The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the expulsion of students for bringing deadly weapons to school. Under the new law, a pupil who brings a deadly weapon, in addition to a firearm, would be mandated to be expelled for at least one year, with the possibility of case-by-case modifications by the school district or charter school. The definition of "deadly weapon" would align with existing legal definitions, and the bill would clarify that the governing board must record the results of disciplinary actions in a pupil's permanent file if the pupil withdraws after receiving notice of potential disciplinary action.

Additionally, the bill would require public schools to disclose to other Arizona educational institutions whether a pupil has been expelled when requested, ensuring compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This change aims to enhance transparency regarding student disciplinary records while maintaining privacy protections. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the consequences for bringing weapons to school and improve communication between educational institutions regarding student conduct.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-843
House Engrossed Version: 15-841, 15-843, 13-105, 15-802, 13-2911