The proposed bill would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by updating the requirements and processes related to Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts. Specifically, it would remove the provision that allows for a different transfer schedule other than quarterly transfers, mandating instead that the department make monthly transfers to the treasurer for deposit into each qualified student's account. Additionally, it clarifies that a qualified student must withdraw from their school district or charter school before enrolling in the scholarship program, and it specifies that tutoring or teaching services must be provided by individuals not subject to disciplinary action by the state board of education.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new language that requires the department to ensure that any individual providing tutoring or teaching services is not under disciplinary action and mandates the removal of such individuals from platforms used for purchasing educational services with account funds. This aims to enhance the integrity of the educational services provided to students utilizing the empowerment scholarship accounts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2402, 15-2403, 15-766, 15-2401, 15-505, 15-534.04, 28-9551, 15-802, 15-185, 15-943, 35-190, 2020-2021, 35-113, 15-2401.01