This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-823.01 regarding school admission requirements for children of military families. The term "pupil" is replaced with "child" throughout the statute, clarifying the language. The bill expands the residency proof options for military families by allowing temporary off-base lodging and other temporary housing as valid proof of residency. Additionally, it mandates that local education agencies accept enrollment applications through various means, including electronic and remote applications.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new responsibilities for school districts when a child who meets the residency requirements is identified as needing services or accommodations. This includes coordinating with the child's previous school to ensure timely record exchanges and accepting unofficial records from parents. The school district is also required to provide comparable services or accommodations upon enrollment and to either adopt the child's existing individualized education program or develop a new one within thirty days. Lastly, the Department of Education is tasked with posting information about these requirements on its website.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-823.01