ESA Reform Falters, Voters Decide | Mesa News

Arizona’s school voucher program faces a major setback as legislative reform efforts collapse amid Republican infighting and accusations of a “political circus.” With over $1.7 billion distributed since 2022 and reports of questionable spending—like trampolines and electronics—the push to put reforms on the November ballot fizzled. The Arizona Education Association is now turning to voters, launching a petition for the “Protect Education Act” to introduce income caps and better oversight. With the legislative session over and no deal reached, the fate of ESA reform now hinges on whether Arizona voters will act—before time runs out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: [solipillow.com/discount/dnn](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/4eb320baad033d40