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AZ HB2811

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Marcelino Quiñonez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires high school students to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before graduation, unless the student or parents object, lack required records, or a school counselor signs a waiver.

  • Maintains existing civics test requirement for graduation, requiring students to correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions on the U.S. citizenship naturalization civics test through the class of 2025, increasing to 70 of 100 questions beginning with the class of 2026.

  • Allows students in grades 7-8 to take the civics test early; if they score at least 70 correct answers, they satisfy the high school graduation requirement and do not need to retake the test.

  • Requires school districts and charter schools to report aggregate data on civics test results to the department of education, organized by grade level and including median scores, pass/fail percentages, and other requested metrics.

  • Prohibits inclusion of personally identifiable student information in reported data, with results to be made publicly available on school report card websites.

Legislative Description

High school; graduation requirements; FAFSA

Education - Title 15

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024
Education2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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