The proposed bill establishes a Grade Challenge Department within the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to address challenges from public university students who allege that their grades were influenced by political bias. This department will be located at each public university and will consist of volunteers selected by ABOR. It is authorized to require faculty members to regrade assignments or reevaluate overall grades if it finds that a grade was awarded due to political bias. Additionally, students can appeal the department's decisions to ABOR, which can also mandate regrading.

The new bill language introduces specific procedures and definitions that were not previously outlined in current law. It formalizes the process for students to challenge grades based on political bias, establishes the composition and support structure of the Grade Challenge Department, and clarifies the appeal process. The bill also defines "public university" in the context of ABOR's jurisdiction, ensuring that the new provisions are applicable to all relevant institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1650.07
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-1650.07