Last month, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB2310—a bill that aims to prosecute distributing sexual images to children, but community groups and teachers say it has the capability of instead targeting those who provide inclusive education on gender and sex.
The state House voted 45-14 Tuesday to waive the expenditure cap that is in the way of Arizona public schools being able to spend all the money they already have for this fiscal year.All Democratic representatives voted in favor of the resolution, while 14 Republicans opposed it without explaining their decision.
By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Published: Friday, April 30, 2021 - 12:09pm
Updated: Friday, April 30, 2021 - 12:52pm
Arizona schools remain free to suspend or expel students, no matter how young.
A proposal to ban that practice for most students prior to the fifth grade failed by a single vote Thursday on the House floor. Foes suggested that it doesn t really go far enough.
But Rep. Michelle Udall (R-Mesa), who crafted HB 2123, said the way some people would like to amend the measure is precluded by federal law. She now will try to convince at least one of her colleagues to change their mind and have it reconsidered.