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ESA program gains popularity

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 tonyajoyreiner

The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program continues to garner bipartisan support as parents across Arizona deluge the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) with applications for their students under the 2022 universal expansion. Since school choice opponents failed in September 2022 to collect enough signatures to challenge the expansion, the educational freedom program has more than tripled in size, say sources within ADE. For years state education rankings consistently placed Arizona among the least favorable states…

DDD accepts Down syndrome diagnosis

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 tonyajoyreiner

Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) now offers services for individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Network spearheaded Arizona House Bill 2113 (AZ HB2113) co-sponsored by Representatives Michelle Udall (R) and Joel John (R) which passed the Arizona House and Senate with strong support. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) signed the bill on March 30, 2022 which updates A.R.S. § 36-551 to include Down syndrome as a DDD-qualifier. The legislation adds Down syndrome…