This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding new sections related to the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program. It establishes a framework for program review and performance audits to assess the program's effectiveness and necessity. Specifically, it mandates that the joint legislative audit committee direct legislative committees to conduct a program review at least seventeen months before the program's termination date, with a draft report due eleven months prior. The committees will evaluate the program's objectives and achievements, and the auditor general will perform a performance audit to assess management efficiency and whether legislative objectives are being met.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the program will terminate on July 1, 2033, unless legislation to continue it is passed and signed before that date. It also includes definitions for key terms such as "committee of reference" and "program review." The chapter governing the program will be repealed after December 31, 2033, if not extended. Overall, the bill aims to ensure accountability and thorough evaluation of the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program before any decision on its continuation is made.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2407, 15-2408