The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding career technical education (CTE) by allowing career technical education districts (CTEDs) to enter into intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with public universities, in addition to community college districts (CCDs). Under the new provisions, a CTED can only enter into an IGA with a public university if the CCD in the county is unable to offer the relevant CTE course or program for the upcoming school year. This determination is made based on specific notification requirements and timelines between the CTED and the CCD. The bill also clarifies that the same IGA requirements and funding calculations that apply to agreements with CCDs will now apply to those with public universities.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language in existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the removal of references to CCDs in certain contexts and the inclusion of public universities. It also specifies that the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) must enter into IGAs with CTEDs when deemed beneficial for the state and allows ABOR to delegate this authority to its committees or university presidents. Overall, the bill aims to enhance collaboration between CTEDs and public universities to improve access to CTE programs.

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
Chaptered 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