The proposed bill aims to update current statutes related to K-12 education funding and program administration in Arizona. It would increase the base level for basic state aid for FY 2026 from $5,013.00 to $5,113.26 and adjust the charter additional assistance amounts for preschool and K-8 students from $2,090.10 to $2,131.90, and for grades 9-12 from $2,435.97 to $2,484.69. Additionally, it would modify the transportation support level formula per-route-mile amount for FY 2026 and establish a Ninth Grade On-Track Grant Program. The bill also transfers oversight of the Adult Workforce Diploma Program from the State Board of Education to the Office of Economic Opportunity and reestablishes the Community College Adult Education Workforce Development Program with increased funding, while removing the requirement for adult learners to participate in integrated education and training to receive funding. Furthermore, the bill mandates that school districts and charter schools utilize grant funds specifically for programs aiding ninth-grade students in credit completion and requires data reporting for compliance. It reinstates the requirement for public schools to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at campuses and events starting August 1, 2026, and allows for donations for AED expenses. The bill also delays the repeal of the Early Education and Career Exploration Program and Fund, extends reporting deadlines for the Arizona Department of Education, and introduces performance measures for adult education programs. Overall, these updates aim to enhance educational support, safety measures, and administrative efficiency in Arizona's education system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.07, 15-185, 15-217, 15-249.08, 15-901, 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, 41-5421, 41-5422, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 35-190, 15-901.08, 15-808, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-881, 15-925, 42-17151, 15-447
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-185, 15-217, 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-249.08, 15-305, 15-901, 15-945, 41-1276, 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, 41-5421, 113-128, 15-1402, 35-190, 15-701.01, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-802, 15-827, 15-828, 15-241, 15-808, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 15-702, 15-901.08, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-881, 15-925, 42-17151, 15-447
House Engrossed Version: 15-120.07, 15-185, 15-217, 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-249.08, 15-305, 15-901, 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, 41-5421, 113-128, 15-1402, 35-190, 15-701.01, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-802, 15-827, 15-828, 15-241, 15-808, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 15-702, 15-901.08, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-881, 15-925, 42-17151, 15-447
Chaptered Version: 15-120.07, 15-185, 15-217, 15-217.01, 15-217.02, 15-249.08, 15-305, 15-901, 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, 41-5421, 113-128, 15-1402, 35-190, 15-701.01, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-802, 15-827, 15-828, 15-241, 15-808, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 15-702, 15-901.08, 15-447.01, 15-797, 15-816.01, 15-761, 15-902.04, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 15-944, 15-765, 15-751, 15-752, 15-753, 15-501, 15-771, 15-971, 15-946, 15-881, 15-925, 42-17151, 15-447