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SB 1355

school mapping data; requirements; accessibility.

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by David Gowan

Arizona requires public schools to create and publicly share detailed facility mapping data to improve emergency preparedness and district transparency by specified deadlines.

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Bill Summary · SB 1355

Legislative bill overview

SB 1355 requires Arizona schools to create and maintain detailed mapping data of their facilities and make this information publicly accessible. The bill establishes standards for what data must be included in these school maps and sets timelines for compliance across public school districts.

Why is this important

School mapping data accessibility affects emergency response preparedness, facility planning, parental awareness of school layouts, and district transparency. Public access to standardized school facility information can improve emergency protocols, help with facility maintenance planning, and enable better informed community engagement with schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and security concerns: Detailed school facility maps could potentially be misused by individuals seeking to harm students or staff, requiring careful consideration of what data is truly "public"
  • Implementation costs and burden: Small districts with limited IT resources may struggle to create and maintain compliant mapping systems, raising equity questions
  • Data standardization complexity: Establishing uniform mapping standards across diverse districts of varying sizes and technical capabilities presents practical challenges
  • Purpose clarity: The bill's specific intended use cases (emergency response, maintenance planning, transparency) may not be clearly defined, leading to inconsistent implementation

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

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