The proposed bill would amend current statutes to allow school districts and charter schools in Arizona to offer career and technical education (CTE) courses to middle school students during the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years. These courses could be counted towards the promotion from eighth grade and high school graduation. Additionally, the bill mandates that public schools accept credits earned in these CTE courses, while also clarifying that schools are not required to recognize credits if the student did not complete the course or earn a passing grade.

Furthermore, the bill requires school districts or charter schools offering CTE courses to enter into intergovernmental agreements with approved CTE districts, schools, or community college districts. It also establishes annual reporting requirements for these schools regarding the number of CTE courses offered and the number of students who successfully completed them. The provisions of this bill would be repealed after December 31, 2036, and it defines "middle school student" as a student in grades six, seven, or eight.