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 Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1424: firearm safety instruction; public schools

SB 1424 requires Arizona public schools to provide annual, age-appropriate firearm safety instruction to students in kindergarten through 12th grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The instruction must focus solely on accident prevention and personal safety - covering safe storage, actions to take if encountering a firearm, and risks of unsafe handling - while explicitly prohibiting live firearms, ammunition, or any training on firearm use. The Arizona Department of Education will develop neutral, fact-based instructional materials in collaboration with public safety agencies, and schools must make all materials available for parental review. The bill does not regulate firearm ownership or possession, nor does it promote or discourage firearm ownership.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual firearm safety curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing student safety education as part of required school programs without restricting existing educational focus.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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 Jun 9, 2026

SB 1582: appropriation; school safety program

SB 1582 allocates $3.2 million from Arizona's general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Department of Education for its existing school safety program. This funding supports the program established under Arizona Revised Statutes §15-154, which focuses on school safety initiatives. The bill directly affects the Department of Education as the recipient and indirectly benefits Arizona public schools through this dedicated funding stream. As a purely financial measure, it does not create new policies or change program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.2M from general fund for school safety program, directly funding essential public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $3.2M for school safety program under ARS §15-154, directly funding K-12 safety initiatives through Department of Education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4146: 2026-2027; higher education.

This bill proposes changes to Arizona's higher education funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allows the state to match less than one dollar for every dollar collected from student registration fee surcharges and sets the specific amounts for state aid to community colleges for STEM and workforce programs. Additionally, it defines the limits for general operating state aid provided to community college districts. The legislation was vetoed by the Governor on May 5, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding limits and state aid amounts for higher education, directly addressing budget appropriations for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes funding limits for community college STEM and workforce programs, indicating an intent to allocate state resources to higher education.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4148: 2026-2027; K-12 education.

This bill amends Arizona state law to clarify how public funds are distributed to charter schools sponsored by state agencies, universities, or community colleges. It establishes specific rules for calculating financial support, including adjustments for small schools and provisions to prevent double-counting funds if a student is enrolled in both a charter and a traditional public school. Additionally, the legislation requires these schools to revise their student counts and budgets by mid-May and ensures that any grants received for basic operations reduce the state's financial contribution to avoid taxpayer duplication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies funding distribution to charter schools and prevents double-counting, ensuring public funds are properly allocated to education services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies funding distribution and prevents double-counting to ensure charter schools receive appropriate public funds, strengthening financial stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1754: ADE; special education; parent complaints

SB 1754 clarifies Arizona's process for handling parent complaints about school districts' special education services. It requires the state education department to post complaint investigation reports online within 60 days (after redacting personal information), excluding them from "student level data" rules. The bill defines when complaints are "does-not-qualify" (e.g., if the student isn't a child with a disability or allegations don't violate special education laws). It also mandates that department policies for complaint handling include public comment periods starting December 2026. This directly affects parents filing complaints, school districts responding to them, and the state education department managing the process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies complaint process for special education, enhancing accountability and access for students with disabilities, supporting educational quality and service delivery.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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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 No ✗ Opposes Education

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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 No ✗ Opposes Education

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2378: school facilities oversight board; members

HB 2378 establishes a School Facilities Oversight Board to review and oversee public school construction and renovation projects in Arizona. The board, composed of 10 appointed members including taxpayer representatives, architects, engineers, construction company owners, and business community members, must maintain geographic and public-private balance. The bill requires the state division to set policies for expediting change order approvals (within two business days), annually notifying school districts about available funding through a public website, and maintaining a list of facilities management contacts at each district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes School Facilities Oversight Board to manage construction/renovation projects, directly improving school infrastructure as an indicator of support.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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