Notwithstanding section 15-2401, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "qualified student" includes a resident of this state who both:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 15-2401.01

  • public school: means any public institution established for the purposes of offering instruction to pupils in programs for preschool children with disabilities, kindergarten programs or any combination of elementary grades or secondary grades one through twelve. See Arizona Laws 15-101

1. Is eligible to enroll in a public school in this state in any of the following:

(a) A preschool program for children with disabilities.

(b) A kindergarten program.

(c) Any of grades one through twelve.

2. Does not otherwise qualify for an Arizona empowerment scholarship account pursuant to this chapter.