House Engrossed

 

Native American language; instruction; certification

 

 

 

 

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL 2895

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

 

amending title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-701.05; relating to public education.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-701.05, to read:

START_STATUTE15-701.05. Native American language courses; high school graduation requirement

If the state board of education or a school district or charter school includes in the minimum course of study for the graduation of students from high school prescribed pursuant to section 15-701.01 a requirement that students receive instruction in a world language, the state board of education, school district or charter school shall allow students to satisfy the requirement by demonstrating proficiency in a Native American language. END_STATUTE