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ESA Law and Administrative Rules

The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program was passed in 2011 by the Arizona State Legislature.  The Arizona Department of Education is responsible for administering the program according to the statute and Arizona State Board of Education rules.  The specific state statutes that govern the program are provided below:  

Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules

icon icon A.R.S. 15-2401 - This section of the ESA statute defines key terms referenced in the rest of the law as well as what constitutes a 'qualified school' and 'qualified student.'

icon icon A.R.S. 15-2402 - This section states how a qualified parent may apply and also states appropriate uses of the scholarship funds.

icon icon A.R.S. 15-2403 - Dictates administrative rules and oversight of the scholarship by the Arizona Department of Education & The Arizona State Treasurer's Office.

icon icon A.R.S. 15-2404- Sets forth the limits of control over non-public institutions by the department and other governmental agencies.

icon icon A.R.S. 15-2405- Requires ADE to contract with a third-party administrator to assist the department in the financial administration of ESAs.

 

ESA Program Administrative Rules

 

Appealing with the Arizona State Board of Education

For detailed information regarding how to submit an appeal to the SBE, seek guidance by: 

  • Visiting the SBE’s Homepage: SBE ESA Homepage
  • Calling the SBE’s Main Office: (602) 542-5057
  • Faxing the SBE’s Main Office: (602) 542-3046
  • Emailing the SBE at [email protected]
  • Requesting assistance via mail:

 

Arizona State Board of Education
Attn: ESA Appeals
1700 Washington Street
Executive Tower, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ  85007

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