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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: APPROP DP 11-7-0-0
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HB 4148: 2026-2027; K-12 education.
Sponsor: Representative Livingston, LD 28
House Engrossed
Overview
Contains provisions relating to K-12 education needed to implement the FY 2027 budget.
History
The Arizona Legislature adopts a budget for each fiscal year (FY) that contains general appropriations. Article IV, Section 20, Part 2 of the Constitution of Arizona requires the General Appropriations Act (feed bill) to contain only appropriations for the different state departments, state institutions, public schools and interest on public debt. Statutory changes necessary to reconcile the appropriations made in the feed bill and other changes are drafted into separate budget bills. These bills are prepared according to subject area.
Provisions
Public School Funding Formula
1. Increases the base level for FY 2027 from $5,113.26 to $5,215.53. (Sec. 2)
2. Increases the FY 2027 state support level per route mile from:
a. $3.01 to $3.07 for 0.5 or less approved daily route mileage per eligible student transported;
b. $2.47 to $2.52 for more than 0.5 through 1.0 approved daily route mileage per eligible student transported; and
c. $3.01 to $3.07 for more than 1.0 approved daily route mileage per eligible student transported. (Sec. 3)
3. Increases charter additional assistance from:
a. $2,131.90 to $2,174.54 per student count in preschool programs for children with disabilities, kindergarten programs and the 1st-8th grades; and
b. $2,484.69 to $2,534.38 per student count in the 9th-12th grades. (Sec. 1)
4. Adjusts tax year 2026 qualifying tax rates for school districts in accordance with statutory truth in taxation requirements. (Sec. 5)
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB)
5. Establishes the Property Proceeds Fund that is administered by ASDB and that consists of proceeds from the sale or lease of school buildings and grounds. (Sec. 4)
6. Specifies the Property Proceeds Fund is subject to legislative appropriation and exempt from lapsing. (Sec. 4)
7. Requires ASDB to deposit in the Property Proceeds Fund all monies received for the sale or lease of school buildings and grounds. (Sec. 4)
8. Specifies monies received by ASDB for fees, rentals and other charges for the use of school facilities for nonschool events are not monies received for the lease of school buildings or grounds for the purposes of the Property Proceeds Fund. (Sec. 4)
9. Directs ASDB, in any fiscal year in which the Legislature appropriates monies from the Property Proceeds Fund to ASDB, to:
a. prepare an expenditure plan for the monies; and
b. submit the plan to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review. (Sec. 4)
10. Requires ASDB, before it may sell school buildings or grounds, to:
a. determine the appraised value of the buildings or grounds by ordering independent appraisals from at least two different firms;
b. submit a proposal to sell school buildings or grounds to the Joint Committee on Capital Review for review; and
c. sell the property to the highest and most responsible bidder at a public sale. (Sec. 4)
11. Mandates ASDB procure appraisal services according to the Arizona Procurement Code. (Sec. 4)
12. Stipulates ASDB may award a contract for appraisal services to a firm only if the appraiser is well qualified and a designated member of a nationally recognized real estate appraisal association, institute or society. (Sec. 4)
13. Allows ASDB to use any appraisal ordered as prescribed as the appraised value of the buildings or grounds. (Sec. 4)
14. Prohibits ASDB from accepting a bid that is lower than the appraised value. (Sec. 4)
15. Requires ASDB to transmit, in each of FYs 2027, 2028 and 2029, the first $1,200,000 it receives for the sale or lease of school buildings and grounds to the Treasurer for deposit in the state General Fund. (Sec. 7)
Failing Schools Tutoring Fund
16. Continues to authorize the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to use Failing Schools Tutoring Fund monies in FY 2027 for:
a. providing assistance to school districts and charter schools for professional development and coaching for teachers and principals;
b. monitoring the progress of school districts and charter schools toward improved academic outcomes; and
c. outreach to ensure that schools and parents have access to tutoring opportunities. (Sec. 6)
17. Requires ADE, by September 1, 2026, to report proposed FY 2027 Failing Schools Tutoring Fund expenditures for the authorized purposes to specified individuals. (Sec. 6)
Miscellaneous
18. Continues to contain an intent clause relating to classroom spending for school districts. (Sec. 8)
19. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2, 3)
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