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AZ SB1798
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kiana Sears
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Financial Aid Awareness Program within the Arizona Department of Education beginning in the 2027-2028 school year to recognize schools that support FAFSA completion
- Requires participating schools to designate at least one employee as the FAFSA point of contact who must complete an approved orientation program and may receive continuing education credits
- Mandates participating schools post designated employee contact information on the school website, in student handbooks, and in communications to students and parents
- Requires schools serving high school students to implement a FAFSA awareness strategy providing grade-level communications to students in grades 9-12 about the purpose, benefits, and role of financial aid in postsecondary education
- Schools meeting all eligibility requirements may include the Financial Aid Awareness Program designation on their school report cards, websites, and promotional materials
Legislative Description
FAFSA; financial aid awareness program
Report
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2026
Education Accountability and Reform2/9/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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