HB 2819 Summary

• Increases charter school additional assistance from $1,985.58 to $2,049.12 per student (K-8) and $2,314.16 to $2,388.21 per student (grades 9-12), and increases base level to $4,914.71 for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Increases district additional assistance per student count and adds $84.93 per high school student for textbooks, with specific adjustments for small school districts and preschool programs.

• Establishes Arizona empowerment scholarship account quarterly reporting requirements to the governor, legislature, and budget officials, including student demographic data and expense information.

• Establishes three new funds: Arizona civics education and leadership development fund, early education and career exploration program fund, and dual enrollment teacher development fund with associated grants and incentive bonuses.

• Authorizes temporary programs including live remote instructional courses (2023-2025), dual enrollment student reimbursements up to $600 per year, professional development pilot program for rural districts, and county jail education program funding modifications.