Bill > HB2241

This bill amends existing Arizona law regarding the Building Renewal Grant Fund, which provides money to school districts for maintaining existing school facilities. The key change is that accommodation schools, which are specialized schools, are now eligible to receive these grants, but only if the project is for a building constructed before 2014 using funds from the former school facilities board. Previously, accommodation schools were not eligible for these grants. The bill also makes minor technical adjustments to language within the existing statute, such as changing "if" to "whether" in certain contexts. The fund is administered by a division (likely a state agency) and prioritizes projects that address critical needs like student safety and operational disruptions, with a preference for districts that have implemented routine preventive maintenance plans.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83960