Legislative Preview 2019

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Speaking from 15 years being a WDEA, AEA and NEA member I know that I am not fully knowledgeable to all the terms the Arizona state legislature.  I must admit my general understandings falls back to my Arizona history requirements when I first started teaching.
The illustrious, Stephanie Parra down at AEA conducted a ZOOM meeting recently that lays out the nuts and bolts of what the current legislature looks like.  Stephanie reviews the names of the republicans and democrats now in the current Senate and House.  Remember, the House now holds the smallest Republican majority since 1988.  Parra reviews the helpful breakdown of Bills, Rederendums and Citizen Initiatives.  Our AEA lobbyist notes specific Senate (SB) and House bills (HB) that are threatening the #RedforEd movement.  For those you who were down there in April with 75,000 of your public education supporting friends the fight for public education funding continues.  You don't have to be down at the capital everyday either you can help Lobby right from the comforts of your own home.
Please share this information with others to keep them informed and knowledgeable.  All in all, it's definitely something to wake up, make a nice cup a coffee or tea in morning and get informed!

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