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This bill expands the requirements for statewide assessments to include students participating in Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), which are state-funded scholarships for eligible students to use for educational expenses. Specifically, qualified schools and nonpublic online learning program providers that charge tuition or fees must administer the statewide assessment to eligible students under certain conditions, including when the student is not meeting specific academic criteria or when the parent agrees to the requirement. The bill also clarifies definitions related to "qualified school" and "nonpublic online learning program provider" and makes adjustments to how test results are reported and distributed to these entities and parents. Additionally, it modifies the criteria for qualified schools accepting ESA funds to include those that administer the statewide assessment, alongside those accredited by recognized organizations, and ensures that curriculum used by ESA students incorporates state-adopted academic standards.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85352