Arizona online instruction; cost study

SB 1412 requires Arizona's auditor general to study the costs of online education programs for fiscal years 2022-2025, including administration, technology, and staffing expenses. The study must examine how funding formulas allocate money per online student, compare spending across delivery methods, and identify ways to reduce administrative burdens. The state will provide $165,000 in funding for this study during fiscal year 2026-2027, with the requirement ending December 31, 2027. This bill directly affects online schools, the auditor general, and the state education departments by mandating a detailed cost analysis to inform future policy decisions.