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AZ HB2075
Bill
Status
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Fillmore
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AI Summary
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Requires each county school superintendent to conduct a feasibility study by September 15, 2013, examining unification and consolidation of school districts with coterminous boundaries within the county.
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Feasibility study must analyze academic research, fiscal implications, tax rate adjustments, teacher salary schedules, facility needs, curriculum alignment, special education and English language learner programs, and potential cost savings and efficiencies.
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Study must examine transition mechanisms including allowance for elected school board members to serve out remaining terms and management of legal liabilities, financial obligations, and capital debt of consolidated districts.
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Appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2012-2013 to each county with a population of 500,000 or fewer for implementation costs.
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Appropriates $750,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2012-2013 to each county with a population exceeding 500,000 for implementation costs, including feasibility studies.
Legislative Description
Schools; consolidation; unification
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
3/20/2012