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AZ HCR2030

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jack Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article II, Section 12 and Article IX, Section 10 of the Arizona Constitution to allow private school tuition voucher programs.

  • Establishes annual private school tuition vouchers of $5,500 (adjusted annually by consumer price index changes) for pupils attending public schools with average classroom size of 35 or more students.

  • Exempts tuition voucher programs from constitutional prohibitions on using public money for religious worship, exercise, instruction, or support of religious establishments.

  • Extends voucher eligibility to pupils with disabilities and pupils who have been in foster care regardless of public school classroom size.

  • Requires submission of the constitutional amendment to Arizona voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Private school tuition programs

Last Action

Introduced

1/18/2011

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