AZ HB2487

Establishes a five-year Arizona community schools pilot program in the department of administration to help public schools in high-needs communities partner with community-based organizations to develop and implement community school plans.

Eligible public schools must be located in high-needs communities with high poverty and trauma rates, employ collaborative leadership practices, and partner with certified community-based organizations that hire a full-time community school director.

Department of administration may award planning grants ($50,000-$100,000 one-time), implementation grants (up to $200,000 annually for three years), and renewal grants for two additional years, with a cap of $5,000,000 per fiscal year in state funding.

Participating schools must develop community school plans based on four pillars: integrated student supports, expanded learning time and opportunities, active family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership practices.

Appropriates $5,000,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027, with a report to the governor and legislature required by December 31, 2027, and the program repeals June 30, 2028.