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Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program
Key Points: School voucher reform plans aim to curb costs and provide accountability Critics argue the plans lack funding, violating a constitutional requirement State schools chief Tom Horne opposes both […]
School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform
Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]
Dueling ballot proposals compete to reform Arizona’s ESA program
Key Points:Â Competing ballot measures propose reforms to ESA program Disputes center on eligibility, oversight and program administration Parents, advocates clash as scrutiny, misspending concerns grow Dueling ballot measures from […]
Hail Mary: Striker amendments surface as session deadlines loom
Key Points: Strike-everything amendments replace the original language of a bill Striker amendments should be related to the bill topic, but not always, due to lawmakers running out of time […]
Bill aims to improve Arizona’s complaint process for students with disabilities
Key Points:Â Cuts to federal civil rights office limits oversight on disability discrimination State complaint system left to pick up slack, advocates move for stronger system Bill aims to increase […]
Teachers continue to leave the profession, salary remains major issue
Key Points: Teacher attrition declined, but vacancies, retention woes remain Educators cite pay, burnout, working conditions as reasons for leaving Study continues conversation on raising pay through Proposition 123 Teacher […]
State agency begins process to delete DEI language from English curriculum
Key Points: State board greenlights revisions to teaching, English language learner standards Department of Education to convene stakeholder committee to propose edits Board members urge transparency, preservation of values in […]
Questionable ESA spending soars as AG considers legal action against Horne
Key Points: ESA misspending referrals surge, totaling 20 times last year Attorney general considers litigation amid disputes over auditing practices Department of Education claims lack of prosecutorial support The Arizona […]
Parents left to fill the gap in ESA vendor vetting
Key Points:Â State fails to cross-check ESA vendors with disciplinary records Disciplined educators seem to still be listed as vendors Parents left responsible for vetting providers State law requires the […]
GOP leaders squabble over school district’s financial woes
Key Points: Treasurer rejects $3 million advance for school district, cites mismanagement State superintendent disagrees, claims district is entitled to funds under state law District asks for reconsideration, blames high […]
Federal education funds unfrozen, but community ‘buckles up’ for more cuts
Key Points:Â Frozen federal education funds to be distributed by Oct. 3Â Federal bill could cut $3.5 billion in Title I funding for 2026 School staff prepare for possible impact […]
Education department under fire for improper ESA purchases
Key Points: ESA program faces sharp backlash after spending on improper, luxury items Auditor General and ESA leadership start to consult on risk-based auditing Changes to department practices, jurisdiction of […]
