02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Arizona Senate Education Committee · February 18, 2026

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SB 1572 — "Return to Civics Instruction" (bill explanation)

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Legislative staff summarized Senate Bill 15 72 ("Return to Civics Instruction Act"): requires public schools to observe 'Celebrate Freedom Week', provide specified instruction on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights for grades 1–12, and requires recitation of a Declaration passage for grades 3–12 unless exempted. Staff described administrative duties for the State Board of Education. Sponsor availability for questions was noted.

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Speakers:Unidentified Speaker (staff)

The Arizona Senate Education Committee heard and moved a package of K‑12 education bills on Feb. 16, 2026, advancing measures on civics instruction, FAFSA outreach, school consolidation in receivership, attendance and special‑education reporting, firearms safety awareness, bullying liability, release time for religious instruction, and several financial/insurance and teacher pay measures.

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