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AZ HB2701

AZ HB2701
County education programs; posting; authorization


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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

An Act amending section 15-717, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school curricula.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arizona state law to expand the materials that teachers and administrators can read or post in school buildings. The bill allows educators in regular schools to display or read certain patriotic and historical documents, including the national motto, national anthem, pledge of allegiance, state constitution preamble, Declaration of Independence, Mayflower Compact, writings by founding fathers and U.S. presidents, Supreme Court decisions, and Congressional acts. Additionally, for accommodation schools (alternative education settings) and county jail education programs, the bill specifically authorizes the posting of the Ten Commandments and patriotic poetry or songs, despite potential previous restrictions. The bill explicitly excludes certain types of accommodation schools from this new provision. The key purpose appears to be providing more flexibility for educators to introduce historical and patriotic materials in educational settings, with a particular focus on expanding options for alternative education and correctional education programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

House read second time (on 01/30/2025)

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