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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, First Regular Session
fine arts proficiency; state seal
Purpose
Creates a State Seal of Fine Arts Proficiency Program (Program) recognizing students who achieve a high level of proficiency in fine arts.
Background
The State Board of Education (SBE) initiates and enforces policies that regulate the conduct of Arizona's public-school system. In particular, the SBE prescribes the minimum course of study and determines high school graduation requirements (A.R.S. § 15-203).
The SBE establishes 22 credits as the minimum credits needed to graduate from high school, including 1 credit of fine arts (R7-2-302).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Establishes the Program to recognize students who:
a) attain a high level of proficiency in fine arts; and
b) graduate from a school district or charter school.
2. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to:
a) create a State Seal of Fine Arts Proficiency (Seal) to be placed on a qualifying student's diploma and noted on their transcript; and
b) deliver the Seal to each participating school district or charter school.
3. Allows any school district or charter school to voluntarily participate in the Program by notifying the SPI.
4. Requires each participating school district or charter school to:
a) identify the students meeting the Program requirements; and
b) place the Seal on a qualifying student's high school diploma and note it on their transcript.
5. Terminates the Program on July 1, 2029.
6. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 25, 2019
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