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AZ SB1395
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Establishes comprehensive annual audits for all charter schools in Arizona, conducted by the auditor general in addition to any other required audits.
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Requires charter school audits to include examinations of classroom spending, diversity of pupils and staff, and special education programs.
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Modifies audit requirements for charter schools not subject to single audit act amendments to conduct comprehensive annual audits rather than financial statement audits.
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Extends the auditor general's schoolwide audit team responsibilities to include charter schools alongside school districts for monitoring classroom spending percentages and compliance with English immersion and compensatory instruction funds.
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Clarifies that charter schools must submit annual reports to the auditor general by October 1 each year detailing charter authorizations, academic performance, closures, and sponsorship processes.
Legislative Description
Charter schools; audit requirements
Last Action
Referred to Senate ED Committee
2/2/2016