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This bill modifies Arizona's laws regarding education programs in juvenile detention centers and county jails, making several key changes to how these educational services are funded and administered. The bill updates language to clarify that counties can choose to operate and/or fund education programs through existing accommodation schools, with specific provisions for financial support and student tracking. For juvenile detention centers, the bill establishes a funding mechanism that includes a base amount (initially $100,000 for fiscal year 2019-2020) and a variable amount determined by the number of days students receive instructional programs, with additional funding considerations for students with disabilities. Similarly, for county jail education programs serving students 21 and younger without a high school diploma, the bill outlines a comparable funding structure and mandates that county school superintendents develop policies for transferring educational records of prisoners. The legislation also provides detailed calculations for determining funding amounts, ensures coordination between county school superintendents, juvenile court judges or sheriffs, and allows for multi-county programs with agreed-upon jurisdictional arrangements. Throughout the bill, minor linguistic changes are made, such as replacing "pupil" with "student" and clarifying administrative language around funding and program management.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82556