education funding; teacher compensation program.

Arizona's SCR 1051 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect K-12 education funding levels until 2035-2036 and redirect any state education fund increases above 2.5% toward a statewide teacher pay program. The bill requires that all funds from such increases must be used to raise classroom teachers' base salaries, with specific rules: funds must distinguish between high-performing and underperforming teachers, be allocated equally per teacher, and supplement (not replace) existing pay. Schools receiving these funds must update salary schedules and ensure all eligible teachers receive the same allocation. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election to take effect.