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HB 2395

fitness program; school report cards

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Leo Biasiucci and 3 co-sponsors

Arizona schools must report student fitness assessment results on public report cards, increasing transparency around physical fitness but potentially adding operational costs and data privacy concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 2395

Legislative bill overview

HB 2395 requires Arizona schools to include fitness program data and results in their publicly reported school report cards. The bill mandates tracking and disclosure of student physical fitness assessment outcomes alongside traditional academic metrics.

Why is this important

School report cards are primary tools parents and communities use to evaluate school performance and quality. Adding fitness data increases transparency around physical education outcomes and may incentivize schools to prioritize student wellness programs alongside academics.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must conduct standardized fitness assessments and track results, requiring funding for testing materials, staff training, and data management systems
  • Privacy concerns: Publishing student fitness data raises questions about how individual health information is aggregated, anonymized, and protected from misuse
  • Equity issues: Fitness disparities often reflect socioeconomic differences in nutrition, healthcare access, and after-school opportunities—making school comparisons potentially misleading without context
  • Accountability focus: Critics may argue this diverts attention and resources from academic achievement or mental health priorities

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

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