State lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill allowing Arizona students to finish the school year from home, if coronavirus school closures extend that long.

The legislation now awaits Gov. Doug Ducey's signature.

The bill offers contingency plans for two possible outcomes:

If schools are able to reopen by March 30.

If schools stay closed past March 30.

Schools are closed until at least March 27 under an order from Ducey. However, districts and charters are beginning to prepare for school closures that span the rest of the school year. Arizona's school year typically ends in late May.

“Our students can’t afford to lose the last quarter of the school year,” Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, said in a news release. “We trust our educators and school leaders to do everything in their power to ensure students have stability and the opportunity to continue to learn during this challenging time.”

Udall proposed the legislation along with Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake.

The plan would mandate schools offer classes in an alternative format, presumably online, so students could finish out the school year from home.

Some districts have already begun posting online materials, and teachers are reaching out to parents and students with work.

Other measures outlined in the legislative proposal:

"Provide flexibility" to schools in delivering education to special education students.

Allow public schools to continue to pay employees if they agree to work from home or take a reassignment, if necessary.

Allow schools to use funding for summer school this summer.

Require the State Board of Education to revise graduation requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

Reach the reporter at Lily.Altavena@ArizonaRepublic.com or follow her on Twitter @LilyAlta.

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