HB2862 Summary

• Amends Laws 2021, chapter 408, section 117 to extend the lapsing exemption for the department of education school finance data system appropriation from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

• Appropriates $7.47 billion for the superintendent of public instruction for fiscal year 2022-2023, including $5.65 billion for basic state aid and funding for school safety programs, early literacy, and special education.

• Appropriates $1.29 billion to the department of child safety for operating expenses, caseworkers, out-of-home placements, and adoption services.

• Appropriates $279.87 million to the department of administration for operations, utilities, Arizona financial information system, risk management, and government transformation office.

• Contains statewide appropriations adjustments including salary increases (10% for most state employees, 15% for DPS, 20% for corrections and juvenile corrections), employer health insurance contributions, and various operational charges for information technology, human resources systems, and agency functions.