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AZ HB2148

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Randall Friese

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 43-1603 regarding School Tuition Organization (STO) operational requirements for tax credit scholarships.

  • Modifies eligibility criteria for STO contributions under Section 43-1089.03 to prioritize scholarships for students who transferred from government schools to qualified schools after attending for at least 90 days in the prior fiscal year.

  • Removes the provision allowing continued eligibility for students who previously received scholarships under Section 43-1089.03 or other educational programs in subsequent years.

  • Requires STOs to give priority to students and siblings of students on waiting lists when awarding scholarships from Section 43-1089.03 contributions.

  • Maintains existing requirements that 90% of STO revenue be allocated to scholarships, that scholarships not be awarded solely on donor recommendations, and that donors cannot designate beneficiaries as a condition of contribution.

Legislative Description

STO scholarships; student transfers

Scholarships

Last Action

House read second time

1/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2021
Ways and Means1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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