If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $2,600,000 and 12 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Education (ADE) specifically for the administration of the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. This appropriation is intended to support the ongoing operations of the ESA program established under section 15-2402 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that the legislature intends for the funding appropriated to be considered ongoing in future years, thereby establishing a commitment to continued financial support for the ESA program beyond the initial fiscal year. The bill does not alter any existing language in the current statutes but adds new provisions to ensure the funding and administrative support for the program.