If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding high school social studies academic standards in Arizona. Specifically, it would require the State Board of Education (SBE) to include geography as part of the social studies standards, which is a new addition to the existing requirements. Furthermore, the academic standards for geography would specifically mandate instruction on the Gulf of America, reflecting a recent change in nomenclature for the region.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the SBE is not obligated to incorporate this instruction on the Gulf of America until the next update of the social studies standards, allowing for flexibility in implementation. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the curriculum by integrating geography and addressing recent changes in geographical naming conventions while maintaining the existing framework of social studies education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-701.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-701.01