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Require Certain School Districts to Spend 60% of Operational Spending on Direct Instruction Measure
Require Certain School Districts to Spend 60% of Operational Spending on Direct Instruction Measure
Arizona · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Require certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses
A yes vote means
Certain school districts would be required to spend at least 60% of their operational budget directly on instruction and teaching.
A no vote means
School districts would continue their current spending practices without this 60% requirement.
Simple explanation
Right now, schools spend money on lots of things — teachers, classrooms, but also administration, buildings, and support services. This measure says that at least 60 cents of every dollar has to go directly to teaching (like paying teachers and buying classroom materials), rather than going to other expenses. Think of it like saying a restaurant must spend at least 60% of its budget on food and cooking, not just rent and management.
Who's for it, who's against it
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Source: Ballotpedia