Education

failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1424: firearm safety instruction; public schools

SB 1424 requires Arizona public schools to provide annual, age-appropriate firearm safety instruction to students in kindergarten through 12th grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The instruction must focus solely on accident prevention and personal safety - covering safe storage, actions to take if encountering a firearm, and risks of unsafe handling - while explicitly prohibiting live firearms, ammunition, or any training on firearm use. The Arizona Department of Education will develop neutral, fact-based instructional materials in collaboration with public safety agencies, and schools must make all materials available for parental review. The bill does not regulate firearm ownership or possession, nor does it promote or discourage firearm ownership.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual firearm safety curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing student safety education as part of required school programs without restricting existing educational focus.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 1582: appropriation; school safety program

SB 1582 allocates $3.2 million from Arizona's general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Department of Education for its existing school safety program. This funding supports the program established under Arizona Revised Statutes §15-154, which focuses on school safety initiatives. The bill directly affects the Department of Education as the recipient and indirectly benefits Arizona public schools through this dedicated funding stream. As a purely financial measure, it does not create new policies or change program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.2M from general fund for school safety program, directly funding essential public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $3.2M for school safety program under ARS §15-154, directly funding K-12 safety initiatives through Department of Education.95% 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

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2895: Native American language; instruction; certification

HB 2895 creates a grant program for Arizona school districts to partner with federally recognized tribes to offer Native American language courses. It also establishes support for teacher certification pathways for those teaching these languages and allows high school students to fulfill foreign language graduation requirements by demonstrating proficiency in a Native American language. The bill directly affects school districts, tribes, teachers seeking certification, and high school students. Key provisions include state-funded grants for language courses, streamlined teacher certification support, and flexibility in meeting graduation language requirements. This policy change aims to increase access to Native American language education within Arizona's public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grants for Native American language courses, expands curriculum options, and supports teacher certification - directly enhancing educational access and program diversity in K-12 education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2621: public schools; special education; access

HB 2621 ensures students in unorganized territories (areas without established school districts) and homeschoolers with disabilities can access special education services. It requires school districts contacted by parents to conduct screenings, evaluations, and provide a free public education if a child qualifies under federal law. The bill mandates that tribal early intervention programs notify school superintendents when children turn 30 months to begin transition planning, and assigns the closest school district to evaluate children by their third birthday. Homeschoolers with disabilities retain federal rights to evaluations and equitable services, while the state education department must investigate violations and publish annual reports.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands access to special education services for unorganized territories and homeschoolers with disabilities, mandating screenings, evaluations, and transition planning per federal law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2764: computer science proficiency; state seal

HB 2764 establishes a voluntary Arizona state seal to recognize high school students who demonstrate computer science proficiency upon graduation. Participating public school districts or charter schools will add this seal to diplomas and note it on transcripts for students meeting state-set minimum requirements. The superintendent of public instruction will create the seal and collaborate with the state board of education to define the proficiency standards. This program affects only students in schools that choose to join, with no mandatory participation for districts or schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates voluntary state seal recognizing computer science proficiency, enhancing student educational opportunities and curriculum recognition in K-12.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2032: statewide assessment; testing window; revisions

HB 2032 requires Arizona third graders to demonstrate sufficient reading skills on the statewide assessment to advance to fourth grade. If a student does not meet this standard, they may be retained, but only if test data is available and they haven't been retained before. The bill allows exceptions for English learners, students with special education needs (including dyslexia), or those showing progress through approved assessments. Schools must offer multiple evidence-based reading interventions, provide detailed parent notifications about reading deficiencies, and report retention and intervention data to the state education department. This bill directly affects third graders, Arizona public schools, and their parents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires 3rd graders to meet reading proficiency for promotion with evidence-based interventions, reinforcing academic standards for K-12 student advancement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4146: 2026-2027; higher education.

This bill proposes changes to Arizona's higher education funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allows the state to match less than one dollar for every dollar collected from student registration fee surcharges and sets the specific amounts for state aid to community colleges for STEM and workforce programs. Additionally, it defines the limits for general operating state aid provided to community college districts. The legislation was vetoed by the Governor on May 5, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding limits and state aid amounts for higher education, directly addressing budget appropriations for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes funding limits for community college STEM and workforce programs, indicating an intent to allocate state resources to higher education.75% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4148: 2026-2027; K-12 education.

This bill amends Arizona state law to clarify how public funds are distributed to charter schools sponsored by state agencies, universities, or community colleges. It establishes specific rules for calculating financial support, including adjustments for small schools and provisions to prevent double-counting funds if a student is enrolled in both a charter and a traditional public school. Additionally, the legislation requires these schools to revise their student counts and budgets by mid-May and ensures that any grants received for basic operations reduce the state's financial contribution to avoid taxpayer duplication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies funding distribution to charter schools and prevents double-counting, ensuring public funds are properly allocated to education services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies funding distribution and prevents double-counting to ensure charter schools receive appropriate public funds, strengthening financial stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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