Madison Advocates

10/05/2026

Today is the last day to register to vote for the General Election on November 3, 2026. Register today at Arizona.Vote.

09/29/2026

To learn how Prop. 320 will affect Madison schools, read our newsletter here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n3L38xgI_EIOo6vufSEDiQZxZZPBVA5tksVDyPv1xcc/edit?usp=sharing

09/25/2026

Stand for Children AZ recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320.
Vote and see more endorsements at noon320.com/endorsements/

Stand for Children AZ recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320, which poses dangerous threats to school funding for teacher pay, literacy coaches, librarians, nurses, counselors, food services, and more.

Vote and see more endorsements at noon320.com/endorsements/

09/23/2026

Why is Prop. 320 a trick?
It has to do with wording.
AZ spends nearly 7 in every 10 dollars in the classroom, so why would it be hard to spend the 60% on "direct instruction" that Prop. 320 requires?
The trick: The "direct instruction" required by Prop. 320 leaves out special education supports and therapies, counselors, nurses, librarians, math and literacy coaches, transportation, feeding kids, school sports, school safety and security, A/C, and more.
While the state average for classroom spending is 68%, the average for "direct instruction" is 52%. This means districts would have to cut close to 20% of the rest of their budget in order to meet the unclear, one-size fits-all mandate of Prop 320.
And if schools don’t meet it? The district’s allocation from the Classroom Site Fund — which funds teacher pay‼️ — would be slashed by 25% every year. After 4 years, it would be zeroed out, spelling devastating cuts to teacher pay and more.
Don’t be fooled - vote in November, Arizona! Find out more info at https://noon320.com

Why is Prop. 320 a trick?

It has to do with wording.

AZ spends nearly 7 in every 10 dollars in the classroom, so why would it be hard to spend the 60% on "direct instruction" that Prop. 320 requires?

The trick: The "direct instruction" required by Prop. 320 leaves out special education supports and therapies, counselors, nurses, librarians, math and literacy coaches, transportation, feeding kids, school sports, school safety and security, A/C, and more.

While the state average for classroom spending is 68%, the average for "direct instruction" is 52%. This means districts would have to cut close to 20% of the rest of their budget in order to meet the unclear, one-size fits-all mandate of Prop 320.

And if schools don’t meet it? The district’s allocation from the Classroom Site Fund — which funds teacher pay‼️ — would be slashed by 25% every year. After 4 years, it would be zeroed out, spelling devastating cuts to teacher pay and more.

Don’t be fooled - vote in November, Arizona! Find out more info at https://noon320.com

09/23/2026

The Arizona Library Association recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320. Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

The Arizona Library Association recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320, which poses dangerous threats to school funding for librarians, teachers, nurses, counselors, food services, and more.

Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

09/23/2026

The Arizona Parent Teacher Association recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320.
Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

The Arizona Parent Teacher Association recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320, which poses dangerous threats to school funding for teachers, special education supports, librarians, nurses, counselors, food services, and more.

Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

09/23/2026

The School Nurses Organization of Arizona recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320.
Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

The School Nurses Organization of Arizona recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320, which poses dangerous threats to school funding for nurses, health services, speech and language therapies, counselors, food services, and more.

Vote and learn more at NoOn320.com

09/23/2026

“Arizona voters will see Proposition 320 on the November 2026 ballot. At first glance, the concept appears simple: mandate that specific school districts allocate a minimum of 60% of their operational funds to “direct instructional expenses.” Who doesn’t want more money reaching classrooms?
However, for school social workers, educators, families, and those concerned with student well-being, the specifics are important. Prop 320 might exert considerable pressure on essential services that keep students safe, engaged, and prepared to learn.
Read on Substack: https://azsocialworkactionalliance.substack.com/.../prop... See less

“Arizona voters will see Proposition 320 on the November 2026 ballot. At first glance, the concept appears simple: mandate that specific school districts allocate a minimum of 60% of their operational funds to “direct instructional expenses.” Who doesn’t want more money reaching classrooms?

However, for school social workers, educators, families, and those concerned with student well-being, the specifics are important. Prop 320 might exert considerable pressure on essential services that keep students safe, engaged, and prepared to learn.

Read on Substack: https://azsocialworkactionalliance.substack.com/p/prop-320-and-the-hidden-risk-to-school

09/23/2026

The Arizona Center for Economic Progress recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320.

Vote and see more endorsements at noon320.com/endorsements/

The Arizona Center for Economic Progress recommends a “NO” vote on Prop. 320, which poses dangerous threats to school funding for teachers, special education supports, librarians, nurses, counselors, food services, and more.

Vote and see more endorsements at noon320.com/endorsements/

09/23/2026

Prop 320 receives no support during the KTAR News 92.3 town hall: everyone on the panel – across party lines – agreed Prop 320 is a hard NO! 🙌
Panelists criticized Prop 320 as an ill-defined mandate that penalizes school districts while ignoring operational realities. The measure fails to account for surging utility bills, water costs, and facility maintenance that districts must pay regardless of classroom spending ratios.

Panelists during KTAR News 92.3 FM's "The Issue That Matter" Town Hall said they do not support Prop 320.