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AZ SB1399

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Denise Epstein

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires all school personnel at qualified schools accepting Arizona empowerment scholarship account (ESA) payments to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card within 20 days of employment and be eligible for employment at public school districts or charter schools.

  • Mandates qualified schools to report graduation rates, excessive absenteeism percentages, and special education services information to the department annually, with tuition increases limited to the prior year's consumer price index change.

  • Requires qualified schools to provide accommodations and services under individualized education programs or section 504 plans, or obtain written parental waivers; students may transfer with refunds if services are not provided.

  • Establishes financial reporting and performance requirements for qualified schools, including a financial transparency portal developed by the department to track spending and financial health metrics.

  • Terminates the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program on July 1, 2032, with legislative program review required at least 17 months before termination and auditor general audits of qualified schools for compliance.

Legislative Description

ESAs; qualified schools; requirements; reporting

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2024
Education Accountability and Reform1/30/2024

Full Bill Text

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