Arizona Court Kills School Voucher Ballot Measure | Tucson News

Arizona’s Supreme Court has struck down a controversial ballot measure aimed at bringing accountability to the state’s billion-dollar school voucher program, effectively killing it before voters could decide. Proposition 2-11 sought to impose an income cap, ban misuse of funds, and require fingerprint checks for schools accepting vouchers—but the court upheld a lower court’s ruling that disqualified thousands of signatures, leaving it short of the legal threshold. Backers, including educators and parents, are furious, blaming powerful voucher advocates who allegedly worked to suppress the measure, fearing voters would opt to fund public schools instead. Opponents, however, see it as a victory for school choice, with key figures in the voucher movement celebrating. The court also ordered lawmakers to rewrite the ballot language, calling the original description biased and unlawful. With the measure off the November ballot, supporters now pivot to backing candidates who align with their education funding priorities, fueling an ongoing national debate over school choice and public resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ef5bd6948dab7a4