HB2897

Braille literacy; certified teachers; requirements

Introduced·2/17/25
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2897 amends education statutes to promote braille literacy for blind pupils, ensuring assessments, services, and teacher competencies.

Arizona HB2897 amends the state's education statutes to enhance braille literacy for blind pupils. It mandates that the state board of education adopt rules promoting braille literacy, including individualized assessments and educational services for each blind pupil. The bill presumes proficiency in braille is essential for satisfactory educational progress unless the pupil's individualized education program team concurs otherwise.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Feb 18, 2025

House

House read second time

Feb 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Feb 17, 2025

House

Assigned to House ED Committee