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This bill amends Arizona law to expand and clarify the Arizona Teachers Academy, a program designed to incentivize students to enter the teaching profession and commit to teaching in Arizona public schools. The bill provides scholarships to students in eligible postsecondary institutions (universities, community colleges, and tribal colleges) who are pursuing teacher certification. Students can receive scholarships covering tuition and fees for up to two to four academic years, depending on their educational level, with the requirement that they teach in an Arizona public school for one full school year for each year of scholarship received. The Arizona Board of Regents will oversee the program, developing administrative processes, marketing plans, and tracking service requirements. The bill emphasizes recruiting teachers for high-demand specializations like special education, STEM, and critical need areas such as low-income, rural, and schools serving students with disabilities. If scholarship recipients do not fulfill their teaching commitment, they must reimburse the board proportionally. The bill also establishes an Arizona Teachers Academy Fund to support scholarships, induction services, and program administration, with annual reporting requirements to the legislature and governor about the program's progress and financial status.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83228