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AZ HCR2034
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mariana Sandoval
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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