The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to K-12 education funding for fiscal year 2026. Key updates include an increase in the base support level from $5,013.00 to $5,113.26, and adjustments to the charter additional assistance amounts, raising them to $2,131.90 for students in preschool through eighth grade and $2,484.69 for students in grades nine through twelve. Additionally, the transportation support level formula would see increases in per-route-mile amounts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The bill also introduces new provisions allowing the Arizona Department of Education to utilize funds from the Failing Schools Tutoring Fund for various school improvements, including professional development for educators and outreach for tutoring opportunities. Furthermore, it mandates a report on proposed expenditures by September 1, 2025, and allows the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to use specific funds for operational costs. The bill emphasizes the intent for school districts to increase classroom spending in key instructional areas compared to the previous year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-185, 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, 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, 15-881, 15-925
House Engrossed Version: 15-185, 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, 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, 15-881, 15-925