SB1698

ESAs; children with disabilities; evaluations

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1698 amends provisions for Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts, including eligibility, allowable expenses, and administrative.

Arizona SB1698 amends the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program, affecting students with disabilities. The bill specifies that parents must sign an agreement detailing how the scholarship funds will be used for educational purposes. It outlines allowable expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and certain educational therapies. The bill also details the administration of these accounts, including the role of the Arizona Department of Education in managing and auditing the accounts. It establishes procedures for appeals and the handling of misuse or fraud.

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Current
Education Accountability and Reform Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate ED Committee