school districts; records; noncompliance; penalties
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill focuses on ensuring that Arizona school districts maintain accurate and consistent financial records. It establishes penalties for noncompliance with a uniform system of financial records, including withholding state funds and potentially disqualifying the school district superintendent from performance-based pay. The bill also outlines procedures for school districts to seek override elections for budget increases and provides guidelines for informing voters about these proposals.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Education to advise on a uniform system of financial records.
- Allows the State Board of Education to impose sanctions (e.g., withholding funds, superintendent ineligibility) on school districts not complying with the uniform system.
- Establishes a process for school districts to request override elections for budget increases.
- Sets deadlines and requirements for informational pamphlets and ballots in override elections.
- Specifies limits on budget increases, particularly for smaller school districts.
- Requires school districts to report financial information to the county school superintendent.
- Addresses the eligibility of school district governing board members, prohibiting sex offenders from appointment.
- Mandates notification to school districts three years before an override election if the district's revenue control limit is about to expire.
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