This bill proposes updates to section 15-806 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding school attendance requirements. It maintains the current mandate for school districts and charter schools to adopt policies for excusing students from attendance for religious purposes, but it clarifies that these policies must explicitly allow for such excusals and stipulate the conditions under which they will be granted. The term "pupil" is replaced with "student" throughout the text to modernize the language.

Additionally, the bill requires that the policies governing school attendance must include a requirement for school districts to seek authorization from the department of education for school closures due to specific reasons, including threats of violence against students or school personnel. The language regarding the excuse of students for religious purposes is refined to ensure clarity and consistency in the application of these policies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-806