This bill proposes several 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 the scholarship program, ensuring that they do so only if they have not received any funds from the account. Additionally, it introduces new provisions that prohibit the sale of items purchased with scholarship funds while the student is enrolled in the program, mandates prior approval from the department for transactions exceeding $500, and restricts the use of account funds for luxury goods or services.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new obligations for qualified schools and service providers receiving scholarship funds. They must notify parents in writing about the special education services and therapies provided before any tuition payment is made, and they are required to fulfill all accommodations outlined in a student's individualized education program unless waived by the parent. The bill also clarifies the definition of "luxury goods or services" and stipulates that the department must review reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with allowable expenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2402, 15-2403, 15-766, 15-2401, 15-505, 15-534.04, 28-9551, 15-802, 15-185, 15-943, 35-190, 2020-2021, 35-113, 15-2401.01, 15-2404