Bill > SB1084

This bill revises Arizona's adult education programs by making several key changes to existing statutes governing continuing high school and workforce training programs. The bill reduces the maximum total projected full-time enrollment for program schools from 1,400 to 780 students, modifies funding mechanisms for adult education programs, and updates requirements for program providers. Specifically, it adjusts the continuing high school and workforce training program to include more detailed reporting requirements, clarifies eligibility criteria for service providers, and ensures that these programs focus on helping adult learners earn high school diplomas and industry-recognized credentials. The bill appropriates $6 million each to three adult education funds: the continuing high school and workforce training program, the adult workforce diploma program, and the community college adult education workforce development program. These changes aim to provide more flexible and supportive educational pathways for adult learners who may have previously faced barriers to completing their high school education and obtaining workforce training. The bill includes provisions for annual reporting, performance evaluations, and ensures that these programs maintain high standards of educational support and outcomes.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81913