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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT appropriating monies to the department of education.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $500,000 from the state's general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of education, which is the state agency responsible for overseeing public education. This money is intended to be awarded as grants to school districts and charter schools, which are publicly funded schools that operate independently of traditional school districts, to establish community gardens on their grounds. The grants will be administered according to the provisions outlined in title 41, chapter 24 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, a section of state law that likely governs grant programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Transmit to House (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85229 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1598s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/09/2026 ED-ATT | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536672 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1598p.htm |
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