The bill SB1039 aims to continue the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) for an additional eight years, extending its termination date to July 1, 2032. This legislation repeals the existing section 41-3024.24 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently governs the board's operations, and introduces new provisions that outline the board's responsibilities in licensing and regulating private postsecondary education programs. The bill also specifies that the AZPPSE will be repealed on January 1, 2033.

In contrast to the previous recommendation for a ten-year continuation, this bill reduces the extension period to eight years. Additionally, it includes a retroactive provision effective from July 1, 2024, ensuring that the board's operations are maintained without interruption. The bill emphasizes the importance of the AZPPSE in promoting public welfare through the regulation of private educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.24, 41-3034.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3024.24, 41-3032.24
Chaptered Version: 41-3024.24, 41-3032.24