A new trial has commenced in Arizona over long-standing disparities in school funding, a case that dates back to a 1994 Supreme Court ruling. The trial, which began on Tuesday, focuses on whether the state has failed to establish and fund minimum adequate facility standards for schools. The plaintiffs argue that Arizona has not met its constitutional obligation to provide a 'general and uniform' school system. The defense, represented by Republicans, contends that the current system is legal and sufficient. The outcome of this month-long trial could result in a landmark ruling on school facilities funding in the state. State lawmakers are being urged to fulfill their constitutional obligations.
Arizona School Superintendent Tom Horne said school districts that were confused about Title I funding this year didn't check their emails. @_sullivn got the emails. Here's what they show. https://t.co/nqt1ZtJnpu via @azcentral
After seven years of legal wrangling, a lawsuit that could produce a landmark ruling on school facilities funding is going to trial. https://t.co/0SUjgD8cG7
Month-long trial begins this morning about whether state is meeting its obligation for a "general and uniform" school system and providing sufficient dollars to meet minimum standards. https://t.co/HFdXWTlviM
As trial begins, defense of Arizona school facilities funding handed to Republicans https://t.co/cRflnD4Aeu via @azcentral
Horne said Arizona schools confused about funding did not check emails. Here's what records show https://t.co/mup0gE0aEU
As trial begins, defense of Arizona school facilities funding handed to Republicans https://t.co/jCLmbgxCYm
AZ schools head to court today in latest bid to get state lawmakers to fulfill constitutional obligation to fund a "general and uniform" school system that meets minimum requirements. Atty for @RepBenToma, @votewarren say current system legal & just fine. https://t.co/kjFGQYGU5K
The trial, which begins Tuesday, centers around arguments that the state has failed to establish minimum adequate facility standards and then provide the fund to ensure that no district falls below them. https://t.co/O91INKS6bY
New trial to begin in long legal fight over Arizona school disparities in case that goes back to 1994 Supreme Court ruling tht state isn't properly funding school capital needs. https://t.co/7fmd46Mz8K via @tucsonstar
Trial to begin in long legal fight over Arizona school disparities https://t.co/Xmxlgy0YVo