AZ HB2039

Modifies instructional time models to allow schools to provide up to 40% of instructional time remotely (starting 2022-2023) without funding penalties, with remote instruction not counting toward this threshold if delivered through live, synchronous courses per new section 15-901.09.

Establishes new section 15-901.09 authorizing school districts and charter schools to offer live, remote instruction courses taught by another district or school, requiring an in-person teacher or aide and mandating instructors receive a stipend of at least 25% of per-student course payments.

Caps dual enrollment tuition at $125 per course per student for general education, STEM, and career/technical education courses, with a reduced cap of $25 per course for students whose family income does not exceed 185% of the reduced-price lunch income limit.

Establishes the Arizona Dual Enrollment Fund from state appropriations to reimburse community college districts $100 per eligible low-income dual enrollment student reported by schools on the fortieth day of the course.

Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Arizona Dual Enrollment Fund and updates reporting requirements for community college districts regarding dual enrollment program compliance.