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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 15-503, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school employees.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Arizona law regarding school district superintendent employment contracts by changing the maximum duration of a superintendent's contract from three years to one year for those not yet employed by the district for at least three consecutive years, and maintaining the three-year limit for those who have met that tenure, with specific rules about when contracts can be extended or renegotiated. It also clarifies that the school district governing board or charter school governing body must communicate the superintendent's or principal's duties related to the classroom site fund, and makes other technical adjustments to language concerning contract delivery, acceptance, and non-retention notices for administrators and school psychologists.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Matt Gress (R)*,
Hildy Angius (R),
Neal Carter (R),
John Gillette (R),
Laurin Hendrix (R),
Carine Werner (R),
Last Action
House Rules (13:00:00 2/23/2026 HHR 4) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84143 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/20/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538177 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/16/2026 Education | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537318 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2385p.htm |
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