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Arizona proposes constitutional amendment to include high schools in the permanent state school fund

Original title: technical correction; state school fund

Last action · June 13, 2026: House First ReadingSponsor: Alex Kolodin

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What This Bill Proposed

HCR 2030 proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly include high schools alongside common schools as beneficiaries of the permanent state school fund and school land rentals, pending voter approval at the next general election.

Why it matters

Expands the statutory scope of the permanent state school fund to formally incorporate high schools into land sales and rental revenue distributions, requiring a public vote.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

common and high schools in Arizona

High schools are explicitly included as eligible beneficiaries for apportionments from the permanent state school fund and land rentals.

Directly affected

Arizona voters

Voters must vote on whether to approve the constitutional amendment at the next general election.

Key Facts

  • Proposes an amendment to Article XI, section 8 of the Constitution of Arizona.
  • Expands the permanent state school fund use from common schools to include both common and high schools.
  • Derives the permanent school fund from the sale of public school lands specified in the enabling act approved June 20, 1910, escheated estates, unclaimed corporate shares and dividends, and gifts or bequests.
  • Requires school land rentals and other provided funds to be apportioned for both common and high school education.
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  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HCR 2030 change about the state school fund?
It explicitly adds high schools to the existing permanent state school fund and school land rental apportionments, which previously referenced only common schools.
Do voters need to approve this change?
Yes, the Secretary of State is required to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jun 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Reading

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Connected Entities

Alex Kolodin, Governor, Secretary of State
PersonAlex Kolodin“Representative who introduced HCR 2030”Map →
PersonGovernor“Responsible for issuing a proclamation if approved by voters”Map →
PersonSecretary of State“Responsible for submitting the proposition to voters”Map →

Sources

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apps.azleg.gov

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