The new corporate scholarship tax credit law is named after Lexie Weck, a seven-year-old girl with autism, cerebral palsy and mild mental retardation. Weck relied on a voucher program to attend the Chrysalis Academy, a small private school in Tempe that specializes in working with autistic children…..read more here.
Archive for May, 2009
Governor Jan Brewer today signed “Lexie’s Law”
Posted in Education on May 29, 2009 | Comments Off
Meet Sen. Al Melvin, R-District 26
Posted in Bios on May 29, 2009 | Comments Off
A triumph for foster children and disabled kids
Posted in Education on May 29, 2009 | Comments Off
Today’s Arizona Republic editorial sums this issue up well:
Empathy for the downtrodden and needy.
Historically, this is the prevailing sentiment of Democrats, who seek to smooth the rougher edges of the lives of citizens.
The prevailing sentiment except where public-school interests are concerned, that is.
State lawmakers have created a new tuition tax-credit organization that will pay the bills [...]
Republicans reject Democrats’ latest budget proposal.
Posted in Budget, Economy, Taxes on May 28, 2009 | Comments Off
Republicans reject Democrats’ non-solution to Arizona’s growing budget crisis. Their proposal consists of property tax increases, a massive expansion of items and services subject to sales taxation, and a proposed increase in local sales tax collections.
Democrats claim their new budget proposal avoids “high tax increases,” but in fact, they increase the qualifying tax rate to [...]
Our Condolences to Treasurer Martin and Family
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28, 2009 | Comments Off
Our deepest condolences go out to Treasurer Dean Martin. We have been touched and saddened by the sudden passing of his wife Kerry, and son Austin. Kerry Martin was considered a part of our Senate family, and Treasurer Martin and his family are in our thoughts and prayers during this terribly difficult time.
“When Dean was in the Senate, Kerry often stopped by to keep him company. Her [...]
Sen. Verschoor Speaks about special session bill for disabled, foster children
Posted in Education on May 27, 2009 | Comments Off
The Legislature passed a bill in special session today to provide continued scholarships for disabled and disadvantaged children. The bill has been transmitted to Governor Brewer for her signature.
Due to the quick action of the legislature, the bill was passed in special session. This means several disabled and foster children will be able to stay [...]
Legislature passes special session bill for disabled, foster children
Posted in Education on May 27, 2009 | Comments Off
JOINT NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Legislature passes special session bill for disabled, foster children
Creates stability for hundreds of vulnerable students, saves state money
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 27, 2009) – The Legislature today passed a bill allowing hundreds of our state’s most vulnerable students to avoid disruption and remain in schools that meet their [...]
Sen. Russell Pearce Comments on SB1001
Posted in Education on May 27, 2009 | Comments Off
Sen. Russell Pearce speaks about the value of SB1001 in the Senate Appropriations committee. The bill provides scholarships to disabled and displaced students.
Watch the video here:
Special Session Update: School Choice Bill Passes Approps.
Posted in Education on May 26, 2009 | Comments Off
May 26, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sen. Thayer Verschoor, R-22
602-926-4136
Tuition tax credit gives Arizona’s disabled, foster children the stability, education they deserve while saving costs to state
(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) – The Senate Appropriations Committee today passed legislation to allow hundreds of disabled and foster children in Arizona to remain in their schools, and others the [...]
Arizona Education Statistics
Posted in Education on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
In a comparison of statistics, the National Education Assocaion (NEA) and the Arizona Tax Research Assocaiton (ATRA), effectively demonstrate that the minimal correlation between class size and student achievement inf Arizona’s education system.
Assuming we take at face value the numbers stated in the NEA study, Arizona Ranks near the bottom in per pupil spending. (NEA Ranking pg 85)
Not [...]
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