{"id":4594,"date":"2026-02-16T19:50:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/?p=4594"},"modified":"2026-06-23T18:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:44:08","slug":"arizona-should-pass-senate-bill-1548-or-demand-real-sentencing-accountability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/arizona-should-pass-senate-bill-1548-or-demand-real-sentencing-accountability\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Should Pass Senate Bill 1548 or Demand Real Sentencing Accountability"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"Original_ran_in_The_Arizona_Republic_on_Monday_February_16th_The_original_article_written_by_Dr_Jose_B_Ashford_can_be_found_here\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-44069e\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Original ran in The Arizona Republic on Monday, February 16th. <br>The original article written by Dr. Jose B. Ashford can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/opinion\/op-ed\/2026\/02\/16\/hope-for-arizona-youthful-offenders-opinion\/88649707007\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Arizona-must-reform-juvenile-life-sentences-_-Opinion.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Arizona must reform juvenile life sentences _ Opinion.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-efe301eb-b834-4303-8ce0-64d977d385a4\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Arizona-must-reform-juvenile-life-sentences-_-Opinion.pdf\">Arizona must reform juvenile life sentences _ Opinion<\/a><a 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class=\"ultp-loading-blocks\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;\"><div style=\"left: 0;top: 0;animation-delay:0s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.125s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.25s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.875s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.375s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.75s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.625s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.5s;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-items-wrap ultp-block-row ultp-block-column-1 ultp-block-content-middle ultp-layout1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4935\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-arizona-statement-on-fiscal-year-2027-budget\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"Stand for Children Arizona Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2026-budget-statement-600x600.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-current-events\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/current-events\/\"  >Current Events<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-arizona-statement-on-fiscal-year-2027-budget\/\" >Stand for Children Arizona Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" 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0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n1 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Stand for Children Arizona&nbsp;Executive Director Rebecca Gau&nbsp;released the following statement about&nbsp;Arizona\u2019s&nbsp;Fiscal Year 2027 budget&nbsp;that passed out of the legislature yesterday. \u201cWe applaud Governor Hobbs and legislative leadership for working to make Arizona more affordable for working families. Their inclusion of&nbsp;a&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4942\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/may-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"May School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/AZ_2026_Early_Childhood_Day_Arts_and_Crafts-600x600.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/may-school-boards-recap\/\" >May School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nJun 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s\u00a0your quick\u00a0May wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,\u00a0Gilbert,\u00a0Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,\u00a0Peoria,\u00a0and Tucson\u00a0school districts:\u00a0 School Board Members:&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4830\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/april-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"April School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Image-24-600x600.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/april-school-boards-recap\/\" >April School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nMay 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s\u00a0your quick\u00a0April wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,\u00a0Gilbert,\u00a0Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,\u00a0Peoria,\u00a0and Tucson\u00a0school districts:\u00a0 School Board Members:&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4807\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/march-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"March School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/IMG_1582-600x600.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/march-school-boards-recap\/\" >March School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nApr 9, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s&nbsp;your quick&nbsp;March wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,&nbsp;Gilbert,&nbsp;Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,&nbsp;Peoria,&nbsp;and Tucson&nbsp;school districts:&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4647\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/february-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"February School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/55125943080_7ef4c0a9f2_k-600x600.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/february-school-boards-recap\/\" >February School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nMar 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n6 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s&nbsp;your quick&nbsp;February&nbsp;wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,&nbsp;Gilbert,&nbsp;Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,&nbsp;Peoria,&nbsp;and Tucson&nbsp;school districts:&nbsp; 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