Legislative Agenda
Goals:
- To advance sound education policy that meets high standards for teaching and learning and ensures a high quality education for all Arizona students.
- To promote necessary and adequate funding for public education as an investment in Arizona's children and its future.
- To promote fairness and respect for public education and all public education employees.
- To maintain a fair and secure retirement system for school employees.
AEA will advocate for policies that promote a systemic approach to quality teaching and learning inclusive of teacher preparation and certification; professional development, including mentoring and career development; evaluation; and compensation structures.
AEA will advocate for the necessary flexibility and the adequate funding required to meet the needs of all English Language Learners.
Public Education Funding
AEA will advocate for adequate and equitable public education funding that supports quality teaching and learning to high standards. To realize such funding, AEA will advocate for state tax policies that are sustainable, research-informed, and aligned with long-term economic strength.
Fair Employment Rights
AEA will advocate to restore teacher employment rights relating to contract dates, RIF process, salaries, nonrenewal notices and association work.
AEA will advocate for due-process rights for education support professionals (classified employees) comparable to those reserved for other state employees.
Sustainable and Fair Retirement System
AEA will advocate to restore the balanced employee/employer contribution structure.
The AEA 2012 Legislative Agenda is developed by the AEA Government Relations and Legislative Action Task Force and approved by the AEA Board of Directors. It is based on the public policy statements included in the AEA Legislative Platform adopted by the 2011 AEA Delegate Assembly. AEA will monitor all legislation and will take a position to support or oppose any bill that enhances or detracts from the AEA Legislative Platform.
Approved December 12, 2011
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