Thursday, March 12, 2026

PROTECT EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM

There are several things everyone can do immediately to encourage friends and family to oppose attempts to put the “Protect Education, Accountability Now” initiative on the November general election ballot.

First and foremost, pray! Pray for protection of educational freedom in Arizona. Pray that the opposition will NOT collect the necessary signatures. Pray that the opposition will have their hearts changed and see that school choice is about putting students first, not funding school systems. Pray that peoples’ eyes will be opened to the harm this ballot initiative would bring to Arizona students, their families, and our private Christian Schools.

Encourage everyone in your school community to Decline to Sign the petition.

Become informed and share the facts about the initiative with others.

a. Learn more at AZ Loves ESAs. This is a great resource!

b. Check out AZCEC’s Action Center to print a Decline to Sign flyer and to share your school choice story.

c. Read this article from the Goldwater Institute, which breaks down the negative impact this initiative would have on Arizona students and private schools.

Financially support the Decline to Sign movement by giving to AZ Loves ESA and/or AZCEC. Their efforts cost money, and they need your support to get the word out! Arizona has been one of the top states for school choice for 30 years. This initiative would turn the clock back tremendously on educational freedom for Arizona students and families.