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AZ SCR1037

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eva Diaz

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Origin

Senate

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.

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

  • Mandates the state board of education adopt research-based and evidence-based structured English immersion and alternative instruction models with minimum daily English language development hours: 120 minutes for K-5 and 100 minutes for grades 6-12.

  • Authorizes school districts and charter schools to establish dual-language immersion programs for both native and nonnative English speakers with community and stakeholder input.

  • Submits the measure to voters at the next general election as a proposition requiring voter approval to become law.

Legislative Description

Schools; English language learners; requirements

Requirements

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2025
Education Accountability and Reform2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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