SB1383 adds a new disclosure requirement for Arizona school districts and charter schools that provide routine health care services in school health offices. Upon request by a student’s parent or guardian, the school must provide the health care credentials, if any, of each individual providing those services. The bill also requires schools to disclose information describing the types of emergency response training employees are required to complete, including CPR training.
The measure defines “health care credentials” broadly to include a license, certificate, permit, or registration to practice a health care profession under Title 32. It also makes clear that schools are not required to release personally identifiable information about employees or health service providers, such as addresses, salaries, Social Security numbers, or telephone numbers. The bill was approved by the Governor on May 13, 2025, and became Chapter 188.
Impact
SB1383 amends Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 15-160.03, creating a parent/guardian right to request information about school health office personnel credentials and employee emergency-response training requirements. It affects school districts and charter schools that provide routine health care services, while preserving privacy protections for staff by excluding personally identifiable information from disclosure. The bill primarily changes school transparency obligations rather than altering licensing or health care practice laws.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been broadly supported and noncontroversial in the legislative process. It passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously, cleared the House Education Committee unanimously, and passed the House overwhelmingly. The only recorded floor opposition came in the Senate third reading vote, where it passed 26-3, suggesting general agreement with the bill’s transparency and safety-focused purpose.
Contention
The main point of tension, to the extent there was any, likely involved balancing parental access to information with employee privacy. The bill explicitly addresses that concern by allowing disclosure of credentials and training information while prohibiting release of sensitive personal data. No committee transcripts are available, and the recorded votes show little organized opposition, indicating that any disagreement was limited and not strongly reflected in the legislative history.