If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 15-120.05, which pertains to school access for patriotic youth groups. The bill would authorize public school principals to allow representatives from recognized patriotic youth groups to address students during the first quarter of the academic year, contingent upon the principal's discretion. It would require these representatives to submit a request to the principal within the first two weeks of the school year, after which the principal could approve the request and specify the date and time for the address.

Additionally, the bill would permit principals to accept materials from these groups for distribution to students, ensuring that such materials are distributed directly on school property. It would also prohibit public schools from denying equal access or discriminating against any patriotic youth group wishing to conduct meetings, including discrimination based on membership or leadership criteria. The definition of "patriotic youth group" would be established to include organizations recognized under federal law that serve individuals under 21 and promote educational and civic involvement.

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