School safety; ESAs; fingerprinting; revisions

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This bill makes several changes related to school safety and Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program. It requires more school staff, including those at qualified schools receiving ESA funds, to undergo identity-verified fingerprint background checks. The bill also establishes a School Safety Center within the Department of Education to identify best practices, provide training, and administer the school safety program.

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