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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: PSLE DP 9-0-4-2 |
HB 2207: appropriation; braille transcription program
Sponsor: Representative Gress, LD 4
House Engrossed
Overview
Appropriates $300,000 from the state General Fund (GF) to the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) in FY 2027 for the Braille Transcription Program.
History
The ADC Education Bureau provides programs suited to assist in the later reentry of incarcerated individuals into the public. Programs range in domain from academic and technical, to faith-based; among these programs is the Braille Transcription Program (ADC, Education and Programs).
The Braille Transcription Program was expanded in FY 2022 after ADC's partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children. The FY 2022 General Appropriation Act included a $250,000 increase for the program. Of that amount, $200,000 was ongoing and $50,000 was allocated to one-time equipment costs (FY 2021 Executive Budget; FY2022 Appropriations Report; FY 2021-2024 Report).
Provisions
1. Appropriates $300,000 from the state GF to ADC in FY 2027 for the Program. (Sec. 1)
2. Directs ADC to submit an annual report on the Braille Transcription Program with specified information to designated members of the legislative and executive branches by October 15 for the years 2026, 2027 and 2028. (Sec. 1)
3. States that the Legislature intends that the appropriation of $300,000 be considered ongoing funding in future years. (Sec. 1)
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Initials NM/AI HB 2207
2/24/2026 Page 0 House Engrossed
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