SB1583 is a bill that amends Title 15, Chapter 8, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section 15-822, which relates to school attendance. The bill mandates that each public school in Arizona must annually provide the parent or guardian of each enrolled student with a disclosure document. This document must include the school's letter grade, a list of nearby charter schools, an overview of the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) Program, and a written notice containing Arizona's Parents' Bill of Rights and an explanation of school choice options in the state.

The disclosure document must have areas for the parent or guardian to initial after each section and to sign to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the document. It must also include a phone number for the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). The bill requires that the signed document be filed in the student's permanent record and a copy provided to the parent or guardian. Additionally, public schools must assist parents or guardians who opt to pursue admittance to a charter school or participate in the ESA Program after receiving the disclosure document. ADE is tasked with creating a standard form for the disclosure document, which schools can use to fulfill these requirements. The bill includes specific formatting requirements for the text of the written notice to ensure clarity and prominence.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-822
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-822
House Engrossed Version: 15-822