HB 2533
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2533: classroom instruction; posting requirements
Sponsor: Representative Gillette, LD 30
Committee on Education
Overview
Directs a school district or charter school, for each school, to post a free electronic copy of
specified classroom instruction materials on its website.
History
School district governing boards (governing boards) must adopt a policy to promote parental
involvement. This policy must include procedures for parents to: 1) learn about their child's course
of study and review learning materials, including the source of any supplemental materials; 2)
access the school's library collection and receive a list of books and materials borrowed by their
children; and 3) learn about other parental rights and responsibilities (A.R.S. § 15-102).
The parent of a student in a public educational institution, including a school district or charter
school, has the right to review learning materials and activities in advance and withdraw their child
from the class or program if they believe the material or activity is harmful. However, a charter
school may require a parent to waive this right as a condition of enrollment if the charter school
provides a complete list of books and materials to be used each school year before the student
enrolls (A.R.S. § 15-113).
On written request, designated school district personnel must allow parents to access instructional
materials currently used or being considered for use by making at least one copy of the
instructional material available for review (A.R.S. § 15-730).
A governing board must approve the basic textbook for each course. All meetings of committees
for textbook review must be open to the public and textbooks being considered must be made
available at the school district office for public review at least 60 days prior to selection. If a course
does not include a basic textbook, the governing board must approve all supplemental books
(A.R.S. §§ 15-721, 15-722).
Provisions
1. Mandates a school district, for each school in the school district, and each charter school post
a free electronic copy on its website of:
a) each educational course of study offered;
b) a list of all learning materials being used, including the source of any supplemental
educational materials; and
c) each lesson plan being used or implemented. (Sec.1, 2)
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