SB1191 Summary

• Establishes Arizona Works Community College Grants program for students enrolled in career and technical education programs at Arizona community colleges, funded through a new state grant fund.

• Eligible students must be Arizona residents with parental/family adjusted gross income of $55,000 or less, maintain a 2.5+ GPA, complete a federal financial aid application, and complete 30 volunteer hours annually to renew the grant.

• Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state general fund for fiscal years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 to the Arizona Works Community College Grant Fund administered by the State Treasurer.

• Grants cover tuition and mandatory fees minus other financial aid (including federal Pell grants), with amounts prorated if fund monies are insufficient; students may receive grants for two consecutive academic years only.

• Requires community colleges to report annually on applicant and grant numbers, average grant amounts, completion rates, job placement rates, and certifications obtained; auditor general must conduct special audit by October 15, 2025, evaluating program effectiveness.