in grades 11-12.

Mandates that social studies curriculum include personal finance, American civics education, and comparative discussion of political ideologies conflicting with U.S. founding principles; requires at least one-half course credit in economics including financial literacy.

Requires school districts and charter schools to report aggregate data on civics test results by grade level, including median scores and pass/fail percentages, with data made publicly available on school report cards.