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This bill extends the life of the Arizona School Facilities Oversight Board until July 1, 2030, and establishes conditions for its potential dissolution. The bill repeals an existing section of law (41-3025.07) and adds a new section specifying that the board will terminate on July 1, 2030, with full repeal of related articles occurring on January 1, 2031, contingent on the resolution of any outstanding state school facilities revenue bonds, state school improvement revenue bonds, and lease-to-own transactions. The legislation also makes several technical amendments to existing law regarding the board's powers, duties, and reporting requirements, including a new provision that requires board employees to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, the bill clarifies the board's ongoing responsibilities, which include assessing school facilities, approving grant distributions, maintaining a facilities database, conducting inspections, developing school designs, and reporting to various state entities. The purpose of the bill is to continue the board's critical work of evaluating capital needs for school districts and distributing funds to address facility deficiencies, build new facilities, and support building renewals. The changes are retroactively effective from July 1, 2025, ensuring continuity in the board's operations and funding mechanisms.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82933