The proposed bill, HB2311, seeks to amend existing Arizona law to allow school districts and charter schools to give enrollment preference to children of U.S. Armed Forces members who are either on active duty or have been killed in the line of duty. This addition would expand the current enrollment preference criteria, which already includes various categories such as resident students, returning students, and siblings of enrolled students.

Currently, Arizona law outlines specific groups that may receive enrollment preference, but does not explicitly include children of active duty or deceased military personnel. The new bill would insert this provision into sections 15-184 and 15-816.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, thereby enhancing support for military families in the education system. There is no anticipated fiscal impact associated with this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-184, 15-816.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-184, 15-816.01
Chaptered Version: 15-184, 15-816.01