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Horne statement praising SCOTUS decision permitting opt out of inappropriate sexual classes

  • Fri, Jun 27 2025

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement supporting today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that schools must provide an opt-out for parents excusing their children when their religious beliefs conflict with course material.

More students than ever attain Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency

  • Wed, Jun 25 2025

PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says he is very pleased that nearly 2,400 Arizona public school students received the Seal of Arts proficiency during the 2024-25 school year, the highest amount ever awarded.

FY 2025 June Expenditure Report (BUDG-25)

  • Wed, Jun 25 2025  •
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FY 2025 June Expenditure Report (BUDG-25)

FY 2025 Prop 123 Payment 2

  • Tue, Jun 24 2025  •
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FY 2025 Prop 123 Payment 2

State board agrees to new ESA Parent Handbook

  • Mon, Jun 23 2025

PHOENIX – After more than a year of gathering input from parents, lawmakers and other interested stakeholders, the updated Arizona Department of Education Empowerment Scholarship Account Parent Handbook has been approved in an 8-1 vote by the State Board of Education. State Superintendent Tom Horne made the successful motion to approve.

CHILD FIND INFO: Certificate of Educational Convenience FAQ Now Available

  • Mon, Jun 23 2025  •
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The ADE/ESS and School Finance sections have worked together to develop a resource for parents, counties, and public education agencies on certificates of educational convenience (CEC).

IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: You're Invited: Arizona's 2025 IDEA Preconference -- Leadership in Action

  • Mon, Jun 23 2025  •
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We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive, invite-only event designed for Arizona’s special education leaders: the 2025 IDEA Director’s Preconference. This is your opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead alongside peers who are shaping the future of special education across the state.

Horne says veto of antisemitism bill is terrible error

  • Mon, Jun 23 2025

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says Governor Hobbs’ veto of bipartisan legislation addressing antisemitism in public school classrooms is a terrible error that does not take into account the growing amount of antisemitism nationwide.

Supt. Tom Horne calls for Arizona law implementing new SCOTUS decision that state prohibition of gender affirming care for minors is constitutional

  • Thu, Jun 19 2025

PHOENIX-   Supt Tom Horne is calling for an Arizona law implementing the new United States Supreme Court decision that upheld a Tennessee law banning youth gender affirming care.

FY2025 June State Aid Payment

  • Thu, Jun 19 2025  •
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Important update for the FY2025 June State Aid Payment.

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