If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to school safety reporting in Arizona. It would require the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to submit an annual school safety report by December 15, which includes specific data reported to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights for the Civil Rights Data Collection survey. The report must detail the number of school safety incidents, referrals to law enforcement, and data regarding school climate. Additionally, the ADE would be responsible for collecting this information from publicly available sources and the most recent data reported by each public school.

The bill also mandates that each public school and local education agency (LEA) post a link on their websites to the most recent information they reported to the U.S. Department of Education for the Civil Rights Data Collection. It clarifies that schools and LEAs cannot publish data protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and must redact any such information before posting. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding school safety data while ensuring compliance with federal privacy laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.05, 15-249.08, 93-380
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.05, 15-249.08, 93-380