The proposed bill would amend section 15-741 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to enhance the state's approach to school assessment and accountability. It introduces new language that requires the state board to survey teachers, principals, and superintendents on achievement-related nontest indicators, specifically focusing on graduation and dropout rates by ethnicity for each grade level. Additionally, it mandates that the state board publicly approve the nontest indicators before data collection and provide a link on its website detailing the types of data collected, the reasons for collection, and the entities with which the data is shared. The bill also emphasizes compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regarding the protection of personally identifiable information.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing provisions that allow school districts or charter schools to administer statewide assessments. It removes the phrase "On request," and adds that assessments may be administered in accordance with an individualized education program or a section 504 plan, as well as to accommodate special circumstances or for religious purposes. This change aims to clarify and expand the conditions under which assessments can be administered, ensuring that they are more inclusive and considerate of individual student needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-741