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AZ HB2888

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anna Abeytia

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Adds restrictions on Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) spending, including prohibitions on selling items purchased with ESA funds while enrolled and requiring department approval for transactions of $500 or more.

  • Defines "luxury goods or services" as any good or service for which a less expensive alternative is available, and prohibits ESA funds from being used for such items.

  • Requires qualified schools receiving ESA funds to notify parents in writing about special education services and educational therapies before accepting tuition payments, and to provide all individualized education program or Section 504 plan accommodations unless waived in writing.

  • Grants the state board of education authority to establish rules for determining whether expenses are allowable, including whether less expensive alternatives are available.

  • Modifies the department's review process for reimbursement requests, requiring determination of allowability before reimbursing parents or qualified students for purchases.

Legislative Description

ESAs; authorized expenses; special education

Special Education

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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