The proposed bill amends Section 15-808 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, focusing on school attendance and specifically the provision of Arizona online instruction. The bill introduces changes to the terminology used throughout the section, replacing the word "pupils" with "students" to reflect a more current and standardized language. Additionally, the bill mandates new reporting requirements for online course providers and online schools, which include the total number of courses taken and completed, the number of students who did not complete any courses, details on end-of-course testing, and the number of students excluded from online instruction for failing to take statewide assessments.

The bill also outlines the funding model for students enrolled full-time or part-time in Arizona online instruction, setting it at 95% and 85% of the base support level, respectively, compared to traditional school enrollment. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining academic integrity through diverse assessment measures and proctored state standardized tests. Furthermore, the bill prohibits schools from charging fees to students who take exams to obtain academic credit for courses previously completed in Arizona online instruction or any public school in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-808