Education

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 other

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2423: advanced mathematics courses; student enrollment

HB 2423 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll eligible 6th-8th graders in advanced math courses if available, based on specific criteria like top math assessment scores, A grades, or parental request. It mandates schools to notify parents about math deficiencies and enrollment decisions, provide support services (like tutoring), and report detailed enrollment data broken down by race, income, and gender. The bill directly affects students meeting proficiency standards, their parents (who can object), and school districts responsible for implementation. Schools must annually report participation rates, course availability, and student outcomes to the state education department for public posting.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates automatic enrollment in advanced math for eligible students, requires support services/tutoring, and tracks equity data - directly expanding access and strengthening K-12 math curriculum opportunities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2895: Native American language; instruction; certification

HB 2895 creates a grant program for Arizona school districts to partner with federally recognized tribes to offer Native American language courses. It also establishes support for teacher certification pathways for those teaching these languages and allows high school students to fulfill foreign language graduation requirements by demonstrating proficiency in a Native American language. The bill directly affects school districts, tribes, teachers seeking certification, and high school students. Key provisions include state-funded grants for language courses, streamlined teacher certification support, and flexibility in meeting graduation language requirements. This policy change aims to increase access to Native American language education within Arizona's public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grants for Native American language courses, expands curriculum options, and supports teacher certification - directly enhancing educational access and program diversity in K-12 education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2621: public schools; special education; access

HB 2621 ensures students in unorganized territories (areas without established school districts) and homeschoolers with disabilities can access special education services. It requires school districts contacted by parents to conduct screenings, evaluations, and provide a free public education if a child qualifies under federal law. The bill mandates that tribal early intervention programs notify school superintendents when children turn 30 months to begin transition planning, and assigns the closest school district to evaluate children by their third birthday. Homeschoolers with disabilities retain federal rights to evaluations and equitable services, while the state education department must investigate violations and publish annual reports.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands access to special education services for unorganized territories and homeschoolers with disabilities, mandating screenings, evaluations, and transition planning per federal law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2764: computer science proficiency; state seal

HB 2764 establishes a voluntary Arizona state seal to recognize high school students who demonstrate computer science proficiency upon graduation. Participating public school districts or charter schools will add this seal to diplomas and note it on transcripts for students meeting state-set minimum requirements. The superintendent of public instruction will create the seal and collaborate with the state board of education to define the proficiency standards. This program affects only students in schools that choose to join, with no mandatory participation for districts or schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates voluntary state seal recognizing computer science proficiency, enhancing student educational opportunities and curriculum recognition in K-12.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2032: statewide assessment; testing window; revisions

HB 2032 requires Arizona third graders to demonstrate sufficient reading skills on the statewide assessment to advance to fourth grade. If a student does not meet this standard, they may be retained, but only if test data is available and they haven't been retained before. The bill allows exceptions for English learners, students with special education needs (including dyslexia), or those showing progress through approved assessments. Schools must offer multiple evidence-based reading interventions, provide detailed parent notifications about reading deficiencies, and report retention and intervention data to the state education department. This bill directly affects third graders, Arizona public schools, and their parents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires 3rd graders to meet reading proficiency for promotion with evidence-based interventions, reinforcing academic standards for K-12 student advancement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2033: statewide assessment; written form; requirements

HB 2033 requires Arizona's state board of education to implement uniform statewide assessments in reading, writing, and math for at least four grades annually, while prohibiting assessments that promote sectarian or partisan views. It mandates collecting specific nontest data (like graduation/dropout rates by ethnicity) through surveys of school staff, with strict privacy protections under FERPA. The bill allows students to opt out of district assessments if they provide scores from nationally recognized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT) before testing begins. Additionally, it permits written tests for students with IEPs/504 plans, religious accommodations, or parent requests. This directly affects public schools, students, and educators by standardizing testing requirements and data collection.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates uniform statewide assessments in core subjects with prohibitions on sectarian/partisan content and opt-out option for nationally recognized tests, supporting educational accountability.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates FERPA-compliant data privacy protections for student assessment data collection85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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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 other

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2370: schools; weapons detection systems; administration

HB 2370 amends Arizona's charter school laws to strengthen background checks for school staff. It requires all charter school applicants and personnel with student contact (including teachers, administrators, and governing board members) to undergo fingerprint-based criminal background checks before employment. The bill mandates that charter schools verify applicants have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued under Arizona law, and schools must report arrests for certain offenses involving staff with clearance cards. This directly affects charter school applicants, staff, and sponsors by adding specific screening requirements before charter approval and hiring. (Note: The bill title mentions "weapons detection systems," but the actual text focuses solely on background checks, not security technology.)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStrengthens school staff background checks for safety, directly protecting students and staff in K-12 settings per education topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2600: schools; clubs; organizations; parental consent

Arizona's HB 2600 requires public schools to obtain written parental permission before allowing students in grades six through eight to join any school-affiliated club or organization. The bill mandates that schools must describe the club's purpose, activities, and supporters when requesting this consent. It directly affects middle school students and their parents, with schools responsible for implementing the requirement. The law applies to all student clubs, teams, or similar groups primarily composed of students from the same public school. This policy change shifts decision-making authority for club participation from students to parents for this specific age group.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires parental consent for middle school clubs, restricting student access to school programs without parental permission.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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