AZ SB1414

Repeals section 15-249.08 of Arizona Revised Statutes (results-based funding for schools).

Amends section 15-249.09 to expand the early literacy program fund to include prekindergarten students in addition to kindergarten and grades 1-3.

Adds a new requirement for the department of education to distribute grants to eligible schools specifically for prekindergarten pupils for early literacy purposes.

Appropriates $38,600,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2019-2020 to the early childhood development and health fund.

Redirects the $38,600,000 previously dedicated to results-based funding in the baseline budget to the early childhood development and health fund to expand early education opportunities.