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Peoria Unified board adopts resolution opposing expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Summary
After extended debate, the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted to adopt a resolution opposing the state'level expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, citing concerns that the program diverts public dollars from district schools and may benefit families who already choose private options.
The Peoria Unified School district governing board voted to adopt a resolution opposing expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), saying the program reduces funding available to district schools.
Board members debated the resolution after administration presented language from the Arizona School Boards Association. The board approved the resolution following public and member discussion about…
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