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AZ SB1754

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes that the Arizona Division of Special Education may assist individuals filing complaints alleging school districts or charter schools violated federal special education law (20 USC §1411-1419) or state special education laws

  • Requires the Division to contact complainants to request missing information or signatures when complaints are found incomplete or designated as "does-not-qualify"

  • Mandates the Department of Education post all state complaint investigative reports, including corrective actions and dismissal letters, on its website within 60 days of completing investigations, with only personally identifiable information redacted

  • Requires the Department to adopt policies and procedures for state complaints by December 1, 2026, with at least 60 days for public comment before implementation

  • Specifies that complaints may be designated "does-not-qualify" if the student is not a child with a disability, allegations do not describe covered violations, or allegations fall outside the Department's investigative authority

Legislative Description

ADE; special education; parent complaints

Duties

Last Action

House read second time

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Education3/5/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Education Accountability and Reform2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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