Should Arizona schools be penalized for spending money on counselors, bus drivers, and air conditioning? Republicans say yes.
You’ll get to vote on Prop 320 this November. The measure requires large districts to put 60% of operational spending toward “direct instruction”—a formula that excludes vital student support services like mental health care and campus safety.
Districts that fall short risk losing up to 100% of their Classroom Site Funds, which help fund teacher pay.
Supporters argue the rule forces accountability, while public education advocates warn it creates an unfunded mandate that harms students.
