SB1557 is a bill that proposes changes to the current law regarding the admission of nonresident foreign students with J-1 visas into school districts and charter schools in Arizona. The current law allows school districts to admit a limited number of J-1 visa students without charging tuition, with the limit being equal to the number of resident students participating in a foreign exchange program. The new bill seeks to remove this limit starting from the 2024-2025 school year, allowing school districts and charter schools to admit an unlimited number of J-1 visa students without requiring tuition payment. Additionally, the bill would allow these J-1 visa students to be included in the school district's or charter school's student count for the purpose of obtaining state funding.

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Introduced Version: 15-823