Chapter 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. As the result of a public health emergency declared by the Governor, the Department may temporarily modify certification requirements established in this Article, subject to review and approval by the Board. B. A modification made pursuant to this section shall:1. Not be more …

In this Article, unless the context otherwise specifies: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Education. 2. "Chairman" means the chairperson of the Professional Practices Advisory Committee, established pursuant to R7-2-205. 3. "Contested case" means any proceeding in which the le…

A. All documents concerning a contested case shall be filed within the time limit, if any, for such filing. B. All documents filed in any contested case shall be typewritten or legibly written on paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size, shall contain the name and address of the party or…

A. In a contested case, the parties shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing after reasonable notice. The notice shall be given at least 20 days prior to the date set for the hearing. B. The notice shall include: 1. A statement of the time, place and nature of the hearing. 2.…

A. The Board shall serve notices of hearing, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the hearing body, and decisions and final orders of the Board, either by personal service or by first class mail or by email at the request of the parties involved. All other…

A. Parties may participate in the hearing in person or through an attorney. B. The parties may submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law prior to the hearing. The presiding officer or hearing body may require that the parties submit proposed findings of fact and con…

When a request for a hearing is filed with the Board, the request shall be in writing and shall state the specific grounds which are the basis of the hearing request and the statute, rule or other legal basis entitling the person to a hearing. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-706 N…

If the Board denies the request for a hearing, the denial shall be in writing and shall state the reasons therefor. A denial of a request for hearing is final and not subject to further administrative review. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-707 New Section adopted by final rulemak…

A. After a hearing is held, a party in a contested case who is aggrieved by a decision rendered by the Board may file with the Board, not later than 30 days after such decision has been made, a written motion for rehearing specifying the particular grounds therefor. A response ma…

A. When proceedings involving a common question of law or fact or common parties are pending before the hearing body, it the presiding officer may, upon it's the presiding officer's own volition or upon request of any party, order a joint consolidated hearing on any or all the ma…

A. The Board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence on its own volition or at the request of a party. The subpoena shall be signed by a Board employee designated by the Board. B. A request for a h…

A. The presiding officer may conduct all or part of the hearing by telephone, or other electronic means, as long as each party has an opportunity to participate in the entire proceeding as it takes place. B. Except for those hearings which may involve presentation of evidence pro…

A. All individuals present at a hearing regarding an action against a certificate shall: 1. Keep confidential the name and identifying information of any pupil involved in the hearing, unless disclosure is with the consent of the pupil's parent or guardian or the pupil if the pup…

A. All witnesses shall testify under oath or affirmation. At the request of a party, or at the discretion of the presiding officer, the presiding officer may exclude witnesses who are not parties from the hearing room so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses. B. …

Parties to any contested case may stipulate, in writing, agreement upon any matter involved in the proceeding. If approved by the presiding officer, agreement on matters of procedure shall be binding upon the parties to the stipulation. No substantive matter agreed to by the part…

A. A recommended decision, findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be prepared for the Board by the PPAC. B. A recommended decision, findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be delivered to the Board within 90 days after the close of the hearing or the date ordered for…

A. Any final decision or order adverse to a party in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. Any final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompani…

A. Procedures governing noncompliance with laws and rules by school districts. 1. Scope. Except as may be otherwise directed by federal or state statute or by rules adopted by the State Board of Education, this rule shall govern the procedure for determining noncompliance by scho…

A. Upon receipt of a report from the Auditor General that a school or school district has failed to comply with the Uniform System of Financial Records ("USFR") or the Uniform System of Financial Records for Charter Schools ("USFRCS") within 90 days after having received a notice…

All school districts shall implement the current version of the Uniform System of Financial Records, as prescribed by the Auditor General, in conjunction with the Department of Education. The Uniform System of Financial Records shall include standards to ensure that enrollment is…

A. This rule prescribes procedures to be used in filing and processing written complaints alleging the failure of a public agency or school district to comply with federal statutes or regulations applicable to federal education programs conducted and subject to Title 34, Code of …

A. This rule prescribes procedures to be used for appealing a decision by the Arizona Department of Education (Department) relating to federal programs administered by the Department and subject to the Education Division General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Title 34, Code o…

The following standards are effective for students in grade 6, if part of a middle school, and grades 7 through 12. 1. Definition Extracurricular activities are: a. All interscholastic activities which are of a competitive nature and involve more than one school where a champions…

A. Applicability. This rule applies to: 1. Any school district or charter school that voluntarily chooses to stock auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-157. 2. All school districts and charter schools when required to stock auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to A…

A. Applicability. This rule applies to: 1. Any school district or charter school that voluntarily chooses to stock inhalers pursuant to A.R.S § 15-158. 2. All school districts when required to stock inhalers pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-158. B. Definitions. The following definitions a…

A. Applicability. This section applies to: 1. Any school district or charter school that has received a seizure management plan from a parent pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-160.02. 2. All school districts and charter schools when required to stock seizure rescue medication or a medicati…

A. General purpose. These guidelines are provided for local governing boards to assist in development of policies identifying activities which contribute to the instructional programs at the local school level. The policies will define what constitutes a full-time vs. a part-time…

A. The governing board of a school district applying to operate with full independence from the county school superintendent as provided in A.R.S. § 15-914.01, shall apply to the State Board of Education and submit a plan for accounting responsibility to the county school superin…