Saftey
There is currently no policy on school climate in Arizona. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School Climate Center
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-341(A)(36)
Schools will have policies in place that prohibit students from harassing, intimidating, and bullying their peers. This applies when such behavior occurs on school grounds, on school property, on school buses, school bus stops, school-sponsored events, and activities through electronic technology or communications on school computer networks, forums, and mailing lists. This does not cover behavior that doesn’t occur off school property and networks, but it includes information on the consequences of bullying as well as how to address reports of such behaviors and the investigation of these reports.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/arizona
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-2301-
Every school will post and enforce a prevention policy, which will be printed and distributed to every student and parent.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/02301.htm
Who does this protect? Students
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-341(A)(30)-
In addition to addressing harassment, intimidation, and bullying this policy addresses any incident that involves a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, serious physical injury, and behavior that poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to anyone that’s on school property.
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-15-education/az-rev-st-sect-15-341.html
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-115–
A peace officer will be assigned to each school in the county, but only after the school gives its consent.
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-15-education/az-rev-st-sect-15-155.html
Who does this protect? Anyone that’s on school property (i.e. parents, students, etc.)
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Teaching/Learning
SEL/ Character Development
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-719.
Schools may provide instruction on character development to grades K-12, and if they do, it must include at least six of the following character traits truthfulness, responsibility, compassion, diligence, sincerity, trustworthiness, respect, attentiveness, obedience, orderliness, forgiveness, virtue, fairness, caring, citizenship and integrity.
- Parents can choose not to let their children participate. https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00719.htm
Reengagement plans for suspended students
- Arizona Revised Statutes 15-841(E)-
As an alternative to suspension or expulsion, the school district may reassign any pupil to an alternative education program if the pupil does not meet the requirements for participation in the alternative to suspension program prescribed in subsection H of this section and if good cause exists for expulsion or a long-term suspension.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00841.htm
Supporting learning through community service:
- Arizona Revised Statutes 15-203(31)–
Adopt guidelines for students from 9th to 12th grade to volunteer for 20 hours of community service before graduating high school. Community service may also include service learning. The guidelines that will be created should include certain points.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00203.htm
Dyslexia and reading impairment
- Arizona Revised Statutes 15-219.
Dyslexia and reading impairment screening, intervention, accommodation, and technology; continuing education; rules; training.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00219.htm
Who does this protect? Students, Students reading impairments
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Interpersonal Relationships
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-843 (L)–
Rules about the discipline, suspension, and expulsion of pupils shall not be based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or ancestry.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00843.htm
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-205.
Education of Indians in state schools; contracts with the department of the interior.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00205.htm
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-347-
The cultural traditions of students should be taken into consideration when establishing or enforcing rules related to a pupil’s participation in extracurricular school activities. Cannot prohibit a student from wearing a religious or cultural accessory or hairpiece while participating in an extracurricular or athletic activity if the accessory or hairpiece unless it’s a health and safety risk.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00347.htm
Who does this protect? Students with historically marginalized identities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Institutional Environment
SEL/ Character development
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-719.
Schools may provide instruction on character development to grades K-12 and if they do, it must include at least six of the following character traits truthfulness, responsibility, compassion, diligence, sincerity, trustworthiness, respect, attentiveness, obedience, orderliness, forgiveness, virtue, fairness, caring, citizenship and integrity. Parents can choose not to let their children participate. https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00719.htm
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-843(B)–
The governing board of any school district, in consultation with the teachers and parents of the school district, shall prescribe rules for the discipline, suspension, and expulsion of pupils.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00843.htm
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-102(A)-
The governing board, in consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators, shall develop and adopt a policy to promote the involvement of parents and guardians of children enrolled in the schools within the school district.
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00102.htm
Who does this protect? Students, Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-341(A)(30)-
In addition to addressing harassment, intimidation, and bullying, this policy addresses any incident involving a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, serious physical injury, and behavior that poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to anyone on school property.
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-15-education/az-rev-st-sect-15-341.html
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-115–
A peace officer will be assigned to each school in the county, but only after the school gives its consent.
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-15-education/az-rev-st-sect-15-155.html
Who does this protect? Anyone that is on school property (i.e. parents, students, etc.)
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Social Media
There is currently no policy surrounding Leadership in Arizona. For more information on school climate please visit us at Services – National School
There is currently no policy surrounding Professional Relationships in Arizona. For more information on school climate please visit us at Services – National School