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SB 1314

continuation; ASDB

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Cesar Aguilar and 13 co-sponsors

Arizona SB 1314 authorizes continued operation and funding of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, ensuring specialized education access for deaf and blind students.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1314

Legislative bill overview

SB 1314 is an Arizona bill that addresses the continuation and operations of the Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB). The bill appears to authorize ongoing funding, staffing, or programmatic continuance for this specialized educational institution that serves deaf, blind, and deaf-blind students across Arizona.

Why is this important

The ASDB provides critical specialized education and services to Arizona's deaf and blind student population—services that mainstream schools typically cannot adequately provide. Continuation legislation ensures this vulnerable student population maintains access to trained specialists, appropriate curriculum, and necessary accommodations. Disruption to ASDB operations would leave hundreds of students without appropriate educational options.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels: Unclear whether the bill maintains, increases, or adjusts ASDB's budget allocation during a period of broader education funding pressures
  • Scope of services: Potential disagreement over which services should be provided (residential vs. day programs, age ranges served, geographic coverage)
  • Staffing and expertise: Questions about recruitment and retention of specialized teachers trained in deaf and blind education, which faces national shortages

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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