The Arizona State Board of Education will hold its 2nd of 2 public hearings to field input from Arizonans on a proposal to increase academic standards for high school students. Among other requirements, the proposed standards to graduate include:
* overall increase in credits from 20 to 22
* An incremental increase in math requirements from 2 - 4 by the senior class of 2013, with algebra I & algebra II as part of the curriculum
* increase from 2 - 3 science credits
A full copy of the proposed rules affecting the changes can be accessed online at: ade.state.az.us/stateboard.
The final hearing is scheduled for this week:
Friday, Nov. 30th, 2007
10 a.m.
Arizona Department of Education facility
1535 W. Jefferson, Room 417, Phoenix
Members of the public who are unable to attend but are still interested in providing input may submit their comments in writing to: highschoolgraduation@azed.gov. The board is expected to take action on the proposed changes December 10th.
Individuals needing accommodations for a disability should contact the board for assistance at 602.542.5057.