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AZ HB2705

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lupe Contreras

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Establishes fingerprint clearance card requirements for all school personnel at qualified schools accepting Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds, with compliance required within six months of the bill's effective date.

  • Requires qualified school instructors in core subjects to have either a baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching experience, or specialized expertise in their subject area.

  • Mandates qualified schools accepting ESA funds to comply with financial reporting requirements, post graduation rates, provide special education services as required by law, and limit tuition increases to the consumer price index percentage change.

  • Establishes a financial transparency portal requiring qualified schools to report data comparable to school district audits, including information on financial ability to continue operating and student enrollment trends.

  • Sets termination date of July 1, 2032 for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program with legislative review requirements beginning in 2031.

Legislative Description

ESAs; qualified schools; requirements; reporting.

Requirements

Last Action

House read second time

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2024
Health and Human Services2/1/2024
Judiciary2/1/2024
Regulatory Affairs2/1/2024
Government2/1/2024
Education2/1/2024

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