AZ HB2387

Establishes a continuing high school program through the State Board of Education providing alternative study services and high school diplomas with industry-recognized credentials for adult learners.

Requires service providers to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with at least 10 years of experience serving adults aged 18+ with educational disadvantages, disabilities, and challenges.

Service providers must partner with school districts, nonprofit charter schools, or career technical education districts and comply with all applicable public school legal requirements including assessments and special education services.

Limits program enrollment to 350 average daily membership in fiscal year 2021-2022, expanding to 700 in 2022-2023 and 1,400 in 2023-2024 and thereafter; excludes students age 21 and younger from these calculations.

Program terminates July 1, 2030; requires annual reporting on graduation rates, industry credentials earned, and support services; State Board must adopt performance expectations by July 1, 2022.