This bill proposes updates to section 15-1626 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically regarding the governance and administration of institutions under the Arizona Board of Regents. The bill modifies the language to clarify that the board has the authority to "administer" and "govern" the institutions, replacing the previous phrasing that included "for the administration" and "governance of." Additionally, it allows the board to rescind any delegation of authority at any time, in whole or in part, enhancing the board's control over its delegated powers.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that permit students to meet graduation requirements through comparable exit-level assessments from other states and mandates that the board contract for audits of each university every two years. These audits aim to identify potential civil rights violations affecting students, with the requirement that audit reports be posted online after redacting sensitive information. Overall, these changes aim to strengthen oversight and ensure compliance with civil rights laws within the university system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1626