The proposed bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to require the Department of Education to create and maintain a computerized database of certificated electronic copies of high school diplomas issued by school districts, charter schools, or accommodation schools starting January 1, 2026. The database must ensure that each diploma is convertible to a portable document format and contains all original information.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for individuals who earned a diploma after the specified date to request their electronic copy from the database, emphasizing that only the individual to whom the diploma was issued can obtain it, and they must provide proof of identity. The Department may also establish fees for producing these electronic copies. The definition of "high school diploma" is expanded to include diplomas issued under specific sections of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-249.19