SB1210 — SB 1210 is introduced and explained as creating a separate out-of-state registration process for private post-secondary institutions domiciled outside Arizona that enroll Arizona residents in fully online programs. The discussion covers application and disclosure requirements, application of student tuition recovery fund protections, and the bill’s purpose of closing a regulatory loophole and protecting students and Arizona’s private post-secondary standards. A witness asks for a yes vote, then a motion is made for a due pass recommendation with no amendments, and the committee ultimately reports SB 1210 out with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote.
Sophia Perkovich — A signed-in attendee is identified, though the transcript is fragmented.
Susan Cardulo — Susan Cardulo introduces herself for the record and identifies herself as the executive director of the Arizona Private School Association, then begins testifying in support of the bill. Later, the committee references her testimony and asks if there are any questions for her.
Sophia — Committee asks whether Sophia is the same person as Susan, indicating confusion in the sign-in record.
SB1370 — SB 1370 is introduced and explained as a bill allowing principals, but not requiring them, to permit representatives of certain patriotic youth groups to address students in public schools during the first quarter of the school year, while prohibiting discrimination or denial of access to those groups. After the explanation concludes, the committee moves SB 1370 for a due pass recommendation and votes it out with that recommendation.
Sydney — Answered questions on SB 1370 and noted the sponsor's talking points.
Katie Rice — A signed-in person is referenced, but it is unclear whether she is present or opposing the bill.
SB1422 — SB 1422 is introduced and described as extending the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board for 10 years until July 1, 2036. After the presentation, the sponsor asks the committee to move the bill, a motion is made for a due pass recommendation, and the bill is ultimately given a due pass recommendation.
Jay Kaproski — The chair notes that Jay Kaproski is signed in and invites him to come up and say a few words on SB 1422, but he has not yet testified in this excerpt.
SB1423 — SB 1423 is introduced as the final bill, continuing the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for 10 years until July 1, 2036. The presenter notes it is the same bill previously heard in an earlier meeting, and a witness briefly remarks that she had testified fully the prior week. A motion is then made to give SB 1423 a due pass recommendation, with a member noting for the record that the bill extends the commission for ten years rather than shorter terms. The committee ultimately gives SB 1423 a due pass recommendation.
Demoree Michalo — A signed-in witness is identified, though the spelling is uncertain.
Demerie Michelot — A witness is identified, though the spelling remains uncertain, and is available for questions.
Demi Michelin — President of WICHE; gives brief testimony on SB 1423 and notes the organization's long partnership with Arizona.
Chad Sampson — Listed as another person signed in, if necessary, but he does not speak in this section.