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AZ HCR2006

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judy Burges

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow private school tuition vouchers for pupils in public schools with average classroom sizes of 35 or more students.

  • Establishes annual voucher amount of $5,500, adjusted annually by the percentage change in the consumer price index.

  • Also extends voucher eligibility to pupils with disabilities and pupils who have been in foster care, regardless of classroom size.

  • Amends Article II, Section 12 and Article IX, Section 10 of the Arizona Constitution to create exceptions to the prohibition on public money for private school tuition.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Private school tuition programs

Last Action

Referred to House ED Committee

1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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