eighth grade; social studies; civics

SB 1810 designates the week of September 17-25 each year as "Arizona Civics Learning Week" for eighth-grade students, without making it a legal holiday. It updates third-grade promotion rules by requiring schools to assess reading proficiency and retain students who don’t meet standards, unless specific exceptions apply (e.g., English learners, students with disabilities, or demonstrated progress). Schools must offer multiple evidence-based reading interventions (like summer programs or small-group instruction) and provide parents detailed written notifications about reading deficiencies and available support. Districts must also report annually on retention rates, exceptions granted, and interventions used.