HB2484 Summary

• Requires the Arizona Commerce Authority to annually collect and compile career landscape information including in-demand jobs, starting salaries, and required education levels.

• Mandates collection of average costs for universities under Arizona Board of Regents, community colleges, and vocational programs.

• Requires compilation of average monthly student loan payments, three-year default rates, graduation rates, and average starting salaries for graduates of universities, community colleges, and vocational programs.

• Directs collection of completion rates for apprenticeship programs, high school equivalency programs, and career and technical education programs.

• Requires the Arizona Commerce Authority to distribute all compiled information to public high schools by December 1 each year for distribution to students.