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AZ SB1264

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Bradley

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-year Arizona community schools pilot program administered by the Department of Education to select and fund three eligible public elementary or middle schools (each with at least 400 pupils) to develop and implement community school plans.

  • Provides three-year grants to selected schools of up to $60,000 annually for a full-time community school coordinator and $25,000 annually to develop and implement a community school plan, with potential for one-year extension by the governor.

  • Requires participating schools to establish a school-community partnership team, partner with community-based organizations or social service providers, and develop a sustainability plan for continuing the community school program after the pilot ends.

  • Specifies that community school coordinators must have relevant experience and perform duties including recruiting community partners, coordinating support programs, engaging families, and conducting annual needs assessments.

  • Sunsets the pilot program on December 31, 2022, and defines key terms including "community school" as a public elementary or middle school offering programs such as after-school academics, college preparation, mentoring, and health services.

Legislative Description

Arizona community schools pilot program

Requirements

Last Action

House APPROP Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-5-0-0-0-0)

3/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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