Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2477: Arizona's education savings plan; revisions

HB 2477 updates definitions for Arizona's AZ529 education savings plan to align with federal tax rules. It clarifies that qualified expenses now include computer equipment, software, and apprenticeship program costs (registered under federal law) for beneficiaries. The bill also expands the definition of "member of the family" to include more relatives and specifies limits on education loan repayment withdrawals. This is a procedural revision to the plan's rules, not a new benefit or eligibility change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands qualified expenses to include computer equipment, software, and apprenticeships, enhancing education savings accessibility and relevance to modern educational needs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1422: credit enhancement eligibility board; continuation

SB 1422 extends the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board, which helps Arizona public schools secure more favorable financing terms, until July 1, 2036. The bill sets a clear timeline for the board's termination and the eventual repeal of related statutes (Title 41, Chapter 56, Articles 10 and 11), requiring all program funding obligations and guaranteed financings to be settled by January 1, 2037, before repeal. If obligations remain unresolved, the statutes will be repealed 30 days after settlement. The bill applies retroactively to July 1, 2026, to maintain continuity in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends board enabling Arizona schools to secure better financing terms, enhancing access to educational funding and program stability until 2037.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1711: age-appropriate resources; inappropriate contact; schools

SB 1711 requires Arizona's state board of education to create and maintain a list of age-appropriate resources for schools to teach students about recognizing inappropriate contact, including sexual contact. The department of education must post this list online and provide at least one resource per age group to all public schools. All Arizona public schools are then required to make these resources available to students and parents. The bill defines "age-appropriate" based on typical cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral development for specific age groups.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate resources for student safety education in K-12 curriculum, advancing educational content on recognizing inappropriate contact per bill requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 4043: training; AEDs; CPR; school personnel

HB 4043 requires Arizona public schools serving grades 9-12 to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at all campuses and school-sponsored athletic events starting August 1, 2026. It also mandates that by August 1, 2027, each school must ensure at least one staff member completes annual training in CPR, first aid, and AED use. The bill specifies AEDs must be in unlocked, clearly marked, accessible locations that follow national emergency care guidelines and be maintained per manufacturer instructions. Schools may accept donations to fund AED purchases and maintenance, and the law defines "school-sponsored athletic event" to include practices, trainings, and competitions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs and staff CPR/AED training for school safety, enhancing K-12 infrastructure and student/staff protection within education environment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4165: revenue; 2026-2027

HB 4165 updates Arizona's education funding distribution rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and establishes a fee system to modernize the state's tax collection technology. The bill directs specific amounts of state revenue to schools, universities, community colleges, and tribal colleges for purposes such as basic aid, technology research, workforce development, and school safety. Additionally, it requires local governments and regional transportation authorities to pay fees to the Department of Revenue to cover the costs of upgrading the integrated tax system. If local entities fail to pay these fees by the deadline, the state will withhold future revenue distributions until the debt is satisfied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state revenue to education and modernizes tax collection technology, strengthening fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs specific state revenue to schools and universities for basic aid, technology, and safety, indicating funding support.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds for technology research and modernizes tax collection technology, indicating support for tech advancement.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4163: K-12 education; 2026-2027

HB 4163 updates the financial rules for specific charter schools in Arizona that are sponsored by state agencies, universities, or community colleges. The bill clarifies that school districts are not financially responsible for these schools and establishes new methods for calculating their funding based on student counts and enrollment data. It also prevents double-counting of students who are enrolled in both a charter school and a traditional public school by ensuring their total daily membership does not exceed one. Additionally, the legislation requires that if a charter school receives federal or state grants for basic operations, its state funding must be reduced by the same amount to avoid taxpayer duplication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies funding rules and prevents double-counting of students, ensuring accurate financial allocation for K-12 education.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies funding rules and prevents double-counting of students, ensuring accurate financial allocation for charter schools.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4161: higher education; 2026-2027

This bill updates the administrative powers of the Arizona Board of Regents to govern the state's public universities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It authorizes the board to set tuition and fees based on student residency and enrollment status, while establishing a separate fund for tuition revenue that cannot be used to support alumni associations. The legislation also mandates public hearings and roll call votes for any tuition increases, ensures guaranteed admission for veterans, and requires the board to submit annual budget requests that include projected tuition revenue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill updates governance and mandates guaranteed admission for veterans, expanding access to higher education.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates guaranteed admission for veterans, directly strengthening their access to higher education.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2044: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

This proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits public spending on race-based policies, restricting government fiscal allocation in education/contracting.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans race-based policies in education, restricting diversity initiatives and affirmative action programs in schools.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discrimination based on national origin (directly relevant to immigration), protecting immigrants from bias in public employment/education per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBans preferential treatment based on race/ethnicity in public employment, restricting affirmative action programs that advance equity for marginalized workers, thus weakening targeted protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Education

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 1004: ESA students; interscholastic activities; requirements

SB 1004 allows Arizona students using Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) to participate in school district sports and activities on the same terms as enrolled students. School districts must apply identical eligibility rules, fees (capped at the student’s pro rata share of costs), and academic requirements - such as passing grades and progress - to ESA students as they do for enrolled students. The bill prohibits districts from charging ESA students more than their fair share of activity costs or contracting with organizations that exclude ESA students. It also bars ESA students from participating if they were enrolled in district schools, multiple private schools, or a private school offering the activity during the same school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates equal access to school sports/activities for ESA students by requiring identical eligibility rules and capped fees, expanding educational access for non-traditional students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2423: advanced mathematics courses; student enrollment

HB 2423 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll eligible 6th-8th graders in advanced math courses if available, based on specific criteria like top math assessment scores, A grades, or parental request. It mandates schools to notify parents about math deficiencies and enrollment decisions, provide support services (like tutoring), and report detailed enrollment data broken down by race, income, and gender. The bill directly affects students meeting proficiency standards, their parents (who can object), and school districts responsible for implementation. Schools must annually report participation rates, course availability, and student outcomes to the state education department for public posting.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates automatic enrollment in advanced math for eligible students, requires support services/tutoring, and tracks equity data - directly expanding access and strengthening K-12 math curriculum opportunities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education