Arizona’s Governor Doug Ducey signed into law on April 29 a Republican bill that gives parents greater transparency and oversight of books and materials found in K-12 school libraries.
On April 25, the Arizona House voted 31 Republicans for and 26 Democrats against the passage of HB2439, with three Democrats not voting.
A Senate version of the bill passed 16-12, also along partisan lines, on April 18.
“There was a time when posting grades for every quiz and homework was considered burdensome,” said Arizona Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R), the bill’s lead sponsor.
“Now, it’s simply the standard, and no one could imagine going backward. In a few years, this too will simply be the standard expectation.”
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