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AZ SB1461

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ken Bennett

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15-182 of Arizona Revised Statutes to restructure the State Board for Charter Schools membership and appointment procedures.

  • Specifies that two members representing low-income school districts (where at least 60% of students qualify for free lunches) shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.

  • Clarifies that one member representing Indian reservations is appointed by the governor pursuant to Section 38-211.

  • Maintains the existing board structure including the superintendent of public instruction, five general public members, two business community members, a charter school teacher, a charter school operator, an alternative charter school operator, and three legislative advisory members.

Legislative Description

Charter schools; state board; members

Duties

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2024
Education Accountability and Reform2/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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