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AZ SB1370

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carine Werner

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Allows principals of Arizona public schools to permit patriotic youth group representatives to address students during regular school hours in the first quarter of each academic year

  • Requires patriotic youth group representatives to submit a verbal or written request to the principal during the first two weeks of the school year to arrange presentations

  • Permits principals to accept and distribute materials provided by patriotic youth groups directly to students, with the principal retaining authority to approve materials and determine distribution methods

  • Prohibits public schools from denying equal access or discriminating against patriotic youth groups seeking to meet on campus, including discrimination based on membership criteria or oaths of allegiance to God and country

  • Defines "patriotic youth group" as organizations serving individuals under 21 with educational purposes promoting patriotism and civic involvement, specifically those listed in designated chapters of Title 36 of the U.S. Code (such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and similar federally chartered youth organizations)

Legislative Description

Patriotic youth groups; school access

Education - Title 15

Last Action

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Education Accountability and Reform1/26/2026

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