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AZ HB4023
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Junelle Cavero
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AI Summary
- Requires the Arizona State Board of Education to include ethnic studies in the academic standards for social studies in both common schools (K-8) and high schools
- Defines "ethnic studies" as the interdisciplinary social and historical study of how different populations have experienced and participated in building the United States, including the culture, history, and contributions of Arizona residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Establishes a 12-member Ethnic Studies Commission with 5 senators, 5 representatives, and 2 gubernatorial appointees to review contributions of diverse ethnic communities and make curriculum recommendations
- Mandates the State Board of Education to prescribe ethnic studies standards, develop curriculum guidelines, and provide teacher training by January 1, 2028, with school districts required to implement the curricula beginning in the 2028-2029 school year
- The Ethnic Studies Commission will be repealed after December 31, 2030
Legislative Description
Ethnic studies; academic standards; commission
Last Action
House read second time
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2026
Appropriations2/9/2026
Education2/9/2026
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