Bill Text: AZ HB2640 | 2011 | Fiftieth Legislature 1st Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: Education; basic skills lists
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-02-09 - Referred to House ED Committee [HB2640 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2011-HB2640-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: education; basic skills lists |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature First Regular Session 2011
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HB 2640 |
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Introduced by Representatives Saldate, Miranda C: Arredondo, Gonzales, Lesko, Pancrazi, Patterson, Tovar
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AN ACT
amending Title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-249.02; amending Title 15, chapter 13, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-1650.02; relating to 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 15-249.02, to read:
15-249.02. Basic skills lists
A. In addition to the academic standards adopted pursuant to sections 15-701 and 15-701.01, the state board of education, in cooperation and communication with school districts, charter schools, community college districts, the Arizona board of regents and universities, shall annually publish both of the following:
1. A list of basic skills that a pupil should possess in order to be placed in a particular grade level, including kindergarten programs.
2. A list of basic skills that should be acquired by a pupil by the end of a particular grade level, including kindergarten programs.
B. The lists of basic skills prescribed in this section shall be provided to each school district and charter school in this state and shall be posted on the website of the department of education.
C. A school district or charter school shall provide copies of the lists of basic skills prescribed in this section to any person on request.
D. This section shall not be construed to alter the promotion or retention of pupils from one grade level to another grade level. Promotion or retention of pupils shall be pursuant to sections 15‑521, 15‑701 and 15‑701.01.
Sec. 2. Title 15, chapter 13, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-1650.02, to read:
15-1650.02. Basic skills and prerequisites lists
A. In addition to the transfer articulation coordination requirements prescribed in section 15‑1824, the Arizona board of regents, in cooperation and communication with the universities under its jurisdiction, the community college districts in this state, school districts, charter schools and the state board of education, shall annually publish both of the following:
1. A list of basic skills and prerequisite courses that a student should possess in order to be accepted for admission into a community college or university in this state.
2. A list of basic skills and prerequisite courses that should be acquired by a student in order to be admitted into a particular postsecondary education program of study.
B. The lists of basic skills and prerequisites prescribed in this section shall be provided to universities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents and to each community college district in this state and shall be posted on the website of the Arizona board of regents.
C. A university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or a community college district shall provide copies of the lists of basic skills and prerequisites prescribed in this section to any person on request.
