More Legislation Moves Forward in Education Committee Meetings
Happy Friday! It's been another action-packed week in the world of education legislation. The House and Senate Education Committees have been hard at work, passing several bills this week. Be sure to check out the agenda for the upcoming Education Committee meetings, as we continue to move forward with critical discussions and potential new laws that could shape the future of our schools. Stay tuned for more updates, as we keep you informed on the progress of key education-related legislation this session!
Bill Action Recap:
HB2610 — school districts; board members; superintendent (Gress)
Passed as Amended
Votes: 12-0-0-0-0-0
HB2058 — school immunizations; exemption; adult students (Fink)
HELD
HB2063 — parental notification; school immunization exemptions (Fink)
HELD
HB2170 — individualized education programs; dyslexia diagnosis (Gress)
Passed
Votes: 12-0-0-0-0-0
HB2171 — law enforcement; families; tuition scholarships (Gress)
Passed
Votes: 8-4-0-0-0-0
HB2172 — parent training; schools; K-8 students (Willoughby)
Passed as amended
Votes: 11-0-0-1-0-0
HB2213 — appropriation; free school meals (Gutierrez)
Passed
Votes: 9-3-0-0-0-0
HB2375 — children with disabilities; evaluation; deadline (Carter)
Passed as amended
Votes: 7-5-0-0-0-0
SB1002 — pronouns; biological sex; school policies (Kavanagh)
Passed
Votes: 4-2-1-0
SB1003 — public schools; restrooms; reasonable accommodations (Kavanagh)
Passed
Votes: 4-2-1-0
SB1090 — schools; libraries; explicit materials; classification (Hoffman)
Passed
Votes: 4-3-0-0
SB1091 — school districts; bonds; overrides; ballots (Hoffman)
Passed
Votes: 4-3-0-0
SB1105 — medical marijuana dispensaries; location (Bolick)
Passed
Votes: 6-0-1-0
SB1133 — history of communism; instruction requirement (Rogers)
Passed
Votes: 4-3-0-0
Mark your calendar! Here’s what’s coming up in next week’s committee meetings:
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
House Education Committee
The following bills will be heard:
HB2058 — School Immunizations; Exemption; Adult Students (Fink)
HB2063 — Parental Notification; School Immunization Exemptions (Fink)
HB2164 — Public Schools; Ultraprocessed Foods (Biasiucci)
HB2196 — Schools; AEDs; CPR Training; Requirements (Willoughby)
HB2420 — Appropriation; College Credit; Examination; Incentive (Kolodin)
HB2434 — Emergency Response Plans; Charter Schools (Gress)
HB2540 — Statewide Assessment; Accommodations; Written Form (Taylor)
HB2663 — Classroom Management; Students; Temporary Removal (Marshall)
HB2670 — Health Education; Fetal Development Instruction (Keshel)
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Senate Education Committee
The following bills will be heard:
SB1213 — Juvenile Detention Centers; Education Programs (Dunn)
SB1225 — Grade Levels; 9/11 Instruction (Mesnard)
SB1247 — Arizona Teachers Academy; Community Colleges (Farnsworth)
SB1255 — Public Schools; Safety; Reporting Requirements (Bolick)
SB1269 — Public Schools; Volunteer Chaplains; Authorization (Rogers)
SB1437 — Mandatory Reporting; School Employees; Investigations (Werner)