AZ HB2491

Establishes the Arizona national board certification grant fund to be administered by the department of education, funded by legislative appropriations and private donations.

Distributes grants on a first-come, first-served basis to Arizona teachers applying for national board certification, with funds usable only for certification costs.

Requires the department to establish application procedures for teachers to apply for grants.

Prohibits distribution of appropriated monies unless the fund receives an equivalent amount of matching funds from private sources.

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2019-2020 for the grant fund, with funds exempt from lapsing provisions.