TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A ballot measure to boost classroom spending is facing opposition from teachers. Proposition 320 would require most Arizona school districts to spend 60% of their budgets on “direct instructional expenses.”
No Pima County districts meet the mark
An Auditor General report shows no Pima County districts are meeting the 60% mark, including top-performing districts in the area. All Pima County districts would have to restructure their budgets if Proposition 320 passes.
Meanwhile, Tucson parents and teachers say the requirement will take support services away from students.
Flowing Wells parent Marcia Austin opposes Proposition 320…