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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Appropriating monies to the superintendent of public instruction.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates an additional $1,000,000 and 12 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions from the state's general fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to the superintendent of public instruction. These funds are specifically designated to help administer the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which is a program established by state law (Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-2402) that provides scholarships to eligible students to use for educational expenses outside of traditional public schools. This supplemental appropriation is in addition to funds already allocated in a previous legislative act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84281 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2500h.htm |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/13/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537212 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/09/2026 Appropriations | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536610 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2500p.htm |
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