The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it would require that if the State Board of Education, a school district, or a charter school mandates instruction in a world language for high school graduation, they must allow students to fulfill this requirement by demonstrating proficiency in a Native American language. This addition aims to recognize and incorporate Native American languages into the educational framework for high school graduation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while students can demonstrate proficiency in a Native American language, school districts or charter schools are not obligated to offer courses in these languages. Furthermore, it grants the State Board of Education the authority to establish criteria for evaluating students' proficiency in Native American languages. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the inclusivity of language instruction in Arizona's education system while maintaining flexibility for educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-249.20, 15-501.02, 15-701.05, 15-501.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-701.05
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-701.05