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, such as demonstrating high proficiency through assessments, earning an A in their most recent math course, or requesting enrollment. This change would be an insertion into the existing law, which currently does not require such enrollment. Additionally, the bill modifies the notification timeline for parents of students who have not demonstrated proficiency in math, changing "no later than" to "not later than" in the current statute.

Moreover, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for schools, which would include annual reports to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) on the number of students meeting the enrollment criteria, disaggregated by race, family income, and gender. It also requires schools to report on students who do not demonstrate proficiency in math and their enrollment status in advanced courses. The ADE would compile these reports and ensure they are posted online without personally identifiable information, while also developing guidelines for implementing these new enrollment and reporting requirements.

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