ESAs; expenditures; enrollment; limitations.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program by expanding eligibility to include students in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-12. It clarifies definitions related to ‘qualified students’ and ‘high annual income,’ and establishes criteria for using ESA funds, including restrictions on certain expenses like luxury goods and services provided by family members. The bill also outlines procedures for account renewal, audits, and appeals, and establishes a process for transferring funds to the classroom site fund.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to include students in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-12.
- Defines ‘high annual income’ as $200,000, adjusted annually.
- Specifies acceptable evidence for demonstrating a family’s income is below ‘high annual income’.
- Restricts the use of ESA funds to specific educational expenses, excluding luxury goods and services.
- Requires parents to renew ESA accounts annually and provides a process for account closure after a period of non-renewal.
- Establishes a quarterly transfer schedule for funds to ESA accounts.
- Mandates annual audits of ESA accounts to ensure compliance.
- Creates a process for appealing administrative decisions related to ESA accounts.
Who is affected
- Students and their families in Arizona
- Public school districts
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