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REFERENCE TITLE: Native American language; instruction; certification |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026
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HB 2895 |
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Introduced by Representative Tsosie
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AN ACT
amending title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-249.20; amending title 15, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-501.02; amending title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-701.05; relating to public education.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-249.20, to read:
15-249.20. Native American language courses; grant program
The department of education shall establish and administer a grant program for school districts to partner with federally recognized indian tribes in this state to offer Native American language courses to students.
Sec. 2. Title 15, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-501.02, to read:
15-501.02. Native American language teaching certificate; pathways support
The state board of education, the department of education, school districts and charter schools shall support certification pathways for individuals who are seeking to obtain a Native American language certificate pursuant to section 15-501.01.
Sec. 3. Title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-701.05, to read:
15-701.05. 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 foreign 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.