AZ SB1437

Expands mandatory reporting requirements under Arizona law to include substitute teachers, school district governing board members, and charter school governing body members who reasonably believe a minor is a victim of abuse, neglect, or a reportable offense.

Requires school resource officers and school safety officers to immediately notify local law enforcement and submit all information relating to reports of potential crimes, rather than only notifying the Department of Child Safety.

Establishes that reports made to school resource officers or school safety officers do not satisfy the mandatory reporting requirements; reporters must report directly to law enforcement or the Department of Child Safety.

Restricts student interviews regarding alleged reportable offenses to those conducted in accordance with local county protocols adopted under Arizona statute, while allowing school employees and officers to receive voluntary reports from alleged victims.

Clarifies that school employees, safety officers, and resource officers investigating reportable offenses must submit all related information to local law enforcement for investigation purposes.