The proposed bill would amend current statutes by eliminating the scheduled repeal dates for the Continuing High School Program, the Adult Diploma Program, and the Community College Program, ensuring their continuation beyond July 1, 2025, as indicated by the ... of the repeal dates and the ... of provisions for ongoing operation. Additionally, it would increase the enrollment cap for the Continuing High School Program from 500 to 780 students and allocate $18 million from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to support these initiatives. Moreover, the bill introduces new reporting and funding requirements, such as mandating Adult Diploma Program providers to report on milestone invoices and enhancing the Arizona Department of Education's monthly updates. It also raises the funding per student for the Community College Program from $3,000 to $5,000 and requires quarterly fund distribution. The bill aims to strengthen adult education in Arizona by improving funding structures, enhancing program capacity, and ensuring that educational initiatives lead to industry-recognized credentials and community college degrees.

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