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This bill modifies Arizona's school open enrollment law by expanding the definition of "resident transfer pupil" to explicitly include students who live on tribal lands and are located outside of any school district boundaries. Specifically, the bill defines such students as those who reside on tribal lands and are seeking enrollment in one of the three closest school districts to their residence, as determined by calculating the shortest distance from their home to school district boundaries. The bill also adds a new definition for "tribal lands," which includes lands owned or held by federally recognized Indian tribes in various capacities such as reservation lands, allotment lands, or sovereign lands. This change aims to provide more clarity and options for Native American students who live in areas not traditionally within established school district boundaries, ensuring they have access to nearby public schools. The amendment updates existing language in Section 15-816 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to create a more inclusive and flexible approach to school enrollment for tribal students.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82419