The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding new requirements for public schools and local education agencies (LEAs) regarding the submission of data to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Specifically, each public school and LEA would be required to submit the most recent information reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for the Civil Rights Data Collection survey. Additionally, they must include a statement in their school report card indicating compliance with this requirement.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that ADE submit an annual school safety report by December 15 to key state officials, which must include data on school safety incidents, referrals to law enforcement, and information regarding school climate, all sourced from the Civil Rights Data Collection. ADE would also be responsible for collecting this information from publicly available sources and ensuring the report is accessible on its website. These updates aim to enhance transparency and accountability in school safety reporting.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.08, 15-249.20, 15-746
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.08, 15-249.20, 15-746