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 a school district or charter school before enrolling in the scholarship program, changing the language to specify that they must withdraw from "any" school. Additionally, it introduces new provisions that prohibit the sale of items purchased with scholarship account funds while the student is enrolled in the program, requires approval from the department for transactions over $500, and restricts the use of account funds for luxury goods or services.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that qualified schools notify parents in writing about the special education services and therapies provided before tuition payments are made, and it outlines the obligations of schools to provide accommodations as per a student's individualized education program or section 504 plan. If these accommodations are not provided, the student may transfer and receive a refund for unused tuition. The bill also clarifies the definition of "luxury goods or services" and establishes that the department must review reimbursement requests to ensure they comply 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