parent training; schools; K-8 students

HB 2172 requires Arizona schools to provide parents and guardians of K-8 students with information about free parent training programs focused on preventing child sex trafficking and internet crimes against children. The Department of Education must create an online webpage with these resources, including free training options and printed materials for families without internet access. Schools must distribute hard-copy information at the start of each school year or upon enrollment, encouraging annual completion of the training and providing alternative access methods. The bill directly affects all Arizona public schools and parents/guardians of students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Key mechanisms include mandatory resource distribution, annual training encouragement, and accessibility provisions for non-internet users.