State Board adopts ESA handbook update despite member’s objections
The Arizona State Board of Education voted 7–1 to adopt the ESA handbook for FY 2026–27 with only date changes proposed by ADE; President Haley cast the lone no vote citing concerns about handbook wording on what counts as 'reasonably related' purchases.
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The Arizona State Board of Education on Tuesday adopted the Department of Education’s proposed ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) handbook for the 2026–27 school year, voting 7–1 after department staff recommended no substantive changes beyond date updates.
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