The bill SB1477 proposes the establishment of the Grade Challenge Department within the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to address challenges from public university students who allege that their grades were awarded due to political bias. The Department will have a location at each public university and will consist of volunteers selected by ABOR. It will provide hearings for students to challenge grades on assignments or overall class grades. ABOR will provide necessary staff support for the Department.

If the Department determines that a grade was influenced by political bias, it can require faculty members to regrade assignments or reevaluate overall class grades according to the Department's guidance. Students who disagree with the Department's decision can appeal to ABOR, which also has the authority to order faculty members to regrade or reevaluate grades as per its guidance. The bill defines "public university" as a university under ABOR's jurisdiction and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

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