HB 2009 Summary

• Establishes the Arizona Works Program within the Department of Economic Security to provide tuition waivers, housing assistance, and training for workers laid off or terminated within 90 days of application.

• Provides tiered tuition waivers ranging from 25% to 100% based on credit hours enrolled (3-12+ hours per semester) at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, or trade schools.

• Offers housing assistance vouchers covering 25% to 100% of median monthly rent in the county where the eligible person attends school, with phased reductions for apprenticeship programs over 48 months.

• Requires participants to maintain a 2.0 grade point average and repay benefits in full if they fail to complete the program or drop below that standard.

• Program sunsets on July 1, 2028, and the department may accept grants and federal workforce funds to support the program.