SB 1578 Summary

• Repeals section 15-249.08 of Arizona Revised Statutes, eliminating results-based funding provisions.

• Amends section 15-249.09 to expand the early literacy program fund to include prekindergarten students alongside kindergarten and grades 1-3 students.

• Adds provisions for the department of education to distribute grants to eligible schools for prekindergarten programs in addition to the per-pupil distribution to schools.

• Appropriates $38,600,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the early childhood development and health fund.

• Redirects $38,600,000 previously designated for results-based funding to the early childhood development and health fund to support high-quality early education opportunities for children.