AZ HB2715

Charter schools may not include suspension as a penalty for student unexcused absences or absenteeism.

School districts may not impose suspension solely based on a student's absenteeism; penalties for excessive absenteeism may include failure in a subject or failure to pass a grade but not suspension.

Updates terminology throughout statute from "pupil" to "student" to modernize language in student discipline provisions.

Maintains existing procedures for suspension and expulsion hearings, appeals, and protections for students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Requires school districts to report annually to the Department of Education the number of suspensions and expulsions involving illegal substance possession, use, or sale, aggregated by county and statewide.