Brewer signs school voucher bill
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill that would help expedite the approval process for parents of some students in the state school voucher program.
Expanded voucher system OK’d by Arizona House
The Arizona House has passed an expansion of a small school voucher program that could vastly increase the number of children allowed to use public funds to attend a private school.
Veteran legislator appears to hold off challenge in Tucson
Incumbent Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford, a veteran legislator from an influential political family, has fended off a challenge by the widow of a popular Democratic leader. Cajero Bedford holds a... […]
School groups sue over empowerment accounts
Groups representing teachers and public school districts filed suit on Monday against a new state voucher-style system for disabled students, alleging that the program violates constitutional bans on state aid for private and religious schools.
School vouchers resurface
School choice advocates are pushing to amend the state Constitution to allow students in failing public schools to use vouchers at private schools.
Panels approve voucher legislation in special session
House and Senate panels have approved legislation that would create tax credits for people and businesses that donate money to provide private-school scholarships to foster kids and handicapped students.
Brewer calls special session to deal with vouchers
Gov. Jan Brewer has called a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to pass legislation that would create a school scholarship program for children in foster homes and children with disabilities, according to a press release sent May 20 by the Governor's Office.
Lawmakers press for a special session on voucher issue
Some lawmakers and school-choice advocates are making a strong push for Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to resurrect a school-voucher program that was deemed unconstitutional by the state's highest court.