Chapter 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ARTICLE 12. REPEALED Article 12, consisting of Section R7-2-1201, repealed effective February 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-1). Section

ARTICLE 13. CONDUCT Article 13, consisting of Sections R7-2-1301 through R7-2-1307, adopted effective December 3, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Section

In this Article, unless the context otherwise specifies: 1. “Alleging party” means a person who has filed with the Board a statement of allegations pursuant to R7-2-1302. 2. “Applicant” means a noncertificated person who has been disciplined by the Board and who has submitted an …

A. Any person may file, with the Board, a statement of allegations against a certificated or noncertificated person on forms provided by the Board. B. A statement of allegations shall state the facts under which a party is alleging immoral or unprofessional conduct and shall be s…

A. Upon completion of an investigation resulting from a statement of allegations, the Board may file a notice of intent to impose disciplinary action against a certificated or noncertificated person, may issue or deny certification to an applicant, or may reinstate a noncertifica…

A. A certificated or noncertificated person shall be provided notice of an investigation initiated pursuant to R7-2-1305. B. The certificated or noncertificated person shall have 20 days from service by U.S. mail and email of the notice of investigation to file a written response…

A. Applicants shall certify on forms that are provided by the Department whether the applicant: 1. Has ever received any disciplinary action, including revocation, suspension or reprimand, involving any professional certification or license; 2. Is currently under investigation or…

A. Upon completion of any conditions imposed, the certificated or noncertificated person shall request a letter of completion from the Board, which shall issue said letter upon verifying satisfactory completion of any disciplinary action, including any conditions imposed. B. The …

A. The Board shall prohibit a noncertificated person’s employment at a school district or charter school, revoke, not issue, or not renew the certification or certifications of a certificated person, who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating, or…

A. Certificated persons, noncertificated persons, and applicants shall: 1. Make reasonable efforts to protect pupils from conditions harmful to learning, health, or safety; 2. Account for all funds collected from pupils, parents, or school personnel; 3. Adhere to provisions of th…

A. If a certificate holder is arrested, cited and released, or received a criminal summons for an offense listed in R7-2-1307 and if the Board finds the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the Board may proceed under A.R.S. § 41-1064(C) orderi…

ARTICLE 14. CHARTER SCHOOLS Article 14, consisting of Sections R7-2-1401 through R7-2-1408, adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 3211, effective August 24, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Section

For the purpose of this Article the following definitions shall apply: 1. “Applicant” means a person, public body, or private organization that has applied to the State Board of Education to establish a charter school under the provisions of A.R.S. § 15-181 et seq. 2. “Background…

A. The Board of Education shall establish a Charter School Committee that shall have the responsibility of reviewing applications and preparing a recommendation for the Board of Education’s consideration. B. The Board of Education shall appoint the members of the committee. The c…

A. Interested parties or individuals may submit an application for approval by the Board of Education pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-181 et seq. Applications shall be on forms approved by the Board of Education. B. Applications shall be evaluated by the committee. The committee shall pr…

A. A contract shall be on forms approved by the Board of Education. B. At least once per year, the Board of Education shall consider issuance of a contract to approved applicants. C. Upon review and recommendation from the committee, the Board of Education may approve the issuanc…

A. Contracts shall be signed by the applicant, or a person with signatory authority for the applicant, within six months from the date of approval of issuance of the contract by the Board of Education, unless an extension of time is granted by the Board of Education. If issuance …

A. Any changes to the contract shall be submitted on forms approved the Board of Education. B. All amendments to the contract shall be accompanied by a signed governing board resolution or an official copy of the minutes of a governing board meeting that the amendment was approve…

A. The Board of Education may issue a Notice of Intent to Revoke a Contract and Notice of Hearing to any contract holder who is alleged to be in violation of the contract and the governing board. B. Within 10 days of receipt of a Notice of Intent to Revoke a Contract and Notice o…

When considering renewal of a contract, the following, as a minimum, shall be provided to the Board of Education: 1. Assessment results, including scores of the norm-referenced achievement test, the scores of the Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS), and scores of any…

In this Article, unless the context otherwise specifies: 1. “Administratively complete” means an ESA application that contains all components required by statute or this Article. 2. “Board” means the State Board of Education. 3. “Curriculum” means a course of study for content ar…

Notwithstanding A.R.S. § 15-2401 and R7-2-1501, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, unless the context otherwise requires, “Qualified Student” includes a resident of this state who both: 1. Is eligible to enroll in a public school in this state in any of the following: a. A p…

A. This Section is adopted pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-2403. B. The Department and the Treasurer shall administer and provide general supervision and oversight of the Program pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-2401 et seq and this Article. C. The Department and the Board shall include intermedi…

The Department shall: 1. On or before March 1 of each year, provide the Board with a handbook, developed in consultation with parents of children on the Program, that includes information relating to policies and processes of ESAs and complies with A.R.S. § 15-2401 et seq and thi…

A. The Department shall accept applications to participate in the Program between July 1 and June 30 of each year. B. The Department shall provide information for prospective applicants on eligibility. C. The Department shall enroll and issue an award letter to eligible applicant…

A. To enroll a qualified student in an ESA, a parent of the qualified student shall sign a contract with the Department. The parent: 1. Shall use a portion of the ESA monies allocated annually to provide an education for the qualified student in at least the subjects of reading, …

A. A parent is eligible to renew an ESA if: 1. Pursuant to R7-2-1508, the parent submitted expenses and documentation or submitted quarterly attestations; 2. If required, the Department approved expenses pursuant to R7-2-1508; 3. The parent spent monies to provide an education in…

A. The Department shall establish and maintain a database of approved expenses and disallowed expenses for the current and upcoming fiscal years pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-2401 et seq, and this Article. The Department shall make the database available to parents online and disaggreg…

A. The Department may conduct or contract for random or annual audits as needed to ensure monies are used only for expenses that were approved or allowed at the time the expense was made. The Department shall use record retention requirements that were in place at the time the ex…

A. Based on a finding that a parent knowingly misuses funds, the Department shall temporarily suspend the account and provide notice to the parent. The notice shall: 1. Include the reason for the temporary suspension and a detailed description of the disallowed expense; and 2. Pr…

A. Except for misuse of funds or failing to submit debit card transaction expense receipts pursuant to R7-2-1508, if the Department finds that a parent violated A.R.S. § 15-2401 et seq, this Article or the terms and conditions set forth by the Department in the contract signed by…

A. A parent may appeal to the Board any administrative decision the Department makes pursuant to A.R.S. Title 15, Chapter 19, Article 1, including determinations of allowable expenses, removal from the Program or enrollment eligibility. B. Stay 1. Pending the resolution of an app…

A. The State Board of Education (Board) may create an advisory committee for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations as assigned by the Board. In this Section, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply: 1. “Ad Hoc Advisory Committee”…

Historical Note Former Section R7-2-202 repealed, new Section R7-2-202 adopted effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6). Former Section R7-2-202 repealed, new Section R7-2-202 adopted effective June 21, 1979 (Supp. 79-3). Amended effective June 12, 1989 (Supp. 89-2). Amended effec…

Historical Note Former Section R7-2-203 repealed, new Section R7-2-203 adopted effective April 9, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Amended subsections (A) and (B) effective December 30, 1988 (Supp. 88-4). Repealed effective February 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6). Former Section R7-2-204 repealed, new Section R7-2-204 adopted effective December 31, 1984 (Supp. 84-6). Amended effective August 28, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Repealed effective February 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-1).

A. Professional Practices Advisory Committees (Committees) shall act in an advisory capacity to the State Board of Education (Board) in regard to certification or recertification matters related to immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, unfitness to teach, revocation, suspensio…

A. Request for hearing. A person who has had an application for certification denied by the Department of Education pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-534.01(B) may file a written request for a hearing with the Board within 15 days after being served notice of the denial pursuant to subsect…

Historical Note Adopted effective August 9, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Repealed effective March 18, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). ARTICLE 3. CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

As required in A.R.S. § 15-741, the Board shall adopt statewide assessments in order to measure pupil achievement of the state board adopted academic standards as follows: 1. In English language arts and mathematics, annually in grades three through eight and at least once in hig…

A. Students shall demonstrate competency as defined by the State Board-adopted academic standards, at the grade levels specified, in the following required subject areas. District and charter school instructional programs shall include an ongoing assessment of student progress to…

Historical Note R7-2-301(A), (B), and (C) repeated and numbered as R7-2-301.01(A), (B), and (C); R7-2-301(D) and (E) repeated and numbered as R7-2-301.01(D) and (E) and amended; the text of R7-2-301.01 as amended is effective January 1, 1989 (Supp. 86-2). Complete text printed an…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 26, 1990 (Supp. 90-1). Amended effective December 18, 1991; amended effective December 20, 1991 (Supp. 91-4). Repealed effective March 18, 1994 (Supp. 94-1).

The Board prescribes the minimum course of study and competency requirements as outlined in subsections (1) through (5) and, through the graduating class of 2025, receipt of a passing score of 60 correct answers out of one hundred questions on a civics test identical to the civic…

Historical Note Section R7-2-302 repeated and amended effective January 1, 1987, filed September 24, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Amended as an emergency by adding a new subsection (B) effective May 3, 1989, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 89-2). Filing date for…

Historical Note Adopted effective January 1, 1991, filed September 24, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Amended effective May 9, 1988 (Supp. 88-2). Amended effective June 12, 1989 (Supp. 89-2). Amended effective March 26, 1990 (Supp.90-1). Repealed effective March 18, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). New Se…

A. Definitions. 1. “Personal Curriculum” means a documented process that may be used to modify the high school graduation requirements for mathematics delineated in R7-2-302.02(1)(c). A student may use a personal curriculum to modify the Algebra II requirement delineated in R7-2-…

Historical Note Adopted effective July 10, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective May 3, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Amended effective December 17, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Section repealed by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 143, effective August 26, 2013; filed in the Office on January 15, …