HB2142

School safety; ESAs; fingerprinting; revisions

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Arizona HB2142 revises school safety program requirements, including funding, personnel, and assessments.

Arizona HB2142 amends the school safety program to support school districts and charter schools in placing school resource officers, juvenile probation officers, and school safety officers on campuses. The bill establishes a school safety center within the Department of Education to administer the program, review proposals, and distribute funds. It mandates that school districts and charter schools submit program proposals by April 15 for a three-year period, detailing safety needs, expenditures, and capital improvements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · Mar 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 10

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 18

1:30 PM

Senate Education

History

Jun 12

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

Jun 12

Senate

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (14-15-1-0)

Jun 10

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)