The proposed bill SB1122 mandates the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) to create a formal complaint process for reporting violations by school districts and charter schools regarding the display of the U.S. flag, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights. If a violation is confirmed, the respective authority must notify the school involved, which then has five days to correct the issue. Failure to do so may result in the Attorney General imposing a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for either a first uncorrected offense or any repeat offenses.

In contrast to current law, which lacks a structured complaint process and specific penalties for non-compliance, this bill introduces clear procedures for reporting violations and outlines the responsibilities of both the ADE and ASBCS in enforcing compliance. It also defines "first offense" and "repeat offense," establishing a framework for accountability that was previously absent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-506
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-506