AZ HB2061

Establishes a new special school district assessment for statewide teacher pay beginning in fiscal year 2010-2011, allowing school districts to budget up to 5.5% of their revenue control limit funded through primary property tax.

Monies from the special assessment must be recorded separately and used for teacher compensation increases based on performance, teacher professional development programs, and employment-related expenses.

Repeals title 15, chapter 9, article 1.1 (career ladder program provisions) and amends related statutes to eliminate references to career ladder programs.

Requires school districts to follow truth in taxation notice and hearing requirements when budgeting the special assessment, with the assessment portion exempt from state aid computation.

Applies retroactively to June 30, 2010, and amends provisions governing school district consolidation, unification, and teacher dismissal procedures to remove career ladder program language.