Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Introduced 16 D cosponsors

HB 4132 — ESAs; expenditures; enrollment; limitations.

Last action — House First Reading.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses limitations on expenditures and enrollment for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).

This bill sets limitations on how Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) can be used in terms of expenditures and enrollment. It aims to regulate the management and allocation of funds within these accounts.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with ESAs will need to be aware of the new limitations on how their funds can be spent.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands eligibility for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts by adjusting income definitions and requirements for enrollment.

  • 15-2401.01

    3. Does not otherwise qualify for an Arizona empowerment scholarship account pursuant to this chapter. → 3. BEGINNING JULY 1, 2027, EITHER: (b) PROVIDES SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE RESIDENT'S FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH ANNUAL INCOME.

    This change allows students who do not qualify under existing criteria to gain access based on income evidence.

  • 15-2401.01

    1. "HIGH ANNUAL INCOME" MEANS $200,000, ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION EACH YEAR AFTER FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028.

    This establishes a new definition for high annual income that will affect eligibility starting 2027.

  • 15-2402

    1. Use a portion MAJORITY of the Arizona empowerment scholarship account monies THAT ARE allocated annually to provide an education for the → 1. Use a portion of the Arizona empowerment scholarship account monies to provide an education for the

    This clarifies the requirement for how much funding must be used for educational purposes.

  • 15-2402

    A QUALIFIED STUDENT MAY NOT USE MORE THAN $2,000 FOR → A QUALIFIED STUDENT MAY NOT USE MORE THAN $2,000 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBDIVISION IN A SINGLE SCHOOL YEAR.

    This sets a cap on the amount of money a student can use for specific services in a school year.

  • 15-2402

    A QUALIFIED STUDENT MAY NOT USE MORE THAN $2,000 FOR ALL CURRICULA AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBDIVISION IN A SINGLE SCHOOL YEAR. → A QUALIFIED STUDENT MAY NOT USE MORE THAN $2,000 FOR ALL CURRICULA AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS IN A SINGLE SCHOOL YEAR.

    This ensures that the spending limit for curricula and materials is retained.

Action History

  1. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 77 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (77)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4132?
HB 4132 is sponsored by Kevin Volk (Democrat), Betty J Villegas (Democrat), Stephanie Simacek (Democrat), Mariana Sandoval (Democrat), Sarah Liguori (Democrat), Consuelo Hernandez (Democrat), Nancy Gutierrez (Democrat), Brian Garcia (Democrat), Quantá Crews (Democrat), Patty Contreras (Democrat), Junelle Cavero (Democrat), Lorena Austin (Democrat), Cesar Aguilar (Democrat), Anna Abeytia (Democrat), Oscar De Los Santos (Democrat), and Aaron Márquez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4132?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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