HB2287 Summary

• Amends Section 15-951 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding budget calculations and equalization assistance for common school districts not within high school districts.

• Allows newly formed unified school districts to continue using the prior budget calculation method for up to 10 years if a high school has not been constructed, or up to 5 additional years while phasing in grades 9-12 instruction.

• Prohibits school districts from retroactively adjusting budgets for any prior fiscal year under the extended transition provisions.

• Repeals prior sunset provisions from Laws 2007 and Laws 2016 related to unified school district budget calculations.

• Designates the act as an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage.