ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Phoenix, Arizona
technology assisted instruction program
Removes the annual evaluation and reporting requirements of the State Board of Education and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) regarding the Technology Assisted Project-Based Instruction program.
The Technology Assisted Project-Based Instruction program (TAPBI) was established in 1998 on a pilot basis “to improve pupil achievement and extend academic options beyond the four walls of the traditional classroom.” The program is primarily funded through the Average Daily Membership (ADM) counts of the approximately 500 pupils who participate in the program, excluding additional state costs associated with participating pupils who are not counted in the ADM.
Two school districts and two charter schools currently participate in TAPBI: Deer Valley Unified, Mesa Unified, PPEP TEC Charter School (Tucson and 13 other sites) and Sequoia Choice Charter School (Mesa and Show Low).
State law requires each participating school site to submit a report to the State Board of Education and JLBC by June 30th of each year. The State Board of Education and JLBC are required to collaboratively compile and evaluate the information submitted in an annual report to the Governor and Legislature by November 15th each year.
There is no discernible fiscal impact to the state general fund associated with this bill.
1. Removes the evaluation and reporting requirements of the State Board of Education and the JLBC regarding the Technology Assisted Project-Based Instruction program that are submitted to the Governor and Legislature by November 15th each year.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Provides for a general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Staff
February 4, 2002