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AZ School District Spending Up Nearly $1B in FY 2023; Instruction Share Drops to Record Low.
A new Arizona Auditor General report shows statewide school district spending rose by nearly $1 billion in FY 2023, with per-student increases in all operational areas, but the share allocated to instruction fell to 53.4%, the lowest since FY 2001.
Why It Matters
For Arizona education professionals, this signals that despite increased funding—largely from federal COVID relief—districts are spending a smaller proportion on direct instruction, which may impact classroom resources and student outcomes.
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