AZ SB1295

Establishes the Advanced Placement Course Access, Participation and Success Program within the Department of Education to expand AP course offerings, increase student participation, and reduce exam fees for low-income students.

Prioritizes schools with two or fewer AP courses where at least 40% of students have family income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines; participating schools must eliminate enrollment barriers and identify students for AP participation.

Appropriates $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2021-2022 to the AP course access program fund for professional development and instructional materials, with up to 4% available for administration.

Appropriates $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2021-2022 to the AP exam fee waiver program fund to eliminate or reduce exam costs for eligible students with family income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines.

Requires annual reporting to the governor and legislature by August 15 detailing participating schools, student enrollment, and exam performance data disaggregated by race, gender, and income status; programs terminate July 1, 2031.