ADE; high school graduates; verification

HB 4120 requires Arizona's Department of Education to create a system for verifying high school graduation status, directly affecting individuals needing proof of graduation (e.g., for college, jobs, or licenses). The bill mandates the department to develop policies compliant with privacy laws (FERPA), allow fees for verification services after 100 free annual requests, and annually report request volumes, verification rates, costs, and revenues to state leaders. Key provisions include limiting free verifications to 100 per year, establishing fee collection, and requiring transparency through annual reports starting in 2027. It does not change graduation requirements but creates a formal verification process. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House First Reading).