SB1697

School meals; school personnel; requirements

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

SB1697 prohibits school personnel from shaming or treating students differently due to unpaid meal fees.

SB1697 amends Arizona law to mandate that public schools ensure their employees, volunteers, and contractors do not shame or treat students differently due to unpaid meal fees. It also prohibits these individuals from serving different meals to students with unpaid fees. The bill aims to protect students from discrimination and ensure equitable treatment in school meal programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Accountability and Reform Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate ED Committee