This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts by adding new requirements for school personnel who provide academic instruction at qualified schools. Specifically, it stipulates that such personnel must possess either a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution, have at least three years of teaching experience, or demonstrate specialized skills, knowledge, or expertise relevant to the subject matter they teach. This new language is intended to enhance the qualifications of educators in these schools.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "school personnel" to include individuals hired after January 1, 1990, who are either paid employees of the school or individuals providing services directly to students under specific conditions. The current law remains unchanged, but the bill introduces these new qualifications and definitions to ensure that all instructional staff meet certain educational and experiential standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2407