HB4038

Public schools; first day; restriction

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB4038 restricts the first day of instruction in public schools to no earlier than September 1, starting in 2027-2028.

Arizona HB4038 amends the state's statutes to set the first day of instruction in public schools no earlier than September 1, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also outlines the instructional time models that schools can adopt to meet the minimum annual instructional time and hours requirements. Schools can deliver instructional time through various methods, including direct instruction, project-based learning, independent learning, and mastery-based learning. Schools can also provide up to 40% of instructional time remotely without affecting funding.

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History

Feb 10

House

House read second time

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Feb 9

House

Assigned to House ED Committee