Chapter 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Effective for the graduation class of 2013, schools shall complete for every student in grades nine though 12 an Arizona Education and Career Action Plan (“ECAP”) prior to graduation. Schools shall develop an Education and Career Action Plan in consultation with the student, t…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 876, effective August 22, 2005 (Supp. 06-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 1570, effective September 25, 2006 (Supp. 09-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 2031, effective August 25, 2008 (Su…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 1602, effective August 24, 2009 (Supp. 09-3). Section R7-2-302.07 renumbered to R7-2-302.08; new Section R7-2-302.07 renumbered from Section R7-2-302.06 by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 111, effective Febru…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 1602, effective August 24, 2009 (Supp. 09-3). Section R7-2-302.08 renumbered to R7-2-302.09; new Section R7-2-302.08 renumbered from Section R7-2-302.07 by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 111, effective Febru…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 1602, effective August 24, 2009 (Supp. 09-3). R7-2-302.09 renumbered to R7-2-302.10; new Section R7-2-302.09 renumbered from Section R7-2-302.08 by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 111, effective February 25, …

Historical Note New Section R7-2-302.10 renumbered from Section R7-2-302.09 by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 111, effective February 25, 2008; filed in the Office January 6, 2016 (Supp. 16-1). Section amended by final exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 143, effective August 26…

A. Notwithstanding any other rule, local education agencies shall not refuse to withhold academic credit or a diploma from a student solely because the student missed instructional time due to a school closure issued by the governor. B. Local education agencies may issue academic…

A. Instruction in sex education in the public schools of Arizona, including instruction provided after hours, shall be offered only in conformity with the following requirements. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require a school district or charter school provide sex…

The governing board of a common high school considering the adoption of an extended school year shall: 1. Prepare a comparative cost analysis of the extended school year program versus the cost of new facilities and sites. 2. Hold at least one public hearing, publicized a week in…

The governing board of each common school district shall adopt policies that: 1. Require pupils to recite the following passage from the Declaration of Independence for pupils in grades four through six at the commencement of the first class of the day in the schools: “We hold th…

A. Definitions. All terms defined in A.R.S. § 15-751 are applicable, with the following additions: 1. “Statewide assessment” means the test prescribed by A.R.S. § 15-741 or an assessment approved by the Board pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-741.02 to administer to students instead of the…

A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: 1. “DANTES” means the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. 2. “Department” means the Adult Education Services Division of the Arizona Department of Education. 3. “Equivalency Test” mean…

A. For the purposes of this Section the following definitions apply: 1. “Adult Basic Education” (ABE) means instruction in reading, writing and math equivalent to grades one through eight, speaking and citizenship skills. 2. “Adult Secondary Education” (ASE) means instruction in …

Completion of grade 10 is accomplished when a student has earned 10 credits which shall include: 1. Two credits of English. 2. One credit of mathematics. 3. One credit of science. 4. Six credits of additional courses prescribed by the local Governing Board. Historical Note Adopte…

A. The statewide assessments adopted by the Board shall be administered annually during the testing windows established by the Department. By June 1 of each year, the Department shall designate the window for testing for the next school year and all school districts and charter s…

Persons designated by the superintendent or head of the local education agency to administer the State Board approved statewide assessments shall assure that information requested by the Department is properly completed for each pupil that is administered a statewide assessment. …

A. An honorary high school diploma shall be provided to an individual who has never obtained a high school diploma and who meets both of the following requirements: 1. Currently resides in Arizona; and 2. Provides documented evidence from the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Servi…

The State Board of Education establishes an academic contests fund consisting of monies appropriated by the legislature or received as gifts or grants for deposit in the academic contests fund pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-1241. 1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall, at lea…

The following definitions apply to Sections R7-2-315 and R7-2-315.01: 1. “Board examination system” means a complete instructional system that includes all of the following components: a. A coherent group of courses that collectively constitutes a core curriculum at the high scho…

A. The State Board of Education shall select board examination systems that may be used by traditional public schools and charter schools in accordance with the requirements of this Section. Board examination systems selected by the State Board of Education shall: 1. Be approved …

A. School districts and charter schools in this state may choose to offer a Grand Canyon Diploma beginning in the 2012 – 2013 school year. A high school student who is enrolled in a school district or charter school that offers a Grand Canyon Diploma may choose to pursue a Grand …

A. “Start-up costs” mean those costs associated with developing or implementing the following essential components of a charter school: 1. The hiring of teachers and other essential staff members; 2. The hiring of a chief administrative officer and other costs associated with ins…

A. Definitions. For purposes of this Section, “foreign language” means any language other than English. B. School districts and charter schools in this state may choose to participate in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program (Program) which recognizes students who have attained a …

A. In this Section, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Intensive reading instruction” is a proactive instructional approach used to reduce the likelihood of future reading problems by addressing severe and persistent difficulties with learning to read through the use of e…

A. School districts and charter schools may participate in the State Seal of Personal Finance Proficiency Program (Program), which recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in personal finance. School districts and charter schools participating in the Prog…

A. School districts and charter schools may participate in the State Seal of Civics Literacy Program (Program), which recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in Civics. School districts and charter schools participating in the Program may award the State…

A. School districts and charter schools in this state may choose to participate in the State Seal of Arts Proficiency Program, which recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in the Arts. School districts and charter schools participating in the Program ma…

A. For the purposes of this Article, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 34 CFR 300.1 et seq., are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the incorporated material can be obtained from t…

A. Definitions. All terms defined in the regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Amendments, A.R.S. § 15-761, and State Board of Education Section R7-2-401 are applicable. B. No student may be placed by a public education agency in a pri…

Historical Note Adopted effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6). Amended as an emergency effective September 26, 1979, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 79-5). Former emergency adoption now adopted effective December 4, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section repeale…

A. Institutional vouchers. Students residing and attending special education programs at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) or the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) or students attending special education day programs provided by ASDB may be eligible for special edu…

A. Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this Section: 1. “Due process hearing” means a fair and impartial administrative hearing conducted by the State Education Agency by an impartial hearing officer through the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings in ac…

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state administrative complaint filed with the Department regarding any alleged violations of Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) or its implementing regulations (34 CFR …

In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Department shall provide parents of students with disabilities and public education agencies the opportunity to resolve disputes involving any matter under IDEA, including matters arising prior to the filing …

A. Governing boards shall adopt policies for the education of gifted students which shall include: 1. Procedures for identification and placement of students to be placed in gifted programs. a. Students shall be served who score at or above the 97th percentile on national norms i…

A. All requirements in this Section are in addition to the general special education standards in R7-2-401 for public education agencies providing special education. B. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply: 1. “Accessible Electronic File” means, until…

A. “Extended school year” (ESY) shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-881. B. Eligibility. Eligibility shall be determined by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team. Criteria for determining eligibility in an extended school year program shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-8…

Historical Note Not in original publication, correction, Section R7-2-501. Adopted effective July 2, 1974. Amended effective November 8, 1974. Amended effective August 11, 1975 (Supp. 75-1). Former Section R7-2-501 repealed, new Section R7-2-501 adopted effective December 4, 1978…

All eligible recipients receiving federal or state monies or services in support of vocational and technical education programs, courses, or classes shall comply with the applicable provisions and standards of the following plans, which are filed with the Secretary of State, whic…

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).

Historical Note Repealed effective December 4, 1978 (Supp. 78-6).