The proposed bill seeks to amend section 15-975 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to the distribution of state, county, and federal funds to joint common school districts. The bill clarifies that the territory of a joint common school district within each county will be treated as a separate school district within that county. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records of student counts to reflect attendance in each county's portion of the district.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that mandates the electronic submission of student enrollment and attendance information to the superintendent of public instruction, replacing the previous requirement for a specific format for filing. The definition of "assessed valuation" is also updated to refer to the net valuation of the school district's portion in each county, ensuring that each portion is recognized as a school district with five or more contract classroom teachers. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the reporting process and enhance the clarity of funding distribution among joint common school districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-975