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HB 2811

appropriation; student success coaches

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2811 appropriates state funding to hire student success coaches in Arizona schools to improve graduation rates and academic outcomes.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2811

Legislative bill overview

HB 2811 appropriates state funding for student success coaches in Arizona schools. The bill allocates resources to hire and deploy coaches who work directly with students to improve academic outcomes, graduation rates, and overall student support services.

Why is this important

Student success coaches have shown measurable impact on reducing dropout rates and improving college and career readiness, particularly for disadvantaged students. Dedicated funding for these positions directly affects whether schools can maintain these support programs or eliminate them due to budget constraints, which disproportionately impacts lower-resourced districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount and source: The specific dollar amount appropriated and whether it comes from new revenue, reallocation of existing education funds, or deficit spending is not detailed in the limited bill information available
  • Program definition and accountability: Lack of clarity on what qualifications these coaches must have, what measurable outcomes are expected, and how success will be evaluated across districts
  • Equity distribution: Whether funding is distributed equitably across rural, urban, and economically disadvantaged districts, or concentrated in specific areas

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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