appropriation; Ganado unified school district

Plain English Breakdown

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Money for School Projects in Ganado

This bill gives money to the Department of Education so it can give funds to the Ganado Unified School District on the Navajo Nation for safety and maintenance projects.

What This Bill Does

• Gives $12,772,000 from state money to the Department of Education.
• The Department of Education will use this money to help the Ganado Unified School District with its needs.
• Money is set aside for a new fire alarm system at the school district ($6 million).
• Money is also given for replacing heating and cooling systems ($6 million total).
• Other projects include installing vape sensors, improving transportation exits, and fixing floors in two schools.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Department of Education will receive money.
• Ganado Unified School District on the Navajo Nation will get funds for school improvements.

Terms To Know

Appropriation

Money given by the government to a department or agency for specific purposes.

HVAC

A system that controls heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not say how these projects will be managed.
• It is unclear if there are other safety or maintenance needs beyond what the bill lists.
• No information on when the funds must be spent by.

Official Summary Text

HB2890 - appropriation; Ganado unified school district

Current Bill Text

HB2890 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
appropriation; Ganado unified school district

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2890

Introduced by

Representative
Tsosie

AN
ACT

Appropriating monies to the department of
education.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.
Appropriation;
department of education; Ganado unified school district; safety, maintenance
and renovation projects

The sum of $12,772,000 is appropriated
from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of
education to distribute to the Ganado unified school district of the Navajo
Nation for safety, maintenance and renovation projects in the Ganado unified
school district in the following amounts:

1. District fire alarm
system.���������������������� $ 6,000,000

2. District HVAC
replacement.����������������������� $ 6,000,000

3. District vape sensors.��������������������������� $ 20,000

4. Transportation second
floor exit.���������������� $ 12,000

5. Ganado high school
flooring.��������������������� $ 250,000

6. Ganado primary school
flooring.������������������ $ 250,000

7. Ganado primary school
outside stairs.������������ $ 240,000