This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. It modifies the requirement for qualified students to withdraw from any school district or charter school before enrolling in an empowerment scholarship account, specifically stating that this withdrawal must occur before receiving any funds from the account. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that individuals providing tutoring or teaching services must not be subject to disciplinary action by the state board of education, and mandates the removal of any such individuals from platforms used for purchasing educational services with account funds.

Furthermore, the bill changes the renewal period for the Arizona empowerment scholarship account from three academic years to one academic year. It requires the department to notify parents through certified mail, email, and telephone if the account is not renewed within this timeframe, allowing parents sixty calendar days to respond. If the account is not renewed, it will be closed, and any remaining funds will be returned to the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2402