SB1705

Class size limits; policies; appropriations

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1705 sets class size limits and policies, and appropriates funds for classroom site initiatives.

Arizona SB1705 establishes class size limits for kindergarten through 12th grade and career technical education programs, with specific average and maximum class sizes for each grade level. The bill mandates that public schools adopt policies to comply with these limits by the 2031-2032 school year. It also allows for exceeding class size limits in certain subjects if instructional effectiveness is not impaired and permits schools to seek waivers for average class size limits.

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Appropriations, Transportation and Technology 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 ATT Committee