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AZ SB1724
Bill
Status
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
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Amends section 15-701.01 to require high school students to pass a civics test based on the U.S. citizenship and immigration services naturalization exam, with a passing score of 60 out of 100 questions for the class of 2025 and 70 out of 100 for the class of 2026 and beyond.
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Allows students in grades 7-8 to take the civics test early and become exempt from retaking it in high school if they score at least 70 questions correctly.
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Creates section 15-701.04 to authorize adjusted graduation credit requirements for qualifying students in grades 9-12, including homeless students, foster/dependent children, and delinquent or incorrigible juveniles under court order.
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Requires schools to identify eligible students, inform them of the adjustment opportunity in writing, and provide priority class placement and counselor support for approved adjustments; schools cannot revoke approved adjustments or require transfers as a condition of qualification.
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Mandates schools to post adjustment information publicly and establish a uniform request process; allows students or guardians to file complaints with the school district or Department of Education if requests are wrongfully denied.
Legislative Description
Schools; graduation requirements; credits adjustment
Requirements
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/7/2024