The resolution HCR2058 proposes a significant overhaul of teacher salary structures in Arizona, contingent upon voter approval for an increased distribution rate from the Permanent State School Fund. If passed, it would require all school districts and charter schools to revise their salary schedules to raise the base salary for eligible teachers. A new Teacher Pay Fund would be established to facilitate these increases, with specific compliance and reporting requirements for schools that receive funding. The resolution also defines "eligible teachers" and sets criteria for salary increases, ensuring that no teacher's salary is reduced below a specified level, ultimately aiming to enhance teacher compensation and improve educational quality in the state.
In addition to the teacher salary provisions, HCR2058 seeks to amend the Arizona Constitution regarding the fundamental right to abortion, asserting that every woman has the right to abortion under certain conditions. It prohibits state laws that restrict this right before fetal viability unless justified by a legitimate state interest, and it allows for abortion after fetal viability if necessary for the woman's health. The resolution includes definitions for key terms and, if approved by voters, mandates that the Secretary of State submit the proposition for consideration in the next general election. The resolution also aims to make conforming changes to existing legislation to ensure clarity and coherence within the legal framework.