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 updates the language regarding the maintenance of student count records, ensuring that attendance information for pupils in each county is readily ascertainable and that required forms and reports are filed appropriately.

Additionally, the bill mandates that student enrollment and attendance data be submitted electronically to the superintendent of public instruction, streamlining the reporting process. The definition of "assessed valuation" for joint common school districts is also refined, specifying that it refers to the net valuation of the district's portion in each county, and reiterates that each portion is considered a school district with five or more contract classroom teachers. Overall, the bill modernizes the existing statutes to enhance clarity and efficiency in the administration of school funding and reporting.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-975