This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding student discipline in Arizona schools. Under the new provisions, if a teacher removes a student from the classroom for violating conduct rules, the principal or designated administrator can only allow the student to return if they provide the teacher with a written certification. This certification must state that the principal or administrator is authorizing the student's readmission and must describe any disciplinary action taken in response to the student's behavior.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "classroom" and "rules governing student conduct." "Classroom" is defined as any area where scheduled instruction is provided by a certificated public school employee, while "rules governing student conduct" encompasses all rules, procedures, and policies that outline expected student behavior and the corresponding disciplinary actions for violations. The bill also clarifies that these rules include policies adopted by governing boards and procedures related to student discipline and classroom management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.05
House Engrossed Version: 15-120.05