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AZ HB2307
Bill
Status
3/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Udall
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AI Summary
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Establishes a continuing high school program administered by the State Board of Education to provide alternative study services to adult learners (age 18+) leading to high school diplomas and workforce skills credentials.
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Requires service providers to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with at least 10 years of history serving educationally disadvantaged adults, and requires partnership with school districts, charter schools, or career technical education districts.
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Sets enrollment limits capped at 350 average daily membership in FY 2020-2021, 700 in FY 2021-2022, and 1,750 in FY 2022-2023 and thereafter, with flexibility for individual provider adjustments.
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Program must meet all applicable public school legal requirements including student assessments, special education services, and non-discrimination policies, but is ineligible for transportation and online instruction funding while eligible for base support level funding.
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Program sunsets on July 1, 2029; requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on enrollment, graduation rates, student progress, and industry credentials earned.
Legislative Description
Continuing high school; continuing study
Board Of Education
Last Action
Senate HEWD Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-0-1-0)
3/25/2019