PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne is applauding the work of three Arizona high school students who were today named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. This program recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) opens today, May 8, 2024. SEDD is a comprehensive platform for Public Education Agencies (PEAs) to securely access federally mandated special education and statewide public data with redaction features. Through this application, PEAs enter, review, and certify special education data required under Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

A.R.S. § 15-915 2023 Timelines

PHOENIX – Citing the growing incidents of Fentanyl deaths and overdoses among Arizona school-aged children, schools chief Tom Horne has announced an initiative to supply schools with the anti-overdose drug Narcan and the creation of a statewide task force to address this growing crisis. He has also endorsed an effort to get free anti-drug awareness materials into all Arizona schools.  

A.R.S. § 15-185(D) requires the reduction of the base support level and equalization assistance by the amount of federal and state monies received by a charter school that are intended for the basic maintenance and operations of the school.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-185(B)(2), the student count of a charter school shall be determined initially by using an "estimated count" based on the actual registration of pupils before the beginning of the school year. 

The Charter Estimated Counts application will open for data submission on 05/31/2024. The deadline to submit Charter Estimated Counts is 07/1/2024. 

Fiscal Year 2025 Instructional Calendars and Optional 200-Day Calendars

Budget forms for the upcoming fiscal year are typically published shortly after the state budget passes to incorporate any changes in state law. Since the FY 2025 state budget has not yet passed, School Finance and the Auditor General's Office are planning to publish preliminary budget forms to allow districts and charters to plan budget preparation processes and governing board meetings.

The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval System for the 2024–2025 school year opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. ESS plans to have all Private Special Education Schools, Emotional Disabilities-Public (ED-P) programs, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) that wish to operate for the fiscal year 2025 reviewed and approved by June 15, 2024.

The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices team is excited to announce a free, virtual, professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators: “Sparking Curiosity with Problem-Solving: Raising Student Voice.” Come learn about a professional learning series for the 2024–2025 school year that offers in-person training and on-site coaching. This presentation is designed for general and special education teachers and administrators.