Educators and the Arizona Education Association gathered at the state capitol to rally for Prop 123, a measure that would provide additional funding for education in Arizona. The current teacher shortage in the state has highlighted the need for increased pay for educators. Proposition 123, which is set to expire this year, allocated 6.9% of the State Land Trust towards K-12 education, amounting to approximately $300 million. Lawmakers have proposed various ways to address teacher pay increases, with Republicans advocating for the full 6.9% to go towards teacher salaries, while Democrats are calling for more flexibility in how the funds are used.
Governor Hobbs recently unveiled a plan for Prop 123 that includes $216 million for teacher pay by 2026 and making a portion of it a permanent funding source. The proposal aims to reform the triggers associated with Prop 123 and ensure continued support for education funding. If no resolution is passed, the state land trust distribution could revert back to the original 2.5%, potentially impacting education funding in the future. The fate of Prop 123 will ultimately be decided by voters, with both the House and Senate needing to pass a resolution for it to appear on the ballot.
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