This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts. Key changes include the introduction of new requirements for qualified schools and nonpublic online learning program providers that charge tuition or fees. Specifically, these entities must administer prescribed tests to qualified students under certain conditions, such as if the student has not previously participated in the test administered by another entity. Additionally, the bill mandates that an affidavit be submitted to the state board of education for each student excused from testing, ensuring accountability in reporting test scores.

The bill also clarifies definitions related to nonpublic online learning program providers and qualified schools, emphasizing that these institutions must not be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization. Furthermore, it expands the reporting requirements for the state board of education to include annual reports for qualified schools and nonpublic online learning program providers, alongside school districts. The bill aims to enhance transparency and oversight in the administration of empowerment scholarship accounts while ensuring that educational standards are maintained across various educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-741, 15-743, 15-2401, 15-2402, 15-2404, 93-380, 15-2401.01, 15-731, 15-741.02, 15-742, 36-2981, 15-1401, 15-2403, 15-761, 15-763, 15-241, 8-862, 36-1941, 15-901, 43-1505, 15-766, 15-505, 15-534.04, 28-9551, 15-802, 15-185, 15-943, 35-190, 2020-2021, 35-113