SB 1744 Summary

• Increases base support level funding for K-12 schools to $5,013.00 per student for fiscal year 2024-2025, and adjusts transportation support rates accordingly.

• Amends charter school financing by increasing charter additional assistance to $2,090.10 per student for preschool through grade 8 and $2,435.97 for grades 9-12.

• Extends the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account program with revisions including fingerprinting requirements for teaching staff, vetting of tutors against state board disciplinary records, and allowance for reimbursement of qualified expenses.

• Repeals sections 15-217, 15-217.01, and 15-217.02 effective June 30, 2025, while maintaining temporary provisions for adult education workforce development programs and civics education initiatives through June 30, 2025.

• Modifies career technical education district provisions to allow housing and support services for students in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and updates teacher contract provisions regarding offer deadlines.