AZ SB1457

Allows virtual schools to administer state and federally required assessments in a virtual setting if they assign specific dates/times, conduct synchronous sessions with designated personnel, provide at least one proctor per ten students with continuous video monitoring, and verify all submitted assessments.

Permits virtual schools to administer assessments in-person for individual students or groups when exceptions are necessary, including for students with individualized education programs, Section 504 plans, or English learners requiring in-person testing.

Prohibits virtual administration of college readiness/workforce assessments from national providers, Advanced Placement exams, International Baccalaureate exams, alternate assessments in individualized education programs, and English language proficiency assessments unless those assessments are available for virtual proctoring.

Requires the Department of Education to include virtual setting provisions in contracts with third-party assessment vendors by June 30, 2026, with schools unable to use virtual settings until the school year following contract execution or extension.

Clarifies that "virtual school" includes schools participating in Arizona online instruction and dropout recovery programs provided online; does not require virtual schools to administer any assessment in a virtual setting.