This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding career technical education districts (CTEDs) and their ability to enter into intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with public universities. Under the current law, CTEDs can only enter into agreements with community college districts (CCDs) for administrative, operational, and educational services. The new bill language allows CTEDs to also enter into IGAs with public universities, but only if the relevant CCD is unable to offer the required course or program in the upcoming school year. The bill specifies the conditions under which a CCD is considered unable to offer a course, including notification requirements and response timelines.

Additionally, the bill applies existing IGA and funding calculation requirements for agreements between CTEDs and CCDs to those made with public universities. It mandates that the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) enter into IGAs with CTEDs when deemed beneficial for the state and allows ABOR to delegate this responsibility to its committees or university presidents. The amendments also include technical changes to ensure clarity and compliance with the new provisions. Overall, the bill expands the scope of collaboration for CTEDs, enhancing educational opportunities while maintaining accountability and funding structures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-393, 15-1626, 15-392, 15-427, 38-503, 16-322, 15-208, 15-210, 15-213, 15-234, 15-361, 15-701.01, 15-722, 15-723, 15-724, 15-727, 15-728, 15-729, 15-730, 15-828, 15-829, 15-995, 15-941, 15-943.01, 15-953, 15-973, 15-1101, 15-1104, 15-1021, 42-11001, 15-901, 15-943.02, 15-944.01, 15-962.01, 15-943, 15-944, 100-77, 15-763, 15-391
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-393, 15-1626, 15-392, 15-427, 38-503, 16-322, 15-208, 15-210, 15-213, 15-234, 15-361, 15-701.01, 15-722, 15-723, 15-724, 15-727, 15-728, 15-729, 15-730, 15-828, 15-829, 15-995, 15-941, 15-943.01, 15-953, 15-973, 15-1101, 15-1104, 15-1021, 42-11001, 15-901, 15-943.02, 15-944.01, 15-962.01, 15-943, 15-944, 100-77, 15-763, 15-391