State Board approves one‑year release of carryover funds to cover $53M in school‑safety requests

Jun 22, 2026

The Arizona State Board of Education voted June 22 to release carryover and newly allocated funds to fully fund more than $53 million in FY2027 'first position' school‑safety requests for one year, officials said; board members urged legislative action to sustain the program beyond the one‑time allocation.

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The Arizona State Board of Education voted June 22 to release carryover and newly allocated funds to cover every 'first position' request for the school‑safety grant program for the 2026–27 fiscal year, a one‑time action that officials said totals just over $53 million.

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