Education (Curriculum)

Arizona's SB 1599 prohibits school districts from approving textbooks or instructional materials that contain content reflecting "adversely on persons" based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The bill requires school districts to publicly review textbooks for 60 days via website and physical copies, notify parents about review periods, and hold open committee meetings for textbook selection. It directly affects school boards, administrators, and teachers who select classroom materials in Arizona public schools. Key provisions include mandatory public access to textbook lists and new restrictions on content deemed harmful to protected groups, while exempting schools without full-time library staff.

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.