Understanding A.R.S. § 15-717.02 regarding “prohibited instruction” and its impact on teaching the History and Social Studies Standards
What is A.R.S § 15-717.02? At the end of the 2021 session of the Arizona Legislature, a bill was passed (Laws 2021, Chapter 404, Section 21) that prohibits instruction on certain topics from being offered in public district or charter schools in grades PK-12. The law states that a teacher, administrator or other employee shall …