The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the engagement of eligible patriotic youth membership organizations in student recruitment activities within school districts and charter schools. Under the new provisions, schools would be prohibited from preventing these organizations from conducting recruitment activities, which include speaking with students during instructional time, distributing informational materials, and utilizing school communication channels. Additionally, the bill outlines specific eligibility criteria for organizations to qualify for recruitment, such as serving individuals under 21 and promoting patriotism and civic involvement.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if an eligible organization requests to engage in recruitment activities, the school must schedule a time for these activities and notify parents about any speaking engagements, allowing them the option to opt their children out. It also prohibits discrimination against these organizations in the use of school facilities for recruitment outside of regular school hours. The bill clarifies that it does not require schools to allow non-eligible organizations to engage in recruitment, except as mandated by federal law, and provides definitions for key terms such as "patriotism" and "student recruitment."

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