The proposed bill would update current Arizona statutes related to K-12 education by making significant changes to funding and support systems. It would increase the base level for FY 2026 from $5,013.00 to $5,113.26, raise the charter additional assistance amount per student for FY 2026, and increase the transportation support level formula per-route-mile amount for FY 2026. Additionally, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would be required to conduct annual studies on teacher retention rates and include specific data in school district budgets. The bill also introduces a Ninth Grade On-Track Grant Program and mandates the development of a publicly accessible dashboard for sharing study results. Moreover, the bill would transfer oversight of the School Financial Transparency Portal from the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to ADE and require public schools to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at campuses and school-sponsored events. It allows for the acceptance of donations for AEDs and mandates the use of Failing Schools Tutoring Fund monies for school improvements. The bill aims to enhance educational funding, support systems, and health safety measures while repealing certain outdated provisions to streamline the educational framework in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.07, 15-185, 15-189.05, 15-501.02, 15-747, 15-901, 15-903, 15-945, 41-1276, 36-2261, 15-943, 15-941, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 15-1042, 15-855, 15-973, 15-823, 15-308, 15-183, 15-512, 42-5029, 42-5029.02, 37-521, 15-792.02, 15-501.01, 15-901.08, 15-808, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-482, 15-481, 15-915, 15-881, 15-925
House Engrossed Version: 15-120.07, 15-185, 15-189.05, 15-501.02, 15-747, 15-901, 15-903, 15-945, 41-1276, 36-2261, 15-943, 15-941, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 15-1042, 15-855, 15-973, 15-823, 15-308, 15-183, 15-512, 42-5029, 42-5029.02, 37-521, 15-792.02, 15-501.01, 15-901.08, 15-808, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-482, 15-481, 15-915, 15-881, 15-925