AZ HB2072

Establishes a three-year Arizona mental health professionals academy pilot program at Northern Arizona University to provide scholarships and training for students pursuing mental health careers in Arizona public schools or state correctional facilities.

Provides eligible master's students with scholarships of $7,500 per semester for up to six semesters, with in-state students receiving priority admission and full tuition/fee coverage after other aid.

Requires scholarship recipients to commit to work one full year in a correctional facility or one school year in public schools for every two semesters of scholarship received, with proportional repayment obligations if the commitment is not fulfilled.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state general fund for each of fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 to the Arizona mental health professionals academy fund, with annual marketing and administration expenses capped at $150,000.

Requires Northern Arizona University to report annually to the legislature on enrollment numbers, completion rates, employment of graduates, and repayment status; program sunsets December 31, 2029.