Education

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1422: credit enhancement eligibility board; continuation

SB 1422 extends the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board, which helps Arizona public schools secure more favorable financing terms, until July 1, 2036. The bill sets a clear timeline for the board's termination and the eventual repeal of related statutes (Title 41, Chapter 56, Articles 10 and 11), requiring all program funding obligations and guaranteed financings to be settled by January 1, 2037, before repeal. If obligations remain unresolved, the statutes will be repealed 30 days after settlement. The bill applies retroactively to July 1, 2026, to maintain continuity in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends board enabling Arizona schools to secure better financing terms, enhancing access to educational funding and program stability until 2037.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 4043: training; AEDs; CPR; school personnel

HB 4043 requires Arizona public schools serving grades 9-12 to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at all campuses and school-sponsored athletic events starting August 1, 2026. It also mandates that by August 1, 2027, each school must ensure at least one staff member completes annual training in CPR, first aid, and AED use. The bill specifies AEDs must be in unlocked, clearly marked, accessible locations that follow national emergency care guidelines and be maintained per manufacturer instructions. Schools may accept donations to fund AED purchases and maintenance, and the law defines "school-sponsored athletic event" to include practices, trainings, and competitions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and staff CPR/AED training for school safety, enhancing K-12 infrastructure and student/staff protection within education environment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2248: medical interventions; prohibition

Arizona's HB 2248, titled the "Arizona Medical Freedom Act," bans businesses, schools, and government entities from requiring medical interventions (like vaccines or treatments) as a condition for services, employment, school attendance, or access to facilities. It specifically prohibits: denying services or entry based on vaccination status, requiring interventions for employment (except for foreign travel requirements), or offering different pay based on whether someone has received a medical intervention. The law includes exceptions for standard workplace safety equipment under industry standards (but excludes pandemic-era mandates like mask requirements) and does not apply to schools operating under parental rights laws. Violations can be enforced by the attorney general, who may seek court orders and recover legal fees.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits schools from requiring medical interventions (e.g., vaccines) for attendance, removing a mandatory policy affecting student access and school requirements.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans mandatory medical interventions (e.g., vaccines), restricting public health enforcement and access requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2003: interscholastic; intramural athletics; biological sex

HCR 2003, if approved by voters, would require Arizona schools and athletic associations to designate interscholastic and intramural sports teams based on students' biological sex as recorded at birth (per their original birth certificate). It prohibits male-identified students from participating in teams designated for females, mandates sex-segregated facilities (like locker rooms), and allows students or schools to sue for violations. The law creates legal remedies for those harmed by noncompliance, including injunctive relief and damages, with claims needing to be filed within two years of the violation. This bill directly affects all public and private schools with athletic teams competing against public schools, as well as athletic associations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts transgender student participation in female sports teams and mandates sex-segregated facilities, limiting educational access and inclusion in school athletics.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1009: high school students; AED training

SB 1009 requires Arizona high schools to provide all students with mandatory training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use during high school. The training must be age-appropriate, based on current national guidelines, and include hands-on practice (except for online students). Schools may accept donations for materials and must allow exemptions for students with parental consent, prior certification, or individualized education program accommodations. This policy directly affects all Arizona public high school students and mandates training through certified providers like EMTs, Red Cross representatives, or school staff.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mandatory CPR/AED training in high school curriculum, enhancing student health education programs and safety preparedness within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates CPR/AED training in high schools as a public health initiative to improve emergency response and save lives, directly advancing healthcare preparedness.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1413: technical correction; veterans; tuition deferment

SB 1413 amends Arizona law to clarify and update the existing veterans' tuition deferment program. It allows eligible veterans to defer payment for tuition, fees, and required books/materials for up to 120 days while awaiting federal VA education benefits, requiring only a no-interest promissory note. If VA benefits haven't arrived by the 120-day deadline, the deferment may be extended until benefits are received. Colleges may withhold grades or transfer credits until the deferred amount is paid. This bill directly affects veterans enrolled in Arizona state colleges or universities who are waiting for VA benefit disbursements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies veterans' tuition deferment, enabling access to higher education by deferring payments until VA benefits arrive, expanding access for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies veterans' tuition deferment program, allowing 120-day deferment (extendable) while awaiting VA benefits, reducing financial burden on veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2093: mental health instruction requirement; repeal

HB 2093 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-701.03, which previously required mental health instruction in certain educational settings. This bill removes a mandate that likely affected school districts and educational programs by eliminating the requirement for specific mental health curriculum. The repeal directly impacts schools and educational institutions previously subject to this instruction requirement. No new provisions are added; the bill solely eliminates the existing statutory requirement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals mandatory mental health curriculum requirement, removing an educational mandate from schools without replacement.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mental health instruction mandate in schools, weakening mandated mental health education in educational settings, directly restricting a healthcare-related requirement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2008: school libraries; professional associations; prohibitions

HB 2008, the "Library Freedom Act," prohibits Arizona public schools from using taxpayer funds to pay dues or membership fees to professional associations that advocate for libraries and librarians. This directly affects public school libraries and their governing bodies, preventing them from financially supporting such associations with public money. The bill includes an exception allowing county free libraries, municipal libraries, or other contracted entities to still join these associations using their own funds. The law clarifies that "school library" encompasses the school's library, all sites it serves, and the school governing body.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits public school use of taxpayer funds for library association dues, restricting government spending on non-essential program support.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits public school funding for library associations, restricting resources for school libraries and their professional support systems.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentDefunds associations advocating for librarians' rights, restricting their ability to organize and advocate for labor protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HCR 2056: medical mandates; right to refuse

This Arizona constitutional amendment (HCR 2056) would recognize and protect an individual's fundamental right to refuse any medical treatment, product, or mandate - including those tied to employment, education, or public access - without government coercion. It prohibits government entities from forcing medical interventions (like vaccinations or implants) as a condition for benefits, rights, or services, but includes key exceptions: court-ordered treatment for mental health risks, law enforcement custody, parental decisions for minors, emergency life-saving care, and federal or existing state requirements. The bill defines "coerce or compel" as imposing penalties or denying benefits for noncompliance. If approved by voters, it would amend Arizona's constitution, making this right enforceable.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits medical mandates (e.g., vaccinations) in education settings, restricting school health policies as a condition for attendance or enrollment.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient right to refuse medical treatment, aligning with 'protects patient rights' indicator in healthcare policy.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2239: child care; grant program; fund

HB 2239 establishes Arizona's Child Care Grant Program and a dedicated Child Care Infrastructure Fund to address statewide child care shortages. The bill provides grants to eligible applicants - including child care facilities, providers, and those seeking to open licensed operations - for services like underserved community care, nonstandard-hour care, infant/toddler care, and care for children with disabilities. It funds specific infrastructure improvements such as facility expansions, property acquisitions, renovations, provider training, licensing support, and start-up costs through the newly created fund. The program aims to increase affordable, accessible child care capacity, particularly in rural and low-income areas, as highlighted in the legislature's findings on underfunded early childhood services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for child care infrastructure, supporting early education access and underserved communities, aligning with educational access funding indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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