SB 1169 Summary

• Establishes a school health program within the Arizona Department of Education to support placement of school nurses and school psychologists on school campuses.

• Allows school districts and charter schools to apply for up to three fiscal years of program funding by submitting detailed proposals including school health needs assessment, implementation plan, and evaluation methods by April 15.

• Requires the Department of Education to review proposals in cooperation with school administrators, parents, medical professionals, and community mental health professionals, then distribute approved funding with State Board of Education approval.

• Department must annually report to legislative leadership and governor on program activities, participants, and impact data by November 1, with evaluations establishing data guidelines for participating schools.

• Program terminates July 1, 2030 under sunset review provisions; appropriates unspecified amount from general fund for fiscal year 2020-2021 to administer the program.