SB1702

Qualified schools; audits; reporting requirements

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1702 amends laws on Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts, detailing allowable expenses, audit requirements, and financial transparency.

Arizona SB1702 amends provisions concerning Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts, specifying allowable expenses such as tuition, textbooks, and educational services. It mandates audits for qualified schools and school districts, focusing on financial transparency and classroom spending. The bill also outlines procedures for account eligibility, renewal, and the consequences of misuse or non-compliance. Additionally, it establishes a financial transparency portal and sets minimum financial performance requirements for schools receiving scholarship account funds.

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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