Former Governor Ducey and the Republican-led legislature in 2022 passed tax cuts then implemented, after voters rejected, universal ESA vouchers. Now, Gov. Hobbs is left to clean up the $1.8 billion dollar budget deficit mess.
Where are the fiscally responsible Republicans?
This budget deficit will impact every citizen in this state.
Arizona taxpayers shouldn’t have our services cut in order to fund vouchers for families who can already afford private school. The majority of ESA voucher recipients reside in the wealthiest zip codes in the state.
Arizona is 49th in the nation in per pupil spending. There are zero requirements for voucher students to show they are meeting state standards or even learning at all.
Arizona's ESA voucher program lacks academic accountability measures, financial transparency, academic oversight and child safety measures. Teachers participating in the state voucher system do not need to pass a background check to ensure they are safe to work with children.
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Former Governor Ducey and the Arizona Republican-led legislature have failed Arizona.
Rachel Rulmyr Ed.D, retired public school educator
Oro Valley
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