Bill > SB1698

This bill amends Arizona law regarding Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), which provide public funds to eligible students for educational expenses. Specifically, it clarifies that parents can enroll their children in an ESA even if they are currently attending a school district or charter school, as long as they withdraw before receiving any ESA funds. The bill also expands the types of expenses that can be covered by ESAs, notably including educational and psychological evaluations, assistive technology, and transportation services, particularly for children with disabilities. It also introduces provisions for independent evaluations to determine eligibility for certain services and clarifies that school districts may be responsible for the cost of these evaluations if the ESA funds are insufficient.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85346