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HB 2078 amends Arizona law governing charter school applications and requirements. It requires charter school applicants to submit detailed educational, business, and operational plans to approved sponsors (like state boards, universities, or community colleges), while prohibiting school districts from applying for new charters or converting district schools to charters. The bill mandates fingerprint background checks for all staff with student contact and requires charter schools to verify employment history through prior employers and the educator information system. This bill directly affects charter school applicants, sponsors, and school staff, focusing on application standards and safety checks for Arizona public charter schools. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, first reading).