SB 1492 Summary

• Expands Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility to include schools serving primarily public school students with disabilities and allows tribal colleges to participate in the program.

• Adds new accelerated program pathways for dual enrollment course teachers and non-education majors pursuing teacher certification.

• Permits postsecondary institutions to give priority to upper-level students but prohibits excluding sophomore and freshman students from academy admission.

• Clarifies that institutions may use excess scholarship funds to support Arizona Teachers Academy operational costs when they exceed tuition and fee expenses.

• Establishes Indian tribal colleges that offer baccalaureate teacher education programs as eligible to participate and receive funding from the Arizona Teachers Academy fund.