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AZ SB1798

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kiana Sears

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

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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