The proposed bill would establish the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes, which is tasked with analyzing and recommending improvements to the K-12 education system in Arizona. This new commission will be funded through an appropriation of $1,000,000 annually from the Classroom Site Fund for five fiscal years, from 2027 to 2031, with a cap of $500,000 per year for employee-related expenses. The commission will consist of members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, including representatives from educational organizations and a public school teacher. It will not provide compensation to its members but will reimburse expenses, and it will appoint an executive director who will be compensated.
The commission is required to submit annual reports detailing its work and recommendations, with a final report due by December 1, 2032. It will analyze school district expenditures, review early childhood education programs, identify barriers to effective teaching, and develop recommendations for legislative reforms. The bill also mandates that the State Board of Education and the Arizona Department of Education provide necessary data to the commission and includes a provision for the commission's repeal after June 30, 2033. Any unspent funds from the appropriation will revert to the Classroom Site Fund after that date.