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AZ SB1215
Bill
Status
1/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bowie
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AI Summary
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Expands the Arizona Teachers Academy to include school counselors and school social workers in addition to teachers.
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Provides annual scholarships of up to $10,000 for graduate students, $5,000 for undergraduate students, and $3,000 for community college students, plus $2,500 for national board certification.
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Recipients must commit to work in Arizona public schools for one year per academic year of scholarship received, or repay the proportional amount of aid received.
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Requires eligible postsecondary institutions to develop partnerships with public schools and prioritize high-demand specializations including special education, STEM, and critical need areas such as low-income and rural schools.
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Mandates annual reporting to legislative budget committee on enrollment numbers, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and scholarship obligations including defaults and repayment agreements.
Legislative Description
Teachers academy; counselors; social workers.
Postsecondary Institutions
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2020