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Each year the Arizona Education Association hosts AEA Education Day at the Capitol. This your chance to engage with legislators and let them know what your local will be doing on March 4 for the March4Schools Day of Action.
Come see the legislative process, have conversations with your legislative representatives, and eat lunch on the Capitol Lawn with elected officials and your colleagues.
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FY2010 Budget Summary
The Arizona Education Association 2010 Legislative Agenda
Public Education Funding
Through the state budget process, the AEA will prioritize public education funding and will work toward the creation of sound and sustainable public education revenue streams necessary and appropriate to invest in quality teaching and learning that meets high standards, including the development and retention of the teaching and education support professionals vital to delivering a quality public education.
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.
English Language Learners
AEA will advocate for the necessary flexibility and the adequate funding required to meet the needs of all English Language Learners.
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.
Goals of the 2010 AEA Legislative Agenda:
1. To promote necessary and adequate funding for public education as an investment in Arizona's children and its future.
2. To promote fairness and respect for public education and all public education employees.
3. To advance sound education policy that meets high standards for teaching and learning.
The AEA 2010 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 2009 AEA Delegate Assembly).
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Visit www.march4schools.com to get involved. See below for budget proposal details and background information.
Other Issues:
Federal Stimulus - American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill
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