Tell Arizona Lawmakers: Put Classrooms First

Arizona families expect their education tax dollars to support students and teachers in the classroom. But too often, those resources are diverted away from instruction and into administrative overhead and non-classroom expenses.

At the same time, student outcomes have stagnated, leaving parents and taxpayers questioning whether current spending priorities are delivering results.

HCR 2007/SCR 1032 would bring greater accountability and transparency to how education dollars are used by ensuring that at least 60% of school operational spending is directed toward classroom instruction – including teachers, aides, and learning resources.

This is not a radical proposal. It sets a reasonable, achievable standard that prioritizes what matters most: student learning and teacher support. It also gives districts time to adjust and improve, while ensuring that education funding is aligned with classroom outcomes.

Arizona voters deserve a say in how their tax dollars are spent. This ballot referral would allow citizens to weigh in on a commonsense measure to refocus education spending where it belongs. 

Tell your legislators: Support HCR2007/SCR1032 and put Arizona classrooms first.