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AZ HB2687

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Pawlik

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law on Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to add requirements for qualified schools accepting ESA payments from parents of students with disabilities.

  • Requires qualified schools to notify parents in writing of specific special education services and educational therapies the school will provide before accepting tuition payments from an ESA for a student with a documented disability.

  • Mandates that qualified schools provide all accommodations and services required under a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan, unless the parent or student provides written waiver.

  • Allows students whose schools fail to provide required accommodations or services (and lack written waivers) to transfer to another school and receive a refund for the portion of the school year they did not attend.

Legislative Description

ESAs; children with disabilities; requirements.

Requirements

Last Action

House read second time

1/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2024
Education1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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