Transportation with Arizona ESA and scholarship funds

What is covered, conditions and how to pay

Status: Covered with conditions. Only public transportation between home and the student's qualified school.
Conditions: Public transportation services in Arizona (commuter pass, transportation network company/ride sharing, public bus, taxi, vanpool) between the student's residence and the qualified school where the student is enrolled. By statute, all other transportation of the pupil is excluded. Qualified schools may also charge 'Transportation fees' as an approved school fee. ADE issues the ClassWallet debit card only to account holders who have a student with a disability and who opt in through the ESA parent portal (ADE ESA Support, 'ClassWallet Pre-Paid Debit Card', checked 2026-10-15).
Limits: Within Arizona; home-to-qualified-school trips only.
Payment routes: ClassWallet debit card (students with a disability), Reimbursement
Documentation: Receipt meeting HB p. 44 requirements.
Not allowed: Any transportation of the pupil other than the services above; fuel and oil; motorized vehicles; transportation for postsecondary study; travel costs for teachers or tutors.
Example: Commuter pass
Source: ESA Parent Handbook, School Year 2025–2026, Ch. 3, 'Public transportation services', p. 26; table p. 16; 'Approved qualified school fees' p. 17; A.R.S. §15-2402(B)(4)(o) and (B)(6)(b) pp. 72–73; p. 26 (postsecondary); pp. 40–41 (unallowable) (version July 1, 2025). Checked 2026-10-15.

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