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AZ HB2703

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Arlando Teller

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a technology-based school readiness pilot program for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, administered by the Arizona Department of Education.

  • Program must be delivered in children's homes by a 501(c)(3) organization, covering reading, mathematics, and science content aligned with Arizona and national early learning standards.

  • Eligibility restricted to children residing in rural school districts or within Indian reservation boundaries where site-based early learning may not be readily available.

  • Includes provisions for installing computers or home internet service for low-income families, parental engagement in English and Spanish, and academic growth evaluation measures.

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2021-2022; unexpended funds revert to the general fund on July 1, 2023; entire program repeals December 31, 2023.

Legislative Description

Technology-based school readiness pilot program

Appropriations

Last Action

House ED Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2021
Education1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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