All Roll Calls
Yes: 96 • No: 37
ArizonaSB 1744Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenateWALLET
2025-2026; K-12 education
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Higher K-12 funding for schools
Arizona sets the K–12 funding base level at $5,113.26 per pupil for fiscal year 2025–2026, plus the percentage increase set by law; it was $5,013.00 in fiscal year 2024–2025. Charter schools receive additional assistance of $2,131.90 per student for preschool programs for children with disabilities, kindergarten, and grades 1–8, and $2,484.69 for grades 9–12. A qualifying small common school district can also receive a small-school adjustment for its fiscal year 2025–2026 budget. That temporary rule applies retroactively from July 1, 2025, and ends after December 31, 2026.
Lower school tax rates for homeowners
For tax year 2025, Arizona lowers certain qualifying school-district tax rates. One rate drops from $1.5930 to $1.5606, and another drops from $3.1860 to $3.1212. The rate that applies depends on the school district type and, for some common school districts, whether the district offers high school instruction.
Adult diploma program pays providers
Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity runs a diploma and workforce program for state residents age 21 or older who lack a high school diploma. Providers receive $250 per half-unit of credit or qualifying employability certificate, $250 to $750 per qualifying credential, and $1,000 per diploma. Providers submit information by August 15, are listed by October 15, and may enroll students by November 15. Starting in fiscal year 2027–2028, providers must meet a 50% graduation rate and average no more than $7,000 per graduate; authorization can be revoked if they do not comply within two years.
More adult education through community colleges
The Department of Education runs a program linking community college adult education with job training. Eligible schools can receive up to $5,000 per full-time adult student each year; part-time funding depends on courses or instruction hours. Students must enroll in community college adult education and pursue related academic skills. Schools receive the money, and up to 5% of annual funds can cover administration.
More state support for school buses
Arizona increases school transportation support for fiscal year 2025–2026. Districts receive $3.01 per route mile when approved route miles per eligible student are no more than 0.5 or more than 1.0. The rate is $2.47 for the middle range, above 0.5 through 1.0; the prior rates were $2.95 and $2.42. The calculation uses 180 days, or 200 days for districts that choose 200 days of instruction.
Early education program ends in 2027
Arizona’s early education and career exploration program remains in effect through June 30, 2027. After that date, the program ends and any unspent or uncommitted fund money moves to the state general fund. The law applies retroactively from June 30, 2025.
Adult diploma program has enrollment limits
Approved schools offer adults a path to a diploma and job credentials. Schools receive $7,700 per full-time student; part-time funding is proportional, and schools cannot claim other listed school funding for that learner. Initial approval lasts up to two school years, and renewals last up to four years based on performance. Schools must check age and Arizona residency, and cannot enroll someone who attended a district or charter school in the past 30 days. Enrollment is capped at 130 projected full-time students in fiscal year 2025–2026 and zero starting in fiscal year 2026–2027.
More school support for student success
Arizona funds ninth-grade programs with at least $150 per funded student, up to 22,650 students for grants awarded in fiscal year 2025–2026; the cap is zero starting in fiscal year 2026–2027. Students count as on track by earning at least 25% of required credits and no more than one failing grade in ninth grade. Grade-twelve students at accommodation schools can receive equivalency test preparation with required consent and enrollment in qualifying career training. In fiscal year 2025–2026, the education department can also use tutoring fund money for staff training, progress checks, and tutoring outreach to schools and parents.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
John Kavanagh
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/27/2025
CONCUR: Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/27/2025
FINAL: Passed
Yes: 21 • No: 8
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
DP/C&P
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 14
Senate vote • 6/19/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 17 • No: 13
Senate vote • 6/17/2025
DP
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Final Reading: Passed
6/27/2025SenateConcurrence: Passed
6/27/2025SenateThird Reading: Passed
6/26/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole: do pass amended
6/26/2025SenateMiscellaneous Motion: Passed
6/26/2025Senateundefined: DP/C&P
6/26/2025SenateThird Reading: Passed
6/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole: do pass amended
6/19/2025Senateundefined: PFC
6/17/2025Senateundefined: DP
6/17/2025Senate
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