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

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2040: public educational institutions; adoption information

HB 2040 would require Arizona public schools to provide students with information about current U.S. adoption practices and state adoption resources whenever school staff discuss contraception, STI testing, or dispense contraception. It also mandates that sex education curricula for grades 7-12 include specific content about adoption practices, resources, and related laws. Schools must make curriculum materials available for parental review and hold public hearings before adopting or updating programs. The bill is currently pending in the Arizona legislature and has not been enacted.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates adoption information in sex education curricula, expanding required content to enhance student education on adoption resources within K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 1025: science curricula; evolution; intelligent design

SB 1025 requires Arizona public schools teaching evolution by natural selection to also provide concurrent instruction in intelligent design. This bill directly affects public school science curricula and teachers in Arizona. The key provision mandates that evolution instruction cannot occur without simultaneously teaching intelligent design as an alternative explanation. The law overrides other requirements, making this a specific change to science education standards.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates teaching non-scientific intelligent design alongside evolution, restricting science curriculum and academic freedom in schools.95% confidence

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1026: alternative schools; continuous operations; requirements

SB 1026 streamlines operations for Arizona's alternative education programs and schools serving students in grades 6-12 who cannot thrive in regular classrooms. It allows these programs to schedule instruction any day of the week, enroll students using electronic withdrawal verification (instead of physical forms), and continue funding for students incorrectly coded as graduates in the state database. The bill also eliminates unnecessary recertification requirements for existing programs while requiring new program applications and closure notices. These changes directly affect school districts, alternative program providers, and students needing specialized educational settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines alternative school operations, ensures continued funding for students, and removes bureaucratic barriers, supporting program stability and access for at-risk students.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Curriculum Mental Health

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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

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment Data Privacy

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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

Sub-Topics Special Education Testing & Assessment

passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2076: school safety; employee certification; policies

HB 2076 establishes Arizona's "Save Our Children School Safety Program" to enhance school safety through employee training and crisis preparedness. It creates a fund to reimburse public and private K-12 schools for employee certification costs (via approved programs) and school safety equipment, while allowing schools to adopt policies permitting certified employees to carry concealed firearms on campus. The bill requires schools to notify law enforcement about firearm-carrying employees, maintains confidentiality of employee training details, and grants immunity to certified staff acting in good faith during emergencies. Schools must report annually on program participation, fund usage, and effectiveness to state officials.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides funding for school safety certifications and equipment, directly enhancing K-12 safety infrastructure and operational support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education School Safety

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SCR 1006: schools; biological sex; requirements

Arizona's SCR 1006 would require public schools to provide written requests for "reasonable accommodations" regarding restrooms, changing facilities, and sleeping quarters based on a student's biological sex (defined as anatomy/physiology at birth). Schools must deny accommodations if they would allow access to facilities designated for the opposite sex while others are present, and students denied accommodations could sue the school. The bill also prohibits school staff from using pronouns or names differing from a student's biological sex without parental permission for students under 18, with exceptions for nicknames and religious objections. These provisions apply to all public schools and charter schools in Arizona, with specific evidence requirements (e.g., birth certificate) for accommodation requests.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts transgender student accommodations in schools by mandating biological sex-based facility access and prohibiting pronoun usage, limiting educational access for LGBTQ+ students.90% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 1080: school districts; property; housing developments

This bill amends Arizona law to allow school districts to sell or lease school properties without voter approval under specific conditions. It removes the requirement for elector approval when selling property valued under $50,000, as part of renewable energy agreements, or when proceeds fund state school facilities programs. School districts may also exchange property for more suitable sites or use sale proceeds for bonded debt or tax reductions within two years, with strict conditions. The policy directly affects school district governing boards managing real estate assets, streamlining property transactions for facilities needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allows school districts to use sale proceeds for tax reductions, directly enabling tax relief as a fiscal management tool.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes voter approval barriers for school property sales to fund state school facilities programs, directly supporting infrastructure improvements in K-12 education.90% confidence

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