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AZ HB2668

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Aguilar

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Allows middle schools operated by school districts or charter schools to offer career and technical education (CTE) courses during the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 school years that count toward both eighth grade promotion and high school graduation requirements.

  • Requires all public schools in Arizona to accept and recognize credits earned by students in eligible CTE courses, provided the student completed the course and earned a passing grade.

  • Mandates that schools offering CTE courses must partner through intergovernmental agreements or contracts with career and technical education districts, state board-approved schools, or community college districts.

  • Requires school districts and charter schools to report annually to the Department of Education on the number of CTE courses offered and the number of students successfully completing those courses.

  • Directs the Department of Education to compile all reports and submit a summary to the governor, state legislature, and Secretary of State by December 31, 2027; the entire provision repeals on December 31, 2035.

Legislative Description

Middle school students; CTE courses

Delayed Repeal

Last Action

House read second time

1/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/25/2024
Education1/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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