remedial education; tribal colleges; appropriations

SB 1574 allocates $4 million in state funding for remedial education programs at two Arizona tribal colleges: $2 million each for Navajo Technical University and Diné College during fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill requires both institutions to submit annual reports by October 2026 detailing course completion rates for students receiving remedial education. It intends for this funding to continue annually beyond 2025-2026. The bill directly affects students enrolled in remedial education at these tribal colleges by providing dedicated funding for academic support. The legislation focuses on sustaining educational resources rather than altering policy or creating new requirements.