ESAs; audits; transparency portal; reporting
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill focuses on increasing transparency and accountability within the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program. It mandates the creation of a transparency portal, requires audits of ESA accounts, and establishes a process for evaluating student eligibility for continued funding. The bill also introduces a joint legislative audit committee to review the program’s effectiveness and ensure responsible use of funds, and clarifies rules regarding how ESA monies can be spent.
Key provisions
- Establishes a transparency portal for ESA accounts.
- Requires annual audits of ESA accounts to ensure compliance.
- Creates a joint legislative audit committee to review the ESA program.
- Defines allowable expenses for ESA funds, including educational therapies and paraprofessionals.
- Sets a process for evaluating student eligibility for continued ESA funding based on an annual education plan.
- Establishes rules for qualified schools receiving ESA funds, including financial reporting requirements.
- Outlines a process for closing ESA accounts after a certain period of inactivity.
- Requires qualified schools to prominently display how ESA funds are spent in the classroom.
Who is affected
- Parents of students receiving ESA accounts
- Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts recipients
- Qualified schools accepting ESA funds
- The Department of Education
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