Education

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1423: WICHE; continuation

SB 1423 terminates Arizona's participation in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) effective July 1, 2036, ending the state's ability to use WICHE agreements for graduate and professional education. This affects Arizona students and institutions that currently rely on WICHE to access out-of-state graduate programs at reduced tuition rates. The bill sets a specific end date for WICHE operations in Arizona, with related legal sections repealed on January 1, 2037, and applies retroactively from July 1, 2026. The legislation does not create new programs but formally ends Arizona's involvement in this regional higher education compact.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationTerminates WICHE participation, ending reduced tuition access for Arizona students in out-of-state graduate programs, restricting educational access and higher education affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 4043: training; AEDs; CPR; school personnel

HB 4043 requires Arizona public schools serving grades 9-12 to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at all campuses and school-sponsored athletic events starting August 1, 2026. It also mandates that by August 1, 2027, each school must ensure at least one staff member completes annual training in CPR, first aid, and AED use. The bill specifies AEDs must be in unlocked, clearly marked, accessible locations that follow national emergency care guidelines and be maintained per manufacturer instructions. Schools may accept donations to fund AED purchases and maintenance, and the law defines "school-sponsored athletic event" to include practices, trainings, and competitions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and staff CPR/AED training for school safety, enhancing K-12 infrastructure and student/staff protection within education environment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2248: medical interventions; prohibition

Arizona's HB 2248, titled the "Arizona Medical Freedom Act," bans businesses, schools, and government entities from requiring medical interventions (like vaccines or treatments) as a condition for services, employment, school attendance, or access to facilities. It specifically prohibits: denying services or entry based on vaccination status, requiring interventions for employment (except for foreign travel requirements), or offering different pay based on whether someone has received a medical intervention. The law includes exceptions for standard workplace safety equipment under industry standards (but excludes pandemic-era mandates like mask requirements) and does not apply to schools operating under parental rights laws. Violations can be enforced by the attorney general, who may seek court orders and recover legal fees.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits schools from requiring medical interventions (e.g., vaccines) for attendance, removing a mandatory policy affecting student access and school requirements.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans mandatory medical interventions (e.g., vaccines), restricting public health enforcement and access requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2044: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

This proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits public spending on race-based policies, restricting government fiscal allocation in education/contracting.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans race-based policies in education, restricting diversity initiatives and affirmative action programs in schools.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discrimination based on national origin (directly relevant to immigration), protecting immigrants from bias in public employment/education per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBans preferential treatment based on race/ethnicity in public employment, restricting affirmative action programs that advance equity for marginalized workers, thus weakening targeted protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2003: interscholastic; intramural athletics; biological sex

HCR 2003, if approved by voters, would require Arizona schools and athletic associations to designate interscholastic and intramural sports teams based on students' biological sex as recorded at birth (per their original birth certificate). It prohibits male-identified students from participating in teams designated for females, mandates sex-segregated facilities (like locker rooms), and allows students or schools to sue for violations. The law creates legal remedies for those harmed by noncompliance, including injunctive relief and damages, with claims needing to be filed within two years of the violation. This bill directly affects all public and private schools with athletic teams competing against public schools, as well as athletic associations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts transgender student participation in female sports teams and mandates sex-segregated facilities, limiting educational access and inclusion in school athletics.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1009: high school students; AED training

SB 1009 requires Arizona high schools to provide all students with mandatory training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use during high school. The training must be age-appropriate, based on current national guidelines, and include hands-on practice (except for online students). Schools may accept donations for materials and must allow exemptions for students with parental consent, prior certification, or individualized education program accommodations. This policy directly affects all Arizona public high school students and mandates training through certified providers like EMTs, Red Cross representatives, or school staff.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mandatory CPR/AED training in high school curriculum, enhancing student health education programs and safety preparedness within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates CPR/AED training in high schools as a public health initiative to improve emergency response and save lives, directly advancing healthcare preparedness.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2423: advanced mathematics courses; student enrollment

HB 2423 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll eligible 6th-8th graders in advanced math courses if available, based on specific criteria like top math assessment scores, A grades, or parental request. It mandates schools to notify parents about math deficiencies and enrollment decisions, provide support services (like tutoring), and report detailed enrollment data broken down by race, income, and gender. The bill directly affects students meeting proficiency standards, their parents (who can object), and school districts responsible for implementation. Schools must annually report participation rates, course availability, and student outcomes to the state education department for public posting.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates automatic enrollment in advanced math for eligible students, requires support services/tutoring, and tracks equity data - directly expanding access and strengthening K-12 math curriculum opportunities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

passed both · Arizona · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1413: technical correction; veterans; tuition deferment

SB 1413 amends Arizona law to clarify and update the existing veterans' tuition deferment program. It allows eligible veterans to defer payment for tuition, fees, and required books/materials for up to 120 days while awaiting federal VA education benefits, requiring only a no-interest promissory note. If VA benefits haven't arrived by the 120-day deadline, the deferment may be extended until benefits are received. Colleges may withhold grades or transfer credits until the deferred amount is paid. This bill directly affects veterans enrolled in Arizona state colleges or universities who are waiting for VA benefit disbursements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies veterans' tuition deferment, enabling access to higher education by deferring payments until VA benefits arrive, expanding access for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies veterans' tuition deferment program, allowing 120-day deferment (extendable) while awaiting VA benefits, reducing financial burden on veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2093: mental health instruction requirement; repeal

HB 2093 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-701.03, which previously required mental health instruction in certain educational settings. This bill removes a mandate that likely affected school districts and educational programs by eliminating the requirement for specific mental health curriculum. The repeal directly impacts schools and educational institutions previously subject to this instruction requirement. No new provisions are added; the bill solely eliminates the existing statutory requirement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals mandatory mental health curriculum requirement, removing an educational mandate from schools without replacement.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mental health instruction mandate in schools, weakening mandated mental health education in educational settings, directly restricting a healthcare-related requirement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2600: schools; clubs; organizations; parental consent

Arizona's HB 2600 requires public schools to obtain written parental permission before allowing students in grades six through eight to join any school-affiliated club or organization. The bill mandates that schools must describe the club's purpose, activities, and supporters when requesting this consent. It directly affects middle school students and their parents, with schools responsible for implementing the requirement. The law applies to all student clubs, teams, or similar groups primarily composed of students from the same public school. This policy change shifts decision-making authority for club participation from students to parents for this specific age group.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires parental consent for middle school clubs, restricting student access to school programs without parental permission.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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