SB1709 proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes related to school finance by establishing a new group B weight of 0.021 specifically for tribal students. This weight would be applied to the school finance formula, which determines funding based on student enrollment and characteristics. The bill defines a "tribal student" as a pupil who identifies as American Indian or Alaskan Native in their enrollment information. The introduction of this weight for tribal students may have a fiscal impact on the state General Fund if it leads to an increase in Basic State Aid costs. The bill also includes conforming changes and would take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-901, 15-943, 15-901.08, 15-808, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-945
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-901, 15-943, 15-901.08, 15-808, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-945