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Arizona ESA Reform Heads to Voters | Mesa News
Arizona’s controversial ESA education program, which funnels state funds to private, religious, or homeschools, is under fire after reports of bizarre spending like trampoline parks and luxury driving lessons. In response, a coalition including the Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools is pushing a ballot initiative called the “Protect Education Act” to overhaul the program. Proposed changes include capping family income at $150K, banning funds from being used for jewelry or paying relatives (with exceptions for students with disabilities), requiring fingerprint clearance for…
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