SB1038 is a bill that proposes to continue the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) until July 1, 2032, with a repeal set for January 1, 2033. The bill includes a retroactive provision that applies from July 1, 2024. The ASBCS is responsible for granting charter status to qualifying applicants, ensuring charter schools meet requirements, monitoring their performance, and adopting rules and policies for charter schools.

The bill amends current law by repealing section 41-3024.15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adding section 41-3032.15, which outlines the continuation and eventual repeal of the ASBCS. It also includes a purpose statement for the continuation of the ASBCS, emphasizing its role in supervising state-sponsored charter schools. The bill reduces the continuation period of the ASBCS from 10 years to 8 years, as adopted by the Committee of the Whole, and makes conforming changes to reflect this adjustment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.15, 41-3034.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3024.15, 41-3032.15