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AZ SB1724

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sally Gonzales

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024
Education Accountability and Reform2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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