AZ SB1466

Establishes a minimum performance level requirement on statewide assessments for high school graduation, with the Department of Education determining the standard and providing at least two testing opportunities in grades 11 and 12.

Allows students to satisfy graduation requirements without passing statewide assessments if they obtain a passing score on an approved career and technical education skills assessment or earn an industry certification.

Exempts students with individualized education programs or Section 504 plans from the requirement to pass statewide assessments for graduation.

Requires all high school graduates and high school equivalency diploma recipients to pass a civics test based on the U.S. naturalization exam (60 of 100 questions through 2025, then 70 of 100 questions beginning in 2026), with students allowed to take the test as early as grade 7 or 8.

Requires schools to report aggregate data on civics test performance by grade level to the Department of Education, which must publish results on school report cards organized by school district or charter school.