certified teachers; braille literacy; requirements

This bill requires Arizona schools to ensure blind students receive individualized braille literacy assessments and instruction as part of their education plans. It mandates that teachers certified to teach visually impaired students after 2016 must demonstrate braille competency through approved tests or training, with existing teachers having until 2028 to comply. Textbook publishers must provide electronic versions in standardized formats to enable braille production. The law establishes specific details for braille instruction in IEPs, including assessment results, implementation methods, and competency goals, while allowing alternatives if the education team unanimously agrees braille isn't appropriate for a student.