The proposed bill would update current statutes by eliminating the scheduled repeal dates for the Continuing High School Program, the Adult Diploma Program, and the Community College Program, which are currently set to be repealed on July 1, 2025. It would also increase the enrollment cap for the Continuing High School Program from 500 to 780 students and appropriate $18,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to support these adult education initiatives. Additionally, the bill modifies the maximum projected full-time enrollment for program schools, reducing the cap from 1,400 to 780 students, and introduces new reporting requirements for program providers.

Moreover, the bill increases funding per student for the Community College Program from $3,000 to $5,000 and mandates that funds be used to enhance the school's capacity for adult education and literacy. It also requires Adult Diploma Program providers to report on enrolled students and their milestone invoices. The bill repeals specific sections from Laws 2024, chapter 218, and is designated as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage. Overall, these changes aim to strengthen and sustain adult education programs in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-217.03, 15-701.01, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-802, 15-827, 15-828, 15-241, 15-945, 15-808, 15-943, 15-217, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 35-190
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-217.03, 15-701.01, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-802, 15-827, 15-828, 15-241, 15-945, 15-808, 15-943, 15-217, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 35-190