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Senate Engrossed House Bill
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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CHAPTER 117
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HOUSE BILL 2895 |
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AN ACT
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 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
A. 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.
B. This section does not require a school district or charter school to offer a native American language course.
C. The state board of education may establish criteria for evaluating the Native American LANGUAGE proficiency of students.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 4, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 5, 2026.