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PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne is throwing his support behind a bill that stops schools from providing harmful foods on campus amid growing concerns about ingredients that potentially cause significant health risks for children.

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced that sufficient funding to cover payroll for teachers in the Isaac Elementary School District has been sent from the Maricopa County Treasurer to the district today.

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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has issued the following statement regarding the federal grants pause that was announced today by the Trump Administration.

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne is urging the legislature to pass an emergency bill to ensure employees of the financially troubled Isaac Elementary School District get paid this week.

FY25 January BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website.

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says the U.S. Department of Education has released previously-reverted Covid relief funds earmarked for the Isaac Elementary School District, making approximately $6 million available to the financially-troubled district, though he cautions that Maricopa County and state lawmakers must continue to work on solving the district’s long-term financial issues. He adds the county should ensure these funds are disbursed as soon as possible since they were originally allocated to that district.

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced a new partnership with mental health care provider Cartwheel, to bring students and families in Arizona’s rural counties rapid access to mental health support using telehealth.