AZ HB2621

Parents of pupils residing in unorganized territory may request special education screening, evaluation, or enrollment from the adjoining school district geographically closest to their residence, which becomes responsible for child find activities and providing free appropriate public education for children with disabilities.

Early intervention programs serving pupils in unorganized territories must notify the Department of Education and refer pupils to the closest adjoining school district for Part B evaluation at least 90 days before the child's third birthday.

School districts must submit certificate of educational convenience applications within 5 business days of receiving enrollment requests and cannot delay child find activities or special education evaluations while applications are processing.

Children of military parents on active duty who are transferred to Arizona military installations qualify for school residency and may use temporary housing addresses as proof of residency, with schools required to provide comparable special education services within 30 days of enrollment.

State placing agencies must develop attestation forms confirming pupil placements in foster care, state institutions, or other facilities to streamline certificate of educational convenience applications for these students.