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ArizonaHB 4163Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

K-12 education; 2026-2027

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Lower school property tax rates

For tax year 2026, qualifying rates fall to $1.5128 for certain high school and common school districts, from $1.5606. They fall to $3.0256 for unified and other specified common school districts, from $3.1212. Property owners may pay less when their property is subject to one of these rates; the actual change depends on the property’s tax base.

Extra state aid for Alhambra schools

Alhambra Elementary School District receives $852,200 in additional state aid for fiscal year 2026-2027. The state recalculates the district’s 2024-2025 aid to account for a change in assessed property value. The money goes to the district, not directly to households. This provision ends after December 31, 2027.

More funding for Arizona charter schools

Arizona charter schools receive additional assistance based on their counted students. The amount is $2,174.54 per student in preschool programs for children with disabilities, kindergarten, and grades one through eight. It is $2,534.38 per student in grades nine through twelve. The funding supports schools; it is not a direct household payment.

More state support for school districts

For fiscal year 2026-2027, the school-funding base level is $5,215.53, plus the percentage increase set by state law. District transportation support is $3.07 per route mile when mileage per eligible student is 0.5 or less, or more than 1.0; it is $2.52 when mileage is more than 0.5 through 1.0. The route-mile calculation uses 180 days, or 200 days for a district providing at least 200 instructional days. These changes fund districts, not households directly.

More tutoring support for struggling schools

For fiscal year 2026-2027, the Department of Education can use the existing failing schools tutoring fund to support teacher and principal training and coaching. It can also monitor academic progress and share information about tutoring opportunities. The law does not provide a new funding amount or guarantee money to any school.

New child safety lessons in six schools

The Department of Education must select six public schools by July 1, 2027, for a pilot during the 2027-2028 school year. Teachers receive at least four hours of in-person instruction, and parents receive at least three hours; schools cannot require parents to take part. Schools must notify parents within 24 hours after learning of a covered incident and report participation by October 1, 2028. The pilot ends after December 31, 2028.

New limits on school property sale money

Starting July 1, 2026, schools must put covered money from selling or leasing buildings and grounds into a new fund. Exceptions include certain charges for nonschool events, leases to a school, and leases under one year unless automatic renewals extend them beyond one year. Spending from the fund requires legislative approval, and schools must submit a spending plan when money is approved. Before selling school property, schools must get independent appraisals from at least two qualified firms and send the sale proposal for review.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • David Livingston

    Republican • House

  • Julie Willoughby

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carbone

    Republican • House

  • Neal Carter

    Republican • House

  • Steve Montenegro

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote • 6/10/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

Appropriations: DP

Yes: 15 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/13/2026Governor

  2. Senate First Reading

    6/11/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Miscellaneous Motion: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026House

  6. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    6/11/2026House

  7. House Second Reading

    6/10/2026House

  8. Rules: C&P

    6/10/2026House

  9. Appropriations: DP

    6/10/2026House

  10. House First Reading

    6/9/2026House

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