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Bill targeting antisemitism in schools advances despite opposition by educators
Key Points: Educators could face legal action if they are accused of antisemitism in the classroom Supporters say the bill is in response to an increase in antisemitic incidents Opponents […]
Yee says she’ll challenge Horne for state school superintendent
Key Points: Horne angered the Freedom Caucus members when he denied some reimbursements The fight for GOP nominee comes as lawmakers debate whether and how to continue Prop. 123 Yee […]
Stacey Brown: School choice on the homefront
Stacey Brown is first and foremost a homeschool mom. But educating her three children using the Empowerment Scholarship Account program propelled Brown to the grassroots — placing her at press […]
Dispute over school choice funding means ballot measure for teacher pay unlikely
Key Points: Teacher pay hike stalled over GOP demand for school vouchers Governor Hobbs rejects tying voucher expansion to education funding plan Special election unlikely as attention shifts to budget […]
Pending bill would allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism
Key Points: A bill to allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism is one vote away from passing Legislature Opponents warn punishment against criticism of Israel threatens teacher rights, free […]
Lawmakers approve bill to require Gulf of America be taught in schools
State lawmakers gave final approval on May 6 to require that Arizona high schoolers be taught that the body of water from Florida all the way around to the Yucatan […]
Education groups announce opposition campaign against school choice on Proposition 123
Key Points: Democrats, education groups oppose tying school choice to teacher pay proposal Republicans still finalizing bill language to protect existing choice options Opponents warn of lawsuits, campaigns if such […]
Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban
Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes […]
ESA handbook proposes limits on certain purchases, drawing opposition
Key Points: Vote delayed on handbook to allow additional input from lawmakers, account holders. Concerns over price caps and impact on families of students with disabilities remain. State board wants […]
Private schools, public teams: Should public school sports be open to private school students?
Key Points: Legislation would allow private school students to compete on public school sports teams Advocates believe the bill allows access to important programs for private school students Opponents believe […]
College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus
Key Points: Overnight college encampments could be banned under HB2880 The bill was created in response to antisemitic protests Some lawmakers argue the regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” State lawmakers are […]
Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding
Key points Schools face funding loss without compliance with federal guidance The State Department of Education says it will enforce the cuts Shortened Covid fund deadlines result in additional monetary […]
