The proposed bill would update current statutes by mandating that public schools enroll 6th-8th grade students in available advanced math courses if they meet specific proficiency criteria and their parent does not object. This requirement would be inserted into the existing law as ...if their parent does not object and the student.... Additionally, the bill modifies the current notification process for parents regarding students who have not demonstrated proficiency in mathematics, changing the timeline and emphasizing enrollment in advanced courses. Furthermore, the bill introduces new reporting obligations for school districts and charter schools, requiring them to report to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) on the enrollment and performance of students in advanced math courses, disaggregated by race, family income, and gender. This includes data on students who demonstrated proficiency and those who did not enroll due to parental objections or lack of availability. The ADE would compile these reports and post them online, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, as indicated by the insertions ...to ADE the number of 6th-8th grade students... and ...to compile the reports received and, to the extent allowed by federal law, post the compiled reports on its website....

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-708
House Engrossed Version: 15-708