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This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-1655 to expand the Arizona Teachers Academy, a program designed to encourage students to become teachers in Arizona public schools or schools serving primarily students with disabilities. Key provisions include extending the scholarship duration for community college students to four academic years or eight semesters, allowing eligible postsecondary institutions to offer a wider range of teacher preparation programs, and requiring these institutions to form partnerships with public schools to facilitate teacher employment upon graduation. The bill also clarifies that scholarships cover tuition and fees after other financial aid is applied, and students receiving these scholarships must commit to teaching in an Arizona public school for a specified period or repay the scholarship funds proportionally. The Arizona Board of Regents will administer the program and an associated fund, with reporting requirements to the legislature and the governor's office to track student enrollment, program completion, and service commitments.

Business and Industry, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83976