education protection orders; definitions

HB 2851 amends Arizona law to clarify that juvenile courts have exclusive jurisdiction over "education protection orders" and "ex parte emergency education protection orders" when the person involved is under 18 years old. The bill directly affects minors under 18 who seek or face such orders related to education access or safety. Key provisions specify that these cases must be handled in juvenile court (not adult court) and require confidentiality for related records, aligning with federal privacy standards (FERPA). The bill does not change education policies but defines court procedures for these specific protective orders.