The proposed bill amends section 15-183 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to charter schools. The bill introduces changes to the financial and electronic data submission requirements for charter schools, ensuring they are subject to the same rules as school districts, including adherence to the uniform system of financial records.

The key change in the bill is the removal of the provision that allowed the auditor general to revise the uniform system of financial records specifically for charter schools to align with private business accounting principles. Additionally, the bill stipulates that charter schools cannot be exempt from the uniform system of financial records, although other exceptions in a school's charter may still be determined by various educational boards. The Department of Education and the Office of the Auditor General retain the authority to conduct audits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-183