If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes by adding new requirements for public schools and local education agencies (LEAs) regarding the reporting and posting of school safety data. Specifically, it would require the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to submit an annual school safety report by December 15, detailing incidents such as bullying, fighting, sexual assault, and other forms of violence at each school site. Additionally, the ADE would need to establish a survey to collect this information from school districts and charter schools, ensuring that no personally identifiable student data is reported. The report would also need to be made publicly accessible on the ADE's website.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that each public school and LEA post the most recent information they reported to the U.S. Department of Education for the Civil Rights Data Collection survey on their websites. However, it specifies that they cannot publish data protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and any posted information must be redacted accordingly to comply with privacy regulations. These updates aim to enhance transparency and accountability in school safety reporting across Arizona.

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