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AZ HB2075

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Fillmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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