Arizona online instruction; cost study

SB 1327 requires Arizona's Auditor General to study the costs of online instruction programs and schools for fiscal years 2021-2024, including administration, technology, personnel, and curriculum expenses. The study must examine school finance formula funding per online student, recommend reporting improvements, and identify ways to reduce administrative burdens. The state appropriates $165,000 for this study in fiscal year 2025-2026, with the requirement expiring December 31, 2026. This bill directly affects online education programs, schools, and the Auditor General's office by mandating a cost analysis, not by changing online education policies.