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AZ SB1810
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
- Establishes "Arizona Civics Learning Week" from September 17-25 each year as an observance (not a legal holiday)
- Requires students in grades 6-8 to complete at least three course credits in social studies, including at least one course credit in civics education, for promotion from eighth grade
- Mandates civics instruction cover federal/state/local government roles, the three branches of government, and historical documents including the Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Constitution
- Exempts transfer students who enter an Arizona public school during the second semester of eighth grade if they completed three social studies credits and received some American civics instruction previously
- Does not require the State Board of Education to create any new statewide assessments or tests for this requirement
Legislative Description
Eighth grade; social studies; civics
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Education Accountability and Reform2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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