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AZ HCR2034

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mariana Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Refers a measure to voters that would repeal Arizona Revised Statutes sections 15-752 through 15-755 related to English language education requirements for children in public schools.

  • Establishes that public schools must ensure English language learners receive the highest quality education, master English, and access high-quality, innovative research-based language programs.

  • Grants parents or legal guardians legal standing to sue schools for enforcement of English language learner requirements, with successful plaintiffs awarded attorney fees and actual/compensatory damages.

  • Authorizes school districts and charter schools to establish dual-language immersion programs for both native and non-native English speakers, requiring schools to seek community input on instructional methods.

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt research-based and evidence-based models of structured English immersion, with minimum English language development instruction of 120 minutes daily for grades K-5 and 100 minutes daily for grades 6-12.

Legislative Description

Schools; English language learners; requirements

Last Action

House read second time

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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