According to the governor, since he took office the funding for teachers’ salary increased 9%. However, more than 50% of that goes to new teachers because the enrollment in the state is growing.
Gov. Ducey recognized that money was “not enough.” He promised that there will be “more on the way.” He also stated that the funding for education is “trending in the right direction.” The governor reiterated that his current budget proposal included 80% of new funding for K-12 schools.
He said, “Our teachers are doing a wonderful job. They’re getting great results and they deserve more pay and that’s what I’m working on.”
On Monday, Gov. Ducey signed SB 1390, a bipartisan legislation to extend Proposition 301 for another 20 years. Proposition 301 is an initiative approved by Arizona voters in 2000 to provide millions of dollars in funding for education annually. SB 1390 protects a $667 million yearly funding for Arizona schools.
