This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding school safety programs in Arizona. It introduces new language to expand the definition of personnel eligible for placement on school campuses by including "school psychologists" alongside existing roles such as school counselors and school social workers. Additionally, it modifies the application deadline for school districts or charter schools to submit program proposals from April 15 to February 15. The bill also clarifies that program proposals can include any combination of school counselors, school psychologists, or school social workers, rather than being limited to just one or two of these roles.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the requirements for program proposals by mandating that policies must ensure communication with parents or students before implementing guidance, counseling, and intervention plans. It also introduces a new definition for "school psychologist" and retains the existing definitions for "school resource officer" and "school social worker." Overall, these changes aim to strengthen the support for mental health and safety resources in schools while ensuring greater collaboration with families.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-154