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AZ HB2795

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Gutierrez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires all school personnel who provide academic instruction at qualified schools accepting empowerment scholarship account (ESA) payments to have at least one of the following: a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution, at least three years of teaching experience, or specialized skills/knowledge related to their subject area.

  • Defines "school personnel" as individuals hired after January 1, 1990 who are either paid employees of the qualified school or non-employee service providers directly instructing students.

  • Excludes parents, guardians, and individuals under direct supervision of paid employees from the definition of school personnel subject to these qualifications.

  • Applies notwithstanding existing sections 15-161 and 15-2404 of Arizona Revised Statutes, overriding any conflicting personnel qualification requirements.

Legislative Description

ESAs; qualified schools; personnel qualifications.

Education - Title 15

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024
Government2/6/2024
Education2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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