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AZ HCR2030

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mariana Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Repeals sections 15-752, 15-753, 15-754, and 15-755 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to English language education program requirements.

  • Amends section 15-756 to require schools to identify students' primary language, assess English language proficiency, and classify non-proficient students as English language learners without mandating specific program enrollment.

  • Adds new requirements that all public schools ensure English language learners receive high-quality education, master English language, and access research-based language programs, with parents granted legal standing to sue for enforcement and recover attorney fees and compensatory damages.

  • Amends section 15-756.01 to require the state board of education to adopt "research-based and evidence-based" models of structured English immersion and alternative instruction, with minimum English language development hours of 120 minutes daily (600 weekly) for K-5 and 100 minutes daily (500 weekly) for grades 6-12.

  • Authorizes school districts and charter schools to establish dual-language immersion programs for both native and non-native English speakers with community input and directs the legislative council to prepare conforming legislation for the 58th legislature.

Legislative Description

Schools; English language learners; requirements

Requirements

Last Action

House read second time

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2025
Education2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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