The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 15-160.05, to title 15, chapter 1, article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This new section mandates the State Board of Education (SBE) to develop a list of recommended resources for age-appropriate education on the prevention and recognition of inappropriate forms of contact, including sexual contact. Additionally, it requires the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to post this list on its website and ensure that at least one resource from the list is available to public schools for each age group, as determined in consultation with the SBE.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that each public school must provide resources from the SBE-developed list to all students and their parents. It also defines "age-appropriate" in the context of educational resources, indicating that it refers to materials suitable for children based on their cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral development typical for their age group. Overall, the bill aims to enhance school safety by ensuring that educational resources regarding inappropriate contact are accessible to students and parents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-160.05
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-160.05