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AZ SB1576
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Denise Epstein
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AI Summary
- Requires private school teachers in Arizona who instruct blind or visually impaired students to obtain certification from a nationally or internationally recognized board that certifies professionals working with blind/visually impaired individuals
- Alternatively, teachers may fulfill the requirement by completing a university-level teacher preparation program meeting State Board of Education standards for educating blind and visually impaired students
- Exempts these private school teachers from existing certification requirements under section 15-161
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to adopt rules implementing these certification requirements
- Introduced by Senator Epstein during the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session (2026)
Legislative Description
Certification requirements; private school teachers
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/3/2026
Education Accountability and Reform2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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