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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 15, chapter 4, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-492; amending title 41, chapter 56, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-5702.01; relating to school facilities.
AI Summary
This bill, by adding new sections to Arizona Revised Statutes, establishes a process for calculating and reporting "optimal square footage" for school districts, which is a measure of the ideal building space needed based on student enrollment and grade levels. If a school district's actual owned building square footage is at least 110% of its calculated optimal square footage, the school district's governing board will be prohibited from calling elections to issue bonds or change the purpose of previously approved bond projects. This new rule aims to prevent school districts from seeking voter approval for new construction or renovations when they already possess significantly more building space than is deemed necessary for their current student population.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85486 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1816p.htm |
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