The resolution HCR2020 mandates that all school districts and charter schools in Arizona revise their salary schedules to increase the base salary of eligible teachers above the fiscal year 2026 base salary, contingent upon voter approval for an increase to the Permanent State School Fund's annual distribution rate. It establishes the Teacher Pay Fund, which will be financed through legislative appropriations and distributions from the Permanent State School Fund. The resolution outlines the definition of "eligible teachers," the conditions for salary increases, and prohibits any reductions below the FY 2026 base salary. Additionally, it requires annual reporting on Fund expenditures and tasks the Arizona Department of Education with administering the Fund and ensuring compliance, with noncompliant districts or schools being ineligible for Fund monies.

Furthermore, the resolution proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 6 of the Arizona Constitution to ensure that all state educational institutions are open to students of both sexes and that instruction is as nearly free as possible. It mandates the establishment of a free school system in every district, ensuring accessibility for all pupils aged six to twenty-one for at least six months each year. If approved by voters and proclaimed by the Governor, this amendment will be submitted to the electorate during the next general election, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to education and the provision of free schooling for all eligible students in Arizona.